I know it's not a RPG, merely responding to linked quote.

Meant it's the worst one out of several Zelda's i have played.

Last sentence, you must suffer from paranoia.

My screeb scratched within a day, buy a screen protector

1. Buy it asap. There may be some bundle offers on BF, but the Switch is known for selling out fast. It should be easier to find now compared to closer to xmas.

2. At this point in time no. However there will likely be a form of Virtual Console implemented in the future, where you can buy the older games digital. We are still waiting on details though.

3. No you do not need to play the older games to enjoy BotW. They are all pretty great in their own right, but aside from a few references it is not a direct sequel. It takes place over 10,000 years after the other games and unless you get into the timeline, there is no demand to know how the others play out if you do not want to play them someday.

4. SD card is the most important for 3rd party games on the go and digital purchases. Buying physical will lower the required space for install, but some games will still download a portion of the game on the SD card or internal memory itself. As it stands now, most physical games can be run off of the cart without any install what so ever. But with 3rd party support picking up, that is likely to change within the next year.

A pro controller for playing docked is great and I highly recommend it, but it is not required as the joycons in the grip are more than capable on their own.

1. What in your post was suppose to signal that to readers? You said, "Don't assume, RPG's is the only genre i play mostly. BOTW in my opinion is the worst one i have played."

Surely you see why one would interpret "worst one" to refer to RPG and not Zelda games in particular. Especially since the "worst one" is left to context, and you didn't say anything about Zelda games and the conversation was centered on people who have never played a Zelda game at all. 

2.  Seems like a stretch. Making an observation that people on the internet/gaming forums are hyperbolic => the person who made said observation is paranoid? Please expand on that. 

I guess im different to you

1. Should I buy a Switch now, or wait for a deal on BF or closer to Christmas? I feel like Nintendo doesn’t often do major discounts or bundles. So would I get the same deal now as I would during BF/the holidays?

The Switch may not be discounted for awhile now, so you could be waiting awhile for that. I'd say go for the console if the library's big enough and appealing enough for you to warrant the purchase.

2. I realllly would like to play the old Super Mario Galaxy games. Can I buy these and other prior-gen Nintendo games digitally on the Switch/Nintendo store? Or is the Switch BC?

Sadly no, but that could change at some point in time.

3. Will I be able to enjoy Zelda BotW if I’ve never played a Zelda game before?

Definitely! Most of the games are standalone, so no need to know any backstory from older games.

4. Is there any peripheral or anything else I have to buy other than what comes with the Switch? I’ve heard people talk about some alternate controller? Not sure what that’s about...

It depends on you, but you may need a larger SD card for more storage space, and if you don't like the joy cons, you may want to get the pro controller. There's also the chance you'll need more controllers for MP games.

Sorry I know so little about Nintendo/the Switch. But thank you in advance for any and all answers! :) And any other tips or useful info you want to share is welcome as well!

If you worry about your screen getting scratches, perhaps consider getting a screen protector too.

Thanks for all the feedback, fellas! It was a big help!

Sadly, it's still unsure if we'll even get a decent Virtual Console on the Switch. Nintendo has said some things about an online subscription, which would allow you to play a select number of games every month.

If playing older games is really important to you, maybe you should wait till January. They'll probably give a live presentation about it.

1. I decided to buy mine last week mostly out of fear it would sell out again the closer it gets to Christmas haha.

2. No. Not yet anyway.

3. Yes. BotW is an incredible game regardless of past Zelda experiences.

4. The Pro controller for the switch, in my opinion, is the greatest controller ever made!

You're forgetting a very important question:

Are you looking for a portable system or a home system? Because it you're looking for a home system, the Switch is not exactly the best option out there. If you're looking for a portable system then I guess it works well, if you're willing to put up with a weak battery life (sometimes under 3 hours for demanding games like BOTW)

Personally (and this is only my opinion) I am not. If I wanted a portable system, I'd need something that lasts way longer than that and on top of that I'm a home system user, not a portable system user. TBH I'm annoyed when my 8 hours charge on my PS4 controllers are down as it interrupts my gaming. But 3 Hours only would drive me mad.

Now of course if it's the exclusive games you are after, you have no choice. You must get a Switch cause that's the only place you can play those games. Me, I'm willing to wait it out until new Nintendo hardware and a reasonable possibility that these great games (Mario Odyssey, BOTW) are released on that future system too. It's a long shot and a game of patience as this won't obviously happen for many years. But I'm willing to take that chance. I have a ton of games to play on my PS4 so it's not like I'm twiddling my fingers and doing nothing in the meantime.

I'm telling you this because it's important that you know the pros and cons before buying a system, any system.

Whatever your choice of system is in the end, enjoy the games