Why Im never buying a Nintendo Switch 2 at launch Readers FeatureGameCentralPublished February 2, 2025 1:00am Is it best to wait? (Nintendo)A reader explains why he wont be buying a Nintendo Switch 2 at launch and why hes always wary of buying games and consoles on day one.Theres a lot of very positive excitement for the Switch 2 at the moment and I am all for it. The reveal trailer didnt reveal much but it did all look new and interesting and even though the console looks the same as the old one it still felt different and I kind of like the fact that theyre holding things back, like what the mystery button does.It means theres still a lot to look forward to and the Nintendo Direct in April is going to get a huge audience, because were all going to have a lot of pent up excitement, and questions, by that point.I will definitely get a Nintendo Switch 2. Ive never regretted buying a Nintendo console before and I cant imagine I suddenly will now, but what I wont do is buy one at launch. I have that same policy for all consoles but with Nintendo in particular you just know that the situation is going to be very different a couple of years later.My reasons are two-fold: waiting until problems are identified and fixed and waiting until Nintendo announce new models. I have a similar policy with games (ironically not Nintendo games, because theyre never broken) and never buy them at launch, until I know theyre in working order and theyve had at least one price cut.With the original Switch there were significant problems with Joy-Con drift, which Nintendo did not handle well, at least in the UK, and meant that a lot of people were left with faulty controllers that were not repaired, or not repaired well, for a good year or more. The fault wasnt particularly Nintendos fault the problem exists in most modern controllers but their refusal to offer no quibble replacements was. The original Joy-Cons did have issues (YouTube)This issue has apparently been fixed with the Switch 2, which will not use the same technology, but there is every chance that something else will go wrong. Maybe itll be the connector for the Joy-Cons or more probably itll be something we have no idea about at the moment.The other reason is that we all know Nintendo releases multiple models of their consoles and often quite soon after the first one comes out. I dont want a Switch 2 Lite but Im sure itll arrive within a year or so. What I want to know is when the OLED Model will be available, if rumours suggest itll be only a year or so Ill just wait till then.You may think Im a killjoy (I can assure you I am fun at parties) but I havent got a lot of money to waste on expensive video consoles and I dont like to spend all that money only to find out I regret it a year or two down the line. Ive learnt that lesson over time and I dont intend to repeat it for the Nintendo Switch 2 or any other console.More TrendingAnd yes, I am a total hypocrite, so if there is something absolutely amazing unveiled in April maybe my resolve will break, but I hope not. With a bit of luck Ill not only avoid the consoles teething problems, Ill also get a chance to pick a neat limited edition design, which never come out until a bit later.By reader TiamatTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5videoUp NextThe readers features do not necessarily represent the views of GameCentral or Metro.You can submit your own 500 to 600-word reader feature at any time, which if used will be published in the next appropriate weekend slot. Just contact us at gamecentral@metro.co.uk or use our Submit Stuff page and you wont need to send an email.GameCentralSign up for exclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy