I watched the Nintendo Switch 2 overview trailer today, and honestly, I’m not sold on it. The console is expected to launch at $449.99, with new games possibly priced at $80 - $90, which is a lot.

Meanwhile, I’ve already modded both my Switch Lite and an older Switch that my brother uses. I’ve got a 512 GB SD card and an Atmosphere setup that lets me play pretty much anything I want. That’s where I’ve been lately -- off the beaten path, sidestepping storefronts, and exploring games on my own terms.

Maybe a few years from now, when the Switch 2 is old news and second-hand units are cheap on platforms like Taobao or PDD, I’ll reconsider. I’ve done it before -- waited out the wave, bought used, and enjoyed the ride without emptying my wallet.

I still buy games, though -- primarily on PC via Steam. But even then, I'm not splurging constantly.