Nintendo Switch 2

The switch and switch 2 are unique because: - Nintendo is the only console player putting out high-quality first party games at an acceptable level. [...] - The switch and switch 2 are reasonably priced, even cheap. Again arguable - the switch 2 had a lot of backlash for it's price. [...] - The switch and switch 2 are hybrid consoles, both home consoles and portable. Again, I've had people argue with me that the switch is not a home console. [...] But once you look at the value prop itself and the $$$, it's not crazy because Microsoft and Sony are also evil and greedy. Consumers see price tags, not pop culture discourse. They see the Switch 2 is the best priced new gen console, and that the games are actually typically equivalent in price or cheaper especially when stupid DLC is factored in. [...] But big picture.

[...] 1.) Better technology but the LCD screen holds it back. There's a version of Switch 1 that has an OLED. [...] Especially since the price is going up. 2.) The price is going up. 3.) The screen scratches easily and doesn't come with a protector. 4.) Pro controllers are more expensive than PS controllers ? [...] 6.) 1080p screen.....Come on. [...] You could argue it's all about the gameplay but don't give me DLSS then hand me an LCD screen. [...] As soon as you have to start dragging battery packs around you're digging into your pocket yet again. [...] So maybe the battery life is less of an issue. I'm a bit lost with this review and other 1 year later year reviews such as Beatemupz, which was released not to long ago. Reason is, whenever there's a negative such as the LCD screen issue, were batting it off with excuses such as "but that's ok because it's still really good" or "but you know what that's to be expected". I can guarantee when the Oled version of the Switch 2 releases the original will not dip in price mark my words. It will stay the same and the Oled will yet again be an inflated price. Nintendo may not have bumped up prices as much as Sony or Microsoft but they'll have you dipping your hand into your pocket in other ways. [...] Releasing a console and hiking the price up a year later is scandalous and I'm not just talking about Nintendo here. [...]

I put a screen protector on 30 seconds after unboxing. After a few months i had loads of scratches despite being quite careful when docking. Got so bad i had to apply a new screen protector. [...]

[...] then your son or daughter tells you that he/she wants a switch 2.. [...] then the boy or girl tells you the price of games.. [...] NO good sales, 10 years later the same games are still very expsnsive!! [...] same price (almost) as an nintendo switch 2.. but the dad buy steam games on humble bundle and fanatical as both game bundles and stand alone games..5-10 dollars a pop, often way cheaper than that for a bit older games.. [...] what is the better deal if I want my money to go a long way and have a hobby (gaming) that I can actually afford and that doest ruin me financially?

I got gifted a switch 2 over the weekend. I love it as well as the bigger screen and magnetic joycons.

I purchased the “killswitch” for my switch 2, by dbrand and I absolutely love it! I went with the everything pack which provides a ergonomic cover for the switch and the cover detaches separately with the joycons. It also has its own grip controller as well as its own connecting docking station and a cool selection of skins for the switch 2/joycons. [...]

The Switch 2 controllers (Joy-Con 2, Pro Controller 2, NSO GameCube) use BLE with a proprietary pairing protocol. Turns out the Web Bluetooth API in Chrome can handle the whole thing. Pairing, input reports, SPI calibration, IMU, rumble, all of it. The app connects to the controller, reads calibration data from its SPI flash, runs Nintendo's 4-step pairing handshake, then streams 63-byte input reports at 60Hz. [...]

Nintendo indicated when the Switch 2 was launching that they were going to do their best to ensure a large supply and make sure actual players were prioritized. [...] I had my personal Switch 2 from the store within about a month of casual checking around and got one for a Christmas gift directly from Nintendo the next week.

[...] When I look over my wife's shoulder on her low Hz monitor, the mouse movements are like a flipbook and when gaming on a Nintendo Switch 2 at 60 FPS, it is laughably noticeable.

[...] In 2010 I got my first taste of SSDs after I bought one for an ageing laptop and it was the single most impactful hardware upgrade I can recall experiencing. [...] Photoshop + high res photos open in seconds was unbelievable, gone were the days of getting coffee after starting something up. [...] The Nintendo switch 2 just launched with internal memory access at something like 2gb/s and external memory support for memory cards that support 1gb/s. [...]

I have a C4 OLED and I thought what you said was also true for me until I figured out what settings I needed to change on my TV to match my console (Nintendo Switch 2). Had to turn on HGiG, manually adjust the peak brightness level on the console itself, and suddenly things looked great. [...]

I got my Switch 2 last year at the original retail launch price a week before Christmas! [...] I then got Tears of the Kingdom and the performance blew me away than it did on the OLED. [...] With the games I have on my Xbox, I also have the Switch 2 versions so it's like I can play the powerhouse versions on the go and not miss a thing! [...]

[...] I actually really like the camera but it's sooo rare that I'm not playing solo. Overall have been loving S2 and been using it waaaay more than I had S1 in years. [...]

Great video man...I bought my switch 2 back in September and I have had a blast with it.yes I wish it was oled instead of lcd but we do get vrr,120hz l,hdr,dlss at 1080p.right now I am finishing up metroid prime 4 beyond and the game looks absolutely beautiful in handheld mode which has been my primary playstyle since I bought it.also bought a d brand case with thumb grips which to be honest feel great and the slim design of it also makes it great to hold in the hands.i can't wait to see what 2026 brings for the switch 2.

