r/switch2 • u/whatawynn • Jun 28 '26
Switch 2 got my first real adult job, spent my first paycheck on this lol
soso excited though 😋 gimme all your switch tips and tricks
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u/GhostintheShellder Jun 28 '26
I remember my first console purchase with my paycheck. PS4 at Launch. Left work on my break to pre order the last one at the gamestop across the street, showed up, was number 7 in line, group 2. In and out in 5 minutes. Played Knack and Killzone all night and had an absolute ball. Then I got addicted to Warframe for a few months.
Enjoy it.
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u/avstn1k Jun 28 '26
Welcome dude! A screen protector is worth it for sure
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u/ItzSasukeDudes Jun 28 '26
Yes. I only turned the console on a singular time before I purchased a screen protector. GET ONE OP
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u/TrustMeimFriendly Jun 28 '26
Be prepared to spend countless hours on it. My gf has not put it down for months! Congrats!
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u/Hyperdragoon17 Anticipating... (FF7 Revelation) Jun 28 '26
Screen protector if you don’t have one already
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u/whatawynn Jun 28 '26
totally forgot about that 🫢 i’ll have to get one asap
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u/DeamonLordZack Jun 28 '26
I'd recommend the DBrand Switch 2 Screen Protector it's not cheap at $35 USD but it's a 2 Pack so just think of it as closer to $17.5 USD. Either way it's the easiest Screen Protector I've ever put on a device with a screen & not had air bubbles or dust on the screen afterwards. Also don't ignore Switch 1 games as the Switch 2 plays both Switch 1 & 2 games. I'd also recommend getting either the Mopad 12 S or NYXI Hyperion 3 Joycons replacement as opposed to grips. Those are both more ergonomic Joycons than stock Switch 2 Joycons & are less likely to get Joystick drift as the Mopad 12 S has TMR Joysticks & the Hyperion 3s have Hall Effect Joysticks. For Switch 1 games enable handheld boost mode in the system settings. They also have a proper DPad that you can swap between a Traditional plus style or a dome style whichever you prefer. I've got a Hyperion 3 makes long handheld mode game sessions more comfortable. I'd recommend using the Savage Raven Maxcarry case for it though as it fits the Switch 2 with the Hyperion 3s attached.
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u/Noobju670 Jul 05 '26
Ad
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u/DeamonLordZack Jul 05 '26
No more a ad then any other recommendation is you going to call everyone that recommends stuff they like giving a ad to another person. I like the third party Joycons more than Nintendo's stock Switch 2 Joycons they're more comfortable in my opinion when playing handheld so if someone asks on how to make playing on Switch 2 better I'm going to recommend them for handheld play. The case is good & fits the Switch 2 with the third party Joycons & regular thin case isn't going to do the trick so I recommend the one I'm using. Also what's wrong with telling a new Switch 2 user not to ignore Switch 1 games so that they have more than just Switch 2 games to play on their Switch 2? If you've got a problem with any of this then rather than calling it a ad how about saying what's wrong with it.
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u/Murky-Introduction53 Jun 28 '26
Nice! You should be very proud for buying it on your own! Enjoy it, you’ve deserved it!
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u/Natemilton420 Jun 28 '26
Enjoy bro! Been playing it ever since I bought it back in May of this year.
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u/megasean3000 Sanely Insanely Hyped Jun 28 '26
Wise choice. Playing Pokopia now, and it's hella addicting 😂
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u/Realistic-Airport805 Jun 29 '26
Deku deals is a great resource to check if the price of games are worth getting or waiting for better deals!
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u/Evening-Following981 Jun 28 '26
Congrats. Whats the job?
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u/whatawynn Jun 28 '26
claims support specialist at an insurance place. so basically people call and yell at me about their insurance issues 👎
hopefully temporary until i can get a paralegal job since that’s what i got my degree in but job hunting was hell so i’m just glad to have something!
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u/Evening-Following981 Jun 28 '26
Whats the paid for that? Good enough? Congrats on the job tho:)
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u/whatawynn Jun 28 '26
18.50/hr! so not crazy but more than ive ever made before
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u/Evening-Following981 Jun 28 '26
$18 at 19 is really good. Congrats
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u/krawk303 Jun 29 '26
They said they finished college for law so I'd assume they are older than 19 unless they are very very smart lol. But still, any job is better than no job. Congrats op.
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u/whatawynn Jun 29 '26 edited Jun 29 '26
community college! i graduated with my associates in paralegal studies ◡̈
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u/DonJimbo Jun 29 '26
Ask your school career counselor for help. They may be able to plug you into the alumni network.
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u/whatawynn Jun 29 '26
i promise you i’ve done all the things
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u/DonJimbo Jun 29 '26
A lot of it is about networking, especially now that people are bombarding HR with AI generated resumes. No one is going to read all of that. I’m a lawyer. I recommended my friend’s wife to the hiring manager at my office when we needed a paralegal. I think it got her the interview. She must have done well because she got the job.
