Nintendo DS: Dead Pixel?

[GameMaster]

http://ds.ign.com/articles/568/568084p1.html


"With a small number of Nintendo DS screens, one or two dots on the screen may appear to be "stuck" on a particular color, such as white or red. This effect is caused when a particular pixel (the dots that make up the screen) is not working properly, even with the high quality standards set by LCD manufacturers. You will find this situation is common in many LCD devices, (PC monitors, televisions, cell phones, etc.).

It's important to understand that this issue will remain limited to the pixels you have already noticed. The problem will not get any worse and you should not expect to see the problem in any other areas of the screen.

We suggest that you use your system for a few weeks to determine whether this interferes with your enjoyment of game play. If, after using your system for awhile, you feel that this tiny dot is too distracting, the Nintendo DS does carry a one-year warranty. We are happy to inspect and, if necessary, fix your system at no charge within the warranty period."


I have a dead pixel colored red. :( It seems to disappear sometimes though. Maybe I'll send mine in for a free fix.

[Null]

um yea. it shouldnt happen, seems like they're making excuses to try and make it sound like its normal.

i'd just take mine back to the store and say its damaged, get a brand new one.

[Jonbo298]

I'd just go ahead and go back to the store and get another one.

[Typhoid]

um yea. it shouldnt happen, seems like they're making excuses to try and make it sound like its normal.

i'd just take mine back to the store and say its damaged, get a brand new one.


Its an LCD screen.

LCD screens arnt meant for gaming.

When i was going to buy my computer, I wanted to pay a little extra for an LCD screen, and the guy said If its for games I shouldnt buy it, because it sometimes cant handle the rapid colour changes. Same with LCD TV's.

[Bube]

Its an LCD screen.

LCD screens arnt meant for gaming.

When i was going to buy my computer, I wanted to pay a little extra for an LCD screen, and the guy said If its for games I shouldnt buy it, because it sometimes cant handle the rapid colour changes. Same with LCD TV's.
I think that's because of the low refresh rates. LCDs can't handle the refresh rates of computers, but I don't think it would be a problem with a handheld. Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the Game Gear use an LCD screen as well?

[GT News]

Its an LCD screen.

LCD screens arnt meant for gaming.

When i was going to buy my computer, I wanted to pay a little extra for an LCD screen, and the guy said If its for games I shouldnt buy it, because it sometimes cant handle the rapid colour changes. Same with LCD TV's.
I think that's because of the low refresh rates. LCDs can't handle the refresh rates of computers, but I don't think it would be a problem with a handheld. Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the Game Gear use an LCD screen as well?

Signs point to yes.

Ask Dancing Alice
if it is.My brain uses AIML to format responses to your inputs, but I don't have one for that.
I knew I was right.
YOU? If you were, would you tell me?

[Swan]

Signs point to yes.

Ask Dancing Alice
if it is.My brain uses AIML to format responses to your inputs, but I don't have one for that.
I knew I was right.
YOU? If you were, would you tell me?
:confused:

[Canyarion]

Its an LCD screen.

LCD screens arnt meant for gaming.

When i was going to buy my computer, I wanted to pay a little extra for an LCD screen, and the guy said If its for games I shouldnt buy it, because it sometimes cant handle the rapid colour changes. Same with LCD TV's.
You (or that guy) make it sound like rapid colour changes CAUSE dead pixels. But that's not how I learned it.

I had 1 dead pixel in my monitor, I could either get a 10% discount or a new monitor. I took the new one. :)

[Null]

Its an LCD screen.

LCD screens arnt meant for gaming.

When i was going to buy my computer, I wanted to pay a little extra for an LCD screen, and the guy said If its for games I shouldnt buy it, because it sometimes cant handle the rapid colour changes. Same with LCD TV's.

LCD screens are video monitors. they're meant for whatever you want to put on em. They just have trouble keeping up with the refresh rate.
Thats not really an issue on handheld units tho. the smaller the screen the less you notice the refresh rate.
And has nothing to do with the dead pixel.

If i had bought it and had that, i'd certainly get a new one, i'd want nothing but perfection if i baught something new. now if i had it a couple years and a pixel died. i really wouldnt care.

[Yoda9864]

Standards for dead pixels are way too loose right now. I'm looking on some websites cuz I really want to get one right now, and if their LCDs have 8 or less dead pixels, you can't return it. IMO, if it has any dead pixels, it is defective and should be replaced free of charge. I mean, although it's only 1 dead pixel out of god knows how many, it will get distracting.

[Jonbo298]

Just stab the monitor 7 more times and not leave any evidence :p

[Jason1]

my dad's MINIDV digital Camcorder has a dead pixel...I'll admit, it is kinda annoying

[KillerGremlin]

I haven't really looked for dead pixels on my DS, but I will now that you mentioned them.

LCD monitors are gay.......there's no way I would drop the amount of money needed to buy a good one just for gaming. You can get a 21 inch CRT monitor for very cheap now, and the CRT monitors have faster refresh rates, and the colors are more vibrant.

[Dyne]

I haven't really looked for dead pixels on my DS, but I will now that you mentioned them.

LCD monitors are gay.......there's no way I would drop the amount of money needed to buy a good one just for gaming. You can get a 21 inch CRT monitor for very cheap now, and the CRT monitors have faster refresh rates, and the colors are more vibrant.

