Evaluating The First 3 Months Of The Nintendo Switch 2 | The Good & Bad
91Labor Day in the United States represents the unofficial end of the summer. To kick off the summer, Nintendo launched the Nintendo Switch 2 in early June. Now that we basically have 3 months with the system under our belts, as we did get one at launch, what do we think of it? What are some of the good things about the Switch 2? What could be improved? Let's take a look a the good and bad of the system out of the gate as it is time of us to start evaluating the first 3 months of the Switch 2.
Display and Joy-Cons
Let's start with the display. A lot of people, including myself, were disappointed that the Switch 2 didn't come with an OLED screen. But honestly, if you handed me this console without telling me the screen technology, I'd assume it was OLED. The display is vibrant and sharp, and while some people have reported blurriness, I haven't experienced any. The new Joy-Con 2s are a huge upgrade as well, with bigger buttons and analog sticks that feel much more responsive.
What Could Be Better?
While the hardware is great, there are a few things that missed the mark. The Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour should have been a free pack-in. It's just a tech demo, and there's no reason it shouldn't have been included with the system. The onboard storage is also too small for my liking, and the launch library was weak, with only one game of any interest to me, that being the exceptional Mario Kart World.
The upgrade policy for existing games is also a bit of a head-scratcher. While enhanced versions of games like The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom were free for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, others like Kirby and the Forgotten Land cost $20 for the enhanced visuals. I wish Nintendo gave us the option to get the visual upgrades without having to pay for the additional DLC.
Another frustrating decision was Nintendo's move to block third-party docks. Thankfully, companies like SIWIQU and Aver Media have stepped up to provide great alternatives. However, I still recommend sticking with the official Nintendo power supply.
The Good and The Bad: Accessories
The accessories for the Switch 2 are a mixed bag. The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller 2 is phenomenal and a surprising improvement over the original. The sticks are smooth, the controller is comfortable, and it's more than I hoped it would be.
On the other hand, the Nintendo Switch GameCube controller is just okay. It feels and plays great, but it's missing key buttons, like the minus button.
One last thing I can't get behind is the new game key cards. If I'm not getting a full physical cartridge, I'll just buy the games digitally. The only upside is the option to resell them later, but the physical card itself is unnecessary.
Do you agree with my takes? What are your favorite (or least favorite) things about the Nintendo Switch 2?
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