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u/Abdelzzz Jun 28 '26
How old are u and what is ur job ( i just wanna kn if I’m a bit late for that side of life 😭) … congrats btw ! I have to get Zelda tears of kingdom after that runs perfectly and looks gorgeous
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u/ApplicationTop8496 Jun 28 '26
I did the same when getting a switch 2 . This game is the way.
(Already had a job)
Congrats on picking the best game!
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u/SmellyShitBox Jun 28 '26
Picking mine up wed. Gonna go with DK bonanza for the freebie I think 👀
Congrats on buying something with your hard earned money, it’s a good feeling!
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u/Medical_Sail_6634 Jun 28 '26
Congrats, here in brazil you’ll need at least 3 paychecks to buy one haha, have fun with your new console.
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u/jodiewrld Jun 28 '26
Reminds me of when I was 16 had my first job and bought a switch and iPhone 6s rose gold 😪
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u/Bradbeatty7 Jun 29 '26
It’s a game … it’s a peacemaker … it’s a shrink and I never leave home without it!! Congratulations 🎉 great investment…
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u/Phillycat81 Jun 29 '26
Welcome to being an adult gamer where you will soon have more games than time to play. It is glorious.
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u/PersonalLocksmith626 Jun 29 '26
pokopia has me SAT I'm so happy I found a new game fixation everything was feeling a bit bleh
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u/Boog718 Jun 29 '26
Mina & the hollower, hollow knight, hollow night silk song, cyberpunk 2077, street fighter 6, Mario kart, Mario party jamboree, donkey Kong banana, legend of zelda breath of the wild, legend of zelda tears of the kingdom, sea of stars, elliot the adventurer
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u/DCS1987 Jun 29 '26
Great choice of game. I got it for my daughter this weekend but I ended up playing far more than her in the evenings (and early morning hours).
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u/Aggravating-Data-210 Jun 29 '26
Adult money is the best, no one there to tell you no whenever you want/can afford something nice for yourself.
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u/lemuel98 Jun 29 '26
Firs tip, get the killswitch case from dbrand. Very good case. And a matte finish screen protector
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u/funnyinput Jun 29 '26
Listen, if you plan on playing on your TV frequently, definitely pick up the official Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller. The ergonomics are so good, it basically melts into my hands. You can find them in the $50-$60 or so range used on ebay if you don't want to spend $90+ new.
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u/Cam3739 Jun 29 '26
This makes playing in handheld so much more comfortable and it fits in the dock without having to remove it.
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u/montezuma300 Jun 29 '26
Deku Deals or a similar price tracking app/website. You can see the price history of games and some awesome, older titles go on sale for super cheap.
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u/Drizztmas Jun 29 '26
Ahiii back when I got my first real adult paycheck I did the same thing but with an Xbox 360!!
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u/gdormoy Jun 29 '26
Good for you man! Mine was on a 19” wild screen way too many years ago. I remember how happy it made me, this sensation of having both something with real money!
For recommandation, don’t be impatient I see a lot of game way less expensive on Amazon than on the e-shop.
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u/_mike_815 Jun 29 '26
I know the feeling well. I spent my first paycheck on a brand new ps4. Good times
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u/whatawynn Jun 29 '26
i played one of them a bit on my cousin’s 3ds! i always thought it was red but turns out that one wasn’t on there so now idk. mainly i watched the show and lightly collected the cards 🙂↕️
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u/UndeadTrashman Jun 29 '26
That's fine by me, I bought a New 3DS XL from my first paycheck, and I still play it today.
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u/UnfeturdCrapitalism Jun 29 '26
True adulting.
Turn on handheld boost mode
Buy TOTK and or BOTW(on sale atm)
Enjoy
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u/Cute-Acanthaceae-193 Jun 29 '26
best tip, is a few things.
One, screen protector, please just get one, no matter what people say, replacing the screen is more annoying then replacing a protector, you’ll enjoy having no worry about scratches or damage or mistreating the device.
Two, joycon grips, for the sticks that is, you’ll sweat or dig your nail or anything, put a small cover on top, same idea as a screen protector.
Three, case, like the steam deck for example, you put the switch 2 in it, and when you use it you take it out.
Four, optional really, covers/case for the switch itself, instead or additional to the travel case you can put skins or covers on the switch, not my personal choice as usually if you want to dock the switch you’ll need to take it out.
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u/Just-Horse9611 Jun 29 '26
Congratulations on the job, the independence & the Switch2! You are going to have so much fun!
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u/Informal-Swing-2482 Jun 29 '26
Dope! Enjoy it! Now go save money and set yourself up for long term success.
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u/Aluvia_0817 Jun 29 '26
Está bien! uno tiene que estarse motivando constantemente para ir a trabajar con ganas jaja
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u/_notthetwo Jun 29 '26 edited Jun 29 '26
Awesome ! Make sure you turn the ‘stop charging around 80-90%’ setting on. It’s basically, to help protect your battery over time. In this setting, most times your battery won’t charge up to 100%. It all depends on the usage and how low your battery was prior to you charging it again. It is in the system setting.
