I was in a GameStop today with my son to use up a $50 gift card he got over the holidays…but while I was in the store…a father came in with 2 kids under 6 and asked about buying a switch and he chose the OLED and a Mario game…probably these kids first game system ever and if taken care of can be used for the next 10 years.
The answer is yes up should still buy a Switch in 2024, people should not listen to any RUclipsr who says otherwise as there’s a huge library of great games on Switch which in my opinion makes it the best system on the market with a wide variety of games and it has the best exclusives.
@@PhoenixWrong-n7ylol why you gotta put the curse on all of us who didn’t lie to you though 😂. Either way, he’s not Nintendo, so you gotta take what RUclipsrs say with a huge cup of salt. But if that’s how you feel, feel free to feel how you feel I’m just joking with you anyways.
@@Infernal_Crusader you can disagree all you want as the Switch is still selling well for a reason because it still has great games and even if this year’s games are on a much smaller scale is the catalogue from the switch library itself which is amazing and the most varied of any system not everybody wants the latest and greatest system all the time and for me I’m in absolutely no rush when I’ve only had my switch for almost 6 months that’s not to say I don’t want the switch 2 because I do, I just don’t want it as much as everyone else I’m not impatient or entitled like a lot of these gamers are in the comments for me as the Switch means so much to me as a gamer because I was beginning to lose interest in gaming or at least modern gaming until I got my switch.
There are so many games for the Switch. I am a senior, I bought a Switch Oled the beginning of 2023, I Used to played my Nintendo DS machines, a lot, for years. My favorite game series is Fire Emblem and two new games had come out I couldn't play - so I broke down and got an Oled. I have been delighted! I have twelve games now, including Breath of the Wild - I am having a great time. I like that there are so many second hand games that I can buy are sale prices.
I found a steal locally for a used Swith Lite with some really good games I got essentially for free and never thought I'd enjoy playing the Switch lite due to the larger bezels and smaller screen but the lighter weight and form factor really surprised me. It feels a lot better than playing a regular Switch to me. Kinda wish there was an OLED Lite with smaller bezels because the Lite really feels like the most perfect handheld console ever, in the hands.
Buying refurbished *from Nintendo* is a fantastic option. Both my Wii U and my Switch are refurbished from them and worked like new. I'm gonna do that with the new one too.
I only had a Switch Lite for quite some time and in January I decided to get me an OLED just to have a better expirience playing on the big screen. I agree with you, it was a smart choice, specially if the rumors are correct and we have to wait more than a year for Switch successor. I'm having tons of fun with the OLED in ways that the Lite couldn't give me.
I was waiting for the switch two and decided to get the oled TOTK model around September of last year to premptively prepare for this year, and its been great. I feel like it was a good decision, especially since the oled won't come out till next year. It gives me a chance to play through the games I have not played yet on a nice crisp oled screen.
I agree to buy the Switch OLED in 2024! Thank God Switch 2 is not out yet. I need to catch up on completing my games before the new release! Switch OLED in my opinion is the GOAT. Why? I grew up with game & watch and I experienced every game boy from the original to the game boy pocket, GBA, the SP, the DS, all the way to the Switch OLED. So I really appreciate the amazing screen, technology and games that are played today. Anyone that complains about under powered and all that crap don’t appreciate at all what they have in their hands. Spoiled brats! Nintendo could have stopped making portables with the 3DSXL and I would be content for life! Just grab a color Gameboy from eBay and play that for a month. Believe me you will appreciate the Switch like never before!
I only bought my switch last year its my first Ninty system since Wii I grew up playing super nes and GameCube is still my favourite console ever and I'd been missing Nintendo games while playing on ps4 so I got one but man there's so many games I want I dont actually need Switch 2 for years really so I can wait, the only games I have are Zelda BOTW, Mario Odyssey and Pikmin 1 and 2 and I want Thousand Year Door, Pikmin 3 and 4, Luigis mansion etc im gonna be busy saving to buy these then play them so I get ya were busy with what we've got or want
Bought the V2 in the beginning of 2022. Then traded it in for Pokémon OLED edition when it dropped, and it’s been an absolutely amazing experience! I’ve got a massive backlog of games to play that I’m very excited about. Could care less WHEN the next gen will be announced.
I bought my switch oled in January 2024 and it was the best decision, it feels like a very premium device , I am having a blast and taking advantage of so many incredible deals on the Nintendo switch shop, there are so many games that go on sale for dirt cheap that's the beauty of buying the switch now. You can also buy physical games that don't go on sale much (Mario, Luigi, Zelda, Kirby, Pokemon, Metroid, etc.) for half price from people selling locally where you live.
Let me tell ya, my yellow Switch Lite with a red grip case, beating endless new courses on Mario Maker 2 anywhere I go, even when I tether it to my phone on non wifi commutes is the absolute best!!! Now sitting at a chill bar, with their wifi, a cold pint in front of me, with food on the way while beating new courses is on another level… get out n get buzzed people, life isn’t about staring at a tv alone at home.
My hubby gave me a switch lite for my 50th and I absolutely love it! Hours of ACNH already played on it! I don’t care the new one is coming out soon - already gathering my library of games.
The answer is so simple : if there are games you want to play now from Nintendo switch … buy a switch (new or not) but if you dont want to play right now … then wait . But saying « don’t because if you buy it , Nintendo will wait to put the new one on the market » is just the answer of people having a switch and wanting the next Nintendo console. Don’t listen to what others want, listen to what you want.
