Repair Costs for Nintendo Switch 2 Compared to Original Switch

The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with a one-year limited warranty that covers the cost of repairing unexpected defects, but any damage that falls outside that coverage will incur additional costs. Avoiding such damage could be crucial, as based on Nintendo’s customer repair portal indicates that paying to fix a Switch 2 is noticeably more expensive than repairing an older Switch.

Cost Breakdown for Repairs

Repair prices may vary depending on the nature of the damage to your Switch 2 or its accessories. Focusing specifically on water damage, here is a breakdown of the repair costs:

• Console: $179

• Dock: $66

• Camera: $30

• AC Adapter: $18

• Pro Controller: $48

Comparison with Original Switch Repair Costs

In comparison, fixing a water-damaged Switch OLED costs $139, which is $40 less than the cost to repair a Switch 2. The original Switch dock and the original Pro Controller both cost $30 to repair, making them $33 and $18 cheaper, respectively. The only notable exception to the trend of higher service costs for Switch 2 hardware is the Joy-Con 2 controllers. Regardless of whether the stick feels loose or the magnets fail to attach, Nintendo is reportedly willing to repair a Joy-Con 2 controller at no charge.

Joy-Con 2 Repair Insights

It is possible that the hardware changes improvements made by the company to enhance the performance of the sticks have also simplified the repair process. Alternatively, the free repairs may serve as a quiet remedy for the well-documented stick-drift issues issues that affected the original Joy-Con controllers. Regardless, this represents a small positive aspect in what otherwise appears to be a potentially expensive repair process.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at Engadget.