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staxx
07-15-2006, 09:01 PM
Hmmmm after reading a few forums, there maybe a problem in the DS Lite hinges (plastic part) cracking. Check here:
http://forums.maxconsole.net/showthread.php?p=196785#post196785
Nintendo Forum
http://forums.nintendo.com/nintendo/board/message?board.id=ds&message.id=2471802&view=by_date_ascending&page=1
Some Pics:
Goto (doesn't allow direct links)
http://www.maxconsole.com
I have a DS Lite though I haven't played on the system thus no crack hinge, but how about the other people here who owns a DS Lite ?
Johnny_Rock
07-15-2006, 09:04 PM
Second link dosen't work.
Enixis
07-15-2006, 09:50 PM
Seems to be a common occurance over there in the states. So far no reports on that happening to Japanese or European gamers.
I've got my DS Lite for nearly a month and no problems.
aaronpetrosky
07-15-2006, 10:26 PM
I'm glad I haven't got one, the thing is... What's next? DS Lighter? and it'll be the size of a seed. I'll stick with the original.
boatofcar
07-15-2006, 10:31 PM
Much like everything on the internet, people take isolated situations and blow them way out of proportion.
No problems with my DS Lite, for the record :)
THATinkjar
07-16-2006, 05:35 AM
No problem with either of my Lites. One was imported from Japan, and the other was bought a week after launch in Europe.
This does freak me out a little, though. I guess this is the first bit of bad publicity Nintendo has had in ages.
jonjandran
07-16-2006, 07:38 AM
Suprise, suprise. A portable game system used a lot by kids can develop a problem. @_@
Wow whats next, is the Wii going to explode when it you try to make toast with it. :roll:
Enixis
07-16-2006, 07:55 AM
Wow whats next, is the Wii going to explode when it you try to make toast with it. :roll:
Nah its just gonna shoot out spinning discs, hurting little kids in the process.
Happy_Dude
07-16-2006, 08:02 AM
Wow whats next, is the Wii going to explode when it you try to make toast with it. :roll:
Nah its just gonna shoot out spinning discs, hurting little kids in the process.
Killer app? I'd buy that :D
omnedon
07-16-2006, 02:44 PM
The NUMBER ONE failure in DS's that OSG gets inquiries about is cracked hinges on original Nintendo DS's. Seems like a minor repair, but it's major, as the entire shell must be replaced.
No DS Lites with cracked hinges yet.
What I don'tget is how much abuse it has to get before they crack. IMO the DS Lite's hinge is much more solidly built that the orig DS.
mills
07-16-2006, 10:23 PM
What those people on those forums probably didnt mention is that they were dropped first. I'm sure they didn't just up and crack out of the blue.
Frica89
07-16-2006, 11:12 PM
This=Bullshit. The DS has been out for a little while, why is this becoming a problem now? because one guy dropped his (or something) and decided to post it online for everyone to see. People see this and immediatly think, " O_O OMG...every DS is gonna break...its a horrible system" Talk spreads around, information gets fucked up and here we are. From experience, I can say Nintendo's products are built like tanks (aside from the piece of trash that still plays awesome games known the world over as the original NES) I sware to God my Gamecube's bulletproof.
neotokeo2001
07-17-2006, 09:08 AM
I have the blue Nintendogs version of the DS and I do have a crack on the right side hinge. I have never dropped my DS and it is always in a padded case when not in use. That being said, It really doesn't seem to be a problem. When I first noticed it I checked it out and the hinge is still stable and not coming apart. So it seems to be caused by regular opening and closing of the DS.
THATinkjar
07-17-2006, 09:26 AM
neotokeo2001: Could you take of this please?
Bratwurst
07-17-2006, 09:47 AM
Laptops get cracked hinges, when I was in the habit of fixing and reselling them for a summer season I saw this with some frequency. Are there a few people who abuse their electronics? Sure. Does that therefore make the resilience of those hinges infallible? Hell no.
Give this incident a month for people to see the thread and start checking their own DS Lites for something they might not have noticed otherwise. I bet everyone who called 'bullshit' in here quietly checked theirs first. In another year or two, it will be very interesting to see what happens. To see something like this so early on in the product's lifespan does not bode well to me, imo.
§ Gideon §
07-17-2006, 11:31 AM
For a freaky, little, baby bratwurst, you sure speak with the wisdom of the ages.
mr_nihilism
07-17-2006, 01:37 PM
Yes, mine has the crack. I wouldn't have even noticed if it weren't for me reading about it elsewhere. It botheres me only in that I've taken very good care of my DS.
