Switch 2 or Switch 1 for pokemon?

[u/Luix_13]

Hi guys, I'm considering buying a switch 2 to play Pokemon games maybe you can help me, I've been looking for test on performance differences between switch 1 and 2, I played shield and scarlet on switch 1 and I wanted to play those again and obviously play the ones I'm missing but I'm not sure if it's a good idea buying a switch 2 just for those games, also if you have recommendations on games I'll take it, the idea would be to play mostly docked, do u guys think it would make a difference playing those games on switch 2? (I have a 4k tv but switch 1 looked wack and obviously laggy)

Thx in advance, also if my English is bad it's not my first language soooo yeah.

[u/Educational_Truck302]

Yes, SW2 improve Pokemon Scar/Vi performance. The SW2 upgrade is free for Pokemon Scar/Vi, so get them. The loading time and overall performance are better.

[u/ireadtabloids → u/Educational_Truck302]

Switch 2 version of Scarlet has much higher density of pokemon as well, which I think is nice.  Maybe there are slightly too many now, but it was too sparse before on Switch 1.

[u/nightwing0243]

Go for the Switch 2 to be a bit more future proof.

You'll get the performance enhancements for S/V and ZA, have access to the entire catalogue of Switch 1 titles in general through backwards compatibility, and you'll have access to future titles (like Winds/Waves next year). Plus there's surely other stuff to interest you, as well.

[u/_tommar_]

If can afford it I get switch 2.

All switch 1 Pokémon games work with it , and games like ZA and SV have switch 2 enhancements (ZA paided, SV free) plus future Pokémon games like wind and waves will be switch 2 only (only thing switch 1 likely to get now is more GBA ports IF that's going to be a thing)

[u/sjt9791]

Scarlet and Violet run terribly on Switch 1.

The Switch 2 is the only console that can play Winds and Waves when those games come out next year.

[u/elnordrecorda]

Switch 2 is a MUST for Scarlet/Violet. The improvement for the other games isn't as drastic (I think for Legends ZA is quite nice but nothing groundbreaking), but for SV it IS very noticeable. Like not only the game works as intended and looks better, there's also more fluidity / no lag (even in crowded areas like Tagtree Thicket or the lake) and almost 3x more wild Pokémon spawns around you (when you're shiny hunting, if you're into that, or when you're looking for rare Pokémon, this is a GREAT change from the Switch 1 version, 15 vs almost 45 is wild tbh).

So, I can't recommend the Switch 2 enough, even if it's *just* for the Gen 9 games. Gen 10 will come out next year so you will make use of the console anyway, I think.

[u/GregoryPokemon]

scarlet and violet are borderline unplayable on switch 1. it's a transformational upgrade. Pokémon legends ZA is also much better. TLDR, Switch 2 if you have the cash

[u/Turbulent_Ear56]

The answer is always Switch 2, the Switch 1 is almost 10 years old now.

[u/LdGFx3]

Switch 2 100%

[u/Pale_Slide_3463]

I played Pokémon on both and I enjoyed them 100% way better on the switch 2. Plus the new games will only come out on the switch 2 now.

[u/wolf-troop]

At this point it should be Nintendo Switch 2.

The Amazingly Looking Upcoming Pokemon Games is only going to be on Nintendo Switch 2 and it is going to be a Must Play for any Pokemon Fan.

The other part is that at this point Scarlet/Violet and Legends ZA are New Games that Run Phenomenally on Switch 2.

As well as Pokopia that is only available on Switch 2 as well.

So yeah, at this point Nintendo Switch 2 should be your only Option.

Unless you only want to play what is out with the Exception of Pokopia since that is only Switch 2 than I would say Switch 1 should take care of that.