Amidst a wave of online scepticism, one British gamer is bucking the trend with a resoundingly positive verdict on his Nintendo Switch 2 purchase. Reader matc7884, who bought the console in June 2025, has shared an in-depth feature with GameCentral detailing his months of hands-on experience, offering a counter-narrative to the prevailing negativity.
From Unplanned Purchase to Primary Platform
The decision to buy the Switch 2 in June wasn't part of a grand plan. The reader explained it was a combined birthday and Christmas present, enhanced by a decent launch deal and some of his own savings. The console arrived about a week after its official launch, accompanied by two key titles: Mario Kart World and Street Fighter 6.
Coming from an older Switch model, the upgrade to the new console's larger screen was an immediate win. He also highlighted a significant advantage over his handheld PC: sheer accessibility. The Switch 2 removes the friction of tweaking settings or worrying about optimisation, offering a plug-and-play experience he values highly.
A Deep Dive Into a Varied Game Library
The reader's experience is defined by a diverse library of games, both first-party and third-party. He sold his original Switch after upgrading, using the funds to pick up Cyberpunk 2077 and have money left over. While he enjoys its aesthetic, he admits to playing it largely as a straightforward shooter, finding its netrunning mechanics confusing.
His thoughts on Nintendo's flagship titles are nuanced. He praises Mario Kart World for its fun new Knockout Tour mode and more varied Grand Prix, where tracks now feature three distinct laps from point A to B instead of repetitive loops. He suggested a quality-of-life improvement, wishing gold coins could reveal points of interest in the Free Roam mode to reduce aimless driving.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom felt like a familiar but polished experience on the new hardware, described as "slightly more shiny and smoother." For Donkey Kong Bananza, a birthday gift he was eagerly anticipating, his review was positive but not ecstatic. He found the later levels lost some charm and became repetitive, preferring the idea of fewer, larger worlds to explore.
Third-Party Triumphs and Surprising Favourites
It's the third-party and multi-platform games where the Switch 2's value as a portable platform truly shines for this player. He singled out Star Wars Outlaws as potentially his most enjoyed game of the year, calling it an underrated "Han Solo simulator." He relished the mix of stealth, combat, and exploration, particularly the thrill of barely escaping enemy bases.
Other bargains enriched his catalogue. He picked up Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 for around £20, calling it a nostalgic blast, and Hogwarts Legacy for roughly £15. While he praised the latter's early-game variety and decent combat, he felt the final missions devolved into a slog of endless enemy waves.
Looking ahead, the Switch 2 has firmly established itself as his first-choice platform for future multi-platform releases. He specifically plans to purchase Resident Evil Requiem, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and potentially Final Fantasy 7 Remake or Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for the console. The ability to play comfortably in bed before sleep is a unique advantage that the hybrid console perfectly serves.
His final conclusion, published on December 20, 2025, is simple and direct: despite any minor critiques of individual games, he is thoroughly happy with his Nintendo Switch 2 investment.
