Unboxing, Hong Kong version of the new machine in color.

The first step is to check whether the packaging is seriously damaged. The quality of the packaging can tell how many people have touched your host, because the damage caused during transportation is usually large-scale, such as corners. Wrinkles and peeling are all caused by transportation. If it is unpacked, the damage will be serious. That means it has been opened many times.

Power-on area

The second step is to check whether there are fingerprints on the surface of the host or scratches on the back. This point needs to be explained. Many players think that as long as the back is dirty or has some minor flaws, it is a second-hand phone. In fact, many reasons are caused by paint printing problems.

The third step is to check whether there are scratches on the handle groove on the side of the host, because if it is an old machine, the handle must have been installed, and scratches will be left after installation.

The fourth step is to combine the three codes into one. So what are the three codes that are combined into one?

Basically, these are the four steps to unboxing.

The difference between the old and new console boxes

Comparison of the old and new consoles (back)

Comparison of the old and new consoles (front)

Details comparison

Next is the issue of serial numbers. The serial number of the host: anything starting with XA is an old version of the host. The console starting with Scroll down all the way to open the serial number information and you can see all the serial number information.

So after distinguishing the appearance of the box, you also need to look at the serial number of the host to confirm whether it is a new machine or an old one. The above are the most worry-free and practical identification methods.

Extended information:

The following are not recommended purchase methods:

1. Purchase an account (including main account or secondary account) on Taobao or Xianyu Taobao There are now some merchants on Hexianyu selling Nintendo Accounts containing games. These accounts are generally divided into two types, one is the main account that you have complete control over, and the other is the secondary account generated by using the Switch's account system. The main difference between the two is that the secondary account requires online verification to play games, and other accounts on the machine cannot play games with this account.

For a detailed introduction to the main and secondary accounts, please refer to: Here is everything you need to know about Nintendo Switch Online membership. But no matter what kind of account, it is difficult to ensure security, because we cannot be sure whether the merchant has used illegal payment methods when purchasing games in the account, so we do not recommend it.

2. Let merchants recharge eshop gift cards/purchase games on Taobao or Xianyu. Just like purchasing an account, letting merchants recharge eshop gift cards/purchase games on their behalf also has payment security issues. More importantly, since you also gave the merchant your account password, there is a theoretical risk that your account will be taken away directly. Players who choose to purchase games on behalf of others are also the type of players with the most banned accounts this time, so this method of purchasing games is strongly not recommended.

In short, if you have a credit card, use your own credit card in the eshop. If you don’t have a credit card, use Alipay (in Hong Kong area) or domestic PayPal (in Japanese area). Try to only buy physical gift cards/redemption codes, and do not buy more than the official selling price. For games that are much cheaper, don’t start a family group with strangers, and don’t use a cracked Switch console. As long as you can do the above points, you can buy Switch digital games safely and worry-free.