Talking Point: Six Months Since Launch, How Would You Rate Switch 2?

I love it. Played and finished BOTW, TOTK, Cyberpunk, AOI, Hades 2 and playing MP4 now. Couldn’t ask for a better gaming experience really

I'd give it an 8.
The device is what i wanted.
Faster than the PS4 speed rumors before launch.
Backwards compatibility is great. largely due to games running better than ever.
I wouldn't call the exclusives disappointing games but for me none of them feel like the best in their IP.

I rated it a 9 because I'm figuring first-party development cycles are longer than the previous generation (like PS4/X1 because Nintendo isn't as experienced in 4k as Sony or MS) and comparing it to those systems, the first 6 months are excellent. Don't try to compare it to PS5 and Xbox Series because those two aren't even close to as strong (software-wise) in the same time frame, especially accounting for first-party titles. Comparing it to NS1, it is arguably weaker in the same time frame but that is still somewhat subjective so that's what made me deduct a point. It is nice to play NS1 games on the system, as well.

Also helps that I didn't really expect anything crazy for the Switch 2. Just more horsepower and maybe a more premium feeling for handheld mode. It delivered both of those things. Games will (and do) take longer to develop, that's just reality for all consoles at this point.

I understand the business sense of cross-gen releases, but they always detract from that new console experience for me.
Mario Kart and Donkey Kong are great, but I reckon it’s still missing that killer app, and I’m not sure what it will be tbh.
Having said that, it’s my primary console and I am still very much enjoying it.

I like the hardware very much but I think it’s been pretty disappointing on the games front.

When I bought it, I knew it wasn’t going to have a top tier app but I also knew that eventually we will get a new Mario and new Zelda so it would be worth having. Also, with the rising costs of everything, it didn’t seem worth waiting in case they raise the price.

Too many things leaving a sour tang, as The Draw Play might put it on the old Chaos Report there.

The whole GKC bassline to the console rumbles on apace (what's the current percentage of True Physicals vs GKCs again - and 93 gigs for FF7RI?!), and it feels like we're still being left behind on some of the AAA darlings of the current scene - Blue Prince, Clair Obscur Ex33, Dispatch, Pure Pool Pro - same way we were on the OG. Not much word on devkits getting out there either.

It's decent enough in and of itself, but if I knew things surrounding were going to be like this, I might not have Day-1'ed it. Probably would have waited until I got back from Japan. 7/10.

[Prime 4 drops through the letterbox as I type]

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7.5.

The console itself: 10/10
Some of the situations surrounding the console like Game Key Cards and continued cancelation of Japanese games like Hyperdimension Neptunia: 0/10

Both combined together to sum up my review of the entire Gen so far (generous score): 7/10

I love the device itself, but some of the other things surrounding it are meh. But I still intend to get one, hopefully next year.

The rubber under the right Joycon2’s analog stick has crumbled and is basically falling apart, I barely used it and it never happened before with the dozen Joycon 1 I have (well, concerning drifting, that’s a different issue. 😅) It’s something that I can hopefully get fixed under warranty since it hasn’t consumed itself by use, but still very annoying because the stick “trips” with the moving rubber and doesn’t travel smoothly anymore

I spend my days waiting for that Switch 2 OLED announcement.

I still can't justify having bought it, and I can't recommend it to most people either. Its best games are on Switch 1 and run fine on that

The hardware feels great in the hand but I've been pretty underwhelmed with the launch titles, and MP4 has kinda proven that I'd really didn't didn't need to upgrade at the earliest opportunity. I've yet to buy any physical games for it, as they're either available much cheaper digitally (thanks Amazon.co.jp) or they're GKCs, which I still refuse to purchase.

Improved loading times is about the only real difference I've noticed first-hand. I've also had issues with the intermittent black screen, which I believe is down to the new dock and LG TVs having some handshake issue, which is yet to be fixed. Overall, it's been fairly underwhelming. And don't get me started on Mario Kart World.

Still holding out until there is something I REALLY need to play right now that I absolutely cannot wait for... Hyrule Warriors was a close one. Mario Kart and DK Bonanza as well as other obvious Switch 2 upgrades and editions are very welcome but not necessary to upend my backlog at the moment.

Additionally, I’m waiting considering the LED screen model can vary (from the launch editions) and would rather guarantee the better version, not to mention I have a preference to OLED now, but I reckon that variation in model will be a few years away.

However, having played a lot of my mates I am impressed all the same. I can’t wait to get it eventually.

As someone who still has my launch day switch 1 and 2, I’ve come to appreciate the simple and user friendly UI and mouse controls might be the best gimmick they’ve ever done.

DS touch controls were done well for a lot of games, and waggle…sucked let’s be honest, but unless you count the hybrid as a gimmick the mouse mode is awesome.

As for the games yes I’ve come around on key cards and don’t see them as an issue, and games like Hitman and Bravely Default show good 3rd party support.

Honestly the only controversy with any teeth so far is that Nintendo really gave Metroid to people who hate gaming and it shows.

9/10 practically for Bananza alone, ha ha. It truly feels like a real upgrade of Nintendo games in general and 3D games in particular. Masterful.

The system itself is great so far, and I can't wait for many more years with it. Good times ahead!

I gave it an 8. My Switch 2 has trouble connecting wirelessly and disconnects occasionally, even when close to the router, a problem which the latest sw update seems to have made even worse.

I put it at an overall 9 right now, simply because it's everything I've wanted, but at the cost of battery life and some hiccups with backwards compatibility on some of my library. The battery issue was quickly remedied with a Power Bank, as for me personally, I'm really only going to be playing this in handheld for long periods of time when playing multiplayer games with my wife over the weekend. Tabletop + Power Bank + Pro Controller on a small table works great with the bigger screen size, so this wasn't a huge deal to me personally.

The library is also strong for me, between the Free Upgrades, the Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of various Switch titles, the great but minimal library of GameCube games and the small library of Nintendo's exclusive offerings. We'll see if the momentum carries on next year.

The Game Key Card thing doesn't bother me much but I also haven't purchased one yet since nothing I've wanted for Switch 2 uses it, but that will change when Pokémon Pokopia launches next year. I'll see how I feel about it then, but I don't think my opinion on it will change much.

Lastly, it seems my entire library is deemed "playable" by Nintendo's standards, but things like audio crackling in the port of the original Final Fantasy VII for example, are disappointing to see. Sadly, because of the official statement on the eShop that it performs correctly when it doesn't, I don't feel that games with these issues will ever see improvement patches, meaning I'll have to play them elsewhere now.

The system itself is a great piece of hardware for what it's supposed to be and I'm very pleased with some of the improvements the extra horsepower has given to some of my favorite NS 1 games. The mouse controls are also a nice touch, Overall, however, while I'd say it's been a mostly good first six months, it's nowhere near as good as its predecessor in the same time frame. That's largely because the software, in particular the first and second party exclusives have not lived up to expectations, the exceptions being Donkey Kong Bananza which right now is my choice for Game of the Year and Kirby Air Riders which is a tremendous improvement on the original. Unfortunately, though Mario Kart World is a really fun game it has some big time flaws, especially in multiplayer. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is just another Warriors game, Pokémon Legends Z-A is another half you know what entry (in an overrated franchise to begin with) and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond may very well be the biggest disappointment of all-time for me. It's certainly the most disappointed I've been with a game over the last 10 years given how much I love the series. Not a bad game, and when it's sticks to being a 'traditional' MP entry it's awesome but the baffling decision to add a bike and open world and an average narrative made worse by putrid NPC dialog makes this, easily, the weakest game that Retro Studios has put out. It lost a ton of great talent over the years and it shows.

