Nintendo Switch Sports Players Are Smashing Their TVs

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At least one player of Nintendo Switch Sports has reportedly smashed their television screen as a result of using the Switch Joy-Cons across the sports activities. Switch Sports' gameplay has been praised by reviewers, despite launching with a smaller selection of available sports to choose from when compared to its Wii-based predecessors.

The Wii Sports games are long-time favorites for many gamers, offering a chance for friendly competition in several digital sports including tennis and bowling. The series' new successor, Nintendo Switch Sports, offers much the same experience for a new generation. The active gameplay is perfect for working up a casual sweat, either alone or with friends, swinging Joy-Con controllers around to wield rackets or throw bowling balls. Although some fans of the previous installments are understandably disappointed at the reduced number of sports included, Nintendo Switch Sports' underlying fun value has still generated a healthy amount of buzz. The recent appearance of Harry Potter actors at Switch Sports' launch event only served to compound the positive attention.

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However, for some players, Nintendo Switch Sports isn't all fun and games. Kotaku reports that at least one player has inadvertently thrown their controller at their TVs during play, leading to some costly damages. Streamer 63man damaging their monitor live on stream, as seen in the video below. The problem ultimately stems from a lack of safety precautions. Joy-Con controllers come with detachable safety straps, which are easily sufficient to prevent a loose grip from resulting in property damage. However, as players may have lost these straps since purchase,