The Switch 2 is probably on the way, but the current Switch still stands as one of the greatest consoles ever made- with the massive library of games to back it up. Speaking of which- what's your favorite game on Switch after about 7 years of so many classics? Probably Zelda TOTK for me, BOTW as well. Just awesome games.
I have not purchased many first party Nintendo games, mostly titles from smaller studios, as of now I played Crystar, Death end request 2, pokemon scarlet, smash bros ultimate and Mario bros wonder, my favorite game I played as of now is death end re;quest 2
@@KingOfDucks01niceeee. I bought a jailbroken second hand one in 2022. So happy with it. I played 50 games on PSP. 40 on 3DS. All jailbroken because I’m not rich. Planning to play 110 games on Switch. Played 20 so far.
Rumors aside, the Switch on its own is an incredible system. The most flexible console of all time, the hardware might not be great on a spec sheet but its popularity made devs squeeze every drop out of its SoC and it's powerful enough to play stuff all the way up to PS3/360 era. The catalogue of games is monstrous, everything from Nintendo games to third party games from multiple generations of games
@@mechboltxl4591 it's much stronger than those consoles, probably a port problem. Regardless the console has so many great games, there is a reason why it's the most popular console to this day
that really depends on the games optimization some ps360 games do suffer but there are also other ports that work wonders on this aging hardware. specifically one of my favorites Nier Automata was surprised it plays fine on the Switch with some hiccups during hectic actions but keep most things at 30fps
Its why I love the switch and have been hating Xbox and Playstation, both of those companies have the resources to hire dev teams to squeeze out the potential in the next gen systems, but no they make these consoles and don't create significant hardware for them exslusively, at a reasonable time frame
@@copingflower1909 the games on those consoles perform way better than the switch. What are you talking about. Switch games literally run at like 360p 15 fps. No joke.
As a switch lite and OLED owner, i pretty much stopped using my lite, the lite is a nice little console but the screen feels a bit small, would have been nice if the lite was slightly bigger The OLED is just perfect for me, solid battery life, giant screen compared to the lite, small bezels and etc, I would have bought it over the regular switch just because of the thin bezels
I bought a Lite off Marketplace that was really cheap and never used about a year and a half ago. Been wanting to get an OLED but it just does not make sense to buy an OLED in 2024 when the Switch 2 is going to be released so soon.
@@LilfoxTheHybridHylian5967 OLED is worth it if you are looking to get the system for the first time. Not worth it just for a slightly better screen if you already own a non-OLED model. I just have a Lite and have been tempted to pick up an OLED so I can play on my TV, but am going to wait to see if the Switch 2 is backward compatible. If the new system plays original Switch games I will get that over getting a Switch OLED.
My wife and I shared the redbox LCD Switch for the past 2 years, its been a very great experience since both of us are mainly PC gamers. I got myself my own Switch Lite in early 2023 and I play on it almost every day. Having games like Dark Souls, Witcher 3, Doom, Quake and Zelda on the go has been amazing. Yes a Steamdeck or Asus ROG Ally are better but not as portable and no where near as cheap.
I purchased my OLED on Black Friday fully understanding that it is likely on its last legs. I didn’t own a switch, and wanted to play the games. I basically bought a bunch of games during the Black Friday, holiday and Boxing Day sales. Basically, whatever happens, I’ll be playing the crap out of it. Just finished Zelda TOTK with all 152 shrines done. Now, I’m getting mercilessly murdered in Metroid Dread.
Still regardless of what happens you’ll always have your games to play, especially if you like offline stuff, like I still sometimes play my DS, because of the good games !! But for switch it has like Ark, Cuphead and everything !! And will forever !
@@OfficialDevku amazing but not nearly as perfect as mario galaxy. Those are my favourite games of all time. Truly incredible. Lucky to have them on my wii
Yes. Very much is. It has so much good stuff to play and you have a lot of play/control styles, why wouldn't anyone want to pick one up considering how much it has grown?
Because Switch 2 or whatever comes next is coming soon. Which means unless you're entirely into single player games with no online functionality and 1000% certain there is no new games that could come out before you buy the new device. You're almost certainly better off showing patience.
