- Which is better for a family buying their first Switch?
- The OLED Mario Kart bundle. It costs $284.00 at Walmart and includes the game and a year of online play, so you can start the same day. The Switch 2 costs $499.00 and needs a game bought separately.
- Is the Switch 2 worth the extra $215?
- Yes if you want Switch 2 exclusives like Mario Kart World or Donkey Kong Bananza, or the bigger 1080p screen and 256 GB storage. If you mainly play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and older Switch games, the OLED bundle covers that for less.
- Can the OLED play Switch 2 games?
- No. Switch 2-only titles such as Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza do not run on the OLED model. It plays original Switch games.
- Which has more storage?
- The Switch 2, with 256 GB against 64 GB on the OLED. Both take a microSD card, and the OLED fills up quickly with downloaded games.
- Which lasts longer on a battery charge?
- The OLED model generally lasts longer per charge. Reviewers of the Switch 2 note shorter battery life than the original Switch.
- Do my old Joy-Cons and accessories work on the Switch 2?
- Yes. The Switch 2 pairs with Switch 1 Joy-Cons and most original Switch accessories, so an upgrade keeps your existing gear useful.