I got a PC now so I think I'm good for consoles. Also quit disrespecting the red box switch. It's good if you play on the TV more than in handheld mode. Also many of us consumers will wait about 6 months to a year to purchase a new console. Many companies will have bundles and better deals after the first year. If you do another video like this please remember this comment. Viewers like to know the pros and cons for all versions of a console.
So cool about the Switch 2! All that info was really great for me as a mom. I decided to get "myself" a switch lite to share with my little boy until he's older to take good care of a bigger Switch, and now I know that by the time he's at a good age to be holding such an expensive device, there'll actually be an even better one available. 👏
My wife just bought me the switch last week for my birthday and all have to say is I love it playing a lot Of the retro games I grew up with in the 90s.
I've own an Oled for 2 years and it has been quite a trooper it was put on ice when my Deck showed up but brought out of hibernation to play Unicorn Overlord and gods I missed the screen so much
I've only played pc and playstation until I got my first switch a few weeks ago. I love it. No performance issues for the games I play, it's not the best for some games since the graphics are a downgrade but for the portability, I could definitely forgive it. 10/10 console for me. Doesn't pack power, but can be packaged in a small bag that I could bring everywhere.
@@alina4473 like new It was from the typical family man who needed to sell it to feed his kids and pay bills etc. Barely used. Seek and you shall find. The world is abundant. Don't fall for the trap🥰
Id say it depends on a persons bank balance and whether or not they can afford an oled switch right now or if it worth waiting a little bit longer for the next new console possibly happening in 2025. Paying £300 now or possibly £350-£400 for a years time with a brand new console giving you more chance to save. If they buy now they may not be able to afford a brand new console next year which will be more powerful and run better with all the games. Its not that i wouldnt recommend one mind you as i love my oled but id say if the new one is not far off id wait especially if you cant afford the console by purchasing the oled. Its swings and roundabouts and litterly depends on the individual of course. But if you can afford it go for it but shop around and look at second hand too because once the new console is out you dont want to feel regret.
I got mine last October and have stocked up on mainline games on sale - no regrets. I wanted the games, so I got the switch. When the switch 2 comes I’ll probably buy it, but I’ll still finish my games ^^
Just watched like 10 videos trying to understand if I should buy the OLED for my kid on today's Amazon Prime Days sale, and I should note that your advise is the most justified one. Thanks for that! Not gonna jump on Switch 2 right away for sure so with the current price of $290 for the OLED I'll go buy one right now :)
Ngl thinking of upgrading to OLED from my original switch. Don’t think I will get switch 2 on day 1 as I would rather get an oled version of the switch 2 which might be 2 years from original release unless they make an oled version on day 1
I'd say the switch has a bunch of good games but it's not worth waiting for, any good games are on other platforms and better quality and any exclusives are still pretty up there in price
I'm actually watching this on a switch V2 which I bought just this month. No regrets 😅. Still very happy with the purchase. I bought this so I can play on TV or handheld but not for portability. I don't play video games outside except for mobile games (Genshin Impact). If I can play on TV at home, I don't need an OLED screen. One other point to consider
I have to , my grandson really needs a new one. The battery doesn't last long. Even if it's plugged in to AC , the battery goes dead. I have no guarantee a new switch is coming out in 2025. .
I only bought my switch about a year ago the oled one and ive played it more than my ps5 i bought it especially for the Nintendo games i just wish at this point in the consoles life games got sales
What should I do if I have an original Switch and a collection of physical games, but the Switch's game scanner has stopped working and the price to repair it is so high that it is not worth it? Should I play software games until the Switch 2 comes out and buy it or should I buy the OLED this year and complete the games in my physical collection?
I was watching these kind of videos when I got my switch in 2021 lol and it never came, I think now is the time that people should hold back on switches if they want the latest and greatest stuff
Personally, I would wholeheartedly recommend the current switch which is still an amazing system and while I want switch 2 I’m not sure if I will get it straight away because I’m still enjoying my current switch which I’ve only had since October so I still have a lot of games to play through in my backlog and plenty of games to buy so I’m not even close to being done with my switch which won’t be for a long time.
@@Toxicbee97 personally I think a upgrade is good when your switch is having issues. Mine is 2 years old and as of right now I don't see a reason to replace it.
just my two cents but if you've waited this long to get a switch id likely get the lite, it plays super well I love mine for on the go and it is cheap to save up for the next gen system, cant go wrong unless you really just want to dock/play on a bigger screen
There's also no guarantee that the switch two will come out in March 2025 it may be delayed by a few more months that would not surprise me... and it may also have very few games available when it launches , it will take some time before the switch2 is optimized with a good selection of games. bottom line you still have a year approximately to enjoy your switch if you buy now
YES I KNOW the Switch successor is coming out some point in 2025. I have had my OG Switch since launch, never needed to buy a Switch Lite; however, I have always wanted a Switch OLED since it was unveiled. I still want one. Should I still buy an OLED model in the 2nd of 2024, knowing the Switch 2 is 8-12 months away?
I think it's definitely still worth it cuz we're at least 6 months out but also take into accountability that nintendo never discounts their main games ever so its stuck at 60 to 70 ,where as steam deck on pc ,u will almost never have to pay full price games but I love them both but I also buy alot of discounted games on eshop tho lol even if their not the main nintendo lineup they still have alot of great games
I had a switch lite for about four years. 💀 Didnt realize I owned it for that long. But just like purchasing the lite, the other day I bought an Oled just because. No regrets.
3:50 The regular basic Switch is the only console you should buy if you aren't generally interested in gaming in handheld mode. There is no reason to spend more on a better screen, and you can't even play the Switch Lite on a TV.
