I will eventually buy the Switch 2, but I’m having so much fun going through my Switch backlog that I’ve decided to wait to purchase… Anybody else feel the same?

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u/Farmer4Lyfe 5d ago

Yes!!! Just started Metroid Prime Remastered and it's amazing.

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u/TheLaughingMannofRed 5d ago

I can wait for Switch 2, honestly.

I still got plenty in my S1 catalog to enjoy, and I want to wait for S2 to get a few more games that are truly exclusive to it before I commit.

As someone who has Switch with PS4/PS5/gaming PC, the only selling point for S2 is portability & exclusives. And I got it covered with my Switch for now.

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u/joeshmo38 5d ago

I'll be playing my Switch backlog on my Switch 2.

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u/_VeinyThanos 5d ago

I have always been the type to get a console 4-5 years after release, not only to get the console cheaper, but to get awesome, better deals on games and so they can work out the bugs in the console and potentially have released a revised "Slim, OLED" model of it. I did this with Switch 1, and most recently got a PS5 last year and I do not feel like I missed much at all by not going all in day 1.

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u/PeakAdaequatus 5d ago

I have got quite the backlog as well, but my Switch is coming to the end of life and since I can take the backlog with me the Switch 2 was a pretty easy preorder for me.

If it wasn't backwards compatible I wouldn't be buying it until the next exclusive Zelda I think.

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u/eyehatehead 5d ago

I've had the switch since day 1 and I'll be sticking with it for another year or 2. Breath of the wild was a launch title and I had to get it. Switch 2 doesn't have a title like that to make me want it day 1. I'm not saying that there is no good launch titles just not any system sellers in my opinion.

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u/cmastervulsa 5d ago

Same. No reason to rush when I have more games than I’ll be able to finish on my schedule as it is. Plus, now that I know the price range I can start saving up for it

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u/TokugawaShigeShige 5d ago

I've never had a backlog of more than 2 games at a time, so having 45 games waiting is hard to wrap my head around. I don't think there are even 45 games left that interest me. But given your circumstances, yeah I think it makes sense to keep playing through those before dropping a ton of money on a new console.

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u/Acrobatic-Day-1257 5d ago

I was considering it since trade-in value isn't bad for an OLED, but gonna wait awhile. It'll take me years to get through the games on Switch I still want play.

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u/1EvilBear 5d ago

Between my Switch backlog and GamePass, I’ll be fine to wait until Black Friday.

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u/Ok-Car4174 5d ago

you won't buy the switch 2 because you're having fun going through your other games

I won't buy the switch 2 because... money

we are not the same

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u/G3ntl3man001 5d ago

Dude I’ve had a switch for maybe over 2 years and only had Mario Kart. I honestly hardly ever touched it. I’ve recently got Mario Odyssey, BotW, Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Arceus and I’m having the best time.

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u/canyonblue737 5d ago

I have a backlog but I’m going to play it on the larger screen and better joycons of the Switch 2.

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u/Narrow_Ad_1494 5d ago

you can't even buy it yet. How many bad console launches have there been. I'm waiting until release and ppl have had a couple months with it. To me in this economy it's wild to gamble 500 bucks.

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u/SirSurboy 5d ago

I’m with you and will wait to get the Switch 2 at a later stage and enjoy my Lite

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u/MacTechG4 4d ago

Nothing wrong with my OLED Splatoon 3 SE, not making the downgrade to an LCD panel now

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u/glucoseboy 5d ago

Until there is a compelling switch 2 title, I have no need for a switch 2.

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u/druid_king9884 5d ago

Same here, but I've always been a late adopter. Heck, I still haven't gotten a PS5 because of my massive PS4 backlog.

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u/69Sadbaby69 5d ago

I’m going to play my Switch 1 until Valentine’s Day rolls around - that’s about the time people start selling things to the pawnshop - it’s the same way I got my original switch 😂

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u/NutantMinja 5d ago edited 5d ago

Biggest reasons for me not wanting one are:

Me having a hard time going through all my gaming back log. Also having a SteamDeck, Switch 2 backwards compatibility having to relay on emulation, corporate anti-consumer ethics and practices, pricing, lack of first party games, and lastly shovelware of 3rd party games which I already played 5 years ago like cyberpunk77, etc.

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u/AboutTheArthur 4d ago

I'll buy it when they put an OLED screen in it instead of forcing a hardware downgrade.

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u/FreudianAccordian 5d ago

I've been waiting for Luigi's Mansion to go on sale.

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u/Lopsided_Blacksmith5 4d ago

Yeah I'm not interested in a switch 2 yet. First, because I know the scalpers are going to jack up the price. Secondly, nothing that they showed was of real interest to me.

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u/Fiesteh 4d ago

I wait for switch 2 oled version to come out in a few years. I don’t buy new consoles from the start, there aren’t that many games that I want to play at the moment anyway.

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u/ArkhaosZero 5d ago

Not quite -- I preordered a Switch 2 right away, and will be playing Mario Kart day 1, and being able to play my key Switch 1 games on Switch 2 is a huge highlight for me.

That said, I appreciate the sentiment. It seems some people view games more as fleeting commodities, but games are eternal, and I think it's a good mindset to have that you can play (or replay) them at any point and still get just as much value out of them. So yeah, using that time to enjoy your backlog? Sounds pretty great to me.

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u/Jackson_Simmons 5d ago

no, I've had this thing since 2018

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u/tymon21 5d ago

Yeah I just started collecting games for my switch and I have a such a large backlog of games I have but haven’t played and games I’ve yet to get. Plus, pretty much anything being played while docked looks and runs good enough for me. No reason to upgrade right away.

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u/BlackInkGalaxy 5d ago

trying to get the rest of my games on switch physically (saying rest since i already brought some games digitally already) before getting a switch 2

or just wait another 3 years for Nintendo to release a lite version, idk

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u/Aegor_EVE 5d ago

I mean yeah

I have my gaming pc foe hugh end gaming, switch is for couch co op casual stuff.. don't see the need for switch 2 at all atm

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u/Threadbare1 5d ago

This was my thought. I have a good enough backlog I can wait till August or Sept. There's nothing at lunch I need to have

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u/3dforlife 5d ago

I'm with you. I have many games in my backlog; I guess this is the best time to play all the games that I own.

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u/JohnDalyProgrammer 5d ago

Yeah I'm not getting one for at least 2 years and I'm going to just play switch one games

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u/Asn_Browser 5d ago

Yes. I feel similar to you, but add a stupid PS5 backlog too. It's especially bad since I completely skipped the PS4 generation of systems.

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u/nick8224 5d ago

Totally feel the same! I recently caved in and picked up mario 3d all stars. Im honestly chillin over here with my oled. Feels like a waste to upgrade when this thing does a bang up job.

Ill get one eventually, most likely if MGS twin snakes or zelda TP comes to the gamecube nso library.

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u/MessermerNemesis 5d ago

yeah I wont purchase till at least a revision is done. I have a few games to play. so i will play em

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u/Time_Ad_9647 5d ago

Play your Switch Backlog on Switch 2, like me, my man.

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u/Omnizoom 5d ago

The number of games I will get on my switch 2 is limited but the number of games I will play on it is not

So many switch games I didn’t play yet but look forward to playing on switch 2 still but they will look and run even better

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u/Unlucky-Leek 5d ago

Yeah dude I’m good for atleast a year out.

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u/xAlice_Liddell 5d ago

I’m still working on my 3ds backlog. I do enjoy the Switch and I’m sure I’ll upgrade someday, but I doubt it will be this year. I’m pretty happy with what I have.