The first/second party misses along with idiotic business practices like 'variable game pricing' and key cards and downright despicable legal actions that have been taken against other companies and even gamers also doesn't help matters. All that and I haven't even mentioned the puritans inside NoA going on moronic censorship campaigns against Japanese third parties and cancelling releases because of 'the children' like it's the early-mid 90s again. Something has seemed off to me about Nintendo since the NS2 direct in April and Furukawa better pull his head out of his backside soon and fix it.

My Switch 2 is still in perfect condition and playing the Pro 2 controller still feels like a dream. I don’t buy many games anyway, especially with today’s prices, but I don’t think 2’s Year One lineup was ever going to top 1’s. It’s admirable how well it’s doing though. It’s not going to slow down at all.

Nintendo’s few heavy hitters this year have still been heavy for sure. Mario Kart, DK, and even Kirby Air Riders have been such amazing experiences that it’ll personally be hard for next year’s games to top or match those three for me. 2026 seems to have a lot of “smaller” or filler games. Only Splatoon Raiders truly excites me right now, and that one should be bigger than we expect!

I have loved my time with my Switch 2 so far,
Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza have both been fantastic additions to their respective series and the hardware itself is very capable and has a lovely premiun feel to it which is rare for a 1st model.

I don't have Switch 2 yet.
I don't think I will get convinced with Switch 2 at the moment.
Game key card is my biggest issue from Switch 2.
Currently, I would like to give a score nearly zero with Switch 2 in term of 3rd party games treatment.

I love the hardware and can't go back to the NS1 after using it, the larger buttons and everything else on the Joy-Con 2 just feel great. The system feels really sleek.

I think that when the original Switch stops getting support, the NS2 will really start becoming something special, but until then I am looking forward to Tomodachi Life 3 and and more free updates to run NS1 games in higher resolutions...

I don't have a Switch 2 but I have played on one. The screen is impressive, but I really want a Lite version that's more compact. I play almost 100% handheld, and it's just not a very good handheld. I already have a Steam Deck which is great apart from the battery life and large size. Switch 2 feels just like that only less ergonomic.
On top of that, there aren't any Switch 2 exclusive games that I care about. Only DK looks interesting, but if I never get to play it I won't feel like I'm missing out.

Loving it, except for the battery life which is embarrassing.

People expecting more games in the first six months though... First time getting a new console?

I would rate it as "has not enticed me to get it yet"

The hardware is a 9 but the software is currently a 7 for me, mostly due to the current lack of S2 upgrade patches (especially Xenoblade, which is just getting ridiculous at this point). This will obviously improve over time, so I’m not sweating it. I love the console.

Got my Switch 2 today so can't really say. Haven't even played it yet as i'm still downloading my games haha.

I like everything about it apart from lack of OLED, I really did enjoy that on my Switch and do miss it, plus the current built in screen isnt the best. Also, battery could do with lasting a little longer - hopefully a revision down the line. Overall for me a 7/10

The switch 2 console itself absolutely fantastic.
Slick and faster and spot on and what I expected.
Maybe a little bit more juice in docked mode would have been nice.

As for the games, well here we go.
MKW it’s good but and 8
DKB GOTY 10
Metroid Prime 4 so far an 8

If it was not for back ward compatibility and the upgrades overall the score would be lower on the software front.

Next year concerns me more, so far tennis and a Yoshi game that I’m not even sure has any enemies to fight and looks like a plant exploration type thing.

I hope it’s not just those and we get a couple of big massive AAA from Nintendo studios, which are bigger than ever in numbers now.

It’s been excellent. Great hardware and some solid 1st party games (Mario Kart, Bonanza, Prime 4). Mario will arrive when he’s good and ready and I’m happy to wait.
3rd Party support has been good too with games like Cyberpunk.
Overall I’m very happy and have no regrets in upgrading from my Switch 1.
It’s ace!

@DennisReynolds
Enjoy, what games have you gone for.

The system is a solid 9/10, in my opinion. It's pretty much EVERYTHING I could ask for, except for the Key Card situation and the game prices, that have seen an increase...
Other than these little things, the console is a BEAST, and I love everything about it. Following Switch"s strategy was the best Nintendo could do. Hybrid, no gimmicks, very powerful, backwards compatible... Everything we wanted from Nintendo is here.

My money is on Luigi Mansion 4 in 2026
LM3 was 7 years ago in October 2026.
Surly that is enough time.

@OldGamer999
I'm hyped for Resident Evil: Requiem but yeah, the first party slate is unimpressive to say the least.

Leaning between a 8/10 and 9/10.

Love the system overall and I use it daily. I mostly just want more 3rd party support and Switch 2 editions/upgrades for Switch 1 games.

I've played around with one but still see no reason to upgrade from my Switch OLED. I'm content as of now and will wait for the inevitable revision that hopefully has better battery life and more memory

Now that I'm playing MP4 and being blown away by the graphics I know I have a powerful piece of hardware in my hands (not that Cyberpunk didn't prove that already).

I've been more than happy with my S2 itself but the first-party line-up has been solid but not amazing. DK Bananza was a bit 'meh' to me and MK World was just more MK. I'm very excited about future games and will check more third-party offerings after I'm done with Metroid Prime 4. And a new Mario will show up eventually. Good times!

I am very happy with it, enjoying Nintendo taking risks with their franchises and leading with some more niche ones, even if it makes their games more polarising. I'll always take polarising Nintendo over safe Nintendo, their games lately really reminds me of GameCube era (probably my favourite) but with better sales and more support.

Never thought I'd get a Nintendo console with a new Metroid Prime, new Kirby Air Riders and 3D Donkey Kong in the first six months (made by their best people, the 3D Mario team, Sakurai and Retro Studios!) and I have over 150 hours in Mario Kart World, mostly in Free Roam. Probably my favourite since Mario Kart DS.

Also very happy with how much better Switch 1 games run on it, often without even a patch. Add to it NSO and all the retro games plus countless indie games that go on sale for cheap and I'm overwhelmed with things to play on it.

My dislike is the size and weight of it plus battery life, so I mostly play docked. But the combination of Switch 2 + Switch Lite is amazing 👌🏻 Nintendo definitely needs a Switch 2 Lite

@Gamer83
Actually Star Wars outlaws is a minor miracle on Switch 2, amazing port.

For me Nintendo keep things to close, they could announce if they have them, their big AAA games for next year and give us something to look forward to.

The other two big companies have and it’s not like Nintendo have much competition really.

yesterday i was playing the latest Assassins creed at 40,000 feet on a plane on a device that weighs just over 500g.

