YouTuber JerryRigEverything has uploaded his Nintendo Switch 2 durability test, and was surprised at the results after it passed his test with only one major flaw.
With nearly every new major device released, YouTuber JerryRigEverything finds himself putting it through a series of tests to check out just how durable it is.
His videos largely focus on phones, but he often includes other major releases like the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch.
The Nintendo Switch 2 was released on June 5, 2025, and JRE quickly uploaded his durability test. In it, the YouTuber was left surprised at how strong the handheld is despite there being one major flaw.
Nintendo Switch 2 screen scratches easily
JerryRigEverything’s durability test videos consist of a handful of different tests, including scratch resistance, heat resistance, and he even tests out things like, in this case, the Joy-Con 2 attachment points.
The YouTuber quickly discovered that the Switch 2 scratches just about everywhere, including the screen, with ease.
“You’ll notice very quickly that Nintendo has given us a plastic screen,” he said. “This is not ideal. As you can see from my keys, anything metal that comes in contact with this screen will indeed leave a mark. Plastic objects, however, like my Lego or the docking station, won’t leave any marks.”
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Switch 2 passes JRE durability test
Despite the plastic screen being easily scratched, the Switch 2 still passed JerryRigEverything’s durability test, partially thanks to how Nintendo attached the Joy-Con 2.
When they were first revealed, everyone on social media – including Jerry himself – was concerned about the small piece of plastic used to connect the magnetic joycons to the actual console, so he put it through his test by trying to bend it.
“When a lot of force is applied, the Joy-Cons just kind of like pop off on their own,” he said. “In my opinion, this is actually a good thing. The angle of the bending Joy-Cons doesn’t appear to damage the internal pins, no matter how many times they are aggressively ripped off or forced off the console backwards.
“It disconnects at a gentle enough angle that the port is not disturbed or flexed beyond what it can handle. I had my doubts, but after holding the Switch 2 and feeling how the Joy-Cons connect, I’m very much more confident now in its ability to survive everyday life.”
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“The Nintendo Switch 2 passes my durability test a lot better than I thought it would,” Jerry said as he ended the video.
