Polygon.com / 22.01.25

Should you buy a Switch or wait for the Switch 2

Nintendo finally debuted the Switch 2 in a brief teaser that showed its larger screen, upgraded Joy-Cons that seemingly attach magnetically to the console, an improved U-shaped kickstand, and what appears to be a new Mario Kart game running on the upcoming system. The video also added some much-needed clarity to the Switch 2s backward compatibility by confirming that the new console supports Switch cartridges, though certain Switch games wont be supported, or will have limited compatibility. Theres still a lot that we dont know about the Switch 2, such as when its coming out, how much it will cost, in-depth details on its specs, and which games are confirmed for its launch. But one thing we know for sure: Its a lot tougher to justify buying an original Switch now. In early 2024, when I first published this article, many people wondered whether it was still a wise choice to buy a Switch or if they should just wait for the Switch 2. The Switch 2s new features and presumed power increase...
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