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Do You Plan on Buying a Switch 2?

Definitely, day one 266 43.89%
 
Yes, but not right away 166 27.39%
 
Maybe, I'm currently undecided 55 9.08%
 
Probably not, but there's a chance 52 8.58%
 
Definitely not 67 11.06%
 
Total:606
Machina on 23 January 2025

This month's front page poll: now that the Switch 2 has been officially announced, do you plan on buying one?

Last edited by Machina - on 23 January 2025

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trunkswd on 23 January 2025

It comes down to the price and when the next 3D Mario launches for me. $399 or less with a new 3D Mario game in 2025 means I'll pick it up this year. If it ends up costing more or 3D Mario isn't there this year I will wait before picking it up.



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curl-6 on 23 January 2025

Almost certainly, but how soon will depend on what it gets at launch/year 1.

A new Mario Kart or 3D Mario would have me jumping as in soon as I can get my hands on one. I waited til September 2017 to buy a Switch as I felt burned by the Wii U and wanted to make sure it wasn't another dud before committing, but after the Switch's run, I have no such fears for Switch 2.



Pemalite on 23 January 2025

Just like the Switch, Xbox One/Xbox Series X, Playstation 4/Playstation 5, it will be a day 1 purchase.

What sealed the deal was backwards compatibility, so it's a no brainer to upgrade to better and newer hardware if you can bring your game library forwards.




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Alex_The_Hedgehog on 23 January 2025

No, not really. I'm fine with my PC, and I'm not into handheld gaming.

Unless it gets some really impressive exclusives, and it gets very cheap late into its cycle, I might consider getting one, though.



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Zkuq on 23 January 2025

At some point, yes, assuming I can get my backlog sorted out before that. That is, I, uh, have a Wii that's mostly been gathering dust, so before I get a new Nintendo console, I should probably go through my fairly small Wii backlog... Unfortunately my backlog for other platforms is also huge and taking priority over the Wii, so let's see if the Switch 2 becomes outdated before I get to it. I intended to get the first Switch too, but you know, backlog.



Mar1217 on 23 January 2025

Joining opinion with @Pemalite on this one. That and I still have the OG 1st version of the Switch .... 8 years later, yeah, I think it has a bit time for a change !

Also we got low key confirmation for a new Mario Kart. Of course, that makes even more excited to be there as soon as possible.



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archbrix on 23 January 2025

Absolutely. Day one.



Jumpin on 23 January 2025

I'm a strict budget guy, so it depends when it comes out and what the price is.



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super_etecoon on 23 January 2025

Day one for sure for me, just as I have with the Wii, the WiiU and the Switch. That is, assuming I can get one. I’ve always waited in line, but maybe I’ll try the preorder method for the Switch 2. I just hate the idea that my preorder could be stuck in transit or get delayed.

What is everyone’s experience with preordering consoles?