Great video! I'm one of those people who has tons of old games and one of the few who bought a Wii U late in the life cycle... I think I avoided the Switch at first due to my late adoption and due to the fact that I wrongly felt the power upgrade wasn't enough. I was wrong. Nintendo's graphic artists (and Namco's -- they work together) are so freaking good that the Nintendo art style is worth many graphics cards. Anyway.... at this point I actually am going to wait, even though I agree with your points about playing new Nintendo games. If I wanted to play the new games Right. Now. and wasn't planning on day 1 adoption of Switch 2, then yeah... I'd get an OLED. But right now I have so many old games to play, that I'm fine. And when I do finally get a Switch 2, I will get to play all the old Switch 1 games I missed (unless it's not backwards compatible... then I'll get a Switch 1 at that point). I actually might stock up on Switch 1 games when the sales you mention happen... and wait to play them until I have a system! Thanks for catering to the small group of us who don't have a Switch yet, with this video!
i still think its a godo ssytem, i do have ps4/ps5 but i dont play as much as i used to as usually cant find time or feel too tired. Their still some games. But when i do feel in the mood to game i like using my switch oled or my brother switch lite in bed or on the couch when relaxing. Sure its not a powerhouse like many other handhelds or consoles out their but to me its still a godo system to own.
If you never had a switch, it's a no brainer. There are 35 games with a metacritic score of 90 or higher. And many of them are best to play on switch because they are Indies or exclusive Nintendo games.
as someone that really can't be dropping 329 on an oled but wants to play on the tv, the lcd switch is definitely still a good value coming in at 269 new. plays all my same games and it'll spend its life mostly on the tv. idk where anyone comes out the rip saying the lcd switch is just ancient dino dust and not worth even a penny. and the whole trade in argument doesn't work in this case either as i'm not gonna afford a switch 2 for some time, and i'll still have my massive switch catalog to play out until then.
I won't buy the New Console if there's no New Animal Crossing game. I bought the lite 2020 for AC. But i want to buy a Normal Switch cus my lite is acting up after 4 years, drfting, some buttons are laggy and overused, makes weird noises.. so I have to buy a Back up.
People who want a Switch should just buy one, and enjoy the games that are available. There's no point in waiting until Nintendo reveals the details about the Successor including the price and release date.
Im in the opposite boat. The earliest models og switch is the only ones thats hackable without needing to open up the system to add a mod chip. If you want homebrew on your switch buy an early release og switch
I would say yes buy that switch counsels tend to have a 7-8 year life cycle and aren’t known for backward compatibility now is definitely the time to buy a switch and the exclusives from gamers and resellers to gift for kids
At this point it'll be the safest to just wait for Switch 2, altho it looks like it's not coming anytime soon at this rate from the rumors and all saying how it's been delayed to March 2025 at the earliest
And this point I’d say let people decide and I would say yes to get a Switch in 2024 as it’s the best system on the market with the best library of games and exclusives.
As for Paper Mario: TTYD remake I hope it comes to stores/shop sooner to now than later so we can watch GameXplain live-stream the full game asap like Derrick Bitnerd did for the Gamecube version did before he left GX 'his streamed playlists of all Paper Mario games is on his YT channel Bitnerd Games'.
Joycons are a great idea- ON PAPER - but I feel they have been poorly executed so the lite is great. The oled is good for the screen and use with a pro controller. If buying used the base switch is the most abused in condition so I would avoid. I just can not do the joycons. Yeah I had a grip but that’s obvious. Just kinda annoying that to use the system comfortably you require a purchase. But just for the sheer amount of game options it’s a great proposition however some games struggle so do your research.
I really wish they’d made something similar to the ps vita tv. I can’t imagine they can’t sell this hardware for $100 if they deleted the screen. I have no desire to play a handheld and would play this thing on a monitor always. Number one reason I never got a switch. I figured they’d have done this by now
I got switch oled month ago.. Not knowing for Switch 2, even tho I do not live in a country where switch cost 300$ but 500€ which is very expensive and different range in price. I am still thinking of getting Switch 2. Do I believe that switch oled is not worth buying, no it is worth to get you still can play pokemon or zelda for example, some info say that you can play those games on a new switch 2 but still, if you want just get it and the next year you can wait a bit longer to get a switch 2. You still have tons of games for Oled and most of the games are offline so you will play alone however you turn tables. For online gaming I can understand that you would want a new switch 2 straight away. I will get a new one but still wont throw the old one, due it is still usable.