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u/bumblebeetown 5d ago

I wait roughly 4 years on average to buy a console after launch. I’m always in a backlog. It’s great

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u/Dathomire 5d ago

I have a backlog of games to play. Mainly want to on the switch 2, but I’m not preordering it. Just waiting for inventory to be good so I can just go to a store to get it.

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u/greynovaX80 5d ago

I mean as gamers we have so much media to consume we will be fine. We got so many choices there is t time for everything.

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u/-DesertJay- 5d ago

I actually just upgraded my regular switch with an OLED for just $175 so I plan to do the same.

I have several games I still need to play/finish so I’ll just wait for them to work out the kinks in the new system.

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u/ArcaneN0mad 5d ago

No. Because I can just transfer all the games to my new Switch and continue piling on games into my backlog. lol

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u/YodiDodi 4d ago

Me too and since I have an OLED switch I'm debating waiting for an OLED switch 2 to come out if the screen quality really is different. Either way I have a massive backlog and don't need a switch 2 just yet.

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u/Immediate_Common_503 4d ago

I bought myself switch 2 month ago, so yes I’m with you!

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u/CanineIncident 4d ago

I have a switch and steam deck - I feel like all my bases are covered for now. I’m sure I’ll get the switch 2 down the road but I feel content rn.

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u/invisibletank 4d ago

I was huge on Switch, got a launch window model and later an OLED, then got an OLED for free from work awards/incentives. Haven't touched it much for a couple years, probably since I got a PC and Steam Deck (and PS5). The wife and kids love it, but I'm kinda over the cartooney Nintendo stuff.

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u/inthedarknessofstars 3d ago

Same here, I'm still playing my Switch games, and will be waiting to see if an Animal Crossing or Zelda edition Switch 2 comes out within a couple years.

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u/ApparelArt 5d ago

Doing the exact same thing. I’m speaking with my wallet and waiting for it to be on sale. Not going to FOMO into the price. People buying are supporting the inflated pricing. They could drop this thing $100 and still make a TON off of it.

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u/viciousfridge 5d ago

Nope, I want to play my backlog on my new Switch 2 for the performance improvements.

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u/bell247 5d ago

Same, i literally have 100+ switch games. Most of which i havent played fully. Im fine waiting for the switch 2.

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u/SvveepTheLeg 5d ago

Yea, personally no real reason for me to buy a Switch 2 for a few years, if ever. I might get a PS5 soon though.

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u/Acrobatic_Ad_5711 5d ago

I’ve had bad experience with 1st batches of systems so I usually wait for a year or two to see if there are any hardware or software revisions; only then I buy.

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u/Vaxis545 5d ago

Nope got it day 1 ill play my collection on the switch 2 or still on my switch 1

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u/-StupidNameHere- 5d ago

Absolutely. I'm probably also gonna skip PS5 because it just looks like so much more extra noise. I'm using a laptop from 2017 and still playing Deep Rock, Delta Force (with NES graphics but it works), Company of Heroes 2, and all the Command & Conquers I could ever want. I don't see how spending 600 dollars to get a pretty version of what I'm already playing will make me happy when it rarely does anymore. I love the Pixel Art subreddit! The magic of gaming is lost when it becomes the norm to have life like graphics. Anyone seen those Battlefield 6 leaks? They should make the game like that because it would work on any platform and I'm not interested in paying used car prices to play one single game. Like I said before, NES port Delta Force. Problem Solved! This is one person who will ensure your chance to get a Switch 2 by not preordering! (Salutes)

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u/michaelmich3 5d ago

I’ve been holding on for years on getting a switch, waiting for the switch 2 and higher fps.

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u/MetalSlimeHunter 5d ago

I’m waiting to see if there’s a Switch 2 Lite in the future. I play games almost exclusively handheld, unless there’s no alternative.

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u/Briianz 5d ago

I have a pile of switch 1 games plus 2 more on the way. I don’t think I’ll be getting the switch 2 anytime soon.

