Nintendo Switch in 2024 - worth it? (Review)

The Switch 2 is probably on the way, but the current Switch still stands as one of the greatest consoles ever made- with the massive library of games to back it up.
Speaking of which- what's your favorite game on Switch after about 7 years of so many classics? Probably Zelda TOTK for me, BOTW as well. Just awesome games.

I like the switch for their games and uniqueness, but I do feel like compared to other consoles it’s not the best, and it lacks in a lot of areas, like multiplayer, not being able to handle many games. But it by itself is great and I think it’s very niche. I also feel like when I’m on the switch like the console itself feels like I’m playing but with parents controls idk how to explain it I just feel like it lacks a lot tbh

Awesome. This must mean our yearly round of these videos is on the way

Got mine in 2022, don’t regret it the slightest bit.

Yes, it’s worth it. If you’re considering a console at this point, it’s because it’s not crucial to you to have a new console on Day 1. You have access to a large library or games without having to wait years for releases. You can purchase a more optimized version of the console, as first or second models have yet to discover what will be the system’s pain points. And lastly, as previously mentioned, you won’t have to wait years for releases on a new console.

The only problem with the switch, it's the price of the games, if you buy two games, that's already a lot of money, specially if you live in a poor country.

I noticed Steam deck prices went down drastically especially second hand. That makes buying switch big NoNo

The only thing keeping the switch from being worth it is the inevitable sequel. If you have no plans to spend 400 dollars on a future console, it is by far the best choice to make, the quantity of first party Nintendo games at 8/10 or higher is somewhere in the 40’s. It is simply the best system ever made, unless you count how good the ps2 was back in 2000.

I got my oled Switch on a deal. I paid $180 for it and so far I’m loving it.

Indeed it is. If you like their exclusives at least. Which I do.

Let’s face it. Nintendo wants to beat the long record of PS2. This is their best chance to do so. So they will only release brand new console after breaking it

Great video! I own both the Lite and OLED. To be honest I’m in not rush for a Switch 2 yet. Like you mentioned, there are soo many great games that I still haven’t played lol. And many are on back log. This is a great console and I plan on giving my 3yr old the lite as his first console 👍🏽

To the idiots that bought the flash cart:

You are part of the fucking problem when nintendo decides that the next console is NOT backwards compatible.

No

The price of the games, mostly from Nintendo, are crazy...

i got one from 2019 and it is on life support

Nintendo has NOT been silent the internets just dumb. Nintendo said 5 years in its halfway done and each start of fiscal year tells investors if new hardwares coming.

Yes. Even better if you mod it.

Hacked oled is worth it otherwise no ... Wait for next console

If you have another console, the switch wont be your main console but will be great for the exclusives.
Thats how I see it.

When I got the 2017 model of the Nintendo switch it was awesome for 5 years owning it I enjoyed gaming on it a lot. But now I’ve upgraded to the OLED Nintendo Switch I enjoy the graphics more and the battery lasts longer for me especially if I’m playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. But now I’m ready for Nintendo Switch 2 I know it’ll be different but hey it’s worth the wait.

My wife and I shared the redbox LCD Switch for the past 2 years, its been a very great experience since both of us are mainly PC gamers. I got myself my own Switch Lite in early 2023 and I play on it almost every day. Having games like Dark Souls, Witcher 3, Doom, Quake and Zelda on the go has been amazing. Yes a Steamdeck or Asus ROG Ally are better but not as portable and no where near as cheap.

I got the OLED for Christmas and I’m excited about it!! I’ve been hooked on Zelda TOTK! I can’t stop playing

Inwas going to buy a portal or a switch as I'm a dad. Switch was a no brainer in the end.

