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The Switch 2 has been out for several months now and has been a big success sales wise. For Switch 2 owners, after spending time with it, what changes would you like to see made to the console. 

These days consoles never stay exactly the same as they were on launch day. The changes could be to the UI, firmware, or even future hardware revisions you would like to see down the line.

Any small quirks that annoy you? Anything about the controllers that could be refined? Want better battery life or storage options?

Share your thoughts and suggestions. 



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I would first like to see the sleep mode issue resolved. My console won't turn on after being in sleep mode for a certain amount of time, so I have to either hold the power button for 30 seconds to soft reset it, which finally gets it to work, or just completely turn it off. I check to see if the issue is fixed after a new firmware update, but still nope.

Outside of that, most of the things I wanna see changed could've been changed this entire time considering the device is as iterative of the Switch 1 as can be. And that's giving more personality to the system itself. Themes, different music for each of the different systems and menus, making the device feel more alive in a way. The Wii U has had the best experience in this regard. I loved playing the games, but I even enjoyed not playing the games because of how much personality the Wii U was given. As well as different layout for the games installed on the system. Just keeping (like 20) games shown on the main screen that you have to slide all the way over to just see the games has never been a good system.

Also, return of Virtual Console and additional Game Card storage options so publishers don't overwhelmingly resort to Key Cards.



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Game key cards..... They should not exist.
I would have made sure there were more sizes to choose from, for cartridges.

Imo, Nintendo should stay laser focused being the kid friendly device, and ease of use.
Make it easy on parents too, a physical cartridge should just work... no need to have a connection or download and install first.

(edit. don't own a switch 2..... shouldn't have bothered writing a reply, ignore if you want).



I’d add a Joy-Con Grip with a second screen for DS/3DS emulation, and let Switch 1 (OLED/Lite/standard) work as a second screen/controller for Switch 2. Then, I’d revive Wii U, 3DS, and DS second-screen experiences—making it the most backward-compatible Nintendo system ever via NSO+.


As for the hardware? Make it foldable or at least offer a DS style variant. Nintendo’s foldable handhelds (GBA SP, DS, 3DS) always outsold Nintendos non-foldable versions. Time to double down on what works.

Last edited by Teno - on 14 November 2025

I find that the battery drains way too fast when not on charge. One week not charging and the battery will go from 100 to 0 percent despite not really doing anything



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G2ThaUNiT said:

I would first like to see the sleep mode issue resolved. My console won't turn on after being in sleep mode for a certain amount of time, so I have to either hold the power button for 30 seconds to soft reset it, which finally gets it to work, or just completely turn it off. I check to see if the issue is fixed after a new firmware update, but still nope.

Sounds like you should make use of your warranty.

As for me:

1. More battery life. Just 1 hour more for demanding games and we are golden. 

2. Force docked performance profiles on Switch 1 games when running on Switch 2 in handheld mode. Anything below 720p doesn't look very good at all on the 1080p display (specially text).

3. Get rid of GKC. Instead, if it's necessary for loading speeds, use Switch 1 game cards or a similar cheaper option with low reading/writting speeds and force an installation on the systems memory FROM THE CARD. Just like it's done on home consoles with BluRay discs.

4. More recording time (at least one minute or two. 30 seconds is ridiculously low).

5. Fix Gamecube NSO (input lag + stick sensitivity = imprecise controls).

6. Let me send text messages to my friends. Like... I can't believe this isn't a thing yet.

7. Let me use normal Micro SD cards for storing Switch 1 games. There's literally no reason to not allow that. Besides forcing you to buy a Micro SD Express, of course.



1) better battery life
2) the ability to bring the system out of sleep with Switch 1 controllers
3) the wholesale replacement of Game-Key Cards with a true physical option or at least an alternative that installs the game to internal storage without an internet connection

Other than that, I've been satisfied so far.



Veknoid_Outcast said:

2) the ability to bring the system out of sleep with Switch 1 controllers

Omg, I forgot about this. Seems like such a simple thing to fix. I guess they want us to buy a Switch 2 Pro Controller xD



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The dock is pretty lacking in build quality. Especially for something they charge $125 for.

I'd also have preferred a cheaper storage option than microsd express, such as a 2230 nvme slot, and achievements.

Better BC enhancements. Running Switch 1 games with their docked settings in handheld should have been a thing at least.

Other than that I don't really have complaints about the system other than there's no exclusives right now compelling me to play it.