Nintendo’s new console has launched. Some buyers have discovered a weird film on the display. Nintendo now explains why you should definitely not remove the film.
Nintendo’s new Switch OLED comes with a new display and many testers praise the great, bright display of the new console. This is because Nintendo has used OLED instead of an LCD. This OLED offers significantly richer and more vibrant colors than the previous LCD found in the standard Switch or the Lite model. Nevertheless, the community reacted mixed to the presentation of the Switch OLED.
Now some users have noticed that there is a thin film on the surface and some buyers have already tried to remove this film. They probably assumed it was more packaging than meaningful protection.
But Nintendo now explains that you should definitely leave this film on the console. Because the film is there for your safety in case the console falls to the ground and the new display is at risk of breaking.
Protective film protects you from damage to the OLED
What kind of film is this? The film on the OLED is an “anti-scattering adhesive film”. This is an innovation from Nintendo. The new OLED is made of glass, while the Switch and Switch Lite had a plastic screen.
What does the film do? Imagine you are on the go and your new gaming console slips from your hand. Glass has the disadvantage of breaking and then scattering its shards in all directions, which can be very dangerous.
The protective film cannot prevent the glass from breaking, but it should protect you from the glass shards flying in all directions and potentially hitting you. An additional effect is that the film also protects the display from scratches.
Nintendo says you should not remove the film
What Nintendo says: In a statement to the online magazine IGN, Nintendo has made it clear that you should definitely keep the film on (via ign.com). In the statement, Nintendo writes:
As stated on page 2 of the document “Nintendo Switch OLED Health and Safety Information and Usage Guidelines”, please do not remove the “anti-scattering adhesive film” from the OLED screen of the console.
Nintendo also explains that you can attach another proper protective glass on top of the thin film. But please leave this film on the console and do not remove it, as doing so will deactivate the important safety function that the film provides.
What do you think? Have you already bought an OLED version and also encountered the thin film?
If you are looking for a Nintendo Switch OLED and have not yet received one: In this article, we present all retailers where you can officially purchase the Switch OLED.