Simply put, its brilliant.

Completely agree. Gotta give us something. I'm intrigued by Splatoon Raiders, really enjoy that series and this one is going to be single player focused (which is good for me since I prefer to play games solo) but we don't know much beyond that. It's a popular IP so it'd be cool to get more info. The Mario team did DKB so I wouldn't expect anything on that front, even with the movie in 2026, and Sakurai was busy with Kirby Air Riders so I doubt Smash Bros. is on the horizon. Even with that, it's been a long time since Luigi's Mansion 3 and Nintendo does own the AstralChain IP. Not like there isn't stuff that could be out there to get more people excited. It's great that there's some big third party multiplats but most will buy those on PS5 or PC.

Overall 9 out of 10. The hardware is fantastic. It’s made revisiting my Switch 1 library more exciting, since games like Zelda Echoes that just frankly ran bad on OG Switch now run perfectly. The native software is also strong thus far. I’m very satisfied with it.

@Filthy

Exactly how could the Switch 2 have a better battery life, without simply trading in a different flaw that is as bad or worse?

Considering the quality of Outlaws technically speaking, I’m excited as hell to see what Nintendo itself does once it integrates proper ray traced lighting and DLSS upscaling into their own game engines. The next Zelda should be a real visual treat.

I'm rating it 6 — the console and its release lineup, specifically. I prefer not to talk about Nintendo. I've only bought it for the exclusives. Didn't like Bananza, but Kirby Air Riders is outstanding fun, and I've managed to get something out of Mario Kart World despite of the game design issues. I don't use portable mode so it doesn't really stand as a pro to me in this regard, although I wish the screen didn't have such a bad latency either way.

The hardware obviously doesn't compare to PC or PS5. But the fact that the access to modern scaling technologies is delivering us from ever having to experience performance as bad as 480P~720P 30 FPS ever again is enough to make me see it as an upgrade. What I can't understand is the launch year lineup being comprised mostly by games developed for Switch 1 instead of games that can fully showcase its successor's hardware.

With an OS overhaul and Switch 2 titles with fair pricing, it could go as far as hitting an 8 for me. Nine or ten is out of reach, though. It's not going to be my main system for third-party games anyway.

I'll give it 7/10. Not so much bc of the 1st software (only 1 must-have exclusive: Bananza), but its great to see Nintendo catch up and have a well-performing console.

Seeing Hades 2 & Prime 4 perform at 120FPS on a Nintendo console is unreal considering how behind tech Nintendo has been since the Wii era. I GET the "Switch Pro" label...but the tech is worth it for someone like me.

It's been collecting dust lately. Games are more expensive, and after Mario Kart World and Bananza, two games that I was very excited for and ultimately left me disappointed, I am having hard time justifying another 80 euro purchase anytime soon.

I wish we would have gotten Tennis Fever and the new Yoshi this year already but otherwise no real complaints.

@OldGamer999 Agreed. I’m expecting Luigi’s Mansion 4 next October. Considering how gorgeous 3 looked on Switch 1, 4 will be jaw-dropping on 2!

I can't really have any regrets as my wife got the Switch 2 w/ MKW bundle and a 256GB micro card from her job as a 10 year anniversary bonus gift, so it's all good here.😁

That disclaimer out of the way I voted 7, good, b/c it is good. 👍

Pros -
DKB
MP4 looking good
Finally a new MK after 10 years
Several free game upgrades
Backwards compatibility
Hyrule Warriors

Cons -
$450 still seems a lot for what it is (ours doesn't leave the dock so it's competing for time w/ 5yo PS5)
MKW was underwhelming
$40 and $50 amiibo locking people out of parts of $70 games
$70 DKB has a $20 dlc immediately after launch, that's $100 for me after tax, so no dlc for us
$10 for a tutorial
Too many $20 upgrades

And why do we need so many apps? Just put everything in 1 app Nintendo.

I don't care about GKC, it's just a 4th way to buy games - physical, digitail, 1 time use code in a box, multiple use code on a cart. Doesn't affect my score either way.🤷‍♂️

I am looking forward to Yoshi and Splatoon adventure. Wish XCX got an upgrade as it's a fairly new re-release so Monolith probably should have had something ready day 1. Higher res, HDR, something.

Had I spent $500 on it I may have voted lower, 5 or 6, but maybe still a 7, who knows.

@metaphysician I'm just saying I find the battery life disappointing for a mostly handheld device.

And Apple could do it just fine with iPhone 17, with some custom components and stellar hardware design — so it's doable.

I can also promise you that the upgraded version, a la Switch OLED, will have better battery life.

Not to mention the already existing battery mods, so... it's very much doable.

I still mourn the Wii/WiiU/DS/3DS era, where Nintendo consoles felt packed with that special Nintendo charm but that aside, the Switch 2 is the most premium feeling console they've ever released imo. Sticks are smooth as hell, screen looks sharp and smooth, and just the general hand-feel is everything I could hope for. So while I still yearn for the Switch 2's "Miiverse" or "Streetpass" equivalent, the games and quality of the hardware will no doubt give this thing some strong legs.

A 7 for me, because there's really not much that really justifies a Switch 2 purchase for me. DK isn't really it for me, Mario Kart disappointed me, and otherwise there's just not much really grand for me this year on Switch 2. Metroid is cool but I'm getting that later since I still need to finish Prime 1 first, Mario Galaxy collection is great but that's just some old games remastered, same with Final Fantasy Tactics (though that was a new experience for me, still need to finish this too).

The only real Switch 2 hitters for me then were Kirby and Hyrule Warriors, which I don't know if that's enough to justify such an early purchase. Not to mention the dreaded game key card situation which has kept me from buying several games already.

Overall I'm still happy with it though, it's mostly that Mario Kart ended up being such a big disappointment for me when that's usually one of my most played games on any Nintendo system.

Overall, I'm happy with my purchase. For the S2 console, I think Nintendo skimping on internal storage was the biggest whiff (could say that about all consoles they've shipped with internal storage); there should definitely be a 512GB/1TB option. They should also allow you to disable GameChat. I've only ever pressed that button on accident, and freeing up the extra RAM would benefit devs.

I hate the reliance on GKCs and would love it if Nintendo opened up the S2 to allow installs to the internal hard drive so publishers who were great at supporting the S1 physical games might continue to do so this time around.

On the software front, their $20 packs for a visual upgrade+DLC are frustrating. I get charging a bit more for the visuals, but the offerings so far have been lackluster, and I can't see committing that kind of money to any of the ones they've announced. First party has been a bunch of solid scoring titles, but nothing stands out like the Switch 1's first year. They had a few extra months, but I can't see 2026 starting all that strong based on what we currently know. It's fine, there are still plenty of games to play, some great console exclusives, etc., but I'm hoping more third party stuff like Silent Hill 2, MGS Delta, and Baldur's Gate 3 come to the console.

@Filthy The last time Nintendo improved the battery life was with a more efficient chipset, not a different battery.

