The Breakdown
- Wii U plays every Wii classic natively
- Switch delivers current Nintendo games
- Both hold value and last a decade used
- Wii U eShop dead, physical only now
- Switch online paywall for some features
Side Effects
infinite backlog, zero monthly fees if you stay offline
Buy Instead
Pair the Switch with a used Wii U for the full classic-to-modern bridge without new hardware tax.