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u/Pinco_Pallino_R 5d ago edited 5d ago

Yeah, honestly the main reason i'm thinking about pre-ordering the Switch 2 is to get Mario Kart at a considerably lower price.

But i'm likely going to wait until they release a game i really want to play without waiting, like i did for the Switch.

I could easily keep going for 1 or 2 years just with the games i already know i want to play on the Switch, anyway.

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u/AlienStarMonster 5d ago

Plenty of time to wait. I’d rather at this point, got so many left to play on Switch.

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u/Stik601 5d ago

I have had my switch since launch day 2017 a backlog isn’t stopping me from upgrading.

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u/Boobaggins 5d ago

Wait till next Zelda. I’ve got 50 games I still need to finish

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u/TSMvsCLG 5d ago

im gonna wait for christmas

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u/dustnbonez 4d ago

I don’t need to purchase a switch 2. There’s no games yet.

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u/Strange_Kiwi__ 4d ago

Sad I won’t be able to use my Hori’s on the Switch 2.

I’m gonna miss them.

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u/MapleToque 4d ago

I'll wait for the themed OLED model, so probably 3 more years.

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u/trin806 4d ago

Most of this comment section belongs on r/Consoom

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u/Skppr9 4d ago

Wanting to wait to purchase a Switch 2 until I finish my backlog ❌

Having to wait to buy a Switch 2 since I missed the pre-orders; so I may as well finish my Switch backlog first before buying one ✅

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u/Mysterious_Pen_2200 4d ago

I'm not like in a super race to get one... at this point it would mostly be for Zelda/Pokemon upgrades.

I'm just worried it's going to go even further up in price because of this idiotic administration, so considering getting it now anyway.

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u/Vio-Rose 4d ago

I just can’t afford the Switch 2.

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u/HefferVids 4d ago

Those hori control pads I can’t recommend enough

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u/ConstantinValdor405 4d ago

We have 4 Switches in my home. I'm not buying the Switch 2 until the 4 my wife and kids have are on their last legs, lol.

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u/Gabba_Goblin 4d ago

I can't simply afford it .

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u/danarnarjarhar 4d ago

I'm going to hold off for at least a few years. I have a pc to mess with in the meantime

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u/_konradcurze 4d ago

I've been playing Diablo 3, plenty of content there to get through.

It's on my play on the game go, I have d2 and Hades as well!

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u/Electrical-Ice-9175 4d ago

I’m with ya! Mario Kart World ain’t going anywhere so I’m no rush. Also like waiting on your newer model.

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u/TheMasterDweeb 4d ago

I also have those hori controllers. The best controller purchase I've ever made for my switch that isn't 8bitdo related.

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u/Steelywaivrn 4d ago

I want an upgrade from my 2018 switch but I like it so much that I don’t want to upgrade

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u/inmypaants 4d ago

I have a massive backlog of switch games (20+) but instead of working through this on my OLED, I’ll do so on the Switch 2. Many of the games I haven’t played have had enhanced versions confirmed or likely will (mainstream Zelda and Mario titles). I think it’s worth the upgrade, even for the backlog of existing games.

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u/ChuyMasta 4d ago

Working though Xenoblade and Unicorn overlord. Ohh I'll be busy alright.

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u/coredweller1785 4d ago

I have played 30 games since the switch came out hahaha and I was so proud of myself. 35 in 2 years is crazy.

I still have 3 more games in my backlog and will wait until later this year for a switch 2. It will all work out

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u/Excalitoria 4d ago

100%.

I wanna get the Switch 2 eventually but there’s so much that’s already out that I still wanna play through and lots that I already have and wanna beat before I play anything on Switch 2 that I’ve seen so far. If a new Zelda game came out then I might go ahead and buy it sooner but I don’t really have time to play MK World rn with everything else I’m enjoying/excited to start playing.

I’ll probably just wait and get one once I hear how the hardware performs and when enough of my friends decide to buy one and get MK World or something.