I just got a Switch OLED for Christmas and I’m excited to get some more games to it. I don’t want to live my life by rumors and if and when the Switch 2 comes out, that will be amazing. But as of now, I got some Mario,Zelda, Kirby, and other games to get… not to mention games I enjoy like Sonic Mania (which I already have for Switch) that I can now take on the go.
I also just got a Switch OLED for Christmas, handing down my original Switch to one of my Kids for Christmas. The Switch is so good, I've so many games still to play and finish that there's plenty of years left in it for me, and the slightly larger OLED screen looks fantastic. I also have an Xbox Series X but play the Switch way more, proving that for me the power of the device isn't my top concern. Don't get me wrong, the Xbox looks great, but the games are so stupidly huge I can only have a few installed at a time and they take forever to download and update. By comparison I've got a pretty decent Switch collection of games that I can easily jump between depending on my mood, updates are quick, and I can 'Switch' to mobile mode when someone else is using the TV.
I would say it's definitely worth it, in case if the next switch comes out, No worries Maybe it could Have some connections with the original switch models Just like how the DS and the 3DS handle that with the original DS multiplayer backwards compatibility when you can connect them together. One of my favorite parts I love about the switch is playing together You can play multiplayer anywhere locally with Wi-Fi or not with people near you or far away. So short answer: It's worth it!
Short answer: It's complicated. On one hand, there are a lot of great console exclusive titles to be played but on the other hand, the hardware limitations will be the biggest factor in long-term. Sincerely hope that Switch 2 can bump up the specs especially for RAM & internal storage to 8GB DDR5 RAM & 128GB UFS 3.1 internal storage (not the outdated, slow eMMC storage).
@Garrus-ub7mf Series S/X, PS5 & even Steam Deck's CPUs are x86-based, 8GB RAM for x86 won't be enough. Switch 2 is based on ARM architecture. Its GPU will be based on RTX 3000 series, but with a few features from RTX 4000 series. Also Switch 2 is aiming for performance closer to PS4 Pro.
People had the exact same complaints about the WII and hoped that the WIIU would "be a huge upgrade in the way the games looked!" Then the WIIU flopped and now the Swtich 2 will be the "software upgrade weve all been waiting for" when that's never been nintendos mo
Yes, it’s worth it. If you’re considering a console at this point, it’s because it’s not crucial to you to have a new console on Day 1. You have access to a large library or games without having to wait years for releases. You can purchase a more optimized version of the console, as first or second models have yet to discover what will be the system’s pain points. And lastly, as previously mentioned, you won’t have to wait years for releases on a new console.
While you don't need a console day one, saving 300$ (5+ different games or an entire console's life of online) is pretty huge. Especially since it is likely a lot of single player experiences are going to be obtainable for the new device meaning the only real benefit the Switch has is multiplayer games that are likely to have new releases on the new system sooner then later.
@@Buglin_Burger7878 that’s true, but if you’re waiting years for those release, you might as well get the switch, where they are available immediately.
Hard to say. 7 years for a console (or any tech device) is a long time, so you would think a new system would be around the corner, but Nintendo has been so tight lipped about it. After seeing both Apple and Qualcomm make huge advancements with ARM/Silicon architecture at a blistering pace, I'm convinced Nintendo is working on some proprietary hardware with an optimal performance/price balance in mind. Hopefully they've learned some lessons from the SteamDeck.
I recommend the Lite. I have my limited edition pokemon Lite a few years ago, and it is convenient for me. It's great for people who are traveling or don't like to carry much, it's small and compact, cheaper, albiet the battery drains fast depending ok the game. If anyone has the Lite and want to upgrade, just wait until the Switch 2 comes out
@@ExtraordinaryJambecause if your controller starts drifting (a very common problem with the Switch controllers), you can’t just get a new controller. You’ll either have to repair the stick drift somehow or get an entire new console. Plus you can’t connect it to a TV.
Got my switch lite mid 2023 (bought it used), it was a great buy in my opinion, nothing beats its size. But buying a new switch right now may be a bad idea. Everything is just my opinion of course, this comes from a PC gamer and a hardware modder (yea I modded my switch lite). Edit: A modded switch can be overclocked so that many 30FPS games get to 60, or some ~20FPS get to a stable 30, however this is at your own risk.
