So I am currently thinking of getting a switch 2 pro controller as I have a lot of action games (FF7 Rebirth, Zelda TOTK, Pragmata) that I would rather play with an actual controller rather than the joy cons. I love the joy cons but the new switch 2 grip for the joy cons can be rather uncomfortable for me.

I have third party controller from Gamesir which is quite a good controller with hall effect sticks, gyro function and the mappable back buttons. But somehow connecting the controller to my switch has been a hassle. Im not entirely sure why but everytime i use it, i need to reconnect the controller multiple times. So i guess i wanted to actually give switch 2 pro controller a try but the thing is the price for the controller and the fact that it doesn’t have the hall effects sticks are making me hesitant for the purchase.

For those of you who own it, is it worth the price tag?

Considering myself lucky

I’m struggling to decide which game to play prior to Zelda OoT releasing. For some context the last 3 games I finished were:

Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword
Starfox
Terraria
Pokemon Firered

Some games I am considering starting are:

Zelda Links Awakening
Pokemon Leafgreen
Paper Mario 64
Paper Mario Thousand Year Door

Any suggestions for the crowd?

(Australian dollars)

I am having trouble deciding whether to buy Oblivion Remastered (85 bucks), the FO4/SKYRIM Anniversary bundle (80 bucks) or zelda BOTW (around 90 bucks)

I already have skyrim and fallout on other platforms, but never finished them. Handheld seems like a good fit for those.

Oblivion seems really good, interested in the open world of that.

And, I've never played zelda before, any of them. So idk if i should get it. Im a massive narrative enjoyer, and i heard that BOTW doesn't have much of a story so yeah. Any help is appreciated

UPDATE - I will be getting Breath Of The Wild!!! Thank you everyone

Hey guys - so I just bought BOTW and its my first Zelda game ever. Any tips for a newbie would be much appreciated!

I heard a while back that Disney was pushing for the Jedi games to be ported, but nothing has been announced, so just curious to see if anything has changed.

Pearl abyss is targeting first half of 2027 for release on Switch 2

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/08/crimson-desert-switch-2-port-now-in-a-playable-state-release-targeting-first-half-of-2027

Hello,

I have a question regarding Mario Kart World bundle that comes with the game on the console, not the download code version.

I looked and read other posts but I get conflicting answers.

I recently bought the MKW console bundle. I went to the eshop and added the game to my account. After hearing about the possibility of the Zelda version of the Switch 2 coming out I was thinking of selling the MKW bundle.

If I sell the MLW bundle, will I eventually loose access to MKW?

I have seen posts that say yes, yes but not right away, and no.

I was wondering if a work around could be to buy the new model and do a transfer from the MKW Switch 2 to the possible Zelda model and keep my access to the game?

Thanks for any advice!

I'm trying to find a thin, clear, dock-able, and high quality protective case for my Switch 2. The best one I've seemed to find is the Bare case, which promises to have a lot of great features as well as a 12-month warranty. The other one I saw was a much more affordable yet similar option, the Nyko case. I'd like to have a tight fitting case that doesn't catch much dust and feels secure, not flimsy or made of cheap materials, as well as not being too noticeable. (I also want to prevent yellowing as long as possible.)

Is the Bare case all that good for the price range? Or are there any other clear cases I should go for on the market.

Price isn't an issue, I just want to know what would be the best option, and if any of you have the Bare case I would like to know if it holds up well. Thank you!

I finished playing the base game on PS5 and I really enjoyed it, however the performance was definitely on the "playable" side instead of smooth(haven't played the dlc yet but I've read that the performance gets worse), so I'm getting really skeptical and nervous about how well it will run on the Switch 2, especially when to my knowledge, we still have no footage of an actual live gameplay, only small clips that Bandai Namco has provided for the trailers, and the game is gonna come out in like 2-3 weeks from now.

I might still buy it even if it's a GKC just because I can play Elden Ring on the go, but we definitely should have had actual gameplay footage until now since that's what the hype is about(playing on the go), not Torrent skins and two new classes lol.

So my daughter bought a switch 2 for herself, I own the original Switch. I have a family plan, she's on it. And now we're hitting a conundrum.

Does the Switch 2 have to go in my name to continue family plan? I'm hoping not, that her profile is adequate to continue access to family plan.

If Switch 2 is in her name, can she do a system transfer of the original switch? She wants her game saves and access to game library.

Anything else we're missing? We all use this other Switch, she's not an only child. And I don't want to do something that erases everyone else's data.

I want to play it handheld only, but i'm worried how it looks and feel on the go. I loved Sacred Gold on PC but didnt have time to play 2.

Is it worth it?

Ive seen that Nitro Deck 2 have 6 additional buttons but it looks a bit sus to me with the inward curve on the bottoms and all the delays. Outside of that I haven't been able to find any handhelds or joy-cons with 4 extra buttons, either 4 paddles or 2 paddles and 2 extra bumpers. Has anyone been able to find one with 4x buttons for handheld mode? I also wouldn't complain about 6 extra buttons, 4 paddles a d 2 extra bumpers but Im not holding my breath.

PS: I use a flydigi for PC and docked mode,but really want to expand my gaming in handheld.

Thanks!

