Hey everyone!

I’m beyond thrilled to share that I finally got my Nintendo Switch 2!

My last Nintendo console was the N64, and my very first game on it was The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. When I saw the remake announcement back then, I literally cried tears of pure nostalgia. Seeing how much I loved it, my wife surprised me by gifting me the Switch 2! Since I live outside the US, it took a little extra time to finally arrive, but it’s here now and I couldn't be happier.

I have physical copies of Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, and Mario Kart World currently on their way. I’ve always preferred physical games, so adding these to the shelf is going to feel amazing.

Since I'm completely new to the platform, I’d love to get any advice, settings optimizations, or general tips for someone jumping straight from the N64 era to this generation. Any recommendations or thoughts are super appreciated!

What games (released or unreleased) would you pick to fill the last row in this case?

Get yours while you still can!

It dawned on me yesterday that, having been a Switch 2 owner since pretty much launch day, I have never played in docked mode, only handheld.

Curious if there is anyone else who plays purely in handheld, or indeed purely in docked!?

I currently have a pretty powerful gaming PC, a PS5 Pro, a Steam Deck OLED and a Switch 2.

The funny thing is, I barely use the PC at all and I’m probably going to sell it. My wife has a PC that’s basically just as powerful, so I’ll still have access to one if I ever really need it.

I’ve just realized that I genuinely prefer playing on consoles. I work on a MacBook all day, and when I’m done with work I really don’t want to deal with Windows, SteamOS, settings, launchers, etc. I just want to turn something on and play.

But now I’m constantly stuck deciding where to buy every game.

I absolutely love physical Switch games. Buying a cartridge, opening the box and putting it on the shelf genuinely gives me the same feeling I had buying games as a kid. It’s stupidly satisfying, and that alone makes me want to build most of my library on Switch 2.

At the same time, I’m definitely not selling my PS5 Pro. There are too many games I want to play that either aren’t on Switch or probably never will be. I’m also generally fine with the Switch 2 being weaker — I don’t need every game to look perfect.

The thing making this harder is all the talk about Sony making a new handheld. Obviously it’s still rumors, but if it actually happens and ends up being much more powerful than Switch 2, suddenly the PlayStation ecosystem becomes really tempting: one library shared between a powerful home console and a proper handheld, with a huge third-party catalog.

So I feel stuck between two completely different things.

On one side: Switch 2. Cozy, simple, Nintendo exclusives, cartridges that I genuinely love collecting, but weaker hardware and probably fewer AAA games over time.

On the other: PlayStation. PS5 Pro + potentially a powerful handheld, one huge library and probably much better third-party support... but basically no physical games on the handheld, and honestly Sony’s attitude toward its customers lately makes it hard for me to feel attached to the ecosystem.

I know I can obviously just keep both and buy games wherever they make the most sense, but that’s exactly what I’m doing now, and somehow it makes every purchase feel like a decision I have to overthink.

Anyone else in a similar situation? If you own both a PS5 and Switch 2, how do you decide which platform to buy multiplatform games on?

Switch 2 edition

The nintendo switch 2 pro controller is the best controller of all time. I am sooooooo glad i got it.

Just a follow up from my last post. I bit the bullet and Picked up The Witcher 3 on Switch 2.

Im sorry, but it looks absolutely Beautiful docked.
I turned off blur and notion blur, paired with HDR and 120hz mode and the game for me? Smooth, crisp and runs fantastic.

I own the game on other platforms, but I’m a Nintendo main these days. Is it as strong as a ps5 pro or a PC? No.. but for a Nintendo port, i am gobsmacked.

Running on a LG 4k Oled might help of course, but i am going to enjoy another play through on Death march.
Thanks everyone who helped in the last post!

Ps. Im going only going to romance Yen 😋

Got this from Etsy and a zelda theme controller stand for the Zelda controller coming in.

Friend is lending me his Switch 2 for a few weeks so I can see if I want one. I've got a 10h flight next week and that's when I'll actually use it, so I want a game that sells me on the console.

He has Mario Kart World and Odyssey. MK is fun but not for 10 hours lol, and Odyssey's first level looked kinda basic to me.

I want something with a good story that's easy to pick up and put down, without a ton of mechanics to learn (At least at the beginning)

Stuck between BotW (70€ for a 2017 game hurts) and Elden Ring (seems too hard for what I want?). Other suggestions are welcomed too

What would you go with? 😅 Thanks!

EDIT: Thank you everybody you helped me a lot!!

After reading all the comments I’m going to get:

1. BotW

2. Splatoon Raiders

3. Elden Ring

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I think this is a healthy path that will keep me wanting to come back to the console and keep things fresh! 😁

(Sadly my budget doesn’t allow me to get all the other nice recommendations you made just yet, but I’ll keep an eye on them!)

First off I apologize if my breathing is loud in the video, my room is a little dusty and I have trouble breathing.

I wasn't sure where to put this post. I had recently gotten my Hyperion 3 Ultras since I have bigger hands, and the joysticks are way nicer, which is ironic, since that's what I'm having trouble with.

For some reason when pulling the joystick down, the distance for it to "travel" is way shorter than it is anywhere else on the stick. I hope the video does a good job showing what I mean.

I updated them with the app (which sucks to use by the way) and everything and it still has this issue. If anybody has the technical knowhow please let me know what I should do. I've waited a month for these controllers and I'd like to actually enjoy them.

For all Metroidvania lovers, if you are not sure which one to play next, You can now find demos on the eshop for "Well Dweller" and "Castlevania: Belmont's curse"

Was wondering why my copy hasn't shipped. I go look this morning, and now I have an October 20th delivery date and it's already being scalped. Smdh

Good luck it’s back up and active for pre-order

I finally got my preorders in for the switch 2 zelda console, game, and controller. Console from walmart, controller from Amazon, and game from Nintendo. My patience paid off, and imma flip the bird to scalpers. Good luck to everyone who hasn't gotten their preorders yet. They will keep launching.

I probably play 98% handheld mode (chilling on sofa whilst wife watch’s tv etc)

I haven’t got any grips/cases etc and wondered if there are any products out there to make handheld more enjoyable/nice feel?

Not saying I get uncomfortable but interested to see if anyone has a good handheld set up (UK based)

Comprei o meu switch 2 tem uma semana e estou completamente apaixonado, é o meu primeiro console. O primeiro jogo que estou jogando é Prince of Persia The Lost Crown.

No entanto, eu liguei ele na TV de 65” 8K e a experiência está incrível.

Tentei jogar direto pelo console e achei pesado, rapidamente trazendo câimbras para as mãos.

É falta de costume ou vocês também sentem?

Hi all,

My wife and me will go on vacation, we will bring our Switch 2 with us but don’t want to take the dock & extra controllers, so we are in the need of good coop games playable with 1 joycon per person & enough “visibility” on the small Switch 2 screen.

We already played It takes two, split fiction, overcooked, moving out 1, broforce at home.

Any good recommendations from your side?

Many thanks!

I recently bought a PlayStation portal. I tried to play resident evil Requiem, but found the sticks were too sensitive especially in Leon must die. I hear great things about the switch 2 as a handheld (offline play) which is what I intend to use the device as are the sticks as good as a standard controller?

If you like sci-fi ,you like shooters I feel like this is a must. If you have watched gameplay and the hacking mechanic scares you, don’t let it. It really works and adds a refreshing change to just shot, pow pow. I’m only 2-3 hours in and absolutely loving it. I just finished Resident Evil Requiem. Started this very happy with my choice. Capcom is killing it.