Anyone else suffering from severe scratches on their 3DS?

I got a 3DS and Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog & New Friends at launch.

I've been playing it everyday since then and at first the scratches on the touch screen weren't all that noticable. I could usually only seem them if I turned the 3DS off so the screens were black, or if when I take it with me to work on the bus I could sometimes notice them from reflections and stuff. But now I can even start to see the scratches while I'm playing the game, and if I rub my finger over the area where the scratches are it feels kind of rough, like someone used sandpaper. The scratches are also in a big circle pretty much right in the center of the touch screen and there's a few other scratches underneath them. It's just starting to make the touch screen look really ugly.

I guess it's to be expected though, over time I'm sure the scratches would get worse because when you use the stylus it's rubbing plastic on plastic right? It just annoys me because the 3DS just came out, it's only been out just over 2 weeks and it's not like I don't take good care of my electronics. I don't even push that hard with the stylus either, I only apply a small amount of pressure so it registers what I'm doing. I'm almost tempted to just go out and buy another 3DS because I feel like the one I have now is ruined, if the scratches are this bad already I don't even want to think about what they'll look like in the next few months. Or maybe I should just stop doing Lure Coursing on Nintendogs since you have to constantly draw cirlces to make the dog chase the lure?

I can't say that I know what you are going through because I have screen protectors on my 3ds. That really blows though:?

This is exactly why I ALWAYS put screen protectors on touch screens. Especially before I play games like Nintendogs. If you put screen protectors on it now, they will cover up the scratches. That's what I did after I noticed scratches on my original DS and I couldn't see the scratches anymore.TankZorz

Do screen protectors really work all that well though?

I think I tried using some with my DS Lite a few years ago, and if I remember I couldn't get them to stay on the touch screen. They ended up just getting wrecked so I gave up :P

They are great. The good ones (HORI) don't use adhesive. They stay on amazingly well and can even be taken off and washed in water then replaced (not that you will ever need to do that). Also, if you get any dust under them while applying them, you can use scotch tape to remove the dust without taking the screen protector all the way off because it won't stick to the bottom of the screen protector. And they won't come loose like the crappy ones you had before.

I can't say that I know what you are going through because I have screen protectors on my 3ds. That really blows though:?

IPwnNooBs666

Yeah it does, it sucks.

It makes me wonder why Nintendo didn't at least include one screen protector with every 3DS orship them with one already applied on the touch screen.

Because not everyone believes screen protectors actually work. Some (the dumb ones) equate them to putting plastic wrap on a car windshield...

They are great. The good ones (HORI) don't use adhesive. They stay on amazingly well and can even be taken off and washed in water then replaced (not that you will ever need to do that). Also, if you get any dust under them while applying them, you can use scotch tape to remove the dust without taking the screen protector all the way off because it won't stick to the bottom of the screen protector. And they won't come loose like the crappy ones you had before.

TankZorz

Oh ok cool.

Well maybe I'll go to my local EB Games and see if they have any sometime this week.

I know that before the 1 year manufacturers warranty is over, i'll probably be wanting to send it in to Nintendo because I can never keep a console in perfect condition for a year no matter how good I take care of it. So if i'm gonna send it in anyway, why waste the money on a screen protector? This way I can enjoy it more. I don't have to worry about damages.riariases

[QUOTE="riariases"]I know that before the 1 year manufacturers warranty is over, i'll probably be wanting to send it in to Nintendo because I can never keep a console in perfect condition for a year no matter how good I take care of it. So if i'm gonna send it in anyway, why waste the money on a screen protector? This way I can enjoy it more. I don't have to worry about damages.flinnha

[QUOTE="flinnha"][QUOTE="riariases"]I know that before the 1 year manufacturers warranty is over, i'll probably be wanting to send it in to Nintendo because I can never keep a console in perfect condition for a year no matter how good I take care of it. So if i'm gonna send it in anyway, why waste the money on a screen protector? This way I can enjoy it more. I don't have to worry about damages.riariases

[QUOTE="TankZorz"]This is exactly why I ALWAYS put screen protectors on touch screens. Especially before I play games like Nintendogs. If you put screen protectors on it now, they will cover up the scratches. That's what I did after I noticed scratches on my original DS and I couldn't see the scratches anymore.J_Ford

Do screen protectors really work all that well though?

