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Following our report on the statement from drand to "not buy a skin for your Nintendo Switch", Skinit, another device accessory maker, has reached out to us in reaction to the news, confidently confirming that their skins do not damage the Nintendo Switch upon application and removal.

Below is the full quote from John Buss, GM of Skinit Acquisition, surrounding their findings:

At Skinit, we take the protection and personalization of our customers’ electronic devices very seriously. Don't let companies mislead you to think that you cannot skin the Nintendo Switch. We wanted to clear up the air and address the recent statements indicating that all Nintendo Switch device skins can tarnish the system. After thorough rounds of testing with Skinit decal skins on the production device itself, not a prototype, we can confirm that Skinit’s Nintendo Switch Skins do not damage the new Nintendo Switch in any way and you can skin the Nintendo Switch.

While other companies' skins are made with industrial quality adhesive, Skinit uses an entirely different formulation of adhesive which is more conducive to surface adhesion and removal. Skinit uses premium patented technology and adhesive to ensure we provide customers the best materials for any electronic device that won’t damage your device.

Our motto is personalized protection. We conducted rigorous tests of our Nintendo Switch Skins with the console, joy-con controllers and pro controllers and we are able to conclude that Skinit Nintendo Switch Skins are safe for Switch applications. While we can't guarantee competitor skins, we are happy to offer a 30-day, 100% money back guarantee for any Skinit customers unsatisfied with their product. Game on and make it yours.

TL;DR: Skinit performed several tests on retail Switches with their own skins and concluded that their skins are Switch-safe. This is due to the different formulation of adhesive that Skinit uses, which is more conducive to surface adhesion and removal compared to other companies' industry quality adhesive.

Below is a video-proof sent to us by the company:

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And some pictures for your eyes:

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Keep an eye out for our own test and review! In the meantime, you can take a look at their skins collection over here.

GBAtemp Inbox

 

[Chary]

That marble white one looks slick! I'm glad someone found a fix to the skin issue, and in a fairly short amount of time, too!

 

[JennTeamMagma]

holy shit this looks cool

 

[gnmmarechal]

Decal Girls said theirs are ok too.

 

[RustInPeace]

Awaiting Dragon Ball skins.

 

[Kioku]

Where's your God at now?!

 

[Imacaredformy2ds]

That marble white one looks slick! I'm glad someone found a fix to the skin issue, and in a fairly short amount of time, too!

I've read somewhere that the only problem was dbrand's adhesives

 

[Prans]

Awaiting Dragon Ball skins.

There are quite a few already there.

 

[Chary]

There are quite a few already there.

O-only one Gohan skin? Tsk, tsk, I am disappointed, Skinit. /sarcasm
But they do have one for my college, and that's pretty rad. I'm actually impressed.

 

[Prans]

But they do have one for my college, and that's pretty rad. I'm actually impressed.

How come they don't have one for mine? I'm un-impressed

 

[PedroKeitawa]

When they make a baseball themed skins i will buy it immediatly *_*

 

[Kioku]

O-only one Gohan skin? Tsk, tsk, I am disappointed, Skinit. /sarcasm
But they do have one for my college, and that's pretty rad. I'm actually impressed.

Negative shenron looks amazing

 

[Chary]

When they make a baseball themed skins i will buy it immediatly *_*

They do! Cubs, Tigers, Rangers, Yankees, Dodgers, etc. As far as I can tell by looking, they have all the MLB teams. In multiple styles per team too.

 

[WiiuGold]

34.99 for a skin .that's to much.

 

[KingVamp]

I actually wasn't going to get a skin before, but I may get one. Seem like a really good idea. Better than getting actually rubber grips.

 

[Justinde75]

I want a switch skin for my switch

 

[Saiyan Lusitano]

That's cool but I like my Switch in its original form.

 

[linuxares]

Fucking called it. It's Dbrands superduper adhesive that caused the problem. But noooo... all skins were all of a sudden bad. Jesus...

 

[Xabring]

now, I Might order some skin now that there is a safe alternative....

 

[doughmay]

Dang this makes the switch look hot [emoji6][emoji108]


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