I'd say it's a 50 % chance that Switch's successor plays Switch games. I guess it's a bit more likely that it plays digital titles, though. I also think that Nintendo stays with game cards, but I'm not sure if you can put Switch's game cards into their next system, because the reading speed is pretty low and they will probably use a different card slot. But maybe it's something like 3DS in which you can put DS cards in.

The last rumor I heard about backward compatibility was before the launch of the Switch OLED model. A developer, who had a 4K dev kit, said that it's pretty difficult to let Switch games run on the 4K dev kit. The news was here on VGC, but I can't find the article anymore.

That's interesting. That does factor in my decision. If the new system doesn't play Switch games (physical) then getting a Switch for its library of games is probably worth it.

...But then again, Nintendo would probably launch new versions of the old Switch games for the new system right? If there's no backwards compatibility I mean. I'm probably overthinking it though haha.

Jump on it. The Switch has some fantastic titles, the only let down is often visuals or performance or both, but if you can look past that, you will have a fun time.

Breath of the Wild was awesome. - Although that was a WiiU title, so I never bothered to play it again on Switch.
Links Awakening is just fantastic, remake of the OG Gameboy game.
Metroid Dread. - Not as great as Super Metroid, but it stands on it's own two feet.
Mario Kart 8 - One of the best selling games of all time, WiiU port but still a solid banger, especially online which has a very large population oddly enough, especially as it's a Nintendo title.

Then you have Smash Brothers, Super Mario 3D World, Tropical Freeze, Paper Mario... And the much under-appreciated Astral Chain and a heap more.

Being a day 1 purchaser of the switch, I can say it has been worth every penny. From zelda BOTW to Mario party to Mario kart to animal crossing, it’s definitely been worth the purchase. And even if you’re apprehensive about some of these titles, I always see them going on “sale” on Best Buy.

(And by sale I mean 10-20 dollars off, but hey, it’s not full price)

Not this year but I wouldn't say for definite its not coming next. Next year will bring BOTW 2 and that would make for a great launch title for Nintendo's next console.. like BOTW was for the NSW.

But yeah the Switch OLED makes sense if OP wants to buy now. The much better screen is worth it, plus the extras like built in Ethernet and improved stand. If you're just wanting to play on the go the Switch lite may also be another consideration. Lighter, more compact and portable.. only without the ability to connect to a TV.

As for BC. It may happen, but I wouldn't count on it. Up to you really.. I'd maybe hold out a year if I was on the fence.

Definitely worth it. Switch won't get a price cut and Switch 2 is long off.

PS5/XBS still don't have many compelling games.

PC games are too different compared to Switch.

So if you think you will like a bunch of Switch games, buy it.

I'm definitely considering doing that. I have a couple of months till my wife's birthday to decide haha

No ??

Edit: I should clarify, no it's not worth it.

Interesting. Not many people have been in the "No" camp as of yet. Care to elaborate?

If your other platform is a PS5 then yeah I highly recommend Ori and the Blind Forest and its sequel Ori and the Will of Wisps, excellent games that aren't available on Playstation.

Shin Megami Tensei V, Octopath Traveler, Triangle Strategy, Cruis'n Blast, FAST RMX, Bravely Default II, etc are also good ones you can't get on PS if you're into the kind of game they represent.