I Stopped Playing My Switch... But Switch 2 Might Bring Me Back
4📌 I was there day one for the original Switch… but slowly stopped playing it.
Now the Switch 2 is officially revealed, and while some things look great — others are raising some serious red flags.
🎮 In this video, I cover:
All the new specs & confirmed features
Why battery life is lower than the OG Switch
$80 digital / $90 physical for Mario Kart World
GameChat locked behind a paywall
Some existing Switch games require paid upgrades for Switch 2 enhancements
U.S. pre-orders won’t launch day one
My honest thoughts as a handheld-first player who now games mostly on PC & PlayStation
🛒 Nintendo Switch 2 Preorder Info:
Launch: June 5, 2025
Console: $449.99
Battery Life: 4–6 hours (vs. 4.5–9 hrs on OG)
Preorders (U.S.): Not launching day one with other regions
Game Prices:
Mario Kart World – $80 (Digital), $90 (Physical)
Donkey Kong Bananza – July 17
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion – TBA
⚠ ️ Some existing titles will require paid upgrades for Switch 2 performance enhancements.
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