Is The Nintendo Switch 2 Worth It?

If you're still on the fence about picking up the Nintendo Switch 2, we take a look at the games and the tech to see if the Switch 2 price is worth it or if you're better off picking up an alternative.

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Introduction

2025 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years in Nintendo’s history. We’re getting a brand new console, a new 3D Donkey Kong game (a part of me is still in disbelief) and gimmicks that would make the Nintendo 3DS blush. But this all comes at a price, and a hefty one at that. So today, we’re going to take a look at whether or not the console is worth the asking price, or if you’re better off picking up one of the many Nintendo Switch 2 alternatives.  

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Header Cell - Column 0 ResolutionScreenProcessorStorageHDRBuilt-In TechBattery Life
Nintendo Switch 21920x1080 - Handheld7.9" LCD TouchscreenCustom made by NVIDIA256GB internal storageHDR10 supportBuilt-in microphone (noise cancelling, echo cancelling, auto gain control)2 - 6.5 hours
Row 1 - Cell 0 4K (3840x2160) - TV OutputRow 1 - Cell 2 Row 1 - Cell 3 Compatible with microSD express cards (up to 2TB)Row 1 - Cell 5 2 USB C connectorsRow 1 - Cell 7
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Matthew Maidment
Editor

Hey, I’m Matt. I first joined MyVoucherCodes as a Deals Expert, scouring the internet and leaving no stone unturned in finding the best discount codes, sales, and offers for our customers. Moving into my first home during the worst possible time (during lockdown) I understand the necessity of saving money when the purse strings are tight. I’ll do my very best to save you money wherever I can.

Outside of saving money, I’m into video games, movies, books and music. I host and edit a video game podcast called The Retry Hard Podcast, where my friend and I go through news, reviews and video games in general. I love movies and watching how they’re made,  and I’ve worked as a set decorator for a few months on His Dark Materials season 3, which gave me a massive insight into how it all comes together. I also put out music through my pop-punk band, Truika, and as a solo artist under the name Matt Kiano, where I won Best Male Artist of 2025 at the Radio Wigwam awards.