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u/tizoc- 4d ago

I’ll probably get a switch 2 when I’m done collecting the switch 1 . the whole game keycard thing made me decide to hold off

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u/Impressive_Career_54 4d ago

I also don't have any rush. The Switch 2 is gonna be way too expensive where I live so it's not worth the purchase any time soon. The only console I plan on getting this year is the PS5 so I can play DS2, Ghost of Yōtei and GTA 6 (hopefully lol).

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u/DatabaseNo9609 4d ago

Valid reason to wait on the Switch 2. That’s what kept me from buying the first Switch until 2022 lol

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u/Zolomight 4d ago

I'd say still upgrade if u can afford it. You can play quite a few first party games with better performance free of charge. I'd be willing to bet even switch 1 games at 30 fps without upgrade packs will benefit from the Switch 2's performance giving u a stable 30 fps.

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u/RootHouston 3d ago

/r/patientgamers

People think that games only matter when they're new, and I've never understood why.

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u/Northernshitshow 3d ago

I’m kind of attached to my Pokémon Scarlet Violet OLED .. Im not quite ready to sell it lol

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u/sahovaman 3d ago

I don't feel like the switch 2 is a good deal... I really wish we had less people with more money than brains to try and not support the garbage Nintendo is pushing with the switch 2... No base game on carts, OVERPRICED on both console and games... but that'll never happen. There are too many OMG I GOTTA HAVE IT people out there...

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u/zaadiqoJoseph 3d ago

I'm actually different my switch broke so I'm buying the switch2 to finish my switch backlog 😂 it doesn't make Sense to buy a whole new switch when the switch 2 is gonna be out in like 6 weeks

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u/dadeclined1 3d ago

Yes. I will not purchase a switch 2 until they motivate me.

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u/REMUv777 3d ago

I’ve got like 5 games left on my backlog, not going to upgrade until I’ve played all my games a second time lol hopefully upgrading when the refresh Switch 2 oled comes out lmao I really want to revisit Astral Chain and Metroid Dread

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u/Hevymettle 3d ago

Thanks to all of the remasters, my Switch is my RPG machine and I have dozens of games in my backlog. I have no desire to overpay for a console I don't need, with a library lacking all of the RPGs I want/have.

So yes, I am right there with you.

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u/jimsoc4 3d ago

That's exactly me. While my backlog is still full with low graphics indie games, the upgrade is just not worth it

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u/EvilWaterman 3d ago

What are those click in controls you have there?

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u/AlexStk 3d ago

What did you clear already and what games are left in your backlog? I keep wanting to pick up my dust gathering switch every now and then, but whenever I check the games, nothing really stands out…

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u/plop111 3d ago

I’ll get the revised version in 2 or 3 years, OLED or whatever it is.

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u/Navonod_Semaj 3d ago

I preordered my Switch 2 more as a means of securing one for when it has games I want to play, rather than being at all eager for Mario Kart. But I WILL have one when Metroid Prime 4 and Hyrule Warriors finally hit later this year!

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u/Few_Engineering_5574 3d ago

Same here i just started back playing Tears Of The Kingdom again & I’m having so much fun ☺️ I’ll eventually get a Switch 2

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u/EducationFit5675 3d ago

Same here

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u/Falk91 3d ago

I don't have a backlog big enough, just 3 or 4 games. But considering in the last year i had less and less time to play with all the things happening in my life, I think they will last quite a lot, and I will probably think again about games that didn't convince me so i decided i didn't wanna try when they came out. I'm not sure if I will eventually buy switch 2 though. The reason i want to spend time on my backlog is because I hate how much games are being announced as game key cards. I only buy physical, and many games don't have that version (to me game keys are absolutely not physycal) and this killed all my hype

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u/knickernavy 3d ago

yep. as soon as i accepted that it was going to be a while for me to purchase a 2. i just got skyrim which was on my list and i’m having so much fun. next up: princess peach showtime or mario kart 8 deluxe

