Why I Regret Buying The Switch OLED

Daniel purchased a Nintendo Switch OLED to potentially replace a Steam Deck for an upcoming backpacking trip in Asia, but finds it difficult to recommend and partially regrets the purchase.

While Daniel appreciates the Switch OLED's slim, lightweight body, kickstand, and screen, Daniel criticizes its slow system performance and sluggish eShop navigation compared to the Steam Deck.

Without an interest in core Nintendo franchises like Mario, Zelda, or Pokémon, Daniel views the Switch library as inferior to the Steam Deck, which provides desktop features, a broader game selection, and a comparable price point around £300.

Reasons for purchasing the Steam Deck and later the Switch OLED for backpacking around Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan.

Physical comparisons between the Switch OLED and the Steam Deck, encompassing weight, thickness, handling, and the kickstand.

Performance evaluations contrasting the sluggish UI navigation and slow Nintendo eShop loading times with Steam.

Comparisons between the Nintendo game library and top charts versus the broader, graphically demanding titles on the Steam Deck.

Feature and value comparisons covering price parity around £300, desktop mode, web browsing limitations, and docking behavior.

Daniel tested loading times on the Switch OLED eShop and the Steam Deck store during the recording.

Daniel is unsure whether to bring the Switch OLED or the Steam Deck on the upcoming backpacking trip.

Daniel is uncertain whether the Switch possesses a functional native web browser without modifying secret settings.