This is another really good point I forgot to mention. For libraries of games, Xbox is ahead right now imo with Game Pass. Playstation 'has better exclusive titles', but I personally don't feel like that matters much (largely because I don't usually play those genres of games). The same goes for the Switch. You usually can't (legally) play Nintendo games anywhere else.

The dock on the Switch moves everything to the big screen via HDMI, same as a traditional console. Also, you can buy multiple controllers (normal 'Pro' controllers and/or joycons) for the Switch. I'm not familiar with the charging issue you mentioned but that's neither here nor there.

The disk system still has a hard drive you can download to, so it will work either way. I'm also not familiar with heating issues, but larger consoles do tend to run warm. A cooling addon is likely unnecessary if it's kept in a well ventilated area, but it couldn't hurt.

The PS5 should easily last you as long as you're looking for it to do, but as you guessed, I'd say the next generation of consoles is a ways out still.

Everyone starts somewhere. Don't feel bad and don't let others make you feel bad.

The Switch is a good system, despite the media. The most trouble you may have is with the controller, but I've had one of the original versions and it's served me just fine.

You can set up multiple accounts on the