Topic: Should I upgrade to Switch 2?

I currently own the original Switch and mostly use it for Animal Crossing and Just Dance, and sometimes Mario Kart when I have friends over.

It seems like Nintendo is starting to make newer games only for the Switch 2 (like Pokopia), so I’m wondering if it’s worth upgrading. Are those newer games actually that different from older ones like Animal Crossing, or is it pretty similar?

@traz08 That's how game console generations work. Console gens are normally about 6+ years apart, and the tech/power upgrade is so large that the previous gen won't have enough power to run the newer, shinier, next gen games. The next animal crossing, 3d mario, 3d, zelda, will be switch 2 exclusive. Other than Tomadachi life, I'm not sure any more big Nintendo titles will be coming to Switch 1, and Nintendo has stated that their development is now focused on Switch 2.

The answer currently is, it's worth it if the increased power and games are worth it to you. So, the answer is a bit subjective for each person.

Granted, if you buy a console early in it's life, it's a bit of a gamble becasue you are trusting Nintendo to bring the games. Currently, Nintendo usually doesn't like revealing games more than six months in advance. I think, partly because the marketing likes the reveals for creating buzz each year, and also because other companies may try to copy new game innovations from trailers if Nintendo reveals the games too far in advance.

For me, I mainly play docked and wanted the power & speed of the new hardware, Swtich 2 plays switch 1 games, and I know I likely want the next Splatoon, 3d mario, 3d zelda, etc. And other unannounced games usually come along that I want. Splatoon has been one of the most played games on my switch 1 & 2.

@traz08 If you mostly just use your Switch for Animal Crossing and Mario Kart with friends, I would advise you to not upgrade yet. Switch 2 is no small investment, so it's only really justifiable to purchase the system if you expect a sizable quantity of games you are interested to come to the system.

If you're someone who only has a system for 1 or 2 games that you're interested in, I'd strongly recommend you to hold off on upgrading to Switch 2 until there is a lite model or a fairly large discount (probably from a holiday sale in the mid-late life-cycle of the system). Until that point, your Switch 1 will probably continue to deliver quality gaming for you, whether you stick to your usual titles or expand your horizons to new kinds of games.

@traz08 Going by what you've written, it didn't sound worth it yet.

Switch 2 games are more expensive, demand more storage, and battery life is lesser. Unless you've identified at least one or two must-play games, you may as well hold and see what's happening next year.