I think I tried using some with my DS Lite a few years ago, and if I remember I couldn't get them to stay on the touch screen. They ended up just getting wrecked so I gave up :P

Probably because you used poor quality screen protectors. Hori is the brand to get.

I got screen protectors for the DS Lite and DSi but I didn't for my 3DS. I'm really gentle on the screen and haven't gotten a single scratch on it. Plus I know that before the 1 year manufacturers warranty is over, i'll probably be wanting to send it in to Nintendo because I can never keep a console in perfect condition for a year no matter how good I take care of it. So if i'm gonna send it in anyway, why waste the money on a screen protector? This way I can enjoy it more. I don't have to worry about damages.riariases

Yeah, good luck with that. Warranties don't cover incidental damage from normal use (i.e. scratches on the touchscreen).

I never had screen protectors for my DS Lite, and I had zero problems. Didn't notice any scratches, and if scratches are there, and only noticable when I'm trying to find them, I couldn't care less. Probably wont use any for the 3DS, either.

[QUOTE="riariases"]I got screen protectors for the DS Lite and DSi but I didn't for my 3DS. I'm really gentle on the screen and haven't gotten a single scratch on it. Plus I know that before the 1 year manufacturers warranty is over, i'll probably be wanting to send it in to Nintendo because I can never keep a console in perfect condition for a year no matter how good I take care of it. So if i'm gonna send it in anyway, why waste the money on a screen protector? This way I can enjoy it more. I don't have to worry about damages.dzimm

Yeah, good luck with that. Warranties don't cover incidental damage from normal use (i.e. scratches on the touchscreen).

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[QUOTE="riariases"]I got screen protectors for the DS Lite and DSi but I didn't for my 3DS. I'm really gentle on the screen and haven't gotten a single scratch on it. Plus I know that before the 1 year manufacturers warranty is over, i'll probably be wanting to send it in to Nintendo because I can never keep a console in perfect condition for a year no matter how good I take care of it. So if i'm gonna send it in anyway, why waste the money on a screen protector? This way I can enjoy it more. I don't have to worry about damages.riariases

Yeah, good luck with that. Warranties don't cover incidental damage from normal use (i.e. scratches on the touchscreen).

Software problems will be fixed through downloadable updates.

Look, you're not going to be able to use your 3DS for a year and then exchange it on a whim for a brand new one. That's just not going to happen.

no problems yet...*knocks on wood

TC, unless the 3Ds has a worse touch screen than other DS models... you got those scratches because you didn't keep your touch screen free of dust. Screen protectors are in no ways necessary to one who takes decent care of their unit and keeps the screen clear of dust. I hate screen protectors.

I recently decided to get some screen protecters. coulden't get it onto the touch screen properly, so I just made do with the important one. Maybe its just pilotwings, but my viewing angle seems to be more tempermental nowdarkspineslayer

Well I got some screen protectors from EB Games on Friday, would've posted sooner but I've been busy with work and other stuff.

The only brand they had was Power A, they were only $4.99 so I figured I'd at least try them. The one for the top screen went on with pretty much no problems but the one for the bottom screen, I had to keep re appyling it because air bubbles kept appearing and I couldn't get rid of them. There's still a few bubbles now but, at least it's protected I guess. And the bubbles are kind of annoying to look at so I may just take the bottom one off and just leave the top one on, we'll see.

I know some of you guys sayd Hori's the best brand but that's all they had here so.

