So I use an emulator. It is such a good experience. Better quality, save states, I can backup and transfer save files. I can record and screenshots are easy to manage unlike the manual SD card shuffling required on the Switch.
Nintendo doesn't want to release a new one? Then don't mind me using Ryujinx instead. Hopefully the Nintendo ninjas will not kill me in my sleep because of th
For me personally the only reason to get a Switch would be for exclusive games, which IMHO is a bad reason to buy some specific hardware. I would much rather that people buy the hardware that suits their needs best (which may be a Switch for people who want mobile gaming) and games were largely available cross-device (resource requirements being the rare exception). I do understand the economic reason for exclusive contracts, but it is so consumer hostile.
The only thing I "pirate" are Pokemon games because I want to laugh at how unfinished they are, but I usually give up one hour in.
No, it's not the only use, it's also used play Nintendo Switch games without using a Nintendo Switch, which is a 2017 console with 2012 hardware but otherwise really, really good games.
I already prepurchased Zelda Tears of the Kingdom physical but I am debating whether I should just play it on my deck, as it will probably run better than on a Switch with all the features that come with an emulator.