There's NO WAY Switch 2 games will be cross-gen, not with anti-consumer Nintendo leading the charge. Switch 2 will be backwards compatible, but you won't be able to play Switch 2 games on the OG Switch or OLED Switch otherwise no-one would upgrade. Lastly, buy the OLED Switch and enjoy what you can now. With the way things are going this country may not last until 2025 with our Government doing everything they can to destroy the Middle class and devalue our dollar. Enjoy what you can while you can because we're closer to the end than you think
Im buying a switch today please let me know which games i should fet im not much into first person shooter i love mario party smash bros yada yada let me know plz
U guys r right it been 7years for the switch n the year of march of 2024 because the switch was released n the year of 2017 and we don't count the year of 2017 the first year of the switch was 2018for the anniversary for the first year release so it been at7years the switch and the switch2will last tell the year of2034or maybe longer tell the year of2035for the last year of the switch and switch2tell the next handheld console n release tell the year of2034and I hope the switch2will cost like around $400to$450instead of$500and the switch2storage I want is256gb of storage so the switch2can play more triple AAA games like GTA5OR GTA6and I hope the switch2 will last10more years and I hope the battery life will last tell5to8hours on the switch2of battery life and I hope the switch2 will last for 10years tell the year of 2034and I want is a Dragon ball daima Dlc for Dragon ball XENOVERSE2or Dragon ball XENOVERSE3for the switch and a switch2 n2024or2025 release for Dragon ball Daima dlc for Dragon ball XENOVERSE2or Dragon ball XENOVERSE3for the switch and switch2
i bought v2 switch about 2 to 3 yrs ago. back then rumors on new switch was on. but then they released oled version with no chip improvements. i say dont hold your breathe waiting for switch 2. nintendo knew people are buying those old crap and be fine with it. plus theres no real competition esp on exclusive nintendo games despite theres a lot of pc handhelds that are def better faster than switch. i say if you dont have one just buy as long as youre ok with stuttery and below 30fps gaming exp. youd be waiting maybe 5 to 10yrs before they really released a new one and if they do im pretty sure the chip isnt even 5x better than the current chip. it would be just enough to run current games to 60fps. it would take another decade for them to upgrade cause most their games doesnt require that much power from chip. nintendo is great at milking people😂
Have you not seen the history of Nintendo? Def buy the Switch in 2024 and even later on! Lite for portability…OG Switch if you only play on TV and due to it being original the value of it will skyrocket… OLED if you play handheld a lot and on TV spend the extra. I play only on TV and im happy with my OG red and blue switch. Look how it is getting a Wii or Gamecube right now nonetheless a 64. The Switch will def age well. I highly recommend. Switch 2 is coming out too soon. They made the Switch 1 way too well. This is gna be like the Wii and the WiiU . Buy the Switch guys. Get your games physical. They hold their value. Its NINTENDO! OG items are worth a lot.
Until the next generation of Switch comes out with a OLED screen and if the Nintendo Switch games looks better on Switch 2 that will be the day i will throw away my Nintendo Switch Oled. But cause we dont know much about how it plays and looks on Switch games and no oled yet i will keep my Switch OLED. And also it takes time for Switch 2 games to be made, at the start Switch 2 will be very limited games.
I have a Nintendo Switch and my brother has one for himself 'not sure if he's played anything in a long time' and I only play MK8D as for current game and I only play it for GameXplain Mondays tourney and a little bit on Sundays offline to make sure I remember how to play the game I play a few classic games on NSO I like it has NES/SNES/Gameboy systems/N64 games and I hope the next Nintendo system will have those games too when the next Nintendo system comes and a number of games I'd play gets here I might not play the current Nintendo system anymore with so much plugged in we ain't played most games we have in a very long time because its harder to do that so I'm glad at least some of tjose is on Switch and lots of us likes Darby of Blue Television Games Sundays/Tuesdays streams of games.
Got my Oled in January not really regretting it, mostly because of the colour speaking of colour who has two soft purple/ lilac joy con (thumbnail picture) on their switch? pastel sure but same colour??? I need answers!
No the switch has average graphics. Tons of systems have better graphics now and old systems. The switch has 2 many weird kiddy games and games with kiddy graphics. Alot of games don't come to the switch probably because of Nintendo's rules that many game companies don't like so they go to Playstation and Xbox and other systems. Many game companies that r starting out and independent game companies develop 4 the switch. The switch has alot of ports that r on the better ps5 and Xbox series X and S. Everyone's smartphones has better graphics than the switch.
Dont get a 15 fps console in 2024, also im one of those that will wait 6 month after the next releases to see a good amount of performance as this one was horrid always
I was in a GameStop today with my son to use up a $50 gift card he got over the holidays…but while I was in the store…a father came in with 2 kids under 6 and asked about buying a switch and he chose the OLED and a Mario game…probably these kids first game system ever and if taken care of can be used for the next 10 years.
Absolutely right about that. For example I have the same PS2 I had since it was brand new. It still works to this day.
Mine was the Nintendo ds- game boy- switch Oled now. Tho I got a Sony PlayStation
I still have and play my Nintendo 64
The answer is yes up should still buy a Switch in 2024, people should not listen to any RUclipsr who says otherwise as there’s a huge library of great games on Switch which in my opinion makes it the best system on the market with a wide variety of games and it has the best exclusives.
I hope that Nintendo doesn't release a new system soon. Just to spite the creator of this channel.
@@Infernal_Crusader He lied to me about Switch Pro coming a couple of years ago. Blame the creator of this channel.
@@PhoenixWrong-n7ylol why you gotta put the curse on all of us who didn’t lie to you though 😂. Either way, he’s not Nintendo, so you gotta take what RUclipsrs say with a huge cup of salt. But if that’s how you feel, feel free to feel how you feel I’m just joking with you anyways.
@@Infernal_Crusader you can disagree all you want as the Switch is still selling well for a reason because it still has great games and even if this year’s games are on a much smaller scale is the catalogue from the switch library itself which is amazing and the most varied of any system not everybody wants the latest and greatest system all the time and for me I’m in absolutely no rush when I’ve only had my switch for almost 6 months that’s not to say I don’t want the switch 2 because I do, I just don’t want it as much as everyone else I’m not impatient or entitled like a lot of these gamers are in the comments for me as the Switch means so much to me as a gamer because I was beginning to lose interest in gaming or at least modern gaming until I got my switch.
@@SonYonatan I assume he is lying when he opens in the mouth !
There are so many games for the Switch. I am a senior, I bought a Switch Oled the beginning of 2023, I Used to played my Nintendo DS machines, a lot, for years. My favorite game series is Fire Emblem and two new games had come out I couldn't play - so I broke down and got an Oled. I have been delighted! I have twelve games now, including Breath of the Wild - I am having a great time. I like that there are so many second hand games that I can buy are sale prices.
