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As someone who mostly plays cosy games, I wasn\u2019t sure if the Nintendo Switch 2 was something I really<\/em> needed. I already had the original Switch and it\u2019s always done the job just fine for what I play \u2013 think Animal Crossing, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Disney Dreamlight Valley… you get the vibe. But curiosity got the better of me and I ended up upgrading. Now that I\u2019ve had a bit of time with both, I thought I\u2019d write a quick post on the differences, and whether I actually think it\u2019s worth the upgrade.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s just be honest. If you\u2019re someone who plays the more chilled, slow paced games like me, then the original Switch is still totally fine. It\u2019s more than capable of running games like Animal Crossing and Dreamlight Valley without any problems, and if you\u2019re happy with what you\u2019ve already got, there\u2019s no real urgency to upgrade. I loved my original Switch and still think it\u2019s one of the best consoles out there.<\/p>\n With that said \u2013 there are definitely some quality of life improvements that I\u2019ve really noticed. The most obvious one is the larger screen. It\u2019s not just slightly bigger, it actually makes a noticeable difference, especially when playing handheld. The colours pop more, everything feels a little bit more immersive, and it just looks really clean and sharp.<\/p>\n I also love<\/em> that it now has a proper stand at the back. If you\u2019ve ever tried to balance the original Switch on something while playing in bed or on the sofa, you\u2019ll know how awkward it can be. The new stand is sturdy, wide, and adjustable, so you can actually position it at different angles without it toppling over. I use it constantly.<\/p>\n Another tiny but genius update \u2013 there’s now a charging port on the top, instead of just underneath. This makes such a difference when you want to keep playing while it\u2019s plugged in, especially if you\u2019ve got it propped up. With the original Switch, charging and playing in tabletop mode was basically impossible without some kind of weird workaround. This completely fixes that.<\/p>\n It is<\/em> heavier though… The Switch 2 is definitely weightier and a bit bulkier. I don\u2019t mind it, but it\u2019s something to be aware of. If you do a lot of handheld gaming, especially lying down or curled up on the sofa, it\u2019s not quite as lightweight or comfortable to hold for long periods as the original. But, that’s where the stand comes in handy again.<\/p>\n So, should you get it? Honestly? If you\u2019re a casual or cosy gamer and you already have a Switch, you\u2019re probably fine sticking with it. The Switch 2 is definitely a lovely upgrade, but I wouldn\u2019t say it\u2019s a must-have unless you\u2019re really into having the latest tech or play a wider variety of more demanding games. That said, I do<\/em> love mine, and the bigger screen and new stand have actually made a bigger difference than I expected.<\/p>\n If your current Switch is getting a bit tired or you just fancy a little treat, it\u2019s a really nice upgrade to enjoy. But if you\u2019re mainly collecting turnips, building dream homes or picking fruit in game – you\u2019re not missing out by sticking with the original.<\/p>\n Let me know if you\u2019ve tried both and what you think. 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