My honest opinion we don’t know when it’s gonna be officially announced it could be 2027 before it gets announced so I will pick up a new model if your battery is bad

Don’t believe anything said here if they’re anti by you decide what you want to buy

The answer to the question in the title:Yes

I think the switch is still worth it in 2024, especially if you are new to the console like I am I’ve had my switch OD since October and I have just been discovering new games. Obviously I have a lot of the well-known games like Super Mario Odyssey so the breath of the wild et cetera, but I have been discovering some new games as well, and I’ve really enjoyed using my Nintendo Switch and it’s the most fun I’ve ever had for a long time in gaming. In fact, the switch has restored my faith in gaming. I think in terms of the switch hardware, I think people need to remember that the switch hardware is pretty much a seventh gen console in terms of what’s inside it so a lot of the issues the switch has the 360 and the PS3 would have those same problem, maybe maybe not as not to the extent of the switch due to the switch being a portable, but I do think that if a game is designed for the switch in mind, then it will perform better, but most of these bad ports are from developers who gains were not even designed for the switch hardware in the first place what I mean is that the switch not being the lead platform, but overall I really like the switch and it’s literally become my favourite system of all time and this was a great overall retrospective of the switch.

Literally got a switch lite tonight lol

No. Old and slow and should have been replaced 2 years ago.

Short answer: It's complicated. On one hand, there are a lot of great console exclusive titles to be played but on the other hand, the hardware limitations will be the biggest factor in long-term. Sincerely hope that Switch 2 can bump up the specs especially for RAM & internal storage to 8GB DDR5 RAM & 128GB UFS 3.1 internal storage (not the outdated, slow eMMC storage).

I like the thin bezels and colors of the OLED model, which I bought for my birthday. I got the Scarlet and Violet model because I liked the design of the console (especially the back) and I really like the storage capacity vs. the regular Switch and the Switch Lite.

Yes, in October, I knew the Switch 2 was coming, but I wanted TV output, so I upgraded from the Lite (I actually sold it after buying the OLED).

I’m probably am waiting until my current Switch begins to degrade before buying the Switch 2 (but most likely waiting for it to get OLED and distinct designs.)

Amazing how the Switch never got a Wind Waker HD or Twilight Princess HD port in its entire life cycle. What a shame, Nintendo doesn't like easy money. Emulation it is.

If you absolutely don’t care about the Switch 2 and just really want to play Switch games right now. Then sure! It’s still very much worth it.

Switch is always worth it if you dont have one yet. It doesn't matter what anyone else says

Nah, I got my steam deck a couple of years ago and haven't touched my switch

getting a switch oled zelda edition refurbished from walmart for $250 lol

I would love a handheld only, OLED switch 2 :D

I purchased my OLED on Black Friday fully understanding that it is likely on its last legs. I didn’t own a switch, and wanted to play the games. I basically bought a bunch of games during the Black Friday, holiday and Boxing Day sales.

Basically, whatever happens, I’ll be playing the crap out of it. Just finished Zelda TOTK with all 152 shrines done. Now, I’m getting mercilessly murdered in Metroid Dread.

i just want another animal crossing game TTnTT

I like the switch, but I truly struggle with the controller. Probably due to my age.

Short answer: yes. It’s got a great library of games. Some of the best games ever made, not to mention with switch 2 probably releasing in December of 2024, there is a flash cart that is being released right now that allows you to put games on an sd card, make whatever you want from that.

My advice would be if you don't have a Switch buy one of the cheaper models or try getting an OLED Switch for less than the retail price on the secondhand market. That way you don't have to miss out on current games but you still save a bit of money and can upgrade sooner rather than later after the new console comes out. If you do have a Switch and you're looking to upgrade, just wait until the new console comes out.

Yes. Totally worth it. But that's coming from someone who still plays on his og nintendo ds. Lite is nice but phat looks like tiny space ship. I like 😊.

Yes. Very much is.

It has so much good stuff to play and you have a lot of play/control styles, why wouldn't anyone want to pick one up considering how much it has grown?

Might aswell just wait for switch 2

Its just a money issue for me. Hell i have alot then its an obvious yes. Doesnt matter if switch 2 comes out if i can afford anyway.

Aside from that, im first party nintendo gamer, so the current specs is fine for me. My other games are not demanding like dead cells etc so doesnt matter at all.

It's worth but man... if switch 2, has backwards compat + a bunch of new first party games, great 3rd party support and actually comes out in a few months......people who bought a switch this year are gonna be missing out on a lot. Hard to look at your own plate when another plate looks so much better

The answer is yes but get an oled 🗣️🗣️🗣️ Splatoon 3 Salmon Run goes crazy look it up before you diss me in the comments