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[analog_future]

For me the answer is yes, day one.

We need more details about hardware specs and games of course, but so far, the reveal was exactly what I hoped it would be. Not reinventing the wheel, larger screen, better Joycons, bumped up hardware, full backwards compatibility, and a common-sense naming scheme (Switch 2).

Seems like Nintendo has learned their lesson after the Wii U.

 

[Draugoth]

No, i dont really have the money to purchase consoles on release, might get it used if there's anything interesting to play

 

[Certinty]

Yeah, the Steam Deck just isn't portable enough to take around.

Plus, for the new 3D Mario and Mario Kart 9 i'm in already.

 

[darth.shrimp]

Probably during the launch window, depending on the games.

 

[diffusionx]

Depends on the screen quality, I don't want to buy a launch system with a crappy screen.

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

I've put 'at some point' but if the final specs and some dedicated games punch me in the face then 'day one'

 

[near]

If it launches with a new Zelda? Sure. If not, no.

 

[CoreyFlawless]

No, i dont really have the money to purchase consoles on release, might get it used if there's anything interesting to play

So a yes then lol

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

It's BC with my physical collection of Switch games, so yeah, I'll get it day one.

 

[RetroGamingUK]

I’ll be waiting for the next big Mario 3D title before taking the leap.

Hopefully Mario Odyssey 2.

All will be revealed in April.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Can't say without seeing some games.

But most probably no.

 

[rsouzadk]

Need moar games.

 

[Roman Empire]

I never bought any console on launch anymore after the PS3/360 era. Not even cars are safe anymore with all the electronics, as I got a recall for my 2023 Bronco. The rule of thumb for me is waiting 6 months to a year before making the jump.

 

[Mownoc]

Yes, it plays Mario Kart.

 

[Radical_3d]

I want to but I just can’t justify it over the obscene amount of backlog that I have.

 

[nani17]

No, I'll wait for the emulator two months later.

I'm joking obviously eh I don't know to be honest. Depends on launch titles and pricing. I might just wait and see what happends

 

[Magic Carpet]

Eventually. Games going to cost too much day one and day 3000. Doesn’t matter when you get it.

 

[delishcaek]

Yes. Of course and I'll buy the Switch 2 OLED as well if they make one.

 

[Bry0]

No, don’t care about Nintendo games. Looks like a slick device though.

 

[InterMusketeer]

Unless it's ridiculously expensive or has serious flaws, I will get one just to replace my old Switch. It will (eventually) get new games I care about and I'll be able to keep playing my backlog.

 

[Sephimoth]

Probably not straight away unless there's a must play launch title.
Backlog is huge and I don't even play what I already have

 

[Elios83]

No at this point in my life I barely have time for one system and the kind of games/experiences I prefer (state of the art AAA) clearly won't be on this system.
My experience with the Switch that I bought at launch was also not really positive, super disappointing hardware, bought for Mario and Zelda...and Zelda's new open world formula with breakable weapons and stamina disappointed me as well.
So at 90% I'm not buying this unless Nintendo brings some generation defining games like Ocarina.

 

[cireza]

Maybe wait and see the games before deciding ?

 

[splattered]

Yeah might as well, only because it's backwards compatible though. Was burned by wii-u to switch leaving my library behind.

 

[Rawbutt Jellybean]

Day 1

 

[Robb]

Definitely day 1 for me, can’t wait. Really hoping Mario Kart is launch ready.

 

[SNG32]

Yes I will be getting one on launch I’m hoping that since the direct isn’t in April the release is in summer or September. I hope they don’t do a holiday launch. I bought the original switch at launch.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

No, I am just fine with a Steam Deck. We also do not know anything at all about the hardware capabilities.

 

[acm2000]

if i wanted a handheld id get a steam deck, nintendo has nothing to offer for me.

 

[analog_future]

Maybe wait and see the games before deciding ?

I mean it's Nintendo. This is the one platform where I'm not worried at all about the games coming.

 

[Illyria]

Depends on launch titles. I'll buy 3rd parties on ps5.

 

[rm082e]

No. I haven't really been a Nintendo fan since the Gamecube. Even then, I was really just a fan of Zelda and Metroid Prime.

I had a Wii for a year or so but quickly got bored of it after finishing Metroid Prime 3. I had no interest in Skyward waggle.

Skipped the Wii U.

I bought a Switch during the pandemic mainly thinking my kids would enjoy it, but they didn't. I tried playing Breath of the Wild in mobile mode in bed, but the ergonomics of that machine were awful for my hands. I would get cramps and aches within 10 minutes of trying to play. I also didn't like the game. The Switch mostly sat collecting dust for us until I sold it a year or so later.

Hence, no real interest in the Switch 2. I have a Steam Deck now for gaming while away from home.

 

[Leopold]

Absolutely. Day one. I’ll pay whatever it costs.

 

[Sethbacca]

I need to see more launch titles before I commit. Probably tho.

 

[Efren is G.O.A.T.]

if i wanted a handheld id get a steam deck, nintendo has nothing to offer for me.

...Zelda, Mario, Metroid...all S-tier games.

 

[Hudo]

Depends on the games at launch.

 

[nowhat]

Yes, it plays Mario Kart.

Pretty much this. My WiiU ended up being pretty much a dedicated MK8 machine (although, yes, I did buy other games as well). No regrets.

 

[acm2000]

...Zelda, Mario, Metroid...all S-tier games.

found BotW boring as hell, dont do platformers and nope for metroid although prime series was ok i guess.

 

[dave_d]

Depends. Did I miss the pre-order or has that not happened yet?(I just got up.)

 

[adamsapple]

Haven't bought a Nintendo system in forever, don't really see it changing outside of some extraordinary circumstances.

Depends. Did I miss the pre-order or has that not happened yet?(I just got up.)

Just a reveal trailer and the promise of a dedicated Direct in April, nothing else.

 

[analog_future]

Depends. Did I miss the pre-order or has that not happened yet?(I just got up.)

Nothing yet. Nintendo is doing an expanded reveal April 2nd, so preorders probably won't go live until some time after that.

 

[Holammer]

Nah, haven't bought Nintendo hardware since Gamecube. But y'all should buy two at release and put one the shelf so you can jailbreak it later, for "homebrew".

 

[Fake]

Sure, but not in the release.

 

[Bartski]

nintendont

 

[MiguelItUp]

Grew up with Nintendo, gifted my Switch to my girlfriend's nephew as I wasn't really playing it. Still have my games and everything as he just wanted it for Fortnite.

Perfect situation to replace it with a Switch 2! So, likely day 1, or at least will attempt to day 1. Haven't done that in so long either, it'd be fun.

 

[MagnesD3]

3d Mario I buy.

 

[mrMUR_96]

We don't really know anything yet. Specs, prices, launch games etc

 

[Nintendo's Witch]

Probably no.

 

[solecon64]

Day one! Missing out on the Nintendo Switch was the biggest gaming mistake I made, not going to repeat it with the Switch 2.

 

[coachmcguirk91]

Yes, in 3 years when Nintendo finally starts to make games that are not Cross-gen