4 Days Later - Is the Switch 2 REALLY Worth $450？

Four days after launch, $450 Switch 2 offers a 7.9-inch HDR/120Hz display, stronger performance, 4K docked gaming, and sturdier hardware. Its value is weakened by 256GB storage, $50–$100 microSD Express expense, $80 first-party games, paid upgrades, and claimed cartridge incompatibility. Verdict: Nintendo devotees should buy; budget-conscious or power users may prefer Steam Deck OLED/ROG Ally X, while others should wait.

The assessment moves from launch excitement to total-cost skepticism, emphasizing exclusives and ecosystem loyalty over hardware improvements.