I found a steal locally for a used Swith Lite with some really good games I got essentially for free and never thought I'd enjoy playing the Switch lite due to the larger bezels and smaller screen but the lighter weight and form factor really surprised me. It feels a lot better than playing a regular Switch to me. Kinda wish there was an OLED Lite with smaller bezels because the Lite really feels like the most perfect handheld console ever, in the hands.
I've seen switch lites go for almost 100 on Ebay. It's crazy how cheap they are.
Buying refurbished *from Nintendo* is a fantastic option. Both my Wii U and my Switch are refurbished from them and worked like new. I'm gonna do that with the new one too.
Honestly at this point if you're interested in a standard Switch just find a good deal on a used one.
I only had a Switch Lite for quite some time and in January I decided to get me an OLED just to have a better expirience playing on the big screen. I agree with you, it was a smart choice, specially if the rumors are correct and we have to wait more than a year for Switch successor. I'm having tons of fun with the OLED in ways that the Lite couldn't give me.
I was waiting for the switch two and decided to get the oled TOTK model around September of last year to premptively prepare for this year, and its been great. I feel like it was a good decision, especially since the oled won't come out till next year. It gives me a chance to play through the games I have not played yet on a nice crisp oled screen.
I agree to buy the Switch OLED in 2024! Thank God Switch 2 is not out yet. I need to catch up on completing my games before the new release! Switch OLED in my opinion is the GOAT. Why? I grew up with game & watch and I experienced every game boy from the original to the game boy pocket, GBA, the SP, the DS, all the way to the Switch OLED. So I really appreciate the amazing screen, technology and games that are played today. Anyone that complains about under powered and all that crap don’t appreciate at all what they have in their hands. Spoiled brats! Nintendo could have stopped making portables with the 3DSXL and I would be content for life! Just grab a color Gameboy from eBay and play that for a month. Believe me you will appreciate the Switch like never before!
I only bought my switch last year its my first Ninty system since Wii I grew up playing super nes and GameCube is still my favourite console ever and I'd been missing Nintendo games while playing on ps4 so I got one but man there's so many games I want I dont actually need Switch 2 for years really so I can wait, the only games I have are Zelda BOTW, Mario Odyssey and Pikmin 1 and 2 and I want Thousand Year Door, Pikmin 3 and 4, Luigis mansion etc im gonna be busy saving to buy these then play them so I get ya were busy with what we've got or want
Bought the V2 in the beginning of 2022. Then traded it in for Pokémon OLED edition when it dropped, and it’s been an absolutely amazing experience! I’ve got a massive backlog of games to play that I’m very excited about. Could care less WHEN the next gen will be announced.
I had a lite loved it even if I couldn’t put it on the tv but now I have a Switch Oled
I bought mine 2 months ago with klarna and I jus paid it off and don’t regret it one bit💯 Nintendo switch has been amazing
I talked a family member into buying a Switch last month, and they are absolutely loving it.
I bought my switch oled in January 2024 and it was the best decision, it feels like a very premium device , I am having a blast and taking advantage of so many incredible deals on the Nintendo switch shop, there are so many games that go on sale for dirt cheap that's the beauty of buying the switch now.
You can also buy physical games that don't go on sale much (Mario, Luigi, Zelda, Kirby, Pokemon, Metroid, etc.) for half price from people selling locally where you live.
Let me tell ya, my yellow Switch Lite with a red grip case, beating endless new courses on Mario Maker 2 anywhere I go, even when I tether it to my phone on non wifi commutes is the absolute best!!! Now sitting at a chill bar, with their wifi, a cold pint in front of me, with food on the way while beating new courses is on another level… get out n get buzzed people, life isn’t about staring at a tv alone at home.
My hubby gave me a switch lite for my 50th and I absolutely love it! Hours of ACNH already played on it! I don’t care the new one is coming out soon - already gathering my library of games.
The answer is so simple : if there are games you want to play now from Nintendo switch … buy a switch (new or not) but if you dont want to play right now … then wait .
But saying « don’t because if you buy it , Nintendo will wait to put the new one on the market » is just the answer of people having a switch and wanting the next Nintendo console. Don’t listen to what others want, listen to what you want.
7:02 I have the same Switch OLED model you have. I love that design, and even bought a matching case.
I got a PC now so I think I'm good for consoles. Also quit disrespecting the red box switch. It's good if you play on the TV more than in handheld mode. Also many of us consumers will wait about 6 months to a year to purchase a new console. Many companies will have bundles and better deals after the first year. If you do another video like this please remember this comment. Viewers like to know the pros and cons for all versions of a console.
If you’re talking about the OG switch vs the OLED, the OLED is superior in a few ways even if you play mostly docked
So cool about the Switch 2! All that info was really great for me as a mom. I decided to get "myself" a switch lite to share with my little boy until he's older to take good care of a bigger Switch, and now I know that by the time he's at a good age to be holding such an expensive device, there'll actually be an even better one available. 👏
My wife just bought me the switch last week for my birthday and all have to say is I love it playing a lot
Of the retro games I grew up with in the 90s.
Well this didn’t age well, Nintendo direct just announced ALOT to look forward too! Just got my Zelda switch in the mail and I love it!
I just bought my backup Switch Lite….no complaints👍🏻☕️☕️
I've own an Oled for 2 years and it has been quite a trooper it was put on ice when my Deck showed up but brought out of hibernation to play Unicorn Overlord and gods I missed the screen so much
I bought the OLED version 5 days ago. Loved it. Loved playing on it.
