The Switch OLED model is still highly praised for its color vibrancy and true blacks, which some users prefer over the Switch 2's larger LCD.
You can often find used standard models for under $200 or the Switch Lite for around $100 on sites like eBay.
The original Switch has a library of over 5,000 games . Major 2026 releases like Pokémon Champions and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream are still coming to the original hardware. Wait or Buy a Nintendo Switch 2 If: Nintendo Switch 1 in 2026 - worth it? (Review)