I purchased a Switch 2 a yr late, and now I lastly perceive Nintendo

I’m a few yr late to Nintendo Switch 2, which feels acceptable as a result of I’ve all the time been a yr, a era, or typically a whole childhood late to Nintendo. So by the point I made a decision to purchase Switch 2 this month, followers had not solely stopped discussing the launch line-up; they’d moved on to bickering over a brand new Zelda remake and stressing Nintendo is one Direct away from both world domination or collapse.

So right here I’m, late to the celebration once more, partly on account of my impression that Switch 2 was little greater than Switch in new garments replete with the identical rehashed franchise entries. Sure, I personal a Switch and nonetheless have a Wii, however usually I’ve been on the skin of Nintendo fandom, dwelling vicariously by means of my sister’s love of Mario and Zelda. I do know the characters, recognise the music, take up the tradition of Nintendo, however I’ve by no means actually been a part of it – it is by no means actually clicked.