I'm kind of shocked just how often I pick up my Steam Deck since I got the Switch 2. The Switch 2 is incredible, but the support has been lacking at best. Most of my Switch 1 games look terrible on the Switch 2. It's a real shame, honestly. I expected a lot more from the backwards compatibility. :/

Right now for me, it’s a 5/10. But by the end of its life it could be a 10/10.

I feel the software has been pretty lackluster, especially affected by the increase in game prices and the removal of 5% back incentive on eshop.

I don’t regret making a day 1 purchase of the system. But I am still primarily playing the games previously released on Switch.

I think the Switch 2 has many great years to come and I am very confident that eventually Nintendo will blow my socks off.

9/10 for me. I don't have any technical issues, ports like Cyberpunk for example are a miracle and show what the system is capable of and even If i understand why some are bothered by the key cards, for me personally they are a non-issue. The only bugger are the prices. But all in all, the Switch 2 has some magnificent years coming.

Hardware wise, my display got a couple of scratches within a week and I still don’t know how. Screen protector bought and applied shortly thereafter.

Other than that, it’s in perfect shape and it’s actually been getting more play than my PS5. That in and of itself is a major accomplishment.

With a new major 3D platformer in Bananza, new Metroid Prime, new Pokemon, new Mario Kart and quite a few big third party ports all within the first half year, I struggle to see how I should rate the software and purchase below 10/10.

I enjoyed two of the three games I have for it, so there's that.
Overpriced and underwhelming is all I can really say about Switch 2. Hopefully 2026 will be more promising.

I got 4 Joy-Cons 2 warrantied already here in Canada, for free of course. Issue was the rubber below was getting stuck on its own, preventing stick rotation, and ZL button wouldn't hold when I was holding it, it would unclick it self. All mostly okay now.

The Switch 2 itself is a not bad device. Whoever thinks it's outstanding or excellent doesn't know hardware and is lying to themselves because that's all we're getting and we can't do anything about it, unfortunately.

It needs a bit more to be able to be great. It's not comfortable. It lacks features. Wi-Fi is quite poor. Etc.
Other devices, especially the Legion Go models, are better but this one has the Nintendo games.

Great first year. Plenty of software for everyone. Backwards compatibility is both a blessing and a curse as you sometimes forget that you’re playing on a new system, but I wouldn’t trade that aspect for anything.

I’ve been using tabletop mode more since the screen is much bigger, though I’m still not much of a joycon user. Pro Controller 2 is amazing.

Love it. Wife loves it.

Spent close to $1000 on each at launch to get the new SD cards (1tb each) and some accessories (new cases, etc.).

Transfer of everything from Switch 1 was fairly seamless. Definitely my primary gaming device since June.

Games played (and loved) so far:
-Mario Kart World (love the recent update)
-DK Bananza (spiritual successor to the DKC and DKC2)
-Pokemon ZA (most fun I've had with a Pokemon game)

Picking up Kirby, Metroid, Cyberpunk, and Split Fiction for Christmas. Getting a new Pro Controller. Using the system explicitly now for 3rd party games like Fortnite and Rocket League (both locked in for 60fps and can game capture/clips now!!).

My 1tb card is now full so I'm going to need another this Christmas as well or I will get the new 2 tb version when that drops...

The system itself is great. But I still only have ONE switch 2 game. I think they need to release a better variety of games for it. Maybe next year?

I just wanted the UI to be new.

The system is great but I had to get a replacement after dust/dirt got in between the connector between joycon/system. I played mostly with the joy cons disconnected and now switched back to my old pro-controller

Still needs some tweaks, larger hard drive, custom folders, media playback and customizable Ui. It gets an 8/10 from me.

5/10

Technically the console does the bare minimum for a successor. It doesn’t feel future proof for long.

Unfortunately it’s unsuitable for handheld gaming since it’s way too big and has a poor battery life.

The Game Key situation is truly horrible.

As for the games, prices gone up, quality went down. Especially Mario Kart and Metroid are very disappointing. Open world game design is quite the plague.

I love my Switch 2, but my goodness, the screen is completely covered in superficial scratches and one fairly notable dig that draws my eyes to it with bright colors displayed. I can only assume its happening from removing the console from the dock.

I treat my consoles immaculately, so im pretty bummed it looks like this already. I have no other handheld screen that looks this weathered, and that dates back to my GBA. My Switch OLED, which I got day 1, could be passed off as brand new still.

My advice? Get a screen protector, no matter how great you take care of your system.

The Switch is interesting because it's not as impressive because it's not a new idea... But if you can retrain your brain to be fair about it it's almost better in every regard. I hate the magnetic connector and I do think some of the features are costly additions I won't ever use, such as HDR and 120hz. But it's just generally a better version overall.

The faults truly come in through bad decisions by Nintendo and third party companies. What really hurts the system the most is the fact that storage is absurdly expensive and game key cards hurt preservation.

I don't do any piracy or emulation of new systems but Nintendo is seemingly begging me to do it with these bad choices. Now a lot of this is because humanity is completely Stupid now worshipping at the font of LLMs, and that's not Nintendo at fault, but how much do you let these meta issues affect your assessment of a product? Where do you draw the line and say this is when you can't lower the value or rating of an object of review? That's a philosophy question that needs to be answered and understood before having this discussion. Much in the same way you had to grapple with the N64 using cartridges versus CDs when comparing N and S in the 90s.

I don't know what to think of the system beyond the fact that I'm satisfied. Bananza and Cyberpunk were extremely enjoyable on the system, as was the Simpsons Fortnite. And the mouse controls are something that begs for a proper mouse controller hybrid to push to the next level.

But ultimately I wonder now is the Switch 2 going to be able to compete with Steam moving forward when you want to sit in front of the TV due to price.

Most of my gameplay since buying the Switch 2 has been with Switch 1 games and I can't say I needed to have this system. But for Cyberpunk the experience was more enjoyable because I didn't have a hot laptop on my lap, and Bananza couldn't have happened anywhere else. Kart world was a horrible disappointment, but so was deluxe (for me.)

But I am using the system and having fun so I can't rate it less than acceptable. The Switch 2 is a better system than nearly every system I have ever owned but I don't think of it as fondly as many flawed systems of years past and that's an academic concern.

If you're wondering if you should buy it, I would say you should if you can afford it. But ultimately what we will remember are the games and I only see one game that could only be played on the NS2. Bananza. Is that enough to justify a purchase? I would say no. But we also know that someday the games will come.

Ultimately the system is a 94 out of 100 when all is considered and what you thought of the system coming in is still true, we just all know that all things considered the system is still excellent.

I've completed 8 games since July, on my way to my 9th with two coming for Christmas. Ridiculous levels of gaming. It needs curbed tbh. Not finished the book I started reading in June. Out of control.

2/10
Launched with a pathetically small library, specs are laughable for a console released in 2025 and the price point is a joke.
But Nintendo slop will always sell so it doesn't matter.

@Dev-N
I’m really looking forward to LM4 and see where it’s goes on switch 2.
One my favourite franchises.

If I take into account that, for example, the Xbox automatically upscales most older games beautifully to 4K, while the Switch 2 doesn’t, then I’d say my vote is a solid 7 out of 10 — and that’s without even considering the whole game keycard issue.

