r/switch2hacks • u/Dinnyx • 3h ago

Question Should I get a switch 2?

With the announcement of the Zelda special edition switch 2 I'm really tempted into buying one, but I know I can't afford the games right now. What I plan to do if I do end up buying it is leaving it completely sealed until a hard mod for it is figured out. I don't mind doing so since I have a huge backlog of games that I haven't completed already. Do you guys think that would be a sound investment or should I wait for a potential switch 2 oled?

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u/arades 3h ago

A hardware mod would mean you don't need to worry about software updates, so there's nothing stopping you from getting one and using it as much as you like.

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u/Dinnyx 3h ago

Right but there's no guarantee that a viable exploit will ever be discovered this decade. And for that reason and because I'm not in too much of a rush, I feel like leaving it sealed and brand new offers less of a risk to my financial status.

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u/FleurTheAbductor 3h ago

i think not buying it at all is much better for your financial status if you dont plan on using it until then

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u/Dinnyx 3h ago

I am financially stable right now but there's a possible future where I'm not. And a special edition of a console I don't own that matters to me and also will most likely only increase in price in the upcoming future definitely makes me think about spending some of the money i do have.

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u/skarsnik8peakyboi 3h ago

Very similar to what I just did last week or so. And currently, no it does not feel like a solid investment. I have close to every console modded, hooked up, and playable. It's one of my favorite hobbies. For me, it is a no brainer. That is serious money, and I put serious thought into the big purchase. Also as much as it pains me to say, this thing may not be hacked for a whiiiiile. You have to resist temptation, as first party games have updates hard coded on the cartridges. (bonus point : update revisions have nothing to do with game release, and only rely on game production date) If you're that financially secure, buy two. If you're not, wait for the switch2 oled-pro+ to release, and grab a cheap one in 2030.

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u/Dinnyx 3h ago

Thank you, I feel like I agree with you. Your comment helped me realize that there isn't as much to gain from buying a switch 2 right now as I thought there might be.

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u/Jfk123_5 3h ago

Yep. Haven’t touched my ps5 since I got mine. Best of both worlds with Nintendo exclusives like Zelda Mario and Pokémon alongside AAA games like cyberpunk and Elden ring

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u/Jkdevore84 3h ago

A hard mod may be a very long time out. Honestly, I've got one and so far the games have been pretty good. I'd say just go for it or go for a newer handheld PC like a steam deck or rog ally 7