I Highly recommend The Nintendo Switch 2
When I first picked up the Nintendo Switch 2, I was dubious. Mostly of myself. Was I just buying something for the sake of buying something? Was I going to be using this in two months? Were there enough games that I would like?
The game that pushed me over the edge was Metal Gear Solid. It was available as a Switch 1 game, and most all of the Switch 1 games run on the Switch 2. I’d played that on the PlayStation 1 when I was a kid, and had many fond memories. I figured that while the graphics might be distracting on a larger screen, they would be easier to accept on a hand-held console.
I never regretted the purchase. It’s been amazing. Here are my main selling points:
the entire Switch 1 back catalog is available now, so you don’t have to worry about having games to play. This is especially alluring if, like me, you never owned a Switch 1.
100% local, portable gameplay (unlike the PlayStation Portal). You can play it on an airplane, without an Internet connection, which is an absolute blast. If you happen to be on an aircraft with USB-C charging built into the seats, it’s even better.
The time it takes to be in-game is next to nothing. Press the power button and you‘ll be playing in seconds
Modern games like the Final Fantasy 7 remake are absolutely stunning on the Switch 2. While it’s a little violent for my tastes, I’ve heard that Resident Evil: Requiem is similarly amazing. The future for impressive content on the Switch 2 looks bright.
If you do get a Switch 2, a few tips:
check out something like DBrand’s Killswitch. It’s not just to protect the system - it’s for ergonomics. As it comes out of the box, the Switch is awkward to hold. There are other options - this is the one I landed on.
I’m 42. While I prefer the handheld mode, I’m afraid it may be causing some neck issues. So if you’re pushing past 35, invest in a wireless controller and maybe save the handheld mode for when you’re on the move.
I set a set a security code to log in to my Switch. It’s easy to log in, and then I can go into the store, browse, and make purchases without any further authentication.