[...] Especially with the $50 price increase next month (in Canada anyway), it’s a no-brainer. I’m glad I have a Switch 2, I play it everyday! [...]

[...] Loved hearing your opinions on the switch 2, and while I don't appreciate the extra cost just to play previously owned games for better performance, the exclusives are so much fun. [...]

[...] i was satisfied with my switch oled, but im even more satisfied with the switch 2 now. [...] I would say that its well worth it now. Buy it as long as the price increase did not happen I would say.

14:38 The Nintendo Switch 2 Editions are really good like for Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Super Mario Bros Wonder but I need to talk about the Switch 2 Edition for Kirby and the Forgotten Land so Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed I beat it 100% and it's really good it’s not that bad. Like all the 12 levels look cool, all the mini bosses look awesome with the crystals, the music and remixes sound really good. [...]

The Switch 2 is the best first year (well, 11 months, took me a month to find one) I've ever had with a device. [...] And why should I, it runs the available games far better than my laptop and with vastly less setup. Your sponsor Dbrand is partially responsible for my joycons not being ugly, I got the colormatch skin to restore their rightful cyan and red. I've got super Nintendo colored button caps, savage raven color matched stick caps, it's so pretty now that it's a conversation starter with random folks that see me use it out and about. [...]

[...] I'm not saying they don't have their issues; Pokemon launches since the late 3DS era have been somewhat notorious for performance issues (and of course aren't technically developed first-party, although they're certainly Nintendo exclusive, and I think there's a pretty strong argument that bringing them in house might actually improve the situation), and the Mario Kart entry for the Switch 2 seems to have been considered somewhat lackluster, but I don't think it's totally reasonable to start making long-term predictions yet. [...]

I got a switch like 4 days ago. [...] I only had money for 3 games (mariokart, pokopia, tomodachi). I didnt think I would get a switch 2 because I prefer pc to any controller, but I decided to get it specifically for tomodachi life. I love what I have thusfar, and I got a good selection of accessories for what I need.

[...] Would love the Switch 2, its not even the price of the console that puts me off but the price of them games

No its not worth it. [...] Worse screen than previous generation, more expensive. First party games are also very expensive and boring. Sales of switch 2 are showing that people recognised that there is little value. [...] And I own one, only cause I have extra cash to spend.

I got one around December 5th and I am happy. [...] But, for games that don't improve that much from boost, I still play on my OLED, or lite. [...] Then I got one for my OLED, so I enjoy plating that even more. [...]

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is going to be released on Switch 2. [...] I have Pragmata, Cronos: The New Dawn, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Kena: Bridge of Spirits on my Switch 2. [...] I love having a grip with bright, cheerful colors, and it pairs well with the white dbrand Joy-Con 2 skins I got.

[...] I traded my Xbox One X in on a Switch 2. Well, well, well worth it! [...] The Switch 2 fits my more mobile needs while offering a dock so I can still get a console feel. [...]

[...] Putting the PC fund on the backburner to work on crowdfunding for a Switch 2. Have been trying (and struggling) to get back to streaming, and since I only have my phone to stream from, having this console would help tremendously with stream performance and also game selection! [...]

[...] It truly brought me comfort during my worst moments. ​Seeing this, my hubby gave me the Switch 2 so I could play the newer games as well. That was a few months ago, and I'm still so incredibly grateful; the Switch 2 is the best companion for those days when I'm feeling down and everything hurts while I'm still recovering from the complications.

[...] As someone who used to own a series x series s and a ps5 pro, steam deck and switch 2. The switch 2 made me realise how little use I actually got out of my other consoles. [...] The switch 2 lets me play for very quick snaps thanks to the amazing sleep and wake function. [...] So much so that I actually decided to clear out my other consoles and just focus on my switch 2. [...]

Just picked up a Switch 2 recently and as a PC gamer for the past 5 years that is so used to butter smooth performance and graphics, I am finding it super tough to enjoy. Have played a couple 3P games on it and was a super rough experience. Only really see myself keeping the system if I wanna play some of the Nintendo exclusives but majority seem way overpriced for what you get.

I definitely got my money's worth out of the system, especially when Sonic Crossworlds released. Already had roughly 770 hours into on PS5, dumped another 500 on Switch 2. And thats just one game, not counting the 100 or so hours I put into DK Bananza and most recently Star Fox

[...] Snd i definitely wont buy snother when they rekease switch 2 oled. Oled is so overrated it isnt funny.

Switch 2 is an awesome upgrade from the first one. I had an OLED since the Splatoon 3 one came out and the OG from launch, for reference. I'd absolutely recommend Switch 2 to anyone. Though the battery life is not ideal, it's worth it.