I've only played pc and playstation until I got my first switch a few weeks ago. I love it. No performance issues for the games I play, it's not the best for some games since the graphics are a downgrade but for the portability, I could definitely forgive it. 10/10 console for me. Doesn't pack power, but can be packaged in a small bag that I could bring everywhere.
I just got a OLED for $254
And a modded regular switch for ~$180
I may or may not have used divination and applied metaphysics.
I love love 🙏🏼🥰
Is it a new one (OLED) or used?
@@alina4473 like new
It was from the typical family man who needed to sell it to feed his kids and pay bills etc.
Barely used.
Seek and you shall find.
The world is abundant.
Don't fall for the trap🥰
After finding out we are waiting another year I got the totk oled switch in Japan for a good price under $250
Id say it depends on a persons bank balance and whether or not they can afford an oled switch right now or if it worth waiting a little bit longer for the next new console possibly happening in 2025. Paying £300 now or possibly £350-£400 for a years time with a brand new console giving you more chance to save. If they buy now they may not be able to afford a brand new console next year which will be more powerful and run better with all the games. Its not that i wouldnt recommend one mind you as i love my oled but id say if the new one is not far off id wait especially if you cant afford the console by purchasing the oled. Its swings and roundabouts and litterly depends on the individual of course. But if you can afford it go for it but shop around and look at second hand too because once the new console is out you dont want to feel regret.
I got mine last October and have stocked up on mainline games on sale - no regrets. I wanted the games, so I got the switch. When the switch 2 comes I’ll probably buy it, but I’ll still finish my games ^^
I just brought a Switch OLED. And just building up my switch games collection.
Just watched like 10 videos trying to understand if I should buy the OLED for my kid on today's Amazon Prime Days sale, and I should note that your advise is the most justified one. Thanks for that! Not gonna jump on Switch 2 right away for sure so with the current price of $290 for the OLED I'll go buy one right now :)
A unpatched v1 switch is going for almost the same as a used oled. The switch will definitely keep its value once the switch 2 comes out.
I say no because if they announce the switch 2 this 2024 and it would go on sale 2025
Ngl thinking of upgrading to OLED from my original switch. Don’t think I will get switch 2 on day 1 as I would rather get an oled version of the switch 2 which might be 2 years from original release unless they make an oled version on day 1
I'd say if you can wait at least until later in the year and there may be a price drop by then. Or buy a cheap secondhand Switch.
I'd say the switch has a bunch of good games but it's not worth waiting for, any good games are on other platforms and better quality and any exclusives are still pretty up there in price
Video begins at 2:42
I'm actually watching this on a switch V2 which I bought just this month. No regrets 😅. Still very happy with the purchase. I bought this so I can play on TV or handheld but not for portability. I don't play video games outside except for mobile games (Genshin Impact). If I can play on TV at home, I don't need an OLED screen. One other point to consider
I have to , my grandson really needs a new one. The battery doesn't last long. Even if it's plugged in to AC , the battery goes dead. I have no guarantee a new switch is coming out in 2025. .
I only bought my switch about a year ago the oled one and ive played it more than my ps5 i bought it especially for the Nintendo games i just wish at this point in the consoles life games got sales
What should I do if I have an original Switch and a collection of physical games, but the Switch's game scanner has stopped working and the price to repair it is so high that it is not worth it? Should I play software games until the Switch 2 comes out and buy it or should I buy the OLED this year and complete the games in my physical collection?
I was watching these kind of videos when I got my switch in 2021 lol and it never came, I think now is the time that people should hold back on switches if they want the latest and greatest stuff
No if a person wants a Switch, they should buy one and enjoy the games that are available.
@@jsutton0010 yea but not if they want the latest stuff
@@Toxicbee97 But we know nothing about the successor at this point.
Personally, I would wholeheartedly recommend the current switch which is still an amazing system and while I want switch 2 I’m not sure if I will get it straight away because I’m still enjoying my current switch which I’ve only had since October so I still have a lot of games to play through in my backlog and plenty of games to buy so I’m not even close to being done with my switch which won’t be for a long time.
@@Toxicbee97 personally I think a upgrade is good when your switch is having issues. Mine is 2 years old and as of right now I don't see a reason to replace it.
still a good system but no save your money if you're buying a switch 2 unless you dont care about money
just my two cents but if you've waited this long to get a switch id likely get the lite, it plays super well I love mine for on the go and it is cheap to save up for the next gen system, cant go wrong unless you really just want to dock/play on a bigger screen
There's also no guarantee that the switch two will come out in March 2025 it may be delayed by a few more months that would not surprise me... and it may also have very few games available when it launches , it will take some time before the switch2 is optimized with a good selection of games. bottom line you still have a year approximately to enjoy your switch if you buy now
YES I KNOW the Switch successor is coming out some point in 2025. I have had my OG Switch since launch, never needed to buy a Switch Lite; however, I have always wanted a Switch OLED since it was unveiled. I still want one. Should I still buy an OLED model in the 2nd of 2024, knowing the Switch 2 is 8-12 months away?
I think it's definitely still worth it cuz we're at least 6 months out but also take into accountability that nintendo never discounts their main games ever so its stuck at 60 to 70 ,where as steam deck on pc ,u will almost never have to pay full price games but I love them both but I also buy alot of discounted games on eshop tho lol even if their not the main nintendo lineup they still have alot of great games
I’d go for the ps5 pro. And then wait to buy switch 2 when it comes with an OLED
I actually agree with this
Or get a pc
PC and Switch are all you need. The PS5 is the most expensive way to play PS4 games.
I had a switch lite for about four years. 💀 Didnt realize I owned it for that long. But just like purchasing the lite, the other day I bought an Oled just because. No regrets.
