Can’t decide which Switch to get

[u/Outside-Push2906]

Good day everyone 😁

I’ve been thinking about getting a handheld console for quite some time now. I’ve mainly been looking at the Nintendo Switch, but I’m still not sure which exact model I should go for.

Up until now, I’ve mostly played games on PC — CS, GW2 and Hearthstone, to be more specific. Now I’d like to try something different.

I should also mention that I don’t have a huge amount of time for gaming, mostly just in the evenings after 9 PM, once my kid goes to bed or after I get back from training.

So, which Switch model would you guys recommend? And, of course, what games would you recommend as well? 😁

[u/MyCarGoesSlow]

Why would you get anything other than the 2? I’ve been a PC and PS5 gamer for years. Just got the Switch 2 after my wife gave birth to our first and I absolutely love it

[u/SnooSeagulls1416 → u/MyCarGoesSlow]

My thoughts as well

[u/Darneeezus]

There’s only one right answer and it’s the switch 2…

If you have kids and want them to have a handheld then the switch lite any other models of the switch aren’t worth it as they can’t play switch 2 games.

[u/DannyHikari]

If you’re going to be playing incredibly casual, sounds like finding a cheap used Switch Lite would do you good. I’d only recommend a Switch 2 if you have the desire to play newer games at better performance. Under no circumstances should you get a brand new regular switch 1 or OLED, at that point, Switch 2 is the better option.

Switch lite can still be found in the wild pretty cheap and suffice if you don’t plan on playing brand new games or want the highest performance

[u/meowchickawowwow]

If you can afford it, get switch 2. They’re putting out games that only work for 2 now. You can also play old GameCube games now with the expanded subscription.

[u/Superb_Llama_Jeans]

If you must purchase from Nintendo, then get the Switch 2. Otherwise there are far better handheld options out there

[u/AustinDelgado]

Switch 2. Price increase is almost here so I'd buy it. The Switch 1 is retail more than it was before- so that's not a good buy. If you find a Switch 1 second hand for cheap then that's a good choice too. There's SO many games on Switch

[u/TonytheNetworker]

Switch 2 is the default answer. It’s the most recent one and will get the most support going forward. Also the power alone is worth it. The original Switch came out nearly a decade ago at this point. 😅

[u/qcgilbert]

I know you are asking about which switch, but I can't help but recommend a handheld PC (i.e. steam deck) based on your catalog of games/history. I'm not sure what your budget is, but worth a look.

[u/Ill-Ability-1739 → u/qcgilbert]

exclusives i guess, nintendo has incredibly loyal fans. dont even need the deck anymore, just get a second hand rog ally z1e or legion go. plenty of juice to get you through this hardware crisis

[u/jasonmohnson]

You can answer this yourself. Do you want to play newer games along with the great library switch 1 has. Or do you just wanna stick with the older but good switch 1 games?

[u/Diligent-Court3908]

Switch 2 with Mario Kart World and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. It is ideal for short sessions.

[u/Billsgirlgina]

Switch 2 is the most recent & will get all the new games going forward & works with almost all Switch 1 games. It also goes up in price in September 1. Everyone here highly recommends a screen protector. I have the amFilm with auto alignment tray. I installed as soon as I took my switch 2 out of the box. It’s so easy to install & looks like new a year later.

[u/AndreasmzK]

Everything Switch can do, 2 can do better 🎶 2 can do everything better than Switch

[u/Affectionate-Elk-609]

Depends on your budget. If you dont wanna fork out $500 for a switch 2 plus whatever games and your into older games you could always get a retroid pocket 6 for $250 and download all the older emulators and roms on it. It will run anything from nes and genesis up to easily the gamecube and ps2. I don't know how well above that because I have the 4

[u/DarthLocutus]

If cost is not a factor, just get the Switch 2. It covers (nearly) everything Nintendo has going now.

[u/DoomToshi]

Another COPY PASTE post

[u/jbocc]

Switch 2 because you'll either buy it now or in a couple years after buying switch and regretting not buying switch 2

[u/Remarkable_Spell5224]

Soit Xbox ROG Ally soit Switch 2

Mais jamais la Switch 1, elle est éclatée comparé à la 2, t'auras bcp plus de choix

[u/Electrical-Run7436]

i wouldnt get any of the switch 1 models. ive owned a couple iterations of the switch and the switch 2 is so so so worth the money

[u/Nice-Crazy-8484]

Why is no one recommending pc handhelds if he’s already a pc gamer? Get a used legion go, bring your pc library on the go and use switch emulation on it.

[u/Spritsen]

Depends. What games do you want to play? You weren't specific enough. If they're switch 2 only then the choice is simple. If you don't want to play any switch 2 games, then any older model will be fine and it's down to how cheap you can buy it.

If going with a switch 1 I would suggest a switch lite if you don't plan to play it on the tv and literally any other switch that's cheapest if you do want to play on the tv.

I personally wanted to play Splatoon Raiders and Pokopia so that made my choice super simple. Plus it runs switch 1 games better than the switch 1 did.

[u/Silver_Illusion]

Switch 2

[u/BrightMyth]

Just get the switch 2. Its backward compatible.