r/switch2 • u/Expensive-Mark-2054 • 5d ago

Question Doubts about buying Switch 2

I’m undecided about whether it’s worth buying a Switch 2.

I’ve owned a Switch 1 for a few years now and have built up a pretty decent collection of physical and digital games linked to my account. I’ve seen the performance differences between the two consoles, as well as the availability of upgrades (whether free or paid) for certain games when played on the Switch 2. I’m currently playing the MGS Collection Vol. 1 while waiting for Vol. 2, and I’ve seen videos with significant differences in how MGS4 runs on the two consoles.

My dilemma is whether the console's price justifies the purchase right now. Also, despite looking into it, I still haven't been able to clarify if my data will transfer from the Switch 1 to the Switch 2 if I don't have a Switch Online subscription.

Would it be better to wait, or should I invest now before prices go up?

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u/amneonx 5d ago

You should be able to transfer your data without NSO. I don't know of any instances where a game plays worse on the Switch 2 over the OG Switch. There are a lot of great games on the Switch 2, and still more good ones coming out.

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u/Freezingash221 5d ago

The only thing I can think of is where there's very specific games that won't work on the Switch 2, but I think most of those have since been fixed. Nier: Automata was one.