I love it so much but it when it comes to the games it’s one of the worst consoles ever since a lot of the games are key cards

I fell for the FOMO and bought it early thinking prices would go up or it would be hard to get. But that hasn't been the case with the ability to even save $50 (with MKW) if I had waited. I've completed Donkey Kong Bananza and I have the Mario Kart World download but haven't tried it and currently have it in the box for storage.

Software lineup is really weak, and I absolutely hated MK World despite loving the series, but the actual Switch 2 is pure joy to play. Diving into first Switch backlog and enjoying every minute.

I love, love, love my Switch 2. It's been a blast to play Tears of the Kingdom. There's a pretty solid line-up of 1st party games now and I can't wait to see what's in store next. The only thing I don't like is the Game Key Cards business. But I've decided to just buy more digitally, instead. Which means I'll need to invest in more space eventually and I don't like that Nintendo made storage space a consumer problem. Overall a very solid 5/7 experience!

It’s a fine system with a few flaws.
The screen is pretty bad from the few times I’ve used it, but I pretty much play in docked mode all the time.
My left Joycon2 will randomly not charge (either when connected to the system itself or to a charging controller). Disconnecting and reconnecting it has seemed to work so far. The firmware is up to date; this seems like a connector or communication issue.
The whole key-card thing. (No need to elaborate; everyone already knows)
There needs to be some smaller gap-filler experiences between big blockbuster releases.
There’s a pretty big lack of native Switch 2 games. I’d say 95% of my playtime has been Switch 1 games that have been fixed to perform better on the Switch 2 or ports. I don’t hate ports. I actually think they’re good for consumers, but they just can’t be the majority of your library.
There are other issues that aren’t specifically Switch 2 related but more Nintendo related issues that I won’t get into.
Overall it feels like what the Switch 1 should have been all along, which I suppose is a good indicator that you did something right.
The prices on everything are pretty shocking, but not unexpected, nor unjustified.

Overall I’m fairly satisfied with it. It feels like the proper, finished Switch console which the original was dragged down by poor performances.

Oh yeah, one last thing. You can’t just take Switch 1 game, slap a tiny isolated Switch 2 side content on it, and call it a Switch 2 edition. Stop it.

Edit: One last one last thing: Stop charging for tech demos. I know Nintendo is really proud of their Switch 2 ‘interactive’ instruction manual, but it’s not worth $0.99 let alone $10.

Eh, it's alright but when 95% of the games look and play better on my Steam Deck OLED then it's hard to justify buying very many games for it outside of exclusives.

I'm really enjoying my time with the Switch 2. It's really reinvigorated my love of gaming. But I was at a game store a week ago and an employee asked me if I would recommend it. At this point, most of the good games you might want have still released on Switch 1. I would wait a year to buy a Switch 2 in hindsight until more exclusives drop.

Gave it a six. A good 6.5 if you will. Key cards are lame. And nintendo games haven't been too amazing to put it mildly.
The console itself is better than the s1 but thats to be expected after 8 years.
The pricing is bad but I can live with spending a bit more as I am buying less games than I used to. What bothers me is locking features besides amiibo, which I don't collect.
Honestly not too excited about the future of the console. The outlook for 2026 seems lackluster atm.

Since games run 60 fps instead of 30 fps now, i’m able to finish games twice as fast.

That’s how it works, right?

Mine have been collecting dust (mostly game on my Legion Go S, PS5 and PC), since I got bored with Donkey Kong Bananza.
Though Metroid Prime 4 is on the way, so finally I'll get some use out it.
Honestly, I could have waited with the upgrade, especially since I could have played MP4, on my Oled Switch 1. The Switch 2 screen is so bad in comparison...

Nothing coming up after MP4, that I'm looking forward to, so I might sell it afterwards, and buy the next revision, if it finally have gotten a great collection of new exclusives by then.

It's good. 7.

So far my most played games have been Odyssey and Galaxy 2 (both in 4K). Mario Kart World and DK Bananza both didn't live up to their promise imo. Now playing the Kirby Star Crossed expansion, which is really nice.

Love the visual quality and general user experience. There has not been a killer game yet, which inevitably makes this a slightly subdued first year, compared to (all?) previous Nintendo consoles. But I wouldn't say they screwed up in any way, it seems to be a deliberate pacing decision. We all know Zelda and Mario are coming, Nintendo simply won't waste the impact now. Even Mario Kart World is by no means bad and totally works for them as a system seller.

If I had more time for gaming I'd probably be disappointed, but I don't 🤷‍♂️

I love it. It was been my maid console since launch. I am Getting RE Requium and Jame Bond on S2 over my PS5 or XBOX. I love the pro controller, feel of the console, and portability when needed.

@Res462 Well, there you go then.

As long as the end result would be decent battery life, I couldn’t care less how it’s done.

It can be done, without sacrificing power was what I pointed out.

And initially I just said that I find the battery life disappointing.

Before switch 2, I was using my steamdeck more and more then my switch the last couple years. Now I’d say I’m like 50/50 between them and I’m about 2 hours from my weekend of gaming…Metroid and nightreign and on my playlist.

It was a little dry...considering all the chipset upgrades helped showcase ubber hardware. Price wise that did take a bite out of the Switch2 indy500 race to the top. Looks like 2026 is going to be a smashing release year....except most of us will be smashing our wallets to pay gas/food/just living now.

I give it a 8/10

Best thing that happened to me in 2025.

I absolutely love my Nintendo Switch 2.
I didn't get it quite at launch - instead, for my birthday in September - but I've still gotten plenty of use out of the system. As of now, I've already gotten 65 hours out of the flawed, but over-all outstanding Mario Kart World, and have put 45 hours into DK Bananza, which really is everything I wanted from the next EPD8 game; it's absolutely perfect. I'm hoping to 100% it soon!
For the actual hardware itself, it feels great! A part of me wishes it was an OLED screen, but I also know that if they did that, it EASILY would've sold for $500+, and that's just too much. The build quality feels excellent; I love the magnetic Joy-Con 2, and the screen resolution bump to 1080p feels absolutely incredible, and so very needed. But here's something that might be an unusual take, but I do kinda wish the system was smaller. Somewhere between the size of itself the original Switch. It's so big, in fact, that I find uncomfortable - even painful - to hold it with one hand across the system (as in, holding it the way you might hold a brick in one hand at your side.) And that's a shame, because when I'm moving my system around, that's absolutely the most natural way for me to grasp it, but I can't with the Switch 2. Being able to use the (very nice) kickstand as handle mostly makes up for it though!
As for software (the software that I haven't already brought up), I think it's all quite nice. I don't have Kirby Air Riders or Metroid Prime 4 yet, but I'm hoping to get them both soon. From what I've played of Air Riders in the Global Test Ride, though, it is a fantastic game, though maybe not quite worth 70 dollars for me. I'll still pick it up, though. And for MP4, it looks good. Sadly, I just don't have any attachment to the Metroid franchise; I've never played a single Metroid game in my life. But, I am looking forward to trying out MP4 at some point and jumping into the series for the first time!

