Today, the official Nintendo Service Twitter page announced that Switch owners are advised not to wipe their Switch game consoles with alcohol-based disinfectants. The report says that this can lead to fading and even deformation of the body of the device.
In the current situation, when the coronavirus pandemic continues around the world, the issue of disinfecting gadgets is especially relevant, as many people are trying to clean the surfaces of their devices. This applies not only to smartphones, but also to other mobile devices that people often interact with during the day away from home. It is noteworthy that for effective cleaning of surfaces from bacteria, it is necessary to use products with an alcohol content of at least 60%. However, in reality, it turned out that not all manufacturers recommend wiping mobile devices with alcohol-containing products.
For example, Apple has repeatedly said that wiping an iPhone or iPad with alcohol damages the oleophobic screen coating. Some other electronics manufacturers also discourage the use of alcohol-based disinfectants. Now Nintendo has joined them, officially announcing that the alcohol solution has a negative effect on the body of the Switch console. In addition to cleaning products, Nintendo advises Switch users not to wipe devices with alcohol-soaked wipes, as this can also damage the plastic surfaces of the case. What exactly should be wiped on the Nintendo Switch console to get rid of bacteria and not damage the case, the manufacturer did not specify.
Source: 3dnews.ru