[QUOTE="darkspineslayer"]I recently decided to get some screen protecters. coulden't get it onto the touch screen properly, so I just made do with the important one. Maybe its just pilotwings, but my viewing angle seems to be more tempermental nowTankZorz

The rule of thumb is that you always put screen protectors on a touchscreen because scratches are inevitable.dzimm

I've had all 3 versions of the ds and now a 3ds and have never had scratches on the touch screen. I mean, how hard are you pushing the pen against it!?!

What's the point of a screen protector for the top screen? You never touch it.

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[QUOTE="dzimm"]

Yeah, good luck with that. Warranties don't cover incidental damage from normal use (i.e. scratches on the touchscreen).

dzimm

Software problems will be fixed through downloadable updates.

Look, you're not going to be able to use your 3DS for a year and then exchange it on a whim for a brand new one. That's just not going to happen.

I've had all 3 versions of the ds and now a 3ds and have never had scratches on the touch screen. I mean, how hard are you pushing the pen against it!?!

peach79

Well then you're pretty lucky if you've never had a single scratch, not sure I believe that but :P And I only push hard enough so it registers what I'm doing.

When you play Nintendogs and you do Lure Coursing you have to constantly draw circles on the touch screen to make the dog chase the lure. If you don't push hard enough it simply doesn't register what you're doing.

Nintendo should really just include some kind of warning on the box art for Nintendogs and other games that require you to draw circles, to let people know that playing these types of games can damage the touch screen. I guess the Official Nintendo Seal of Quality only goes so far.

Well I got some screen protectors from EB Games on Friday, would've posted sooner but I've been busy with work and other stuff.

The only brand they had was Power A, they were only $4.99 so I figured I'd at least try them. The one for the top screen went on with pretty much no problems but the one for the bottom screen, I had to keep re appyling it because air bubbles kept appearing and I couldn't get rid of them. There's still a few bubbles now but, at least it's protected I guess. And the bubbles are kind of annoying to look at so I may just take the bottom one off and just leave the top one on, we'll see.

I know some of you guys sayd Hori's the best brand but that's all they had here so.

J_Ford

[QUOTE="TankZorz"]This is exactly why I ALWAYS put screen protectors on touch screens. Especially before I play games like Nintendogs. If you put screen protectors on it now, they will cover up the scratches. That's what I did after I noticed scratches on my original DS and I couldn't see the scratches anymore.J_Ford

Do screen protectors really work all that well though?

I think I tried using some with my DS Lite a few years ago, and if I remember I couldn't get them to stay on the touch screen. They ended up just getting wrecked so I gave up :P

[QUOTE="J_Ford"]

[QUOTE="TankZorz"]This is exactly why I ALWAYS put screen protectors on touch screens. Especially before I play games like Nintendogs. If you put screen protectors on it now, they will cover up the scratches. That's what I did after I noticed scratches on my original DS and I couldn't see the scratches anymore.darksongbird

Do screen protectors really work all that well though?

I think I tried using some with my DS Lite a few years ago, and if I remember I couldn't get them to stay on the touch screen. They ended up just getting wrecked so I gave up :P

^ Then you guys must not really care what your screens look like, lol... screen protectors scratch much more easily than the screen itself.jedinat

I don't use screen protects and my screens are fine. I clean them at the end of the day everyday to make sure everything is fine. The only scratchs I have on my 3DS is a couple of very small ones on the outside caseing which was probaby done while in my backpack.

This board has made me so paranoid about my 3DS screens! I never had any trouble with my other DS systems, but considering the amount of trouble I've seen on here, I'm going to order some from amazon.

CONSTANTLY clean your screens. Every day. Microfiber clothes are your friends. JustPlainLucas

Yep. I bought one for the 3DS specifically. lol.

[QUOTE="JustPlainLucas"]CONSTANTLY clean your screens. Every day. Microfiber clothes are your friends. Haziqonfire

Yep. I bought one for the 3DS specifically. lol.