Recording summary · June 2025
why i regret buying my Switch 2 - 1 week later Review
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Overview
Daniel evaluated the Switch 2 based on several weeks of ownership, comparing its physical design, usability quirks, battery life, and software library against other handheld gaming devices.
The Switch 2 features a slim, well-balanced chassis with magnetically attaching Joy-Cons, sharing a similar footprint with bulkier handhelds like the ROG Ally and Steam Deck while maintaining a noticeably thinner profile.
Battery life falls short of previous Switch models, lasting approximately two to two and a half hours during gameplay of Mario Kart World.
Standby wake-up involves delays, requiring a triple button press alongside repetitive prompts to confirm the sole user profile when launching software, while the placement of the right thumbstick below the face buttons leads to uncomfortable hand positioning during camera adjustments.
The software catalog remains limited largely to older PC ports, re-releases, and Mario Kart World, offering a different balance than PC handhelds that support larger PC game libraries without Nintendo exclusives.
Themes
Physical design and ergonomics of the Switch 2
Battery life performance and limitations
System software usability and wake-from-standby behavior
Game library and comparison with competing PC handheld platforms
Developments
Daniel purchased a Switch 2 and tested it over several weeks before reviewing it.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether Stellar Blade will ever receive a release on the Switch 2 remains uncertain due to its ties with Sony.