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Well, here we are again talking about Nintendo—specifically, the brand-spanking-new Switch 2. I gotta say, it’s kinda like the ultimate remix of the OG Switch. Some might say it’s basically the coolest way to dive back into those iconic games we all lost sleep over, like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. You remember when those dropped, right? 2017 and 2023. Feels like just yesterday but also a million years ago? Time’s wild like that.
Anyway, those games? Total staples. Whether it’s your debut journey or your 50th dive in—doesn’t matter. The Switch 2 version is a full-on dream. It’s like Nintendo finally listened to all our low-res grumbles. Those loading times? Practically cut down dramatically. Seriously, they’re snappy now.
We went on a bit of a testing spree—five times five, kind of thing. I mean, who doesn’t love a good number crunch? We had a good-old Switch OLED for the originals and then switched over (pun totally intended) to the Switch 2 for its versions. Did all the nitty-gritty tests: booting games, loading, reloading, fast traveling, and getting into shrines. You know, the usual suspects that eat up your time.
So yeah, surprise, surprise—not really—the Switch 2 crushes it. Just flattens those load times. Especially with Tears of the Kingdom, which somehow got an extra sprinkle of speed magic. Maybe it’s witchcraft? I dunno. But it’s noticeably snappier.
Pairing the Switch 2 with its special game editions, it’s like Zelda gets a whole new groove. Now, you could, in theory, play the originals on this thing. Didn’t actually test that yet—got sidetracked. Told you my attention span is… well, what was I saying? Oh right.
Overall, it just feels better. More seamless. If you’ve been putting off diving into Hyrule, now’s a pretty sweet time. Just brace yourself for that extra ten bucks. Unless you’re cool with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion membership. But hey, if it means a smoother ride, it might just be worth it.
