While waiting for a Switch 2 mod, some observations about the system

Got a #Switch2 recently and so, while the memory is fresh, some observations, a.k.a. potential fail points for #consolemods, or even a potential #plannedobsolescence I noticed.

First, like with the Switch 1, while it’s docked, you can’t keep the console completely offline. Because of that, I’d suggest connecting to a phone’s hotspot, changing the hotspot password afterwards, and connecting if/when needed only.

Second, some peripherals may force you to go online or even update the system online:

• Some Switch 1 cartridge I tried as soon as I got the console, system update demanded to be able to run the game.
• Some express SD card I tried just now, system upate demanded.
• Game key cards require at least some data to be downloaded, despite coming as cartridges, meaning online needs to be tapped again
• You can’t get DLCs without connecting to a Nintendo account (this one expected in this day and age, sadly)

Means to mod a console are too varied to be able to guess which will be for the Switch 2, but so much enforced connectivity feels like a bunch of trip wires just waiting to be triggered. So beware if planning to use the console while waiting for an eventual mod.