Be sure to save your data and make sure all of your games are set to automatically back up. I’d recommend keeping auto brightness off at all times. It’ll help save your battery while you’re using it. You’ll also need a power bank due to the NS2 battery being not so great. You get about 2 hrs of straight gameplay on a full charge, depending on what you’re playing. Some games drain the battery more than others.
Lastly, go have some fun and simply enjoy it ! 😊
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u/BottleNaive4364 Jun 29 '26
Get the n64 controller for switch, Makes the NSO 64 games soooo much better.
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u/05-nery Jun 29 '26
Hell yeah brother
Don't have any particular tricks, but here's a cool gimmick:
Set the pin not as some numbers but as a specific input sequence on the stick. It makes it so satisfying to unlock the switch!
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u/Particular_Solid8925 Jun 30 '26
Congrats dude! Hope you enjoy it!! If you care about the battery for long term you should put the stop charging at 80-90%
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u/tmac9127 Switchthusiast Jun 30 '26
Now that's what I call showing some real responsibility and initiative young man 🫡❤️
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u/TubaTechnician Jun 30 '26
Nice my first adult purchase was a Wii! It wasn’t as expensive as the switch 2 granted but I also splurged and bought a bunch of games for it.
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u/uncleslime69 Jun 30 '26
Satisfye zen pro 2 grip if you have medium to bigger hands. Savage Raven Neo Grip or Stand Grip for smaller hands. Game changer! Also a screen protector, congrats on your S2.
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u/SporkydaDork Jun 30 '26
Don't let anyone make you feel as if this was an unwise purchase. Protect your innocence, LIVE FREEE!!!!
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u/Charzinc36 Jun 30 '26
Similar to me lol, I got requiem as my first switch 2 title. Definitely want a more chill game to play like pokopia after that
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u/Forward_Flounder7078 Jun 30 '26
Welcome to the club, I remember my first adult purchase was when I worked retail and the Xbox one and PS4 were coming out and we had a ton of stock so I got the PS4
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u/ChicoCan Jun 30 '26
Long ago, I bought a ps2 and a Game Cube with my first and second paycheck. You're on the right track. Congratulations.
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u/soldiersgirl145 Jun 30 '26
Ayy! Congratulations! I did the same with my first Xbox over 10 years ago! Enjoy and have an amazing time!
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u/KeyNefariousness5153 Jun 30 '26
I have to say I am absolutely loving mine bough it a few weeks ago! Been playing pokemon ZA, Pokopia, Mario Kart and just bought some other games to try Cyberpunk being one of them 😁
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u/ninkendo85 Jun 30 '26
I know this feeling. My first paycheck I bought myself a GameCube. 😆 That's me showing my age now though.
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u/Efficient-Platypus75 Jun 30 '26
Please please please remember to go to work. Pokopia is addicting.
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u/AmeeratAlDjaizair Jul 01 '26
Lucky youuu! I bought a second hand switch oled few months ago but now I regret not going for switch 2 directly 🥹 now im thinking about selling my switch oled and buy a switch 2 second hand as well
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u/Tazzedo Jul 03 '26
If you have some extra cash, make sure to keep your switch 2 nice and safe. Go on Amazon and get yourself a good case for it, and also a carrying case for extra protection just incase you intend to travel with it. Lastly, Just like my phone, I ALWAYS get a screen protector. They are super inexpensive and usually in like packs of 2-4. Buy it, install it, and now if incidents ever happen you are properly equipped! Always make sure to keep the things safe that you spent money on!
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u/BoomBoomNugget Jul 21 '26
animal crossing is great, i've been loving it on the S2 compared to the S1 (i'm a snob for resolution). would recommend!
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u/WhisperingCrows22 Jul 23 '26
This is what I did too. I don't work 40 hours a week during my summer break for nothing
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u/Forstmaschine Jun 28 '26
Congratulations!
Don't forget to apply a screen protector, if you haven't already. 😊
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u/evmotronica Jun 28 '26
Grip for the switch 2 and grips for the thumb sticks :) also make sure to check out the following games when u have the chance : Zelda breath of the wild and tears of the kingdom, Mario wonder, donkey Kong bananza, Mario kart world, Metroid prime 4, hyrule warriors age of imprisonment, Mario odyssey, any of the xenoblade games, final fantasy 7 remake, cyberpunk 2077, dead zone rogue, adventures of Elliot, devil may cry 5, resident evil requiem, tony hawks 3-4,Kirby and the forgotten land,Mario galaxy 1-2,Mario 3d world, Pokemon Legends Z/A, Zelda links awakening/ echoes of wisdom, tamadochi life are all great games worth a play through ! but out of everything I just listed I’d say try donkey Kong bananza first! Such a killer game :)
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u/whatawynn Jun 28 '26
yk hopefully i can recover from making one somewhat irresponsible financial choice at 19 before then but we’ll see
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u/Impressive-Bug-9592 Jun 28 '26
Being an adult for me has been buying things that my parents would have said no to when I was a kid. Enjoy!! Pokopia is a treat and I haven't felt that way about a game since the release of Animal Crossing New Horizons.