February 2nd 2025.
Do you think it's best to wait before buying the new Nintendo Switch 2? Well, one reader certainly believes so. In this article, he explains why he won't be purchasing the console at launch and why he's always cautious about buying games and consoles on day one.
There's a lot of hype surrounding the Switch 2 at the moment, and I must admit, I'm all for it. The reveal trailer didn't give away much, but it all looked fresh and interesting. Even though the console looks similar to the old one, it still feels different, and I kind of like that they're keeping some surprises for us, like the mystery button.
This means there's still a lot to look forward to, and I'm sure the Nintendo Direct event in April will be a huge success. By that point, we'll all have built up a lot of excitement and questions about the new console.
Now, don't get me wrong, I will definitely get a Nintendo Switch 2. I've never regretted buying a Nintendo console before, and I can't imagine I suddenly will now. However, what I won't do is buy it at launch. This is a policy I have for all consoles, but with Nintendo in particular, I know that the situation will be very different a couple of years later.
My reasons for waiting are twofold: first, I like to wait until any problems have been identified and fixed. Second, I wait until Nintendo announces new models. I have a similar policy with games, as I never buy them at launch. I prefer to wait until they have been tested and are in working order, and ideally have had at least one price cut.
A good example of this is the original Switch, which had significant issues with Joy-Con drift. This was not handled well by Nintendo, at least not in the UK, and many people were left with faulty controllers that were not properly repaired for over a year. While this is not necessarily Nintendo's fault, as the problem exists in most modern controllers, their refusal to offer no-quibble replacements was disappointing.
Now, it seems that this issue has been fixed with the Switch 2, as it will not use the same technology. However, there's always a chance that something else could go wrong. It could be the connector for the Joy-Cons or something else entirely that we haven't even thought of yet.
The other reason I prefer to wait is that we all know Nintendo releases multiple models of their consoles, often quite soon after the first one comes out. I'm not interested in a Switch 2 Lite, but I'm sure it will be released within a year or so. What I want to know is when the OLED Model will be available. If the rumors are true and it will be released in just a year, then I'll wait for that one.
You might think I'm a killjoy, but I don't have a lot of money to waste on expensive video consoles. I don't want to spend all that money only to regret it a year or two down the line. I've learned that lesson over time, and I don't intend to repeat it with the Nintendo Switch 2 or any other console.
Of course, I am a bit of a hypocrite, so if something absolutely amazing is unveiled in April, maybe my resolve will break. But I hope not. With a bit of luck, not only will I avoid the console's teething problems, but I'll also get the chance to pick up a cool limited edition design, which is usually released a bit later.
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