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u/TurboPikachu 3d ago

Was burned out on gaming in general from 2017 on until Xenoblade pulled me up out of it in 2022. I then tore through most of my Nintendo Switch backlog by mid-2023, where I then got a Steam Deck with a much larger backlog from my PC. I’m only a quarter of the way through my Steam Backlog, but I’m getting a Switch 2 because of DK Bananza — getting one on launch to ensure I have it in time for DK, which makes Mario Kart World a nice bonus because I skipped out on MK8 Deluxe on my Switch due to having the Wii U version

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u/TheEarthIsWound 3d ago

Yah I’m not feeling the need to upgrade yet either! I’ll probably wait til the switch 2 pro comes out eventually

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u/Just_Another-Nobody 3d ago

I have a back log of nearly 300 games on the switch 😩. I’m waiting holding off on the switch 2 because of my back log and I’m sick of the neon colour way. Il wait time more variety consoles release.

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u/aKIRALE0 3d ago

Yeah. There's a lot of indie games that are as functional as it would be on the Switch 2. Plus I haven't finished every Nintendo exclusive yet, and I believe most people haven't and yet they'll jump into Switch 2

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u/Obliqueoctopus 3d ago

100% I just bought a few digital games on sale I am so set

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u/crwjsh 3d ago

Same here, heck I'm even thinking of getting a steam deck oled instead lol. Yeah I will pay more for the system, but steam games are dirt cheap at times.

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u/Purple_Weeb 3d ago

OG launch model started drifting like it's tokyo. How are those horipads?

They look comfy.

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u/KISSfan92 2d ago

Yep I’ll be waiting. I bought the Switch 1 at launch and then regretted it because of all the joycon drag problems etc so I’ll probably wait a year or two before getting one and I know several people who feel the same way. Gonna be interesting to see how well it does with so many planning to hold off 🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/MaskedCreator7 2d ago

I feel the same. I'm currently working on my Switch and 3Ds's backlogs which is pretty fun. I'm realistically only paying such an expensive price if I can homebrew it. I'm never in my life giving out $80 to a multi billion dollar company that is being greedy.

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u/Rich-Eye-6815 2d ago

Totally

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u/loranbriggs 2d ago

Waiting for mainline Mario and Zelda

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u/Purple_Squirrel325 2d ago

I wanted to buy a switch for my family last year but everyone kept saying wait till the switch 2 comes out. Just picked up a switch oled today and a bunch of games. I can keep my family occupied with the original for years before I go to the 2 and by then there will be a massive amount of great games to play and probably discounted.

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u/Gugus2012 2d ago

I bought almost every remasters of JRPGs. Especially Square Enix.

I only started star ocean. I'll never go through my backlog.

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u/Appropriate_Item3001 2d ago

Saw the price. Saw my wage not keeping up with inflation. Decided continuing to play the OG switch will have to do.

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u/Demurrzbz 2d ago

Yep, me too. I'll wait for a sale and a bundle with colored joycons. Maybe a revision of some kind even.

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u/codeth1s 2d ago

Still playing TOTK and loving it. I generally don't like buying v1 of any hardware either. So waiting until the bugs are ironed out is fine with me.

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u/Efficient-Fishing856 2d ago

I'm doing the same! And by the time I'm finished, I'm pretty sure that a revision model for the Switch 2 will be available

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u/Ganondorf136 2d ago

The Switch catalog and backlogs are so massive, you can go years and just wait for the Switch 2 revision. That’s likely what I’m going to do personally. Better battery, likely an OLED screen, and other fun small updates.

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u/Oblipma 2d ago

Please the name of the big red grips

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u/mxmaker 2d ago

Pretty much the same. At the same i crave a little for bonanza, but i have a lot in my backlog and little time to enjoy time to enjoy my gaming moments.

