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Nintendo Switch 2 vs PS5 pro
Nintendo Switch 2
71 positive (66%) · 14 mixed (13%) · 23 negative (21%)
Trust + time weighted: +49%
AI summary — not a quote
The Nintendo Switch 2 is generally received as a successful, more powerful iteration of its predecessor, maintaining the hybrid form factor while improving ergonomics and performance. Users appreciate the larger 8-inch screen and the ability to seamlessly migrate libraries and profiles from the original Switch. However, the hardware is criticized for its return to an LCD display with larger bezels, and some users find the software experience and UI too similar to the first generation without enough new features.
Pros
- Significant performance boost over the original Switch, including better frame rates in titles like Fortnite.
- Improved ergonomics and joycon feel, making it more comfortable for extended handheld use.
- Larger 8-inch screen and increased internal storage capacity.
- Seamless migration of user profiles, settings, and game libraries from the original Switch.
Cons
- Uses an LCD display instead of OLED, which some users find a step backward in visual quality.
- Persistent retail shortages and reliance on waitlists or scalpers to acquire units.
- Handheld performance is sometimes limited to 30fps due to aggressive downclocking compared to docked mode.
- The UI remains plain and lacks long-requested features like themes.
Top excerpts
a 77" S95F QD-OLED, next to my PS5 Pro and Switch 2
Man they really done it and returned to larger bezels and an lcd-display (probably tn, hopefully ips/va/something).
Parent context: Yeah, that’s something I don’t like about the Switch 2. It’s too gray. The joycons should have more color, like the first Switch. Reply: Yeah, that’s something I don’t like about the Switch 2. It’s too gray. The joycons should have more color, like the first Switch.
Then I saw Hot Pursuit, the remastered version, for sale on the Switch 2. ... Immediately fun, wild action and actually challenging to get the Gold medals.
the supply in Japan has been ridiculously limited. You still cannot walk into a store and buy a Switch 2 off the shelf, six months after it allegedly released.
PS5 pro
55 positive (59%) · 19 mixed (20%) · 19 negative (20%)
Trust + time weighted: +45%
AI summary — not a quote
The PS5 Pro is generally viewed as a high-performance console that bridges the gap between standard consoles and mid-range gaming PCs, offering improved frame rates and reduced input lag. However, sentiment is divided regarding its value proposition, with many users criticizing the high price point and the omission of an internal disc drive.
Pros
- Significant performance gains, reaching 60-100 FPS in performance modes
- Noticeably faster loading times compared to older hardware
- Reduced input lag, benefiting competitive or fast-paced gaming
- Often cited as a better value than building a PC of equivalent performance at the same price point
Cons
- High retail price, noted between $700 and $750 depending on tariffs and sales
- Lack of a built-in disc drive, requiring a separate purchase for physical media users
- Incremental nature of the upgrade; some users feel it is not a large enough leap over the base PS5
Top excerpts
a 77" S95F QD-OLED, next to my PS5 Pro and Switch 2
Worth it right now? I mean, you can buy a PS5 pro and a PS5 for the price of ram and a SSD. 🫠 if you can find normalized pricing or wanting to wait, it’s 100% worth it.
So you're in the PS5 sub so if you ask "should I dump my gf and sell my kidney to upgrade from PS5 Slim to Pro" the answer is still yes.
I have a ps5 pro and a PC I just built last September. I haven’t touched my ps5 to play actual games basically the week I built my PC.
You could spend like $500 for a base ps5 or about $750 for a ps5 pro and it will run things incredibly well.