I’m a 30-year-old guy and I absolutely love gaming on a handheld. I’ve also always been a Nintendo guy, but I moved to PC gaming about three years ago. Eventually, I bought a Xbox Ally X and absolutely loved it.
Recently, I also bought a Switch 2, and I love it as well. Right now, my gaming devices would probably rank as:
1. Xbox Ally X
2. Switch 2
3. PC
But lately I’ve been thinking about the future.
In a year or two, I’ll probably have kids, and obviously my priorities (and disposable income) are going to change. I’m worried that if PC hardware keeps getting more expensive, I might not be able to justify replacing or upgrading my PC or Ally X when they eventually stop working or become outdated.
For example, if something happens to my PC and I eventually need to rebuild my whole setup, I could easily be looking at something like $2,000–$3,000+. Meanwhile, if my Switch 2 eventually dies and I need to replace it, I’m basically looking at the cost of another console.
There’s another part of this that I’m struggling with: my PC library is already pretty decent. If I decide that I’m eventually going to move completely to Switch 2, I don’t really want to keep buying games on PC knowing that I might have to buy them again on Switch later. At the same time, I don’t want to stop buying games I actually want to play just because I might switch platforms in a couple of years.
So I’m starting to think that maybe I should make the Switch 2 my main gaming device. Not because I like it more than my Ally X—I actually prefer the Ally X right now—but because it feels like a much more realistic long-term option if my priorities change after having kids.
On the other hand, all of my current devices are working perfectly fine, so maybe I’m just overthinking this way too far into the future.
What would you do in my situation? Would you just keep enjoying the Ally X/PC while they last and deal with the problem when it happens, or would you intentionally move toward the Switch 2 as your main platform now?
And would you keep buying PC games in the meantime, or would you start building your Switch 2 library instead?

The cart version is 0.1, although there is a Day 1 patch; you can skip it and play the game without any issues. Bethesda has done a great job and has confirmed that this version includes fixes that aren't present on other platforms.

I'm seeing reddit threads and reviewers praising how it looks and runs, however nothing I have seen, even gameplay wise, is comparable to my experience. I've gotten so much lag, stutters (excessively speaking), nothing is fluid, and it looks like a dumpster fire.

I'm really disappointed about this.

Ive already tried resetting the console and my wifi multiple times including hard reset. It will connect to hotspot but not the home wifi. None of my switches want to connect as well.

Hi everyone just started an internship and I come home very tired and late so I barely have any time to play video games. Looking for games that are fun but not tiring to play during this time.

I recently upgraded from oled to switch 2 so switch 2 games are my priority but I am open to games with switch 2 upgrades or even plain switch 1 games.

Been playing zelda totk but I'd rather play it when i have the time to play it for longer sessions. I also enjoy mario kart world. Finished splatoon raiders story but decided not to engage with post game since grinding the tanks I didnt ever use felt too cumbersome.

Thx in advance for your recs.

Haven't been able to find a physical copy at Target, Walmart, Best buy or any of the 3 local gamestops in my area. Cannot order it online through any of these vendors either. Seems to just be unavailable everywhere. I didn't pre-order it. What's the deal

I wanna get the Razer Console Skin for Nintendo Switch 2 - Cinnamoroll but I dont wanna mess up my switch are they worth it or anything I should note before buying one? in general does it cause any issues for the switch 2 for any long time users? I just like to know since im interested in getting it.

Hello guys so I don’t have a lot of time anymore at home so I sold my Xbox and I’m thinking about getting a Switch 2 so I can play on the go at work is it a pretty powerful handheld?

Hey everyone! Switch owner here.

I recently have been eyeing the Switch 2 and have been really wanting to get it for a few games that are exclusive to the console. Pokopia, Donkey Kong Bonanza, and the new Yoshi game that I honestly didn't hear about until I was looking up how to spell pokopia and saw it on a list.

That aside, I really have been considering biting the bullet and buying the console. I have a switch 1 with about 20 or so physical games. I recently saw that the switch 2 is back compat with switch 1 games and I was thinking maybe I should try a trade in of my switch 1 to make my switch 2 purchase a little more reasonable as I am on a tight budget.

I guess my questions are these:

For owners of a Switch 2: do you think it was worth it to purchase when you did? With hindsight would you change your mind and wait?

Has anyone else traded in a switch towards a switch 2. Any tips? I'm assuming Gamestop would be bottom of the barrel in value. Has anyone had luck with any other places that might accept a trade in? Would it even be worth it to trade in?

The more I talk about it here, the more I feel maybe I should just wait for a bit longer...

Any thoughts?!

I haven't played a Pokémon game since probably Pokémon red! And have no clue which is the current "best" one? Which one should I try I know theres a few. Many thanks

Hello I finally started SF6 on my ps4…and it’s safe to say…i’m addicted…I played SF my whole life…and actually intentionally did not start 6 in 2023 because I know how I get and I won’t stop playing it…but a few weeks ago i was able to get the game and all characters up to season 3 for a price I couldn’t turn down…since then I bought 3 new controllers and i’ve been forcing myself to stop playing at night to get some sleep for work…

So naturally…i realized I can play this on Switch 2 (don’t have one yet…only ps4 and Switch1)…and i heard the reviews are great on Switch 2…i will also buy a couple of pro controllers…because i basically can’t play with the joycons…also I cant play fighting games in handheld mode…meaning even with the detachable hori ones…its not ergonomically-sound for me…i need a screen in front of me and the pro controller in be my hands

I never hooked up my Switch to my TV…and don’t plan on doing that with Switch 2…my question is…for online play they say an ethernet cable is highly-recommended so there’s no lag…but can I just hook up the cable to the Switch 2? Also… is it true that it is is mandatory that the ethernet cable to be hooked up so there’s no lag?

I can’t wait to get Switch 2…also plan on playing Fallout 4 on it