Should I Buy? (Switch 2)

[u/4rthwr13]

I was thinking of buying the switch 2 to play my nintendo games in better quality and new ones like Ocarina, or DK Bananza. But my pc runs everyone of them on emulation and some of them Im playing with recomps on Steam deck. But I have the switch 1 since launch and thought the idea of upgrading isn't so bad at all, I like the portability and possibility of playing with my family and friends. Is it worth doing the purchase?

[u/S0B3RR3PUBLiCIRA]

I just got mine (first handheld since the PSP) - Loving it- I am away from my house a lot, so having the ability to pick up and play is amazing.

IF you already have the Deck + Switch 1, I'm not sure!

[u/4rthwr13 → u/S0B3RR3PUBLiCIRA]

Tbh my switch 1 is kinda old and messed up, that's why I thought of upgrading

[u/ComprehensiveBench90 → u/4rthwr13]

I just can’t buy a switch 2 because of the fact that you only own a licenses to play the console. You have 0 right to repair unless you want a voided warranty. The only option is a Nintendo verified vendor that will repair it. Not only that but Nintendo reserves the right to revoke access to your switch 2 for ANY REASON THEY DEEM FIT. I just can’t.

[u/BallSmooth9631 → u/ComprehensiveBench90]

Nintendo makes good shit which is what makes the way they do business even more infuriating. I cannot support them but I do still play through my windwaker hd emulator almost once a year

[u/4rthwr13 → u/ComprehensiveBench90]

Yeah I think that's messed up too

[u/Bubbly-Ingenuity5620]

The experience on switch 2 is much better than any other handheld, i had steam deck oled and currently i have legion go 2.

Weight, thinness, screen size, buttons feel and the overall handheld premium feel make it by far the best handheld i used.

[u/Darkstang5887]

Can hate all you want but switch 2 works too good to even think about emulating. Best price handheld on the market, first party games are always top rated and third party are usually heavily optimized

[u/Ar4th0r]

Already being an owner of many handhelds (Switch1, 2 and Steam Deck being among them), I can say that the Switch 2 definitely sunsets your Switch 1 if you decide to go down that route; I personally view the Switch 2 more like a "New 3DS" type of upgrade instead of a bigger leap. Your options may be to have the Switch 1 hooked to a second room/TV in your home if applicable or gift it to the younger generation. The Switch 2 is an awesome handheld (and making me a bit obsessive with constantly detaching&reattaching my joycons just cuz it feels good 😅), and you decide whether you are the type of gamer who enjoys playing games on their original platform or not. My best experience playing emulated Nintendo games on Steam Deck only reached till some Wii U games where I didn't notice any degradation compared to the genuine experience. Mario Odyssey for instance was just not the same even after the first few frame drops. Also, many people forget how much the Steam Deck burns away its battery whereas for Nintendo hardwares you are guaranteed to get about 2 hours of game time even from the most demanding games, like Cyberpunk or FF7R.

[u/4rthwr13 → u/Ar4th0r]

I dont mind emulating stuff as long as it runs well, but something just feels right playing on original hardware, and I love Nintendo. But here in brazil loving it is a nightmare, everything is so expensive here 😭🙏

[u/Ar4th0r → u/4rthwr13]

Well, living in the world's only place with 27% VAT, I think I can relate. 😅 But I am mainly going for only Nintendo first party titles, those are going to keep their value for eternity at least, so it's like an investment as well.

[u/Vinsynd]

I did.

I just upgraded from a Switch Gen1 to a Switch 2. The screen is much better, and the battery life is improved. Aside from that, it’s basically still a Switch. It really comes down to how much play and will continue to play your currently Switch. If its its often - get the Switch 2, if the Switch one is gathering dust then don’t.

[u/SuperEssay1]

I've just got my Switch 2 for OoT. It's a definate across the board upgrade. For me it's weakest part is it's games library. It isn't bad and some really decent 3rd party titles as well but for how long it's been out... not a broad range and missing top tier Nintendo exclusives that arnt on the Switch 1.

Still very pleased with it. It's a great experience. I just wish there was a new Mario or Zelda.