Let me tell you, the hype for the Switch 2 was real. I didn’t think I’d actually land one day of launch—especially here in Barrie, where landing hot new tech feels harder than finding parking at the waterfront on a long weekend. But… I did what any responsible adult with poor impulse control and Wi-Fi would do. I paid for a bot to snag it for me.

And snag it, it did. Walmart restock dropped… and boom—Switch 2 secured. Mario Kart bundle version too, which felt like a win-win: save a few bucks AND get Mario thrown in. You can never go wrong with Mario. Unless you play him online, get destroyed by 12-year-olds from across the globe, and question your life choices.

Switch 2 — Thoughts After a Few Weeks

It’s slick. I’ll give Nintendo credit—the screen feels buttery smooth. Super responsive. It’s not OLED, but honestly? You won’t notice unless you’re holding it 2 inches from your face and actively trying to hate your life. That said… we all know the OLED Pro version is coming. Probably in two years. Probably when we all cave and buy another one. Wink wink, Nintendo. We see you.

Performance-wise? Mario Kart runs beautifully. Feels sharper, snappier, and like a solid upgrade over MK8. Graphics are getting there—Nintendo still does that slow, progressive polish thing. No massive leaps like the old days from 8-bit to N64, but it looks better for sure. Give it a few years and we’ll probably be racing in something that looks dangerously close to the Mario Movie.

The controllers? Snappy. Responsive. Zero stick drift… so far. But hey, let’s be honest: Joy-Con drift is basically Nintendo’s love language. If your Switch 2 starts ghost-steering your kart or your joystick feels off? Guess who fixes that right here in Barrie? Yep—me. Barrie Screen Repair isn’t just phones and iPads, I handle game console repairs too. Drifting stick? Broken charging port? Cracked screen after your toddler launched it off the coffee table? Bring it in. We’ve seen it. We fix it.

The Only Downside? Games… Or Lack Thereof

It’s early days, so the library is light. Even my kids don’t pick it up every day, which says something. Right now, it’s one of those devices that gets huge bursts of playtime, then collects dust until the next must-have game drops.

Me? I’m still grinding through Tears of the Kingdom (TOTK). And by grinding, I mean… avoiding finishing it because I know once I’m done, it’s over. I love those 20–30 hour games with a clear ending—wrap it up, feel accomplished, move on. Zelda? I could sink 1,000 hours into side quests and shrine hunting and still find more to do. But at some point, you’ve got to stop procrastinating saving Hyrule and start fixing phones again.

Bottom Line? Switch 2 is Great — But Let’s Keep It Working

New Donkey Kong game? Can’t wait. But let’s be real—those games are like 30 hours, tops. TOTK? That’s basically a second full-time job. Either way, keep your Switch 2 running smoothly, your controllers drift-free, and your screens crack-free.

We fix it all here at Barrie Screen Repair.

• Phones smashed to pieces
• Tablets with charging tantrums
• Game consoles, Switch 2 included, that just won’t cooperate

First day with a new device? Amazing. First day you drop it? Nightmare. But we’ve got your back when technology misbehaves.

Need a screen, port, or joystick fixed? Call me, message me, or stop by. I can’t help you finish TOTK faster, but I can help when your Switch 2 takes an unexpected flight across the living room.