Watch This Guy Smash His Brand-New Switch 2 With A Hammer

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Today marks the release of the Switch 2, but even before it could hit store shelves, someone decided to damage it by hammering it. In a video from YouTube channel TechRex, we witness the host subjecting the console to an extreme durability test, ending with a challenge that the Switch 2 was never designed to endure.

The initial phase of the assessment involves a basic drop test: the Switch 2 is let fall from a table height. The footage demonstrates that it endures several five-foot falls without any problems (as long as this particular testing scenario holds). Additionally, in the video, you’ll find the presenter attempting to damage the device by scratching its screen with a box cutter and trying to forcefully detach the Joy-Cons or break the stand.

Ultimately, the presenter vigorously shatters the display by slamming a hammer on it repeatedly. It may be excruciatingly unpleasant to write about this event and even more so to observe in the video, but nevertheless, here it is for your amusement or chastisement.

In simpler terms, regular consumer technology products aren’t built for the rough treatment that TechRex gave the Switch 2 in this video. However, it’s reassuring to see that the Switch 2 can handle falls from everyday heights such as a coffee table or dining table quite well.

Essentially, Nintendo advises keeping the screen of the Switch 2 turned on, yet this may not prevent scratches caused by sharp tools like a box cutter. To safeguard it from such damage, consider purchasing a tempered screen protector, or perhaps adjust aspects of your lifestyle to ensure its safety.

If unfortunate circumstances arise where your Switch 2 requires repairs (such as if its screen gets damaged like a poster at GameStop) or if it happens to need fixing, you can opt for an official repair service provided by Nintendo. Additionally, it’s important to note that the packaging of the Switch 2 isn’t especially robust when it comes to protecting the console itself.

Today, on June 5th, the new Switch 2 model hit the shelves, featuring Mario Kart World as its flagship debut game. Critics have generally praised the game, although some fans are disappointed that it doesn’t come with a particular feature they had hoped for.

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2025-06-05 21:39