Recording summary · June 2025
3 reasons NOT to buy the Switch 2!
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Overview
Daniel evaluates the Nintendo Switch 2, criticizing its $450 or £395 price tag, its non-OLED display that experiences glare, and hardware competitiveness compared to devices like the Steam Deck OLED.
The console lost 21% battery overnight in sleep mode and lasts about two and a half hours playing Mario Kart World.
A comparison between Mario Kart World and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe reveals minimal visual difference, along with track repetition fatigue in Knockout Mode and fast game downloads.
Themes
Pricing and hardware comparisons with the original Switch, ROG Ally X, AYANEO devices, and the Steam Deck OLED.
Display quality and glare issues due to the absence of an OLED screen.
Internal storage capacity of 256GB and game availability, including the absence of GTA 5.
Battery drain in sleep mode and playtime longevity during gaming sessions.
Visual and gameplay comparison between Mario Kart World and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Download speeds on the device and a brief interruption by a cat.
Developments
Daniel charged the console to 100% and left it in sleep mode overnight with Mario Kart running in the background.
Daniel loaded and demonstrated Mario Kart World on the console.
Daniel switched to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and played one-handed to compare the visuals.
Daniel downloaded Super Smash Bros. in approximately half an hour to under an hour.
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel is unsure why GTA 5 has not been brought to the Switch despite older titles and demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 running on it.
Daniel is uncertain whether the background Mario Kart application was actively running while the system remained in sleep mode.
Daniel is unsure why the cat is damp and whether it will return or go outside.