That was a lot of text, sorry if it was a little too much.
To conclude, I love my Switch 2 dearly. Overall, I'm extremely happy with it. It looks nice, it plays decently, the quality is great, and we've had absolute tons of quality software released in these six months. Can't wait for the year-in check in!

9/10!

@SuperEndriu Don’t feel guilty about grabbing an NFC writer on your phone and a bunch of writable NFC tags and just making your own amiibo tags. You won’t get the neat figurine, but it will let you unlock whatever locked content.

Got mine 2 weeks ago and coming from a Switch Lite and Steam Deck (and 3DS, Vita etc.), I'm positively surprised with what I've gotten: The screen is much better than I thought; big (makes my Steam Deck seem small); colors are really "popping" from what I've been used to; black color is almost perfect imo (not grey or anything). The thumbsticks are very smooth and precise (I can now play Pac-Man and feel I'm in almost 100% control). 256 GB internal memory is more than enough for me for now. Only real negatives are; no D-pad and some Switch (1) compability issues (RE4 froze on me; I ran through one of the ghosts several times in Pac-Man; the ghosts "paused" oddly from time to time in Super Pac-Man).

9/10

Wish I had bought it later on, to be honest since the console would end up getting a discount. Not much has come out for it, most of the games are on Switch 1, so eh.

I'd give it a 7 or an 8 if I'm feeling generous. Plenty of good games, especially with DKB and MKW, though I don't think both crossgen and exclusives are as strong as Switch 1's first year. I do think the 3rd party support has been a lot more promising though

Looking back I could've waited to purchase one. I finished everything I was interested in with MKW and I fell off on DKB. (Just didn't click for me) I'm also not interested in Kirby Air Riders or Metroid Prime 4.

So I haven't played it very much if I'm being honest. My most played game on it is probably Mario Galaxy 2 and well... that's a wii game.

I am excited for Fire Emblem next year though so there's something.

Switch 2 Console: 8/10
Switch 2 Games: 4/10
DKB and MKW were great, I genuinely seriously enjoy both of them, but two above average titles cannot carry a console for long. We need generation-defining experiences like 3D Mario, Zelda, and a proper mainline Animal Crossing.

@OldGamer999 Got the Mario Kart bundle so that as well as Pokemon ZA plus its expansion, Hades II and the Tears of the Kingdom upgrade.

I would have bought the long rumored Switch Pro, and that is (so far) basically what it has been to me—a new Switch that runs games better than the OLED model I had. Mario Kart World has been forgettable and I haven’t touched it since launch, skipped Donkey Kong Bananza (seemed repetitive so I’ll wait for a sale years down the road). I did pick up Metroid Prime 4, but that’s on the original Switch too. I have greatly enjoyed the improved performance of Switch games and have been going through my old games and having a blast. The biggest negative for me is the poor battery life. Overall, I’d give the Switch 2 a generous 8/10 but I would have been ok waiting to get this system as I could have kept playing on my OLED Switch and no Switch 2 games have really justified the purchase yet (I have hopes those games are coming 2026)

Feels like they’ve been running things on auto pilot for the past few years. Most games they put out are “good”, but not excellent. I haven’t been amazed by a Nintendo game in a long time.

They’re definitely better when operating from the underdog position.

@breach187 nah its fine. I just play as is. Besides I have heard you unlock the music after beating the game. Cant confirm yet, tho. Still tho, the hyrule desert is the weakest part of the game - even with music it would still be the weakest part. But putting music behind an amiibo is so bad its actually funny

@breach187 gotta admit tho, I never knew you could circumvent amiibo locks, haha. Will need to look into this

I have had mine a couple of months. I only have one true switch 2 game, Kirby Air Riders, which is great. Mostly still playing my S1 backlog. I think it very much looks like a "1st version" of a new console, not overly impressed with the new joy con, the kick stand is a backwards step from the Oled, and so is the screen. I had intended to wait for the inevitable revision but I got a new one at such a low price I couldn't resist. As it stands, I would not say it is an essential upgrade and would wait for a revision if you are on the fence. If they had launched this as a switch pro, it would have been more appropriate.

It's between nice and meh, I played normal MP4 then transitioned to Switch 2 edition... Both on the Switch 2 mind you. Could almost not tell the difference. I'm sure loading times are better. So, NS2 is a nice experience but NS1 OLED is way better in portable mode. Not so heavy or cumbersome, better image quality. Though 90% I play on TV and NS2 is definitely better for that. But don't take my word for it, I still prefer the Wii U to both of them.

Bananza and to a lesser extent Mario Kart World made me feel like Nintendo came out of the gates intent on offering a contrasting experience to the original switch.

Then all these Switch 2 editions, yet more Mario Tennis and mid Yoshi game deja-vu have dampened my excitement a bit. It’s a great feeling system but I can’t help but miss the struggling Nintendo that birthed BotW, over this more calculated, corporate one.

I want a Zelda drastically reduced in scope that’s in touch with its western fantasy roots, not anime, Arms 2 turned into a Resi 4 crowd management styled beast and Wave race’s most immaculate of vibes to return.

I just want to see them throw caution to the wind and serve us genuine nostalgia, not the games of the last 5 years at a smoother frame rate. Are people really itching to play Mario Wonder again already? Surely our nostalgia cycles haven’t shrunk that much yet…

I absolutely love it. For me, it feels like a genuine “next gen” console from Nintendo. And while I do love Nintendo IPs, these last six months has had me playing more titles handheld than PS5, which is saying a lot. For example, Cronos The New Dawn is sublime, and Trails in the Sky plays perfectly. And now I’m playing Cyberpunk 2077 and am blown away by how smooth the game runs and plays. It’s truly a mind blowing experience, and this is coming from someone who got the platinum for it on PS5. These little experiences are what really sell me on the console.

6 months with so few games. i've played three switch 2 exclusives, and maybe four switch 2 upgrade packs. i've mainly been recommending the switch 2 because it makes switch games way less painful to play lmao, for me it's been a faster-loading switch so far. can't wait for more heavy-hitters to push this thing to the limit (tbf i haven't played cyberpunk bc i can't justify paying full price for something i know i can get for way cheaper on other platforms).

my left joycon 2 sometimes disconnects in handheld mode too. crazy that they couldn't fix this issue in the new generation despite the different controller designs. but the switch would do that too so i guess i can't dock too many points. but yeah so far it's just a less bad switch for me, which isn't a bad thing but i've not been blown away yet

love mine and glad nintendo pushed the switch 2 power between ps4 pro and ps5 cause cyberpunk 2077 and few others so far look so good on the system especially metroid prime 4.

Well, I never upgraded my OG Switch, so the Switch 2 screen was a huge upgrade. I try to play all my indie/digital titles on Switch 2 now. I have barely touched my PS5 since Switch 2 launched. I love the upgraded Switch 2 versions of games, and even the performance boost on most games makes the system worth it to me.

That said, I'm a little disappointed with the games so far. Metroid Prime 4 should hopefully scratch that itch for me.

I give it a 9. 1 point off because of battery life and screen.