As someone who has had their Switch since release day, I’d rather wait but I also plan on buying it on release day so that it’s a factor
3:50 The regular basic Switch is the only console you should buy if you aren't generally interested in gaming in handheld mode. There is no reason to spend more on a better screen, and you can't even play the Switch Lite on a TV.
Great video! I'm one of those people who has tons of old games and one of the few who bought a Wii U late in the life cycle... I think I avoided the Switch at first due to my late adoption and due to the fact that I wrongly felt the power upgrade wasn't enough. I was wrong. Nintendo's graphic artists (and Namco's -- they work together) are so freaking good that the Nintendo art style is worth many graphics cards. Anyway.... at this point I actually am going to wait, even though I agree with your points about playing new Nintendo games. If I wanted to play the new games Right. Now. and wasn't planning on day 1 adoption of Switch 2, then yeah... I'd get an OLED. But right now I have so many old games to play, that I'm fine. And when I do finally get a Switch 2, I will get to play all the old Switch 1 games I missed (unless it's not backwards compatible... then I'll get a Switch 1 at that point). I actually might stock up on Switch 1 games when the sales you mention happen... and wait to play them until I have a system! Thanks for catering to the small group of us who don't have a Switch yet, with this video!
i still think its a godo ssytem, i do have ps4/ps5 but i dont play as much as i used to as usually cant find time or feel too tired. Their still some games. But when i do feel in the mood to game i like using my switch oled or my brother switch lite in bed or on the couch when relaxing. Sure its not a powerhouse like many other handhelds or consoles out their but to me its still a godo system to own.
i got my switch lite beginning of 2024 and regret nothing
If you never had a switch, it's a no brainer. There are 35 games with a metacritic score of 90 or higher. And many of them are best to play on switch because they are Indies or exclusive Nintendo games.
as someone that really can't be dropping 329 on an oled but wants to play on the tv, the lcd switch is definitely still a good value coming in at 269 new. plays all my same games and it'll spend its life mostly on the tv. idk where anyone comes out the rip saying the lcd switch is just ancient dino dust and not worth even a penny. and the whole trade in argument doesn't work in this case either as i'm not gonna afford a switch 2 for some time, and i'll still have my massive switch catalog to play out until then.
I won't buy the New Console if there's no New Animal Crossing game.
I bought the lite 2020 for AC. But i want to buy a Normal Switch cus my lite is acting up after 4 years, drfting, some buttons are laggy and overused, makes weird noises.. so I have to buy a Back up.
Got mine a week ago and its amazing.better than what i was waiting for....awesome games.i got metroid dredd and super mario wonder....
Switch oled in Canada is $479.99 unbelievably
People who want a Switch should just buy one, and enjoy the games that are available.
There's no point in waiting until Nintendo reveals the details about the Successor including the price and release date.
Yes, love my oled switch😍🔥
Im in the opposite boat. The earliest models og switch is the only ones thats hackable without needing to open up the system to add a mod chip. If you want homebrew on your switch buy an early release og switch
The Switch OLED you showed in the beginning is what edition? The orange and purple one. I love the colors! Thanks!
If games go on sale then I'll be diving full force into the Switch before the new one.
I would say yes buy that switch counsels tend to have a 7-8 year life cycle and aren’t known for backward compatibility now is definitely the time to buy a switch and the exclusives from gamers and resellers to gift for kids
At this point it'll be the safest to just wait for Switch 2, altho it looks like it's not coming anytime soon at this rate from the rumors and all saying how it's been delayed to March 2025 at the earliest
And this point I’d say let people decide and I would say yes to get a Switch in 2024 as it’s the best system on the market with the best library of games and exclusives.
Yeah even though I have an OG Switch (with Splatoon colored joycons mind you) I might as well wait…
I got into the switch actually 5 years ago 😂 2019 I bought my very first switch lite. 😂 my birthday is on March 25th
As for Paper Mario: TTYD remake I hope it comes to stores/shop sooner to now than later so we can watch GameXplain live-stream the full game asap like Derrick Bitnerd did for the Gamecube version did before he left GX 'his streamed playlists of all Paper Mario games is on his YT channel Bitnerd Games'.
Wether yes or no it is up to the buyer. They can get opinions from people but in the end its up to them to buy or not buy
When do you think they’ll announce pre order dates?
Joycons are a great idea- ON PAPER - but I feel they have been poorly executed so the lite is great. The oled is good for the screen and use with a pro controller. If buying used the base switch is the most abused in condition so I would avoid. I just can not do the joycons. Yeah I had a grip but that’s obvious. Just kinda annoying that to use the system comfortably you require a purchase. But just for the sheer amount of game options it’s a great proposition however some games struggle so do your research.
I really wish they’d made something similar to the ps vita tv. I can’t imagine they can’t sell this hardware for $100 if they deleted the screen. I have no desire to play a handheld and would play this thing on a monitor always. Number one reason I never got a switch. I figured they’d have done this by now
I want to know if the switch 2 will be backwards compatible.
Nothing else for to create a video about ?
I got switch oled month ago.. Not knowing for Switch 2, even tho I do not live in a country where switch cost 300$ but 500€ which is very expensive and different range in price. I am still thinking of getting Switch 2. Do I believe that switch oled is not worth buying, no it is worth to get you still can play pokemon or zelda for example, some info say that you can play those games on a new switch 2 but still, if you want just get it and the next year you can wait a bit longer to get a switch 2.
You still have tons of games for Oled and most of the games are offline so you will play alone however you turn tables.
For online gaming I can understand that you would want a new switch 2 straight away.
