{"id":1230,"date":"2025-04-20T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-20T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.scubadiscounters.com\/?p=1230"},"modified":"2025-04-21T02:53:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T02:53:42","slug":"nintendo-switch-2-the-best-and-the-worst-of-the-new-console-readers-feature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.scubadiscounters.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/20\/nintendo-switch-2-the-best-and-the-worst-of-the-new-console-readers-feature\/","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo Switch 2: the best and the worst of the new console \u2013 Reader\u2019s Feature"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are pros and cons to the new console (Nintendo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A reader tries to sort out the good, the bad, and the in-between of Nintendo\u2019s Switch 2<\/a>, from its impressive looking games to its controversial pricing.<\/p>\n

Now that the dust has (somewhat) settled on the Nintendo Switch 2 showcase<\/a> I thought I\u2019d give my opinions on the upcoming release.<\/p>\n

The Good<\/h2>\n

The games<\/strong> \u2013 Whilst the first Switch had a an arguably better launch day line-up it was also able to draw from the Wii U<\/a>. Given how successful the Switch has been that\u2019s less of an option this time. However, Mario Kart World<\/a> looks fantastic and is sure to be a huge success and Donkey Kong Bananza<\/a>, although not immediately available, looks great fun and is only a short wait. And although I don\u2019t always care for the first person shooter genre Metroid Prime 4<\/a> looks intriguing. Coupled with a raft of third party games and things are shaping up nicely.<\/p>\n

The console<\/strong> \u2013 On one hand Nintendo are playing it safe, on the other they are building on an already successful console by making improvements. The bigger screen, which is capable of HDR, is a great step forward in my eyes and a welcome addition. Also, for those that play local multiplayer, the split Joy-Cons look a noticeable improvement. Digital Foundry have noted that the console seems to have a similar level of power as a PlayStation 4 but by utilising current technology is able to significantly outperform the PlayStation 4 in terms of graphical capability. Personally, given that the Switch 2 will primarily be used a as a handheld this meets my levels of expectations.<\/p>\n

The third party support<\/strong> \u2013 Two big games of recent years \u2013 Elden Ring and Cyberpunk 2077 \u2013 have been announced already, along with Final Fantasy 7 remake. Ubisoft have also announced Star Wars Outlaws and Capcom Street Fighter 6. I imagine, given their support for the original Switch, further Ubisoft and Capcom games will be heading to Switch 2. And although I\u2019m sure these versions will have some compromises, from what has been shown so far it looks like Switch 2 ports will be more comparable with current gen compared with the previous Switch console.<\/p>\n

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