Mine is more than likely covered in dust sitting in the dock (unless my wife dusted the house?). I am still playing my Steam Deck and PC way more.

Ignoring the corporate practices that have sadly muddied up the Switch 2's launch year, I'd say this console is pretty phenomenal.

In terms of the hardware, I love it. It feels premium, the magnetic joy-cons are great. The buttons and joy-sticks are the best I've ever used (when I first got my system, I just stood for a minute fiddling with the buttons and sticks because it felt so good). The screen is crazy good. It's so vibrant and crystal clear and just wonderful overall. The only complaints I have are the lackluster battery life (even on less demanding games) and continued use of buttons instead of a D-Pad. I do wish the OS was a little more creative and gave us more themes, but that's just a nitpick.

As far as software is concerned, nearly every major release---save for Hyrule Warriors which I haven't played and thus can't comment on---has been great. I couldn't ask for a better launch lineup of games. And that's not to mention that through the powers of backwards compatibility, I can play plenty of Switch games on the new hardware.

Switch 2 has become my favorite platform for gaming since it launched. With the exception of Rhythm Heaven briefly on my 3DS, I have not touched any gaming device since the Switch 2 launch since it's just that good.

I absolutely would recommend the Switch 2 for any Nintendo fan.

Same Switchness/10 I rated it six months ago. Cyberpunk is a blast, NGC offerings (I'll never get used to the official abbreviation) are fun, the wishlist is growing steadily and the storage space awaiting investments in said wishlist is handily keeping a fair few Gen 9 backlog mammoths in use for the time being. Heck, that's where I stuffed the newly procured House of the Dead remake back in summer, and by now it's officially the first game I have finished on the new console!😄 Even though I don't care much for mouse controls and the increased screen size/resolution is a predictable liability (more gigabytes of data to find room for and nothing of practical or aesthetic value I'm gaining in return), but overall it's the expanded hybrid gaming goodness I've always been in the market for. Although Switch would have still kept me covered for many more years by itself (I went for the early adoption primarily for combined factors of having the funds and lacking confidence in the console's local availability down the road), so it's ironic how I'm enjoying the machine now while the loudmouths who spent half the last generation coughing and wheezing in wait for an added frixel injection inbetween their joycons have shifted to equally dramatic (and often equally monetized) sulking. Truly the My Little Pony Movie all over again.😆

I was tempted to give a 9 to justify my purchase, but I’d just be lying to myself. So I give it an 8. I find myself more enticed at the idea of what’s still to come rather than what we’ve already had.

The hardware is good, love the performance boosts, just the obvious downgrade in battery life coming from Switch OLED is never not going to be somewhat disappointing to me.

Sonic x Shadow Generations, Kirby & the Forgotten Land, and Metroid Prime 4 are the Switch 2 games that I’ve purchased and played since launch. Too early for me to from an opinion on the latter, but the former two are great games (I’m particularly fond of Kirby) and hopefully I’ll soon be able to say the same for Metroid too.

I was also pleasantly surprised by the updates to some of my favourite Switch 1 games such as Splatoon 3. It was good to see Nintendo fixing Nier Automata and many other backwards compatibility issues. Third party support overall has felt mixed though, with games like Once Upon a Katamari coming out without proper Switch 2 support which is just a shame to see honestly — room for improvement here.

It’s good. Very good. I’m looking forward to seeing how they will build on these solid foundations. Just needs that extra spice for me to be able upgrade my score to a 9 in time for the first year anniversary. Metroid Prime 4 could well be that secret ingredient, but if not let’s see what the first half of 2026 brings.

Great piece of hardware but there really has yet to be a game for it that's made it feel worth the purchase. I'm glad I got it before the inevitable price hike but feels like nothing until Fire Emblem's likely to make it feel must-have. And even then after how much I disliked Engage I'm kind of hesitant to let myself get that hyped up for that one.

biggest problems imo are the lack of some switch 2 upgrades for games, the battery life (especially the dang standby drain), and the fact that we're already seeing limits to the capabilities even though they're trying to claim it's 10x more powerful.

5/10

There is a lack of games and general software advancement. Aside from giving us 4K, the Switch 2 hasn’t provided much more other than processing power and a mouse. Nothing has WOWed me.

MKW is lacklustre. But I will give it a final score once it is out for another 5 years. MK8 got a lot more time to fine tune itself to become a great game. I am giving MKW that time too.

I am curious why is it taking Nintendo so long to upgrade specific games. I can see Xenoblade, Animal Crossing, Splatoon and Fire Emblem benefiting from some love. This drip feed approach makes it feel like they are trying to drag the sales of Switch 1 longer at the detriment of the Swtich 2 launch.

I hope Nintendo will come out swinging in 2026. It needs the other tent pole games and not just Zelda upgrades. Metroid, while a major star, has a very limited audience. It also borrows too much from other Nintendo games, Zelda and Splatoon to name a few. It may be a great game but not as innovative as I had hope.

I can’t believe we have to wait until next year to receive more games.

The last question? I’d rate it a solid 7.

I apologize, but the lackluster screen and uncomfortable grip make me wish for the next version to arrive sooner rather than later.

Switch 2? Oh, you must be talking about the Switch Pro that I've been using to play Switch games that struggled to keep a consistent frame rate on the OLED model. For real though, I got a lot of mileage out of this thing just by playing Switch 1 games, either because of Switch 2 Editions, or just from games that got a natural performance boost by being played on a system that can actually run it, like Another Code Recollection.

my left joycon stick just feels off...idk the checks come up fine but something about it doesn't feel right to me.

I'm glad I upgraded - Mario Kart and Donkey Kong were both great games, but in terms of games I've mostly been playing Indie Stuff - Silksong, Hades 2, UFO 50 which I could aso have been playing on Switch 1 and none of the current First Party releases interest me.

Console is pretty good. I'm happy with the hardware. But there hasn't been much in the way of exclusives I'm interested in. Mario Kart World was just alright, I'm not a huge Mario Kart person though so I doubt I spent more than 10 hours or so with it. DK: Bananza was pretty fun and a good demo of the hardware capabilities, but to my mind it didn't quite reach the highs of Mario Odyssey or Mario Galaxy 2. Speaking of which, I played Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 on this thing, and those games are beautiful and very fun, especially 2. But of course, it also would've run great on Switch 1. Cyberpunk is also a great demo of the hardware, but I lost momentum on it and haven't picked it up in months.

Overall, I'm giving it a 7/10. I still feel like I'm waiting for the REAL heavy hitters in terms of software, like a new Zelda.

I don’t have one yet — will probably buy one next year — but I’ve been following coverage closely. From what I’ve seen, I’d give it an 8/10 (great) so far. Hardware is beyond what I expected, graphics-wise, and everything seems to work as advertised. I’m a tad disappointed in the 1st party offerings so far, but I think the only reasons I say that are 1) Switch launched with BOTW, and Switch 2 hasn’t had anything best it yet (which isn’t the fairest complaint, and DK Bananza does look top-tier), and 2) Mario Kart World looks good but a bit of a disappointment (though, again, that’s coming from 8 Deluxe, the GOAT, so fighting an uphill battle there as well). However, I am fairly pleased with 3rd party support so far, and many more that have been announced. There are several 3rd party S2 games I can’t wait to get my hands on, filling out the first six months nicely.

