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With the announcement of the Switch 2, the team and I wish to give our thoughts on the subject and how we feel about it. Also, if you have not seen the reveal trailers, go watch it.
Andrew’s
Well, I personally enjoy the size upgrade. It opens it up to better specs and graphics as well as just an overall nice upgrade. The original Switch was pretty great, but certain games did give me some issues when trying to use the left right analog stick to aim and press other buttons at the same time.
I believe the new size paired with the slick new design of the JoyCons and games will be a nice upgrade and I’m eagerly looking forward to Mario Kart 9.
Charle’s
First thoughts
The industry’s worst kept series is finally out of the bag. We all knew this was coming, but didn’t know when or what it would even look like. Why did they go with Switch 2? I get it is to not confuse people with a “Pro” version of Switch 1, but they could have tried anything else to grab our attention.
The Look
It honestly doesn’t look much different. It’s maybe ten to twenty-five percent bigger, with some added features, but this trailer seemed more of a concept than a tangible release. It has magnetic grips for the joycons, but it doesn’t seem to offer much drastically different stuff than the Switch 1. What does this console offer to me that I can’t get on my Switch 1? What are the exclusive features we have to learn about or take advantage of when we get this console?
The Games
A strong software library can make a difference. The concept trailer only showed Mario Kart, but I imagine they’ll have a strong first party list, along with some third party surprises. Here’s to getting some good indie games to keep Nintendo’s momentum of getting the best niche JRPGs and modern indie games we can get our hands on.
Final Thoughts
If I’m buying this on launch day or shortly after, I want to know that my investment is for something substantial. Backwards compatibility will work for most games but there is still some incentive to keep my Switch 1. I’ve invested too much money in the games library over the years to get rid of it right away. Unless there are must have titles, I think I’ll wait until more units become available. Unfortunately, I think scalpers will wait to get their hands on it to cut the highest prices they can get before these consoles are widely available.
I’m guessing it will be 300-400 dollars. I’ll wait until there’s a special edition or OLED version of Switch 2 before I go get it.
Downs’
Switch 2 or Switch 1.5?
The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been revealed after months of speculation and fan theories about Nintendo’s next system. Now that the announcement is official, what are my impressions as someone who wasn’t a huge fan of the original Switch?
At the time of writing, the announcement trailer hasn’t provided much detail about the console. We got a 3D render of the system and noticed a few differences. For example, the Switch 2 appears slightly larger than the original Switch—about an inch taller and wider, in my estimation. The Joy-Cons also seem to have increased in size slightly. Beyond that, the reveal didn’t offer much of substance.
The most intriguing aspect, if true, lies in the Joy-Cons. The trailer hinted at a potential new sensor that could allow them to function like a mouse for games. However, this is purely speculative, as it might just have been an animation for the trailer. If this feature is real, it could make the system more appealing for PC game ports with fewer compromises and open up new gameplay experiences. I just hope it doesn’t end up as crap as motion or gesture controls.
Concerns
Right now, the Switch 2 looks like a Switch with a “2” on the box. While the original Switch was a great system, I’m not convinced it will be my go-to console in the coming years.
My skepticism stems from how the original Switch was handled. While I appreciated the concept, the execution felt like a mixed bag. The compromises made to games on the system—long load times, poor texture quality, download-only titles, or reliance on cloud versions—were major issues. The Switch 2 looks like it’s going to have the same issue.
Another critical issue was the Switch’s user interface. It is outdated and limited. For me, it designated it as a first-party-only machine. (At Least it offered more reasons to play than Xbox mini-Fridge)
As for games, it’s too soon to say what the Switch 2 will deliver. While I enjoyed some titles on the original Switch, I often found them underwhelming. Many first-party games were overhyped, with significant flaws that were covered up. For example, Breath of the Wild had an overly fragile weapon durability system, Super Mario Odyssey was bloated with worthless collectibles and the Pokémon series suffered the most. From visual downgrades to no IQ difficulty it was a travesty to say the least. Don’t even get me started on Nintendo’s sports games. Those could pass as tax break releases.
I will admit Nintendo does not produce lazy games like Sony’s formulaic slop. (Aka cinematic The Last of Us-style games) but overall, many of Nintendo’s titles felt like they were taking two steps forward and three steps back constantly.
Hopes
I’m hoping the Switch 2 represents a significant upgrade—not in lazy upgrades like 4K visuals or multimedia features, but real upgrades in user interface and overall experience. I’d like to see it on par with the PS4 interface. This includes improvements like achievements/trophies, better storage options, and excellent file management—features the original Switch still severely lacks.
The most critical factor, of course, will be the games. While the Switch 2 will likely bring more “inferior mobile ports,” that doesn’t mean it can’t offer flexibility. Features like performance and resolution modes (e.g., locked 1080p at 30fps or 720p at locked 60fps) could ensure smoother gameplay while maintaining a balance between fidelity and performance.
I look forward to seeing what the Switch 2 will be, I remain doubtful of its place as a system. Nintendo has decided to play ball in their own court yet again and does the bare minimum. So until I see a change it will always be the bridesmaid system.
Conclusion
So what will become of the Switch 2? We will have to wait and see. While we all will speculate and it is fun to do so, I’m waiting until April 2nd to pass any judgment. These are merely our Switch 2 thoughts and speculations.
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