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Switch Repair Costs Skyrocket Amid Design Flaws

6/6/2025

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Repairing the Nintendo Switch 2 is becoming a costly affair, with mainboard replacements in Japan soaring to 27,500 yen (~$192)—almost double the original Switch's cost. The price hike extends to other components like the screen and battery, while iFixit has slashed its repairability score from 8/10 to a disappointing 4/10, citing design hurdles.

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Repairing the Nintendo Switch 2 is becoming a costly affair, with mainboard replacements in Japan soaring to 27,500 yen (~$192)—almost double the original Switch's cost. The price hike extends to other components like the screen and battery, while iFixit has slashed its repairability score from 8/10 to a disappointing 4/10, citing design hurdles.