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will you be getting one? I can't remember the last time I was less excited for a console launch, personally, outside of xbox console releases
I pre-ordered one, yes, in theory it'll be delivered today. I think Nintendo got a bit arrogant with the success of Switch 1, so they've taken some anti-consumer practices a bit far. I'm not a fan of Game Key Cards, I won't be buying any, and the rest of the negative stuff that's been discussed to boredom.
But I've enjoyed my Switch a lot in these past years. The Switch 2 is a more powerful version of the same. I'm looking forward to playing new Mario Kart, Zelda games with improvements, Metroid Prime 4, and lots of other stuff. I don't think I'll abandon my Switch just yet, and I'll keep buying physical games on there when it makes sense over Switch 2. But I am excited.
Personally it's also the first time I'm getting a new Nintendo system on launch date, which is exciting as a fan since the NES era.
The key card thing is stupid. Nintendo is (was), I think, the last developer who released full games on their media format. I will go so far as to import games to get a physical edition. If I'm going to buy a physical "thing", that "thing" better be there in its entirety. I'll be using the third party options that take and make physical releases even more than I was before.
I'm the same, the Switch is the generation where I got the most imported games ever. Just because there was no physical version in my region (looking at you Capcom 👀). I also reluctanctly buy from Limited Run Games and other "limited" options which cash on fear of missin out. But I'd always rather have a physical game I can play in 10 years like I do with my consoles from 30 years ago.
The key cards is definitely stupid and I hope it fails miserably and goes away. But I doubt that'll be the case. The good thing is Nintendo -at least for now- will keep their first party releases physical.