When I got the 2017 model of the Nintendo switch it was awesome for 5 years owning it I enjoyed gaming on it a lot. But now I’ve upgraded to the OLED Nintendo Switch I enjoy the graphics more and the battery lasts longer for me especially if I’m playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. But now I’m ready for Nintendo Switch 2 I know it’ll be different but hey it’s worth the wait.
I just bought the Switch OLED in Italy on Amazon for 295 Euros. The low price convinced me to go for it. I wanted to play some Mario games again since they’re easy to pick up and play compared to other games. I’m not sure it was a good purchase but I like being able to take it places and play some fun lighthearted games with my girlfriend. I’m sure it will get even better when I hook it up to the tv as I haven’t done that yet.
I wanted to buy the switch for christmas 2019 but I didn't have the money at the time, and by the time I did, the pandemic started and there was a shortage. I went to buy the switch oled sometime after its release but they never had them in stock and at that point I wasn't gonna buy the older model. Now its 2024 and I still don't own a Nintendo Switch. I'm convinced nintendo is waiting for me to finally buy a switch to announce its next console.
I got mine back in Christmas of 2019, it was a nice run with mine. But I think it's time I switch to a PlayStation for more soulsborme games. I had a fun 4 years, but getting dark souls in 2022 and playing it way too much in 2023 has made me duly obsessed with the series. I got elden ring and am waiting for a ps4.
It's worth but man... if switch 2, has backwards compat + a bunch of new first party games, great 3rd party support and actually comes out in a few months......people who bought a switch this year are gonna be missing out on a lot. Hard to look at your own plate when another plate looks so much better
@@captaincanaveralthe flash cart lets you dump your own games that you own physically into it from what I gather, and you cannot just get the roms that are widely available as it uses a different format to try avoid checks by Nintendo's online services But so far we don't have it so we cannot be certain it won't get your console banned from using online stuff if nintendo patches it
@@captaincanaveral the flash lets play switch games stored on the SD card but if want to switch to a new game it you insert it in and out untilyou find the game you want to play switch sound like pain to do and is lazy.
Nintendo has NOT been silent the internets just dumb. Nintendo said 5 years in its halfway done and each start of fiscal year tells investors if new hardwares coming.
Its just a money issue for me. Hell i have alot then its an obvious yes. Doesnt matter if switch 2 comes out if i can afford anyway. Aside from that, im first party nintendo gamer, so the current specs is fine for me. My other games are not demanding like dead cells etc so doesnt matter at all.
Got an OLED late 2023 and I've clocked in around 1400 hours between 18 games. Undoubtedly my best purchase last year. When a Switch 2 does come out, if its backwards compatible, I'll buy one. Othetwise, much like many other I'm sure, ill stick with the Switch OLED purely cause if the amount of games I've already purchased.
I don't like Nintendo switch, because if battery dies, then it becomes garbage. It have short life span. Controller and display are fragile and expensive.
I’ve had a Nintendo switch since launch, but then bought a new one bc of its state, and that I was tired of sharing it with my sibling. I got that new switch 3 years ago, and it holds up incredibly well. The joy cons that came with it 3 years ago still haven’t drifted. I guess I take good care of it lol
I got Switch OLED in 2023, mostly cause of the TOTK hype, I kind of wish I hadn't lol. I barely turn it on, it stays in it's case most of the time. I get all the third party games on my PS5, I play only Nintendo exclusives on the Switch but there aren't too many of them that captivated me that much other than BOTW, TOTK and FE:Three Houses, I loved those games. So from my personal experience it wasn't that worth it for me, maybe it will be worth it more for you. The portability is pretty handy though and the OLED model has a really nice vibrant screen.
The only problem with the switch, it's the price of the games, if you buy two games, that's already a lot of money, specially if you live in a poor country.
I'm fully expecting the Switch 2 to be evolutionary rather than revolutionary, like what the 3DS was for the DS. So with that in mind I see no reason to avoid the Switch entirely. Still a great console with great games. If a person finds a good deal on it, then it's worth it imo. At retail not so much because deals for it are everywhere, so it makes no sense to pay full price. But like I said I expect the Switch 2 to be for the most part a more powerful Switch, so the Switch will still be a lower-spec and lower-budget option.
