Triple Click Should You Get A Switch Or Switch 2?
Jul 10, 2025
The hosts discuss whether families new to gaming should buy a Switch or Switch 2, weighing factors like compatibility and costs. They explore the ethical dilemmas of gaming on private servers and debate capitalism's role in game development with Outer Worlds 2 as a prime example. Excitement builds around Mario Kart World, and cozy RPGs are highlighted for multitasking gamers. They also introduce a gaming pillow designed for comfort during long sessions and share insights from the book 'Burnham Wood,' linking activism with intriguing narrative twists.
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Anti-Capitalist Art Within Corporations
- Outer Worlds 2's anti-capitalist critique exists despite being published by Microsoft, a megacorporation.
- Art can critique systems even if funded by those very systems, creating meaningful tension.
Private Servers as Game Preservation
- Maddie played fan-hosted private servers for games like Third Strike to access multiplayer features no longer officially supported.
- Jason likened private servers to emulation, valuable when original servers or game versions are otherwise unavailable.
Buy Switch 2 for Future-Proofing
- Get the Switch 2 if buying a Nintendo console for the first time to future-proof game access.
- Switch 2 supports old games and controllers, easing transition and saving money long term.
