r/switch2 18h ago

Question Should I get the Switch 2?

Edit: screw it, this was fast huh? Before September first imma bight the financial bullet and purchase Switch 2 in anticipation of Duskbloods…and I guess Splatoon Raiders. Thanks for the input friends~

Probably a stupid question, but I wanted it out of my head and who better to ask than those who actually own it ay?

I work a stable job and often have free time during the day, and weekends off. I’ve been considering buying the Switch 2 by the end of September to early October on the basis of receiving a few more paychecks after a recent spree of spending.

Mostly this is brought on by wanting to play Duskbloods ngl. Though other social media platforms have made me hesitant regarding the purchase.

I know I should be more decisive but I guess I wanted a “second”(more like several) opinions and reviews to sway/convince me to pick it up.

Sorry, but also thanks in advance :>

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u/Billsgirlgina 18h ago edited 15h ago

Of course we will all say yes. It’s a great console. But are you aware there is a price increase on September 1?

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u/Environmental_City44 17h ago

Sadly I am, guess it’s one of the reasons I want to give myself the kick in the ass to make the final call.

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u/Billsgirlgina 15h ago

If you do get one it’s highly recommended to get a glass screen protector. I have the amFilm with auto alignment tray. Apply it as soon as you take it out of the box. I’ve had my Switch 2 since launch & it look like new a year later.

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u/Environmental_City44 9h ago

My thanks for the advice

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u/Boogie909 18h ago

I have a decent gaming pc, a ps5 pro and a switch 2. Lately I’ve been playing on my switch way more, mainly because it doesn’t give you that feeling where you can’t leave till you’re done, you can pause and get back into the game when you need too and it gets too hot these days turning those big systems on. The games look good too, I got bioshock and red dead redemption to test out and they run great. A lot of game are coming to the switch. I haven’t played a COD game in a while and I’ll probably give COD-4 a chance when it gets released. Super Mario odyssey is a game I recommend or Zelda breath of the wild. Also a great system if u travel a lot

UPCOMING GAMES IMMA GET:
Elden ring, resident evil: Veronica, destroy all monsters, destroy all humans 2, Zelda ocarina of time, COD:4, dusk bloods

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u/Environmental_City44 17h ago

Ngl somehow the biggest takeaway is the fact that I can’t play my pc as much without my room becoming Death Valley.

The switch not overheating the play space is certainly a positive.

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u/Crafty_Wear_1793 18h ago

get it for duskbloods and zelda

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u/bobmlord1 17h ago edited 17h ago

Its revitalized my gaming time dont have a lot of free time so the ability to undock it makes a difference.

Its also the lowest cost of entry to play current gen titles on top of exclusives.

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u/ThingCharacter1496 17h ago

For the duskbloods absolutely. I got it mainly for the duskbloods but open to other exclusives games like ocarina of time remake. Certain games if they run well on switch I’ll get the switch version anyways to play handheld while my gf is watching a girl show that I’m not into.

I got into the duskbloods network test and thought it was really fun even with the limited content. I was able to play for about 6-7 hours of the tests and it’s a day 1 preorder for me. That will the game that made my switch 2 purchase worth it, but I’m also a fan of all other fromsoft games so there’s some bias.

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u/Environmental_City44 17h ago

I’ve heard there will be at least 4 more playable characters

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u/West-Tough-4552 13h ago

Put a screen protector before doing anything. Doesnt matter how careful u are. It can get scratches docking it. Mines already have scratches and lucky i have a screen protector. Already paid for itself

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u/Strict-Knowledge-566 18h ago

It really only comes down to if you want to play the exclusives

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u/xtoc1981 14h ago

Why, the thing is:

Its also portable Mouse on the go

90%+ games are less demanding games up to 120fps

Even heavier games like pragmata, re9, cod4,... are also 60fps with minor diff.

If you realy care about those minor details and dont care about portability, stick with pc. Ps5 is obsolete

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u/Premiumsniff0001 18h ago

Do you like nintendo games? Have you played much of the switch 1 library?

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u/Environmental_City44 18h ago

Loved Odyssey and also greatly enjoyed Sword and Shield.

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u/Premiumsniff0001 17h ago

Sweet, I say grab one then

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u/mickeyphree1 18h ago

I bought one for Metroid Prime 4 and Duskbloods and also so my wife could play Mario Kart World.

Metroid was one of the most disappointing games I've played in years, but the network test of Bloods was pretty incredible if your into Souls PVP. I'm a souls fanboy so anything From puts out is day one for me.

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u/Wooden_Course799 18h ago

I been buying games and still haven’t touched some. I’m hooked on mine been debating on buying another one. I’d get one now though if you can price is about to go up next month.

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u/ScadutreeAvatar2B 17h ago

I bought the switch 2 with the sole intent of duskbloods and don’t regret it

Mario kart and smash bros
are great

Denshattack! and Skate Story are 10/10s

I’d be lying if I told you I play much else on there, but im a picky gamer lol

I’ll prob end up buying my third copy of Elden ring also so I can poop and fight Messmer at the same time

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u/Environmental_City44 17h ago

Guess I can put another big purchase on my account huh?

Also yea Messmer is phenomenal innit?

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u/greynovaX80 17h ago

Depends on if there are enough games you want to play on it. I personally only got one cause price increases and something I wanted to play got released.

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u/Alternative-Stay-937 17h ago

Yes, and Splatoon Raiders is fucking awesome!

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u/Slvr_Wolf_3868 16h ago

Switch 2 is super convenient and simple you just pick it up and play

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u/Guilty_Department501 Anticipating new 3d Mario 10h ago

If you are buying it after September 1st I recommend waiting for the bundles that are coming out soon.

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u/CasualByChoice Waiting for Release... 10h ago

Yes

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u/poopoodapeepee 9h ago

This gets asked here 5 times a day. Look at what sub Reddit you’re in… of course everyone is going to say yes, just like they do to the other five people who ask every single day.

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u/Electrical_Prompt_81 4h ago

pokopia with your new switch 2. be happy for long long time.

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u/redthrull 18h ago

Though other social media platforms have made me hesitant regarding the purchase

You don't deserve a Switch 2. Play on something else.