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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are better on Switch 2, but it's not enough
It’s been a while since I’ve really let the salt flow, and as I sit here in a sweltering apartment going stir crazy, it feels like the right time to talk about Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on the Nintendo Switch 2. I was excited, but dubious, about trying out the new and improved generation 9 games, and rightfully so. One copy of Pokémon Scarlet or Violet costs $59.99 to buy, with the Area Zero DLC costing a further $34.99. Thankfully, the Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade is free, but it still costs nearly $100 for the “full” game. And that’s not including the other version, if you want to make sure you get every entry filled in the Pokédex. So, does the Switch 2 upgrade make the game worth $100? The game does run better, a lot better, and looks shiny and like someone cares about it for the most part. Areas that absolutely stuttered during gym trials now actually run, and the rain coming down in cities does look very nice. Continue reading Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are better on Switch 2, but it's not enough MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Pokédex – all Pokémon listed, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet mystery gift codes, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet legendaries
It’s been a while since I’ve really let the salt flow, and as I sit here in a sweltering apartment going stir crazy, it feels like the right time to talk about Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on the Nintendo Switch 2. I was excited, but dubious, about trying out the new and improved generation 9 games, and rightfully so.
One copy of Pokémon Scarlet or Violet costs $59.99 to buy, with the Area Zero DLC costing a further $34.99. Thankfully, the Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade is free, but it still costs nearly $100 for the “full” game. And that’s not including the other version, if you want to make sure you get every entry filled in the Pokédex.
So, does the Switch 2 upgrade make the game worth $100? The game does run better, a lot better, and looks shiny and like someone cares about it for the most part. Areas that absolutely stuttered during gym trials now actually run, and the rain coming down in cities does look very nice.
MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Pokédex – all Pokémon listed, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet mystery gift codes, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet legendaries