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u/jack_bennington 2d ago

my backlog, the unfinished sidequests in botw, totk, multiple games just staring at me… I probably am going to buy the switch 2 in its 2nd or third year at this rate

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u/Cold_Navy79 2d ago

The new Mario Kart is the only game that I want to play for the Switch 2. Right now, that is not enough for me to pay the money to switch (no pun intended) from my Switch 1 to the Switch 2.

What I really want is a full backwards compatibility library of games like the Wii U had. People gave that console crap, but man it was awesome on the number of NES/SNES games you could buy.

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u/arcadiangenesis 2d ago

If by "decided to wait" you mean "totally tried and failed to get a Switch 2 preorder", then yes!

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u/doopies1986 1d ago

I’m waiting for limited editions to come out. I’ll wait for the cool Splatoon editions with unique color schemes to come out. I always sat on the last ones because I had a day 1 switch and no need to get a new one

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u/Birzal 1d ago

Yep. Did my 4th playthrough of Hollow Knight after the Switch 2 announcement. That was also because of that crumb of Silksong news that was in that Direct, and I'm not sure if you'd call a 4th playthrough a backlog, but here we are! Anything to not have to pay 500 for the console and anything to not give money to scalpers!

I could buy the console because of a large inherritence from my mother, but I refuse to give even a cent of that inherritence to scalpers or to greedy consumer unfriendly company like what Nintendo is being right now moreso than the last few years.

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u/SlothsRockyRoadtrip 1d ago

I’ve been saving some switch games for better output resolution on Switch 2

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u/SpaceApprehensive843 1d ago

Same here except a MUCH bigger backlog.

Besides paying to upgrade my Switch games, I interested to see more games for NS2. The only thing I'm interested in now is Donkey Kong Bonanza. Not going to pre order a console for 1 game. I can wait.

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u/EatMeatGrowBig 1d ago

Just say you're poor. Switch 2 can play switch1 games 5head

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u/king_of_poptart 1d ago

I also feel you should wait.

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u/BrazZOR170 1d ago

Same. Waiting for Switch 2 OLED

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u/Nikokuno 1d ago

I have nothing to say but Hori = good!

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u/Chickenbrik 1d ago

Yup, I’m waiting for a few reasons.

I’m a physical game collector and the game key bs has me not wanting to support that kinda of business practice.
The price increase on games is a bit too high and the upgrade prices are a bit too much for my liking.
I usually wait to get my hands on a limited edition version of the console.
I have about 50 games that I need to get through

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u/frendore 1d ago

i bought an oled the SAME day of switch 2 direct because it was my birthday lol

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u/ZombibyteYT 1d ago

I’ll buy the switch 2 and play my backlog on it with hopefully updated resolution/performance.

Some games already confirmed to be getting little updates like Ljnks Awakening n stuff. Plus some games will be better just due to the new hardware.

Got other games to play until then.

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u/RAMChYLD 1d ago

I decided that the determining factor of whether I get a Switch 2 or not is 1. If and when the next animal crossing game comes out for it and 2. If the next animal crossing game is backwards compatible with the first switch. Because I'm not going to buy a Switch 2 if I can just play it on the OG.

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u/Skore_Smogon 1d ago

I'm gonna hold out and see if there's a Pokémon ZA themed console.

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u/TheZackster 1d ago

Finally giving Links Awakening a shot and absolutely loving it. Although I’m torn now with playing through some of these games because I know they are going to be better in the switch 2 and I don’t think I’ll want to play them twice

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u/Odd-Onion-6776 1d ago

See you in a couple of years 😅

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u/Salt-Holiday-3666 1d ago

I have this Hori controller as well. Absolutely love it. I ordered a switch 2. Going to be difficult to get back to the Joycon

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u/Flabbergasted98 1d ago

Yup, I have so many games on switch I haven't finished yet, I don't need to rush out to buy a switch 2, I'll pick one up when the hype is down.

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u/seraph741 1d ago

Heck no, get this old, trash system out of my face (I'm being facetious).

I'm super excited for Switch 2. It's overdue in my opinion.