I bought it on launch as well and for me personally it was worth it, because I played A lot of switch 1 games I´ve missed out on (Botw, totk, mario Rpg, Paper mario remake, pokemon sheild) And some new ones like mario kart world and DK bananza (bought metroid prime 4 and hyrule warriors as well but didnt play them as of now) If you have a lot of switch 1 games that you didnt play back in the day the upgrade I think is worth it, but if you only have the new ones to look out for, I would maybe still hold out because the switch 2 exclusive games are fun but they dont target a big audience (Except DK bananza and mario kart)

For me the switch 2 is NOT exactly what I wanted from a switch successor. No oled screen, no hall effect sticks, no themes, worse battery life and no color options. [...] Not to mention the insanely high prices of the console itself and all of the games.

Switch 2 has become my preferred way to play games (even 3rd parties) because I value the ability to play docked and then seamlessly switch (pun intended) to playing handheld. I also have a PC handheld and while that can be used docked and handheld, the transition between them is not as seamless as it is on the Switch 2. At the age of 43 the Switch 2 just fits more neatly into my life than my PS5 Pro which I have only used to play Ghost of Yotei in the last year.

I just sold my original one that I literally got less than a month ago I sold it on Facebook marketplace I sold like nine games the console itself for $600 cash when I spent $1100 and when I bought that one, I went completely overboard I bought at GameStop. [...]

[...] I'm also a owner of a 2560x1440 360hz OLED panel. And personally I'm glad its not a OLED. Cuz I find OLED a bit to intens te look at sometimes. If I want switch 2 OLED I'll hook it to my desktop screen. [...] Personally I think OLED is way to overhyped.

Even putting it in the same sentence as the Wii-U is disrespectful hahahha switch 2 is great and I believe it will get better and better as new games drop. Rn I have it and a ps4 and being able to just take it from the dock and bring it with me just makes it feel soooo much more versatile, even if the graphics suffer a bit. My RE requiem experience was awesome (just when I tried speed-running that I noticed some performance issues, but I was absolutely taking this machine to its limits and was able to finish nonetheless)

Switch 2 has always been a great console for me since launch. [...]

[...] I like the switch 2 and I'm not even a Nintendo fan. [...] One thing I don't agree with you on is the fact that the switch is "over priced." - I don't like the fact that it's over $400 (USD), but let's be real... have you see the price of everything lately? The other handhelds are MUCH more expensive. [...]

I didn't have the switch 1 but I got the switch 2 and I love it. [...] Screen not too big or small. [...] The switch 2 is a console which means switch on and play and that's it, no messing Arkham jd with Bluetooth and what have u.

Honestly don't think the price is that bad for the Switch 2, plus if you have a Switch 1, sell that to offset the cost and it becomes far more enticing. [...] I got mine in like 700 resets... now paying the price on the Dratini from the Game Corner though as I'm 40 hours in with no luck yet (keep in mind I see 3 at once).

[...] I own a collection of switch 1 games whereas it would cost me $200 in storage just to transfer them to a Switch 2. atp not a single Switch 2 game has been purchased or downloaded & I'm already in the hole $200. [...]

Im confident the switch 2 will be the best console in our history. The switch 2 already has pretty much the most impressive game library so now the switch 2 has that whole library now it can play aaa games from cross platforms and the graphics look great. The switch 2 is not expensive compare to its 1k counterparts. The switch 2 in 10 years will be the biggest system in history and the library will dwarf any other

As a life long Nintendo fan (ive owned EVERY SYSTEM including the Virtual Boy) the Switch 2 is the most disappointing console because everything good about has a serious catch.. love the bigger 1080p screen? Its screen has ghosting worse than the OG switch LCD and the HDR is so barebone u can hardly notice it.. battery is WORSE now. Games cost MORE than ever and honestly are NOT worth that new 80 or 70 dollar price.. [...] the new memory cards that are WAY too expensive... [...] the games that got updates are far a few and in 90% of cases cost 10 to 20 dollars more for features that should be completely FREE.. [...] im not buying 4 copies on ONE game for use to play fully together...the slow drip feed of the virtual console games.. [...] Game chat feature is WORSE than the one for the Wii U with terrible quality for video cameras and it will be a paid service soon.. [...] im not a Pokémon fan so outside of Kirby Air Riders and DK bonanza theres few triple A games worth getting it for... [...]

I do vanlife 6 months of the year so the the aggressive nature of this mobile architecture in reference to power draw is insane 15 watts on the upper end is crazy. Games looks close to PS5 it's like the Steam Deck Wizardry. Just insane.

[...] Especially for the asked price (compared to the price of its counterparts). In less than a year of existence the Switch 2 has more exclusive games than ps5 in 5 and a half year and most of them are amazing. The switch 2 had a lot of negativity during its launch period mainly because of its price point and that there were good competitors like the Steam Deck. Yet the Switch 2 is a better overall machine and at a lower price. [...] And for those people the Switch 2 is perfect. [...]

The Switch 2 would be an even bigger value if Nintendo wasn't constantly price gouging. [...] As it stands, i see myself only getting two or 3 Nintendo games a year because they are overpriced and never go on discount.

I have a switch 2, a steam deck and a ps5. switch 2 is the one i use 80% of the time. [...] but if you want to game around the house and have good wifi i highly recommend. [...] But just get a used one on ebay i got my ps portal for $140 and it looked barely used.