I will get a new one but still wont throw the old one, due it is still usable.
All these haters… I love my switch oled wifh my custom matcha green Joycons
The boy who cried wolf has released another video.
He does this every day it is annoying.
There's NO WAY Switch 2 games will be cross-gen, not with anti-consumer Nintendo leading the charge.
Switch 2 will be backwards compatible, but you won't be able to play Switch 2 games on the OG Switch or OLED Switch otherwise no-one would upgrade.
Lastly, buy the OLED Switch and enjoy what you can now. With the way things are going this country may not last until 2025 with our Government doing everything they can to destroy the Middle class and devalue our dollar. Enjoy what you can while you can because we're closer to the end than you think
Purchased a lite on eBay for $82 sooo🤷🏽♂️ that’s a good deal
Just buying a switch just bcuz in my country it is almost 49% off 😂😅
Im buying a switch today please let me know which games i should fet im not much into first person shooter i love mario party smash bros yada yada let me know plz
U guys r right it been 7years for the switch n the year of march of 2024 because the switch was released n the year of 2017 and we don't count the year of 2017 the first year of the switch was 2018for the anniversary for the first year release so it been at7years the switch and the switch2will last tell the year of2034or maybe longer tell the year of2035for the last year of the switch and switch2tell the next handheld console n release tell the year of2034and I hope the switch2will cost like around $400to$450instead of$500and the switch2storage I want is256gb of storage so the switch2can play more triple AAA games like GTA5OR GTA6and I hope the switch2 will last10more years and I hope the battery life will last tell5to8hours on the switch2of battery life and I hope the switch2 will last for 10years tell the year of 2034and I want is a Dragon ball daima Dlc for Dragon ball XENOVERSE2or Dragon ball XENOVERSE3for the switch and a switch2 n2024or2025 release for Dragon ball Daima dlc for Dragon ball XENOVERSE2or Dragon ball XENOVERSE3for the switch and switch2
I was thinking of buying a switch lite but I think I am gonna wait for rog ally 2024 edition .
i bought v2 switch about 2 to 3 yrs ago. back then rumors on new switch was on. but then they released oled version with no chip improvements. i say dont hold your breathe waiting for switch 2. nintendo knew people are buying those old crap and be fine with it. plus theres no real competition esp on exclusive nintendo games despite theres a lot of pc handhelds that are def better faster than switch. i say if you dont have one just buy as long as youre ok with stuttery and below 30fps gaming exp. youd be waiting maybe 5 to 10yrs before they really released a new one and if they do im pretty sure the chip isnt even 5x better than the current chip. it would be just enough to run current games to 60fps. it would take another decade for them to upgrade cause most their games doesnt require that much power from chip. nintendo is great at milking people😂
Brought Switch OLED today
Have you not seen the history of Nintendo? Def buy the Switch in 2024 and even later on! Lite for portability…OG Switch if you only play on TV and due to it being original the value of it will skyrocket… OLED if you play handheld a lot and on TV spend the extra. I play only on TV and im happy with my OG red and blue switch. Look how it is getting a Wii or Gamecube right now nonetheless a 64. The Switch will def age well. I highly recommend. Switch 2 is coming out too soon. They made the Switch 1 way too well. This is gna be like the Wii and the WiiU . Buy the Switch guys. Get your games physical. They hold their value. Its NINTENDO! OG items are worth a lot.
Until the next generation of Switch comes out with a OLED screen and if the Nintendo Switch games looks better on Switch 2 that will be the day i will throw away my Nintendo Switch Oled. But cause we dont know much about how it plays and looks on Switch games and no oled yet i will keep my Switch OLED. And also it takes time for Switch 2 games to be made, at the start Switch 2 will be very limited games.
I have a Nintendo Switch and my brother has one for himself 'not sure if he's played anything in a long time' and I only play MK8D as for current game and I only play it for GameXplain Mondays tourney and a little bit on Sundays offline to make sure I remember how to play the game I play a few classic games on NSO I like it has NES/SNES/Gameboy systems/N64 games and I hope the next Nintendo system will have those games too when the next Nintendo system comes and a number of games I'd play gets here I might not play the current Nintendo system anymore with so much plugged in we ain't played most games we have in a very long time because its harder to do that so I'm glad at least some of tjose is on Switch and lots of us likes Darby of Blue Television Games Sundays/Tuesdays streams of games.
You should buy a regular switch if you don't intend to play without the TV and want to save some money.
Got my Oled in January not really regretting it, mostly because of the colour speaking of colour who has two soft purple/ lilac joy con (thumbnail picture) on their switch? pastel sure but same colour??? I need answers!
got v2 switch and legion go should i buy the oled?
Yes . I want to get a switch lite
No the switch has average graphics. Tons of systems have better graphics now and old systems. The switch has 2 many weird kiddy games and games with kiddy graphics. Alot of games don't come to the switch probably because of Nintendo's rules that many game companies don't like so they go to Playstation and Xbox and other systems. Many game companies that r starting out and independent game companies develop 4 the switch. The switch has alot of ports that r on the better ps5 and Xbox series X and S. Everyone's smartphones has better graphics than the switch.
Dont get a 15 fps console in 2024, also im one of those that will wait 6 month after the next releases to see a good amount of performance as this one was horrid always
I won't listen any RUclipsr on whether I buy a system or not.
Then why u watching and commenting
@@Prodbycabo I don't watch his videos.
Thanks!
i want to upgrade my switch lite to an oled model but i can't afford it now
Yes it's so close to becoming Nintendos best selling console just needs 15 million more
I just bought one , and i love it, but the games are much more expensive than ps5 and xbox.