Hep038
07-17-2006, 01:48 PM
Sony made the hinges for the DS, its a fact look it up.
staxx
07-17-2006, 02:30 PM
It seems as though this crack is NOT covered by Nintendo's warranty and that if you want them to fix it, it'll cost you $50.
neotokeo2001
07-17-2006, 03:59 PM
Sony made the hinges for the DS, its a fact look it up.
I don't think Sony had a hand in it, It still works. :hmm:
SirDrexl
07-17-2006, 10:34 PM
Mine's cracked too, in the same spot.
I've carried it in my pocket, but it's never been dropped or thrown around.
The internet is special.
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unwinddesign
07-18-2006, 12:03 AM
I like the mentality here. Oh my god, Nintendo wouldn't do that, the internet blows everything up times twenty!
Then a "My PS2 Won't Read PS1 Games" thread. OMG SONY SUX LOLZ
Xizer
07-18-2006, 01:47 AM
^^^^^^^^^^^
That's because Sony is known to be a shitty hardware manufacturer. Yet people still buy it for some reason. I have a broken PS2 sitting under my desk right now. SCPH-30001 anyone?
As for Nintendo, their products are of the utmost quality, which is why I think this is bullshit. I have a Nintendo DS Lite and no cracked hinge. If this was such a problem, why haven't we been hearing people bitching since March? That's when the DS Lite first came out. Instead, we first hear about it...a few days ago.
neotokeo2001
07-18-2006, 08:49 AM
^^^^^^^^^^^
That's because Sony is known to be a shitty hardware manufacturer. Yet people still buy it for some reason. I have a broken PS2 sitting under my desk right now. SCPH-30001 anyone?
As for Nintendo, their products are of the utmost quality, which is why I think this is bullshit. I have a Nintendo DS Lite and no cracked hinge. If this was such a problem, why haven't we been hearing people bitching since March? That's when the DS Lite first came out. Instead, we first hear about it...a few days ago.
Sony deserves any bashing they get. Not just because of an isolated problem but from the history of problems going back to the original PS1. This is usually where a Sony Desciple claims to never have had a problem with their PS1,PS2. Good for you, Consider yourself in the minority. Yes, I like my PS2 but being on the 3rd one sucks. DRE
Nintendo is known for their durable hardware designs. We won't mention the blinking NES. :hmm: But other then that
I haven't had one problem with Nintendo products. I do have a cracked hinge on my Blue Nintendogs DS which I noticed a few weeks ago. It doesn't affect the case stability so no big deal. I don't see it as BS, Looks like there is a problem with the DS hinge(Lite or otherwise). Why the big deal now? Someone posted that they had a cracked hinge and that makes other people check theirs. Like I said it isn't a full structural collapse just a small crack that can be easily ignored.
A small pebble can start an avalanche.
aaronpetrosky
07-18-2006, 09:28 AM
The funny part is, that Xizer is complaining about his Ps2 but the way people treat their stuff nowadays. Look at the stuff sold on ebay and the traded in things at ebgames. It's in terrible shape. That's because people use their systems and games to set drinks on them and food. People probably crap in them. "Hey mort I need to nail this picture to the wall. Give me the ps2 because I can't find the hammer."
Take care of your stuff.
neotokeo2001
07-18-2006, 09:37 AM
The funny part is, that Xizer is complaining about his Ps2 but the way people treat their stuff nowadays. Look at the stuff sold on ebay and the traded in things at ebgames. It's in terrible shape. That's because people use their systems and games to set drinks on them and food. People probably crap in them. "Hey mort I need to nail this picture to the wall. Give me the ps2 because I can't find the hammer."
Take care of your stuff.
You are right. Most people treat their games and systems like crap. But I doubt that the people who post on a site like Digital Press are the type to abuse their games. Most of the post are quite clear that they take care of their DS and this problem is from normal opening and closing of the DS.
cmstar
07-18-2006, 12:50 PM
The funny part is, that Xizer is complaining about his Ps2 but the way people treat their stuff nowadays. Look at the stuff sold on ebay and the traded in things at ebgames. It's in terrible shape. That's because people use their systems and games to set drinks on them and food. People probably crap in them. "Hey mort I need to nail this picture to the wall. Give me the ps2 because I can't find the hammer."
Take care of your stuff.
It's not just gaming. Society has been brainwashed into thinking everything is disposable.
unwinddesign
07-18-2006, 02:54 PM
^^^^^^^^^^^
That's because Sony is known to be a shitty hardware manufacturer. Yet people still buy it for some reason. I have a broken PS2 sitting under my desk right now. SCPH-30001 anyone?
