Which version of the Switch 2 should I purchase despite them being the exact same?
There's the:
- International Switch 2 (Expensive, has all language packs)
- Region Locked Switch 2 (Cheapest, only supports Japanese)
- Upcoming EU Exclusive Switch 2 (It has Portable battery)
I mean, they look exactly the same on the outside with the only difference being the console price. The "Normal" Switch 2 is 470€ (inc. VAT) / $450 (+Sales Tax) while the JP version is closer to ~270€ / ~$307 (if importing: consider custom duties besides shipping) with a catch to keep in mind: only Japanese language is supported and JP accounts are only valid.
There is going to be a European variant with the difference being that the battery is portable & detatchable (I think?) integrated into the console that'll release sometime next year. Since the Japanese version doesn't have the ability to change language or region but it's the cheapest, even though I can understand and speak it should I really purchase the console?
The Japanese version can read cartridges from foreign copies but with this sacrifice: the language pack (if supported) will be set to Japanese by default (unless there are in game settings where you can manually select languages) but for the most part: games detect what language your console is set in, so by default it'll be the same as your hardware.
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If you can't read Japanese, one of these options disqualifies itself. You used euros a a currency so you're probably on 220V or thereabouts and the Japanese one will not be. But I don't know if you could recycle older switch 1 cables and the dock if you have those already.
The EU model will probably not be hot swappable and what I heard on the rumor mill you'll still need to unscrew the back of the console. The idea is that users can replace the battery so the manufacturers can't drown it in glue or use proprietary fastenings unless they provide you also with the tools. But it won't be like mobile phones when Nokia was the shit.
In the interest of longevity of the device and to save yourself a possible inflated battery replacement bill in the future, I'd get the new EU version.
just but whatever one is most convenient. it really won't matter unless you are draining the battery more than once a day.
if you aren't japanese there is no point to getting the JP version.
Buying anything from that horrible company that sues their own customers and fans is a big NO from me.
As opposed to game killers Sony and Microslop or PC hardware manufacturers price gouging everyone? You can't participate in the industry without giving your money to one shitty corporation or another. At least Nintendo has consistently good game releases.