Can The New Nintendo Switch 2 Exceed Its Hype?

TL;DR ▼

Pros:

• Significant Joy-con Upgrade
• Chat button for mutiplayer
• Mouse feature for acessability
• Larger Display

Cons:

• Extremely Pricey and almost unplayable
• User agreement is very complex and is meant to almost "scam" the user

Verdict:

This device, while undeniably expensive, offers an unparalleled user experience. If you have significant disposable income or can leverage it as a business expense (e.g., as a professional gamer or YouTuber), it's a definite recommendation. However, for the average consumer, the high cost makes it difficult to justify.

  Introduction

$450... Is the Nintendo Switch 2 console really worth that price tag? That's a $150 price increase, or a 33.33% price hike. There's a lot different with this new Switch, from a larger 7.9-inch screen to the fact that you can’t even own the Switch 2. Today, I'll dive into the Nintendo Switch 2 to help you decide if it's a worthwhile investment for you, readers.

Feel and Design

First, let's talk about the feel and the design. This device is massive, but not in a bad way. You get about 60% more viewing area to play your games. Compared to the original Nintendo Switch, it's noticeably bigger, which is a good thing since most people weren't trying to put this in their pockets anyway. The Switch 2 feels stronger and less likely to break.

Don't forget the kickstand. It's not the sturdiest thing ever, but it gets the job done.

Joy Cons

We can't talk about the build without mentioning the Joy-Cons, and I'm happy to say these are much bigger. Their buttons offer a more satisfying click compared to the Switch 1 buttons. While the design isn't drastically different, you can tell that the analog sticks are larger, and the primary triggers have deeper travel and better contouring.

As a bonus, the new Joy-Cons have improved haptics and are designed to prevent drift.

I also know some people are worried that the magnetic attachment of the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons might result in rattling or them coming off easily. Fear not, for influencers like MrWhoseTheBoss have shown that the magnets are strong and there's no rattling whatsoever.

But enough stalling, we have to talk about the pressing features: the C button and the mouse feature.

The C Button

The C button provides the option to chat, which is a simple but great feature. Chatting with your friends is a critical part of gameplay if you don't want to be lonely while gaming. There are some potential downsides, however. The microphone is on the Nintendo Switch 2 itself, which means if you dock it on your TV and play from your couch, it might not capture your voice properly. Also, if you want your friends to see you while chatting, you'll need to shell out $50 for a Nintendo Switch 2 camera. That's not ideal.

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The Mouse Feature

The mouse feature, on the other hand, is fantastic. Using its optical sensors, you simply lay a Joy-Con flat with the analog stick on the side, and you can now use it as a mouse with haptic feedback. Games like Super Mario Maker would be significantly easier to play with this. It's a truly revolutionary feature in the console world.

DISPLAY

Let's discuss the display, which is a significant upgrade compared to the Switch 1. This is a 7.9-inch 1080p LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. I know that when you see that, you might think, "LCD!" But these screens can display an insane resolution despite being LCD. Another misconception is that all games will run at 120Hz. It's actually a variable refresh rate.

GAMES (Brief)

Let's talk about games now. The Nintendo Switch 2 can run normal Switch games along with Switch 2 exclusives like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza. In my opinion, these Switch 2 games are very good, especially Mario Kart World, but they are pricey. The prices will be shown in another blog post: Prices for Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories and Games

GameShare

Another returning feature is GameShare, which lets you share games so you and your friends can play with only one of you needing to own it. This is one of the coolest features because with all these crazy prices now, you can just say, "Can you buy it so we can both play?"

User Agreement

Now I will talk about the fact that you don’t own the Switch 2 even if you buy it. How? Nintendo updated its user agreement, saying tinkering with the Nintendo Switch 2 or its games authorizes Nintendo to brick your device. “I have the right to do what I want to do with the device I own,” you might be saying, however, you don’t own it.

Nintendo is simply licensing it. Even if you buy the physical version of any game, it’s a “key” to download it, so don’t get the physical version. This is one of the cons.

Conclusion

Finally, I'll tell you my opinion on whether it's worth it. I think... It's worth it. It's overpriced, but the experience is crazy good. If you have the money, buy it; if not, save up because it's really good. Please comment below if you think it's worth it, and follow our blog for more random reviews.

Sources:

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