As for Nintendo, their products are of the utmost quality, which is why I think this is bullshit. I have a Nintendo DS Lite and no cracked hinge. If this was such a problem, why haven't we been hearing people bitching since March? That's when the DS Lite first came out. Instead, we first hear about it...a few days ago.
WTF? Did DREs start popping up 4 months after launch? No. That's a horrible argument. Because it's Nintendo, it's obviously lies. Yes, because Nintendo is infallible.
I bought a PS2 because it's fun to play -- why the hell else would I buy one? As a coaster? RO FL THAT IS ALL U GET WHE NY U BY DA PS2 BECUZ It BRAKES IN 2 MONTHS LO LZ INTERNETZ1~~`
I'd check mine, but I can't find it. eh, it'll eventually show up
Now I'll never fit in!
GrandAmChandler
07-18-2006, 04:53 PM
^^^^^^^^^^^
That's because Sony is known to be a shitty hardware manufacturer. Yet people still buy it for some reason. I have a broken PS2 sitting under my desk right now. SCPH-30001 anyone?
As for Nintendo, their products are of the utmost quality, which is why I think this is bullshit. I have a Nintendo DS Lite and no cracked hinge. If this was such a problem, why haven't we been hearing people bitching since March? That's when the DS Lite first came out. Instead, we first hear about it...a few days ago.
WTF? Did DREs start popping up 4 months after launch? No.
Actually, yes. My launch PS2 started DRE's right after 90 days. I know others with this problem as well.
Xizer
07-18-2006, 06:15 PM
It's like Sony had a timer in the PS2 that went off after 90 days and broke the laser...it's uncanny. My SCPH-30001 worked fine the first 3 months...you know what happened some time during month 4? Got my first Disc Read Error! They happened more and more frequently, and in another month, it just flat out stopped reading anything at all.
So no, I don't think this is a case of abuse, because I treat my things well.
shadowkn55
07-18-2006, 06:46 PM
It seems that some of you think that if the issue didn't come up at release date, then its moot. If this was a problem at launch, then there are serious problems with Nintendo's quality control. Like with PS2 dre's, some problems don't show up right away. It takes some time for certain problems to arise. I've got a few hard drives that seemed to work fine for a month then just died.
It may start out as an "isolated case", but as more people become aware of the problem, it may not turn out to be so. It might in fact be due to a bad batch of hinges made of sub-par plastic. I do hope that Nintendo finds a sensible solution to this issue. Not everyone with a cracked hinge is guilty of abusing their DS Lite. If they were truly abused in some way, like dropping, there would be other places on the DS Lite that would have damaged. I would find it hard to believe that a cracked hinged would be the only damage on a dropped DS Lite. I've got an original DS and dropped it on several occassions. It has it fair share of scuffs and scratches, but no cracked hinges.
The whole faulty connectors problem with the original NES may have also started as an isolated problem. But 15 years later, we all know it was a QC issue. Before everyone starts pointing fingers, we have to wait for the big picture to paint itself before we can truly find the culprit.
Assuming these people are honest about not dropping them, I would think that a mint condition DSL sans broken hinge would lend to believe there are QC problems.
aaronpetrosky
07-18-2006, 06:50 PM
Well, I understand lots of people treat their things well but I just know in some cases it's almost sad to see how some games and systems are treated. All that money that goes into them too, I can understand if they only cost $10-20 dollers but when we're talking about hundreds of dollers.
My buddy has a DS lite, I'll keep an eye on his.
THATinkjar
07-19-2006, 05:46 AM
GameSpy posted a news article about this, and it got me thinking. I wonder if the people who have a cracked hinge... play their DS Lite with the top screen completley flat. I just open mine, and leave the top screen at an angle.
Enixis
07-19-2006, 09:30 AM
Saw a couple of DS (not lites) at a store with this problem. Its definitely due to misuse as i can tell.
NintenDk
07-19-2006, 09:38 AM
GameSpy posted a news article about this, and it got me thinking. I wonder if the people who have a cracked hinge... play their DS Lite with the top screen completley flat. I just open mine, and leave the top screen at an angle.
yeah its definitely like cranking your cars wheels all the way to one direction before reversing at an angle.
neotokeo2001
07-19-2006, 09:46 AM
Saw a couple of DS (not lites) at a store with this problem. Its definitely due to misuse as i can tell.
O_O x_x
Damn. You know you are right. I actually thought that I was suppose to open my DS to play it. I guess I misused it. :D
I am sure the DS's that you viewed were misused, But as most of the post point out the hinge is cracking on DS's that are taken care of. I never open my DS to the full flat extension
and it still looks like it just came out of the factory sealed box.
This topic is devolving into the old PS2 DRE debate. I don't have a problem so you must have done something to yours. Sony/Nintendo can do no wrong in some peoples eyes.
NintenDk
07-19-2006, 09:55 AM
MORE LOUD NOISES!
Pixel problems prevale percentagewise
NE146
07-19-2006, 12:00 PM
Sony deserves any bashing they get. Not just because of an isolated problem but from the history of problems going back to the original PS1.
Dude, try going back to before that to the days of Walkman, Trinitron and beyond! Ever since the early 80's long before any of their videogame systems I've always heard "Sony's products are good, but they're built to break" LOL
As far as the DS hinge cracking. Yknow now that I look at mine, I definitely can see it as a possibility. Being 37, I don't abuse my systems but I'm not anal about them either. I generally just carry my ds-lite wherever I want it without a case. If I see a crack I'll post here immediately. But if you dont see anything.. then that means it's been smooth sailing :)
Nesmaster
07-19-2006, 05:56 PM
Funny, I looked at mine yesterday and it was fine. Looked today and it was cracked. I barely use the thing let alone misuse it? wtf LOL
neotokeo2001
07-19-2006, 07:23 PM
Funny, I looked at mine yesterday and it was fine. Looked today and it was cracked. I barely use the thing let alone misuse it? wtf LOL
You abused it in your sleep??
Lozza
07-20-2006, 04:35 PM
Funny, I looked at mine yesterday and it was fine. Looked today and it was cracked. I barely use the thing let alone misuse it? wtf LOL
the crack gremlin strikes again?
THATinkjar
07-21-2006, 03:51 AM
Will anyone who has replied to this thread - confirming that they, too, have this hinge problem - be posting pictures of their DS Lite at some point?
Enixis
07-21-2006, 05:03 AM
Anyone realise that the majority of this hinge cracking thing occurs mostly on the white units?
THATinkjar
07-21-2006, 12:31 PM
Nintendo come clean (http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=66243). :(
Nesmaster
07-21-2006, 08:04 PM
Will anyone who has replied to this thread - confirming that they, too, have this hinge problem - be posting pictures of their DS Lite at some point?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/Nesmaster/P7210002.jpg
:(
omnedon
07-21-2006, 09:04 PM
LOL
Mine has that too. LOL
I didn't even know it was there. Hopefully it does not get worse. :/
Vinnysdad
07-21-2006, 10:46 PM
^^^^^^^^^^^
That's because Sony is known to be a shitty hardware manufacturer. Yet people still buy it for some reason. I have a broken PS2 sitting under my desk right now. SCPH-30001 anyone?
As for Nintendo, their products are of the utmost quality, which is why I think this is bullshit. I have a Nintendo DS Lite and no cracked hinge. If this was such a problem, why haven't we been hearing people bitching since March? That's when the DS Lite first came out. Instead, we first hear about it...a few days ago.
WTF? Did DREs start popping up 4 months after launch? No.
Actually, yes. My launch PS2 started DRE's right after 90 days. I know others with this problem as well.
I must be one of the lucky ones. I have had my PS2 since launch and have never had one single problem and I use it all the time. For the first couple of months I used it to watch dvd's too.
Teknik_SE-R
07-22-2006, 12:46 AM
yeah. had my blue lite since late march and nothing yet. I carry it in my pocket w/o a case. maybe I'll get a case now... I try to take care of my stuff, but I don't go hella out of my way.
Ive had my ps2 since launch also and the only thing is the drawer is a bit slower
jonjandran
07-22-2006, 10:08 AM
Check out the latest news. LOL
http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=8632
Eggman
07-22-2006, 11:45 PM
Does anyone know if this is happening with the original DS? I have always noticed the top hinge is slightly wobbly on mine, and I don't know if I should be really gentle with it.
staxx
07-23-2006, 12:01 AM
The original DS hinge seems to be more robust than the DS lite. I haven't heard much about cracked hinges on the original DS but on the DS lite (white one for now), there appears to be a problem.
THATinkjar
07-27-2006, 05:28 AM
Adding fuel to the fire; IGN has posted an article which details five "problems" with the DS Lite. Personally, I would say that at least two, if not three, of these "defects" are as a consequence of the way the system is designed and built, and - as such - do not belong on an article like this.
But, hey, if you're looking for excuses as to why you shouldn't buy a Lite, then go and have a read (http://uk.ds.ign.com/articles/721/721201p1.html).