ComputerSpaceFan Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I'm a big believer in protective screens for handhelds. My Palm Pilot had one back in the way, my original DS and DS Lite had them and today my iPod Touch has one as well. But I am doing something crazy when I get the 3DS XL. I'm going naked! ..... errr .... I mean I won't be using a protective screen on it. Why? Mainly because I'm lazy and can't be bothered buying them and applying them but also because I am looking at the list of games for 3DS that I'll be getting and very few require touching the lower screen. Here's my list: Street Fighter (yes I know it uses touch but it's one of the few I want that does) Mario 3D Land Pacman Galaga Dimensions Ridge Racer Starfox Pilot Wings Resort Bit Trip Saga Project X Zone (assuming we get it outside Japan) .... and that Tom Clancy game. Oh and a few eShop games like Pushmo, Xevious, and Sakura Samurai Am I nuts? Would you folks argue that I absolutely need one? I did notice my original DS screen benefitted from the protector but I just don't think 3DS games will be utilizing the lower screen as much as the original DS did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Sounds good to me, for a few reasons. Mainly, that the screen cover on the system looks to be easily-replaceable anyways, so if it does get scuffed up, you can just swap it out. Also, I've gone without screen protectors with my original DS and DS Lite, and haven't noticed any scratches develop. You might put a protector on the touchscreen, but I noticed that it did interfere with touch input & removed it from my original DS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerSpaceFan Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 Actually, I'm referring to the touchscreen. I'm choosing not to protect it. Nuts right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Hasn't been an issue for me with my past DS systems. I wouldn't expect it to stay 100% flawless anyways, not that mine have developed any noticeable flaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerSpaceFan Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 Stop the presses! One guy on NeoGaf says the new XL also scratches the screen so I'm going to follow his advice and put protective screens on afterall. Right. Just found two lines of small scratches on my top XL screen that line up with the lower screen's bevel. Little circular scratches in two lines. Weren't there last week. F--- YOU, NINTENDO. Seriously, if you're thinking of buying an XL, put some stickies on it to keep the screens separate or it could well scratch itself. Absolutely unforgivable for Nintendo to have not fixed this s----. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animan Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I'm a huge, die-hard Ninty fan, but even I think that's plain ridiculous. Really, Nintendo? This hasn't been a problem with your other clamshell systems... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerSpaceFan Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 So, more info off Neogaf. One guy mentions that the reason scratches occur is due to pressure which I can totally understand could happen. Even with spacers on the edge it wouldn't stop the odd bend or flex along the middle of the screen. "It's because of pressure. Pressing the top screen onto the bottom screen causes it." Looks like maybe I'll invest in a hard case for it like this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protoplasym Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I haven't used a protector on any of my handhelds. I close them carefully, and pay attention to not ever mark them. They're still flawless. It's all in how one takes cares of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberpunk Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 agreed. i've had a DS, DSi XL, and the 3DS. no scratches from closing. just use common sense and don't rest anything on top, sit on it, or close violently (like when you get a game over). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protoplasym Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 agreed. i've had a DS, DSi XL, and the 3DS. no scratches from closing. just use common sense and don't rest anything on top, sit on it, or close violently (like when you get a game over). It never ceases to amaze me when people do this very thing... with multiple items in their setups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalwario64 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I got an XL on launch day, and I'm convinced the people with "scratches" on their top screen are either being rough with the system, or theirs are defective. There are two bumpers on the top of the top screen that prevent the two screens from making contact, and when I close the system, I can see a space between the two screens. Also, I've opened and closed mine tons of times, and I have no scratches at all on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerSpaceFan Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Here are two conflicting videos This guy has scratches... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqCJns33GU4 This guy doesn't .... and even bravely slams his XL shut to try to cause scratches ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9t563OZJZ0 All I know is I feel a lot better now that I have screen protectors on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbeliever Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I've always had a protector cover on the bottom of my original DS. I'm pretty sure it came that way, once again, from someone on here that sold it to me (or we traded something...not sure now). The top screen I don't bother with as I'm usually not messing with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protoplasym Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I got an XL on launch day, and I'm convinced the people with "scratches" on their top screen are either being rough with the system, or theirs are defective. There are two bumpers on the top of the top screen that prevent the two screens from making contact, and when I close the system, I can see a space between the two screens. Also, I've opened and closed mine tons of times, and I have no scratches at all on mine. make that two of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I've never used them and I carry them around in my pocket a lot. Not to mention my work enviroment is quite rough/hands on (machinist) sure the outside is generally scratched to hell but never had an issue with the screens being damaged/scratched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 (edited) I don't kow about the 3DSXL, but in the case of the original 3DS, it was the upper screen that would get scratched. Mine has a scratch along both sides about a third of an inch in, luckily I do have protectors o it. But then, I would HOPE that Nintendo would have fixed that problem when they made an updated system. Thing that gets me though, This was NEVER a problem before. The SP had a bezel around it to protect the screen, the DS/Lite/XL all had the same sized screen, so they never got scratched. It's just the 3DS. Those who don't have scratches, I'd hazard a guess that they don't take their system with them. Mines always in my pocket...I do assume the screen protector is made of softer plastic than the native screen is, but I'd hazard a guess, if I didn't have the screen protector, the actual screen would still get scratched. Edited September 1, 2012 by Video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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