Edit: Also, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how many quality S2 Edition games/upgrades have been made available, and overall backwards compatibility has been satisfactory.

Slight step down from the S1 launch overall (yet again, comparing to my overall favorite console of all time), though a step up in 3rd-party games.

The battery sucks.

Some games are awful in undocked.

There are few Nintendo exclusive games.

So-so. It seems that Furukawa is aiming for a soft reboot in 2027.

It was the first time that I bought a console day 1, but I should have waited.

Mario Kart World is not a fun game, unfortunately.

While I don't think anything will ever live up to the insane year that was 2017, this has actually been a really solid year. People keep saying where are the games but think about it: Mariokart, Donkey Kong, Pokemon, Metroid, Kirby Air Riders, Hyrule Warriors, AND technically Hades II as a big exclusive makes for a seriously packed year — and it's only been six months!! I think that's overall super solid all things considered.

I enjoy my Switch 2 but only thing I wish and it may get better with time is better 3rd party optimization for their games. Since most companies likely have a dev kit at this point it may naturally work itself out.

Only real issue is battery, and I miss OLED a bit. But this will come later to switch 2.

Otherwise Cyberpunk, Donkey Kong, Silksong and Metroid Prime 4 have all been wonderful, generation defining gaming moments for me.

Once Elden Ring and Expedition 33 (fingers crossed) are ported, I’ll be set while I wait for the new Zelda and Mario. Everything else is just 4K updates for Metroid dread, Pikmin 4 etc.

I pity PlayStation and the other company who have really dropped the ball in comparison.

Any game anyone on here is touting as a Switch 2 killer app IS A SWITCH 1 GAME! The only 2 games that have had any gravitas (Bonanaza and Mrtroid Prime 4) ARE SWITCH 1 GAMES! How can anyone applaud SWITCH 2 when EVERY GOOD GAME ON IT IS A SWITCH 1 GAME? PS The Switch 1 was so amazing that tge Switch2 is just completely ripping it off. Switch 1 could have stayed relevant for another 10 years without the Switch 2. PS the screen sucks and it is way too big...

I'd buy the Switch 2 if I could for Kirby Air Riders alone, but I'm not in a place where I can do that now. However, I'm fortunate to have a solid backlog on Switch 1 to keep me occupied for a while.

Im giving it an 8 out of 10..

I think the line up has been good with a combination of upgrades, ports and new releases. For my own personal tastes, Im yet to experience a drought of nothing to play.

Im actually leaning more to handheld than I ever used to with the bigger screen. Battery isnt much of a concern as Im not one to take it out and about and I dont mind the tethering to a plug socket at home.

Im not normally someone who puts a huge amount on the graphical grunt as long as its a good game. That said though, I have been impressed with a number of games that run rather well.

Good start overall in my opinion.

Everything I wanted it to be. Hell, I'm way past caring about gane key cards I don't buy them and my bank account has never been healthier lol! (Although, I'll be picking up Star Wars Outlaws at some point soon.) Cyberpunk, Metroid Prime 4 and Donkey Kong are keeping me busy over Christmas (with sessions of Mario Kart!) I also have Breath of the Wild I like to revisit inbetween. I'm doomed once we get Xenoblade Switch 2 versions lol. Anyhoo, it's been a solid six months. Next year as we start getting into it's stride, we are going to see A LOT of games. Plenty of new features whilst not leaning heavily on a gimmick. The Switch cemented the hybrid concept as anything but a gimmick! Of course there is planty of scope for a revision to improve on what we have now...but that's the magic of Nintendo. Giving us something great that inspires everyone to make something better (if not different..or popular...or actually better lol) Grab your popcorn because this holiday season is going to be record breaking.
4/5

This is the first time I've owned a game console for half a year and not bought a single physical game for it. A decent part of that is the sizable Switch backlog I'm still working through, but the rest is all down to the pricing and key cards. There are plenty of games I'd like to play, but I just don't feel right buying them, and that dampens my enthusiasm for the console as a whole.

No Switch 2 for me yet. I don't tend to buy any tech when it first launches since I prefer extensive mass beta testing before I personally invest. I'm trying to hold out for an enticing special edition or light revision like I did with my V2 Switch. It's still going strong, plus I have more than enough backlogged games to keep me occupied in the meantime. Not to mention I don't just game on the Switch, though it is my main platform. There have been some great Switch 2 exclusives already, but nothing that makes me want to immediately jump in.

I'm also saving up for other things presently, plus some recent life changes and realizations have me seriously reevaluating how I approach gaming going forward. It's still my favorite hobby, but the sheer amount and runtime of quality games I want to play seems to be increasing, not decreasing, no matter how intentionally picky I am with what games I grab and when. I realize this is technically a good problem to have, but it's disheartening when I realize I never will be able to experience absolutely everything I want to do. This doesn't just pertain to gaming either. For me, this extends to other forms of media, traveling, experiences....All subject to time availability, funds, and means.

Decent start so far. I'd give it a 7/10

Pros- Bigger display and joy-cons with magnetic connection, Pro Controller 2, backwards compatibility with some performance improvements (RE 5 & 6, Revelations 1 & 2, Saints Row 3 & 4, ect), mouse mode, better Eshop browsing (no longer laggy), Switch 2 games look great (Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World) docked to my 4K OLED TV.

Cons- Game key cards, non OLED display, poor battery life, no VRR while docked, tiny thumb stick travel on joy-cons make handheld gaming less enjoyable, having to wait for more Switch 1 games to get upgraded (Xenoblade 1-3, X, please)

I hope to see a Switch 2 OLED and Pro style joy-cons with full size thumb sticks and buttons from Nintendo in the future.

Honestly, I'd probably be more impressed with the Switch 2 if the Steam Deck OLED hadn't been my go to handheld for the past 2 years. But with a much better display, full sized thumb sticks, back buttons, gyro with any game i want, ect. Steam Deck OLED will continue to be my handheld of choice.

I'm looking forward to all of the amazing Nintendo first party exclusives throughout the generation and with my massive back catalog of Switch 1 games (300+), Switch 2 will remain apart of my gaming hardware rotation for years to come!

the hardware itself very good I'm satisfied on the hardware side but the software it is an embarrassment Nintendo is completely dropping the ball on Switch 2 with its lack of big new Switch 2 exclusive game releases

The hardware itself is wonderful. Playing Switch games on Switch 2 feels like an upgrade even when it's the same game.

Software's a bit of a mixed bag. Mario Kart World launched in a seemingly incomplete state and got worse after that one infamous update, but it's an extremely good game at its core. Kirby was a weird choice for the launch window, especially given the redundancy with Mario Kart. Bonanza is apparently great (haven't played it yet) but lacks the wide appeal of a Mario game. Other major titles (Pokemon Z-A, Metroid Prime 4) are also available on Switch.

But I've enjoyed my Switch 2 (and the 370+ hours I've put into MKW) quite a bit. More importantly, I bought it for the next several years, not for six months.