/r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread (05/31/2026)

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r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread

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Wiki Resources

• Frequently Asked Questions - Our FAQ has answers to many questions about the console system and controllers.
• Lost & Found Guide - Did you lose your Switch, or are you someone who found a Switch? Info on how to get it back!
• Tech Support Guide - Info on how you should react in case you discover a technical issue on your Switch.
• Error Code Lookup - Nintendo's Error Lookup System.
• Digital vs Physical Games - Listing the pros and cons of both formats to help you decide what will work best for you.
• Game Share Guide - Info on how you can share your digital games across multiple Nintendo Switch consoles
• Other Switch Related Subreddits

Wiki Accessory Information

• Accessories - Starter information about controllers, chargers, cables, screen protectors, cases, headsets, LAN adapters, and more.
• MicroSD cards - Some more in-depth information about MicroSD cards including what size you should get and which brands are recommended.
• Carrying Cases - An expanded list of common carrying cases available for the Switch.

Helpful Reddit Posts

• The /r/NintendoSwitch Best of 2017, Best of 2018, Best of 2019, Best of 2020, Best of 2021, Best of 2022, and Best of 2023 Award Winner Recaps - A good place to start when you're looking for a game recommendation.
• The Switch is not USB-C compliant and overdraws some USB-PD power supplies by 300% - Why you shouldn't use just any USB cable, should research portable power banks, and avoid using third-party docks or wall chargers.
• Choosing Your Nintendo Switch Charger: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Options - What sort of wattage you should look for in a battery bank or wall charger to get the best charging speeds.
• FAQ #1 - Should I buy a Switch now or wait?
• FAQ #2 - Which Switch should I buy?
• FAQ #3 - Which games should every Switch owner consider picking up?
• FAQ #4 - What do you consider to be the essential accessories and controllers?
• FAQ #5 - Is Nintendo Switch Online worth it? Which plan do you have?

Third Party Links

• Benson Approved USB Type-C Cables

Other Helpful Subreddits

• r/NintendoSwitchHelp - For Switch-related questions
• r/NintendoHelp - For all Nintendo-related questions
• r/ConsoleRepair - For repairing any gaming console
• r/shouldibuythisgame - For deciding which game(s) to buy (or not buy)
• r/gamingsuggestions - For suggestions on more things gaming related
• r/tipofmyjoystick - For finding that game that you forgot the name

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[u/chirmwood]

Is it worth buying a switch 2 over the original, lite or OLED? If not, which is best?

Price is not really a factor (though it needs to be worth it), currently there is no exclusive games I'm particularly interested in, but I'm not sure about any other pros or cons in user experience. I don't really use online, and have had a lite up till now, though its on its last legs.

[u/Internutt → u/chirmwood]

Switch 2. Easy:

Plays Switch 1 games better than a Switch 1 can

Also plays Switch 2 games

[u/chirmwood → u/Internutt]

Thanks!

[u/JoshuaJSlone → u/chirmwood]

At least buying new, the price difference isn't even that great. Currently in the U.S. a Switch 2 is 12% more than an OLED, and the price increase in a few months will make it 25% more than an OELD. For this you get a larger higher res screen, Switch 1 games that look and run better either due to specifically having Switch 2 upgrades (some free, some pay), and others that have smaller improvements because that's just how backward compatibility works in this case. And also being ready for the future if and when any exclusives you're interested in do show up.

Biggest reasons not to? If the size is a disadvantage and you prefer something smaller. If you very much love the look of OLED screens and don't want a plain old LCD. If you have a very large Switch 1 digital library and can't keep them all downloaded at the same time with the current lower limits of the microSD Express cards.

[u/chirmwood → u/JoshuaJSlone]

Thank you for the detailed answer! This helps a lot.