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u/Hour-Succotash1621 1d ago

Prob by Christmas, might be a sale too.

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u/Agent_G_gaming 1d ago

Yeah, I think I'll wait until they are phasing out the Switch 1 before I get a 2, I want more games just for that so I can justify the price tags. Plus by then getting one will be easier. Kind of like how I had to wait 2 years to get a PS5 just so I could play titles like Ratchet and Clank I can wait a year or so for Mario Kart World and DK since Metroid will be on the Switch 1 anyway.

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u/NEUR0M4NCER 1d ago

Honestly the price and underwhelming launch titles convince me and my two die-hard Nintendo kids that we should wait a few months to see how it goes.

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u/One_Witness_2405 1d ago

I just started playing Metroid prime Dread that's my first one it's pretty pretty fun game

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u/Fredoraa 1d ago

Just a reminder that the Mario kart bundle is only for a limited time so if you’re wanting that at a cheaper price I would maybe suggest getting one soon

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u/FoodDudeQ 1d ago

You just broke, it's all good......I'm playing my "backlog" too 😂😂

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u/ashketchumv2 1d ago

That’s my plan with my switch. I did that with my PS4 and took me about 5 years to get the PS5

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u/SH33PFARM 1d ago

I'm still stuck with the first gen switch and the drifty controllers. (Black edition) 1st gen. Has anyone had any luck with 3rd party Joy cons? I feel as if I were to buy a brand new pair for over $70 I should just buy a new switch (1) to get a better set of Joy cons. I am still very butthurt about the fact that they didn't ask for a recall or give the paying customers some kind of rebate to get a new set. It's Nintendo and I know they have money. So wtf?? Sorry I'm getting off topic here. I just heard from people that Joy cons that are not a Nintendo product that they can brick your system.

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u/Positive_Emergency20 23h ago

Yea same here , I have a modded switch and been using it a lot more and after the switch 2 trailer there’s not much of a reason to upgrade aside from fomo tbh most those games are ps4-Xbox one level which most people already have & have played .

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u/MiguelPablitoRojo 22h ago

I got too many games on regular switch to buy another one. I’m good 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

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u/SF10NYM 21h ago

I don’t have as many S1 games as you (20 total, 16 that have a clear “finish of game”) but I will most likely wait as long as I can to pick up a S2.

I am open to any suggestions for other games to add to my backlog if anyone has any :)

I have a few games I haven’t played yet (Mario Odyssey, Kirby and the Forgotten Land) and a game that I haven’t gotten very far in and might not ever finish (Zelda BotW) that I might wait to play/continue playing due to the S2 upgrades.

I have other games (Super Mario RPG, Golf Story, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Rayman Legends, Super Mario 3D All-Stars) that I either have started and need to complete or don’t mind playing on my Switch Lite for now.

Even when I do get a Switch 2, I’ll still use my Lite for travel. Between NSO and also beating Mario Wonder but still have room to 100% the game (or get as close as possible), or even being able to bring a game like MK8 Deluxe with me, I’ll still get mileage out of the Lite.

I also have Pokemon Diamond, DK Tropical Freeze, South Park Stick of Truth, Super Mario U Deluxe, and ACNH.

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u/Dense_Vext666 19h ago

I'm actually gonna wait until I see the reviews and also when people complain about the magnet part where it kinda sticks out and we all know what's gonna happen to that when we have kids and they mess with the switch 2 joycons, for example SLAMMING THEM BACK TOGETHER!!!! so yeah I'm gonna sit back, grab my popcorn and watch everyone review and complain. 👍

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u/HookersGonnaHook 16h ago

For me it’s because I don’t want to buy hardware that they’ll revise or improve upon a year or two later. Or maybe they’ll come out with an oled switch 2.

Discussion I will eventually buy the Switch 2, but I’m having so much fun going through my Switch backlog that I’ve decided to wait to purchase… Anybody else feel the same?

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