Nintendo Switch #Bendgate!! Yup!

[Shiken]

Update 2

Ok so after a few more tests, I have come to a conclusion.

I lined up the top and the bottom of the Switch with a straight edge and there is no signs of bending or warping of the console itself. However, why does it appear to be raised about a millimeter when laid flat on its back? (the screen side does not apply, as it checked out perfect).

Overtime plastic can warp when exposed to heat overtime, and it does not have to be super hot to do so. I believe that the plastic casing of the Switch might be a cheaper material and it appears to be bowing out in the back. As I said, it is only a millimeter and can not notice it without actually making myself see it.

With that in mind, under that plastic cover is a metal frame for the console itself, so other than that back piece, no real warping can take place outside of cosmetics.

I ran it for over an hour in docked mode this morning and when I was finished, I immediately took it out and felt the back. It was warm to the touch (as expected), but not hot. In fact it is not as warm as if you were to put your hand on your PS4 when it is running a game. This indicates to me that the Switch does not have an overheating problem at all.

So my conclusion is that any "warping" you see is a minor cosmetic affect due to cheap plastic used for the shell of the Switch and nothing more. In most cases it will be so minor that most people will not even notice without looking, like my case. If there is an actual "bend" in the console, I believe it is a factory defect that the user did not see until now or it was mishandled. I can say with confidence however that there is no cooling issue with the Switch and unless you end up with a huge bubble (it should only bow so far under normal conditions), it is so negligible that you should not be worried and just enjoy your Switch...as of now anyway. I will continue to check every month and keep you guys posted if anything changes.