Are you looking to share between the two consoles, or are you mostly playing physical cartridges ?

Unless you are savvy with "Primary Console" digital sharing workarounds, you’ll likely end up buying two copies of every major release.

Buy a second one if you have a partner or child you want to play with (not just next to). Stick to one if you’re a solo gamer looking for a backup; your money is better spent on a Pro Controller and a bigger SD card.

While Nintendo Switch Online offers Cloud Saves, some heavy hitters (like Pokémon and Animal Crossing ) have restrictive transfer rules. Moving between two consoles daily can be a chore.

Buying two Nintendo Switches is a luxury that becomes a practical necessity depending on how you play. The "Yes" Case: Total Independence

Many of the Switch’s best games (like Pokémon , Animal Crossing , and Splatoon ) do not support split-screen. To play together, you need two consoles and two copies of the game.