Is the Nintendo Switch 2 worth it?

[KenaiPhoenix]

Of course no, Nintendo went full greedy swing and doing whatever they want because "fans will pay for it". Playing in their hands with stuff like the overpriced games or basic functions like chat being behind a paywall is terrible news and, if you choose to pay for it, a bad incentive for Nintendo.

Give it a year of 2 and then "maybe", in that time we will probably have the next generation in our hands, and Nintendo might be humble and lower the price and reduce the abusive practices.

 

[SpikeSlania]

I will continue asking to the people who bought Switch 2. What is your opinion on game-key cards? also, what do you think when the game is released physically on Switch but as a game-key card on Switch 2? will I get the answer this time? :O

If I had to rank it, it would be Physical Game > Keycard > Digital Game > Blu-Ray Disc with nothing on it > Empty physical box with a game code. I rather have physical media over digital but I do view keycards as a step above the other digital formats since you can sell them or trade with friends with them easily. Granted you could argue you could do the same thing with those blu-ray disks that have none of the game data on it but they're on systems that are actively trying to remove physical media and not even come with disc drives while Nintendo is at least dragging it's feet on completely removing physical media. I would have rather them release more variations of their SD Cards instead of only offering 64gb ones for manufacturers limiting what third party publishers could use for their physical media and making keycards the more desired option for them.

But for the question of is the Switch 2 worth it. For Switch 2 exclusives right now only if you have a hard on for Mario Kart. It's a really good game and I don't have no regrets going to the midnight release to get it. But it is also the only Switch 2 game I have right now until Donkey Kong comes out, I just have a few games from Switch 1 to catch up that released after I sold my Switch that I was half tempted to buy a Switch again but with how close the Switch 2 was releasing waited for that. If I didn't have those few games to catch up on i would probably be bored with my Switch 2 beyond getting my Mario Kart fix in.

 

[ObscureJigglypuff]

Not for me.
Tits.

 

[Cheela Cheela Cheela's icon]

waiting for a price drop honestly :3 or to buy an used one from an angry mom lmao

 

[Xeno]

waiting for a price drop honestly :3 or to buy an used one from an angry mom lmao

Don’t hold your breath on a price drop. The Switch never got one.
A price increase might be more likely now. See Xbox Series X and PS5.

 

[Badseed Badseed]

Sure, if you need something to put under that short kitchen table leg to steady the table or possibly a doorstop.

 

[Morgana Veil]

Is an overpriced tablet with two wireless Bluetooth controllers that's Nintendo locked worth 500 USD?
PFFFFTTTTT No

I could take 500 USD and build a decent gaming PC out of it, and have a hell of a lot more fun with a lot more variety

 

[Deleted member 612095]

Is an overpriced tablet with two wireless Bluetooth controllers that's Nintendo locked worth 500 USD?
PFFFFTTTTT No

I could take 500 USD and build a decent gaming PC out of it, and have a hell of a lot more fun with a lot more variety

Yeah 500 USD would be enough for a decent gaming PC.

 

[nobitakun]

Is an overpriced tablet with two wireless Bluetooth controllers that's Nintendo locked worth 500 USD?
PFFFFTTTTT No

I could take 500 USD and build a decent gaming PC out of it, and have a hell of a lot more fun with a lot more variety

I am totally with you, the problem is that there will be a bunch of games you won't be able to play from PC. If with those 500€ you include Switch & Switch 2 emulation, then I buy it, because after Switch 2 emulation is decent, a Ryzen 9000 would be able to emulate the system. I could totally build a PC second hand for 500€ that can handle gaming virtually any game 1080-1440p Very High settings.

 

[Morgana Veil]

I am totally with you, the problem is that there will be a bunch of games you won't be able to play from PC. If with those 500€ you include Switch & Switch 2 emulation, then I buy it, because after Switch 2 emulation is decent, a Ryzen 9000 would be able to emulate the system. I could totally build a PC second hand for 500€ that can handle gaming virtually any game 1080-1440p Very High settings.

Well aside from Zelda and a new Metroid game, nothing Nintendo has really interests me.
And honestly I don't really care that much about either of those as much anymore, but Fair point

 

[moonbits]

Ask me that question in 8 years or something.

