16 June 2025
3 reasons NOT to buy the Switch 2!
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Summary
At $450/£395, the Switch 2 lacks OLED; glare is noticeable, especially in bright rooms, and the screen looks less vivid. He reports 21% overnight battery loss and roughly 2.5 hours playing Mario Kart World, less than expected for portability. He finds Mario Kart World only modestly better-looking than Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, more expensive, and repetitive in track variety.
Insight
His review prioritizes value, battery life, display quality, and content variety over novelty or branding.