A Japanese X (formerly Twitter) user recently shared a wild story: their Nintendo Switch, which had been docked and used as a home console for roughly 4,000 hours, developed a seriously swollen battery. But here's the kicker – after sending it in for official Nintendo repair, not only was it fixed, but almost all affected parts were replaced, all for a jaw-dropping ¥5,747! This unbelievably low price immediately sent the internet into a frenzy.
The user mentioned they'd owned the Switch for about seven years, mostly keeping it docked while racking up hours playing "Splatoon." They'd actually noticed a slight battery bulge years ago, but since the console was tucked away and still working perfectly, they didn't bother with it. It wasn't until they recently upgraded to a Switch 2 that they realized just how much the battery had swollen.
They also added that most of their data remained intact after the repair, requiring only a quick re-setup for user verification and parental controls. The home screen looked pretty much the same as before it was sent off. The repair process through Nintendo's service center was smooth, and the console came back practically brand new.
The post blew up, drawing tons of responses from gamers. Many were shocked by the repair cost, exclaiming, "That price is basically charity work!" and "They must have done more than just replace the battery; ¥5,747 is insane!" Other players chimed in with their own experiences, some having docked their Switches for ages without any swelling, suggesting factors like individual battery variations, ambient temperature, humidity, or cooling conditions might play a role.
It turns out quite a few netizens have also run into swollen Switch batteries. Of course, the console has been out for years, and this is a common issue with many electronics, but it still looks pretty terrifying.
Another user shared that they also sent their Switch back to Nintendo for repair and confirmed the price was indeed ¥5,747, suggesting the cost has remained consistent.
Some even shared their own hacks, like using external fans for cooling, which they claim kept their consoles bulge-free for years. The discussion naturally spilled over to the upcoming Switch 2, with some players eagerly anticipating its new "charge limit" feature, hoping it will mitigate the long-term effects of constant charging on battery life.
Ultimately, whether a battery swells likely boils down to individual usage habits and environmental factors. But seriously, a repair bill of just over five thousand yen? That's a godsend for many players, especially when their console comes back with a super healthy battery, ready for countless more hours of gaming!
via： togetter