Wait, don't look. Ignorance is bliss, remember?

I think LCDs are absolutely gorgeus. GBA SP's LCD is great even though it's frontlit. And playing games on my laptop screen through an AV connection is just godly.

[Canyarion]

I love the flatness of my LCD monitor. If I'd had a CRT of the same size, I'd sit too close to the screen. Much too close for comfort and health.

I've never had any troubles with LCD monitors' refresh rate.

[Jonbo298]

There are LCD Monitor's now that have refresh rates that are much better then when they first came out. Now you can get one that doesn't have the ghosting effect when playing fast based games. Albeit they cost a little more obviously.

[GT News]

There are LCD Monitor's now that have refresh rates that are much better then when they first came out. Now you can get one that doesn't have the ghosting effect when playing fast based games. Albeit they cost a little more obviously.

Where are they?Why now? No I don't think I can do get one that does not have the ghosting effect when playing fast based games.Did you know that you can download your own chat robot and create your own robot personality?

[KillerGremlin]

Albeit they cost a little more obviously.

Well, glad you guys love your LCDs. I'll drop a few hundred dollars for my CRT monitor, and you can drop a few thousand dollars for your equally impressive LCD monitor. I'll use my extra cash to buy a good gaming machine to utilize the CRT monitor, and you can have an average machine which will play games that look decent on your LCD monitor.

If you crank up games like HL2 to the max resolution, and compare and LCD right next to a CRT, you can see some differences. I know most people wouldn't do that, but whatever. I'm on a limitied budget, so, in my opinion, it would be much more cost efficient to go CRT. =/

Edit: Ignorance is bliss, especially when you don't have money to spend on unnecessary purchases.

[Canyarion]

Wow wow now cool down KG :p

We're all happy with our purchases.
I bought my 17" LCD for €270. Before I picked it, I asked a friend if it was fast enough for games and he said it was. I've never had any troubles with it. I like the extra space on my desk. :)

[KillerGremlin]

Wow wow now cool down KG :p

We're all happy with our purchases.
I bought my 17" LCD for €270. Before I picked it, I asked a friend if it was fast enough for games and he said it was. I've never had any troubles with it. I like the extra space on my desk. :)

Actually, LCDs are getting less pricey now, so if you where to make an investment in one, now wouldn't be a bad time. I totally agree that LCDs are more convenient then CRTs, they take up less space, they require less power, and some of them are very nice. I'm going to be building a PC next year, and I'm probably going to stick with a CRT monitor, just because I'll probably get a laptop for college, and that is going to be my space saver. I went to a LAN with 18 computesr - all in my neighbors basement, and we had about 16 CRT monitors in there. Needless to say, we kept blowing the circuit breaker, and we had to wire the whole setup to all 3 floors of his house (he has a split-level). My neighbor had an LCD, and it was hella nice for the LAN situation.

If I had more money, I'd make the LCD investment. I'm probably going to stick it out and wait till my next PC after the one I build next year.

[Jonbo298]

Well, glad you guys love your LCDs. I'll drop a few hundred dollars for my CRT monitor, and you can drop a few thousand dollars for your equally impressive LCD monitor. I'll use my extra cash to buy a good gaming machine to utilize the CRT monitor, and you can have an average machine which will play games that look decent on your LCD monitor.

If you crank up games like HL2 to the max resolution, and compare and LCD right next to a CRT, you can see some differences. I know most people wouldn't do that, but whatever. I'm on a limitied budget, so, in my opinion, it would be much more cost efficient to go CRT. =/

Edit: Ignorance is bliss, especially when you don't have money to spend on unnecessary purchases.

When did I say I bought an LCD Monitor?

[KillerGremlin]

When did I say I bought an LCD Monitor?

When did I say you said you bought an LCD monitor?

[Jonbo298]

When did I say you said you bought an LCD monitor?

Well, glad you guys love your LCDs. I'll drop a few hundred dollars for my CRT monitor, and you can drop a few thousand dollars for your equally impressive LCD monitor. I'll use my extra cash to buy a good gaming machine to utilize the CRT monitor, and you can have an average machine which will play games that look decent on your LCD monitor.

If you crank up games like HL2 to the max resolution, and compare and LCD right next to a CRT, you can see some differences. I know most people wouldn't do that, but whatever. I'm on a limitied budget, so, in my opinion, it would be much more cost efficient to go CRT. =/

Edit: Ignorance is bliss, especially when you don't have money to spend on unnecessary purchases.

The bolded part seems to show that you think we all own LCD monitors ;)

[Canyarion]

When did I say I loved my LCD?? :mad:

:rolleyes:

Let's try on topic: The AGB seems to have the same problem.

[KillerGremlin]

The bolded part seems to show that you think we all own LCD monitors ;)

I said you can, not you do. You just put words into my mouth.

And I quoted you as support to my post, which was directed towards Dyne, not you, that LCDs are expensive.

When did I say I loved my LCD?? :mad:

You didn't.

[Canyarion]

I was just kidding in my last post. Just pretending to make things worse.

[Jason1]

Ive been using the same CRT for over 6 years now. Id never bother with and LCD.

[Bube]

I use those visor-type things that project the screen right in front of your eyes, like looking through a pair of glasses.