 

[Deleted member 259254]

I wouldn't know, I don't have one and I'm not getting one for at least another year

 

[Soulless Emperor]

For me, it's not worth it because of how outdated the hardware of the switch 2 is. It's using the PS4 hardware from like a decade ago, and the prices of those games for the switch 2 are around $70 to $80 just to play those games. When I first saw it, I had high hopes for this console and was thinking of buying it, but when I heard about the prices for this thing and it's games, it made me not want to get it because it reminds me of the days of the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S where they're always sold out, and the scalpers jacking up the prices like crazy. If you remember those days, you'd probably know how bad this console generation is due to corporate greed. It's also one of the reasons why I'm glad that I got a pc as my 19th birthday gift and a steam deck for Christmas of 2022 because I was sick of the companies being so greedy. I've also started to watch videos from YouTubers like Retro Game Corps, TechDweeb, ETA Prime, and WulffDen and they were showing some cool pocket friendly handhelds like the RG35XX Plus, The RG35XX SP, Retroid Pocket 2S, Ayn odin 2 and the mini version, RG 34XX, RG Cube, ect. So I started collecting Retro Handhelds with the first one, The R36S and it was like 50 bucks on Amazon. Then I started to collect more of them like R36S but with more emulation capabilities. So if anyone would want to get a switch 2 and it's games, go right ahead and I hope you have a great time with it, but I may advise against it. But if anyone can't afford or don't want to buy the switch 2, then get either a steam deck or those retro handhelds that are preloaded with games and emulators if you can't afford a steam deck because the retro handhelds are not only cheaper but they're at least travel and pocket friendly then any device imaginable. That's my take on the Switch 2.

 

[Adrastia]

Unless you really really want it nao... Wait for more games. If you wait long enough you'll get OLED too. We all know it's coming.

 

[χKai]

No, just wait 20 years until they can emulate it

 

[Bluewyne]

It's worth it, but personally I never buy a console the year it comes out; I wait a few years to let it build up a decent library of games. It also incentivizes me to get all wrapped up on the previous console by finishing games that I want to finish before moving on.

 

[starseeker300]

@Waffles

this is a duplicate thread

Is anyone else mad about the Switch 2's TOS and the game carts with no game data on them?

Apparently in the Switch 2's terms of service you cannot mod the switch 2 in any way, not even to replace broken or faulty parts because if you do Nintendo can remotely brick your console. You don't actually own the Switch 2 you just own the license. Oh, and the game carts with no game data on...

retrogametalk.com

 

[Retro Doomer]

I Rather burn the little Money I have than to support that Greedy and Fucked up Shit Nintendo does right now with there Nintendo Switch 2.So no its not worth it,its overpriced anyway.If you want a Switch buy the first one over the second one.And if you want something great buy a WII or N64 there where also great games on it.And In the Handheld area a NDS or a Nintendo 3ds.But that is just my Opinion .

 

[cnyninja315]

How's Nintendo switch 2 for those who own it or played it?

 

[Akiba]

Its a switch, but more powerful with some more gimmicks and extra the price. Ive played better

 

[Ikagura Ikagura]

It's a switch, but more powerful...

I mean isn't it what people asked for?

 

[Akiba]

I mean isn't it what people asked for?

It is, thus my confusion as to why people dont get that.

While its a forum these old style questions are a bit odd when theres plenty of video out there that can show off and answer the question a lot better then anyone in a forum thread can.

 

[sandogma sandogma]

It is, thus my confusion as to why people dont get that.

While its a forum these old style questions are a bit odd when theres plenty of video out there that can show off and answer the question a lot better then anyone in a forum thread can.

Did you ever consider they're asking here because they're interested in what people in this community think as opposed to a random YouTuber?

 

[Akiba]

Did you ever consider they're asking here because they're interested in what people in this community think as opposed to a random YouTuber?

Yes, quite. However I do tend to wonder then what sort of general takes you can get from a freshly formed community, let alone over such a vague topic.

Granted one could go browse reddit, check some discords, even scroll birdsite to get insight on what one is curious about. But sure, lets say, in fact, the takes here are the interest.

Im then just curious as to what makes the testimonials here about general user experience more valuable then anywhere else you could find on the web.

Orrrrr Im just far too jaded in seeing the same kind of low value threads that I used to see on forums 20 years ago. tbh its prolly the jaded thing but oh well~

 

[Wariat]

Great article on it and its online here guys:

Mario Kart World’s hated change shows Nintendo still doesn’t get online games

Nintendo’s reputation as a stubborn company that doesn’t understand modern expectations could persist for Switch 2

www.polygon.com