I absolutely love my switch. It’s an amazing console for the living room with a wide variety of couch coop games and a fantastic library of singleplayer titles also . Even if the switch 2 is on the way, I won’t be ditching my switch for many many years if at all
Great video! I own both the Lite and OLED. To be honest I’m in not rush for a Switch 2 yet. Like you mentioned, there are soo many great games that I still haven’t played lol. And many are on back log. This is a great console and I plan on giving my 3yr old the lite as his first console 👍🏽
As a switch owner from the first week, I think 1st buy a PC then definitely a switch before any other console, the experience of a light handheld is amazing.
Yes it’s worth it because the Switch successor does not release this year. Using power to justify the Switch’s value is bias and ignorant. That same thing is even more true with the PS5 and Series consoles if that is the case as PC makes them obsolete.
I just bought a switch and im going to say worth it. I bought it knowing that I have alot of games in the switch library that I really want to play. When the next nintendo console comes out I will wait atleast 5 years to get 1. I have many years of new to me games to play now.
I bought my switch lite going on 4 years ago in the spring and yes it can't be displayed on any TV or monitor but being 100% portable and comfortable it's worth the price but I haven't seen Nintendo ever put any switch exclusive games up for free but Sony did it twice since I bought and owned a ps4 slim days of play steel black limited edition console back in 2019 during the days of play events which I purchased horizon zero dawn Complete edition and ratchet and clank(2016) for free however the nso expansion family plan is still 80$ usd and it supports up to 8 nso profiles.
No. Beside being an extremely old piece of tech, Nintendo is in full greediness mode and will keep delaying the new console until people keep buying the switch. Games will run a 5 FPS but Nintendo doesn't care care as long as they make the money. So please, no, do not buy it now, wait for the new console which is indeed going to be retrocompatible with all of the switch catalogue
It's been said right here. it speaks miles about the switch's power (or lack thereof) that a lof of its games can be emulated on recent enough android phones, not to mention something like my steam deck oled, which aside from all the demanding pc stuff I play on it also pulls double duty as a switch (especially for multiplayer switch games) given that I can pair any controller from a dualsense to a damn wii remote to it and have it work.
At this point if you waited this long you might as well wait until march and if the Switch 2 isn't backwards compatible then grab the Oled and have fun with the deals and backlog gaming. Only switch I don't have is the switch lite but with 3 OLEDs, 1 V.1 and 1 V.2 I'm ready for what Nintendo has next.
The Switch is not a console. It's a handheld and has 1/2 the power of a original Gameboy. Yes, the Gameboy is more powerful with 4 AA 2300mah rechargable $12 batteries. Which adds up to 9200mah Gameboy verses a $20 4310mah Switch battery. Smaller battery is not a improvement for Nintendo's handheld. It's a downgrade from 1989.
I bought the Neon one back in March 2018 and last May I made the mistake buying a new Gaming PC and my sister made me sell the Switch but I'm such a fool. I wish I could go back in time and keep my Switch. I was happy and I didn't know, now I have a Gaming PC on my desk and I want to play Nintendo Games. :(
I have a Lite and have been really wanting to get an OLED, but at this point in just makes sense to wait until the Switch 2 comes out instead of getting a Switch in 2024. My Lite keeps me playing games, although I would love to play them on a bigger screen. Just not worth buying a OLED now when the Switch 2 will probably be released in a year or year and a half.
To be honest with you I'm still enjoying my switch OLED which I got last year I downloaded all the good games on 512 GB card I'm enjoying games like persona 5 resident evil zero Castlevania trilogy and so much more
I have an older nintendo switch from 2017 for homebrew and one from 2019 for everything else. I was so happy until one day the sd card reader from the older one started malfunctioning so in an attempt to replace it I damaged the fpc connector on the pcb basically the connector that is soldered on the pcb that connects the modular sd card reader so I will throw the older one to the garbage and buy a new one (2017 exploitable) since no one in my area can fix this issue or rather has the experties and is willing to fix it.
Tbh it's really worth it if you're into jrpgs like Pokemon, monster hunter stories and Megaman battle network (this one isn't exclusive on switch but I'll include it anyway)
If we're talking about the V1 model, absolutely no, the battery life is comparable to the new 3DS, not only that there are way better options outside of just the base switch anyways
Though I love my switch, if you don't have one now do not buy it when the new model is on the horizon. You'll feel burned when the switch 2 comes out with substantial performance upgrades.
My switch oled mostly collects dust. It’s a great console but nintendo just isn’t for enthusiast types. The fact that the original PSP technically offers so much more than the switch is crazy.
I'm curious where the PSP offers more? It doesn't switch (at least not without an analogue video cable), only had 2.2k games vs over 10.5k on the Switch, lacks official online multiplayer, and is a way less powerful device.
@@MrSamoDude Because it’s a no brainer that your phone is technically way more versatile than a switch. PSP had top tier specs for a handheld(at the time)but also offered nearly everything you do on your phone before smartphones were even a thing. I was playing games,watching movies,handling social media accounts,messaging and everything else back in 2007 and on the switch your option is play a game or shut it off. Don’t get me wrong! That isn’t necessarily a bad thing,I know Nintendos focus IS the games but I’m just saying. To spend that much money in this day and age and besides the Nintendo store it doesn’t offer much more than a gameboy is wild.
Im curious about the upcoming games, once the nintendo 2 is released will the new games that come out after it be playable on the OLED, or will they be suitable for Nintendo 2 only?
I think the switch is still worth it in 2024, especially if you are new to the console like I am I’ve had my switch OD since October and I have just been discovering new games. Obviously I have a lot of the well-known games like Super Mario Odyssey so the breath of the wild et cetera, but I have been discovering some new games as well, and I’ve really enjoyed using my Nintendo Switch and it’s the most fun I’ve ever had for a long time in gaming. In fact, the switch has restored my faith in gaming. I think in terms of the switch hardware, I think people need to remember that the switch hardware is pretty much a seventh gen console in terms of what’s inside it so a lot of the issues the switch has the 360 and the PS3 would have those same problem, maybe maybe not as not to the extent of the switch due to the switch being a portable, but I do think that if a game is designed for the switch in mind, then it will perform better, but most of these bad ports are from developers who gains were not even designed for the switch hardware in the first place what I mean is that the switch not being the lead platform, but overall I really like the switch and it’s literally become my favourite system of all time and this was a great overall retrospective of the switch.
I like the thin bezels and colors of the OLED model, which I bought for my birthday. I got the Scarlet and Violet model because I liked the design of the console (especially the back) and I really like the storage capacity vs. the regular Switch and the Switch Lite. Yes, in October, I knew the Switch 2 was coming, but I wanted TV output, so I upgraded from the Lite (I actually sold it after buying the OLED). I’m probably am waiting until my current Switch begins to degrade before buying the Switch 2 (but most likely waiting for it to get OLED and distinct designs.)
I bought the OLED recently and it’s awesome! I used to prefer docked mode on my TV, but with the OLED screen now, I prefer playing portable lying in bed. The colors are gorgeous and they pop out at you.
It’s worth it but like with any device you have to purchase it logically/smart like getting it for a deal, bundle or take advantage of the modding/emulation scene with the unpatched Nintendo switch models, modded ones or accessories like the mig switch.
Depends on how you look at it. If you want certain games then yea go for it. If you wanna wait and save your money, do that and wait. I still think a switch is worth it cause you can sell it later.
What do u think now? Where the switch 2 is rumored to be release in Q1 of 2025. Im thinking of getting the switch oled, but still comparing it. Is it worth it or just wait another year to potentially buy the switch 2. (Im a new user, and this will be the first time im buying the switch). Really appreciate the opinions🙏🏻
The only thing keeping the switch from being worth it is the inevitable sequel. If you have no plans to spend 400 dollars on a future console, it is by far the best choice to make, the quantity of first party Nintendo games at 8/10 or higher is somewhere in the 40’s. It is simply the best system ever made, unless you count how good the ps2 was back in 2000.
Amazing how the Switch never got a Wind Waker HD or Twilight Princess HD port in its entire life cycle. What a shame, Nintendo doesn't like easy money. Emulation it is.
i bought 1 last month. its amazing. i love the art style in BoTW. amazing game. and i love my switch oled. i also own a steam deck. they both are legit asfk.
@@Igloojamesthey're a portable computer, not a console. You could also find them cheaper if you buy second hand and refurbished ones. A friend of mine got an lcd steamdeck for $250 a few months ago.
I would consider it if you don’t have one and have never had the experience of owning one. In my case, I’ve had it and eventually sold mine because of inflation and ended up needing the money at the time. After that, I really didn’t find myself wanting a new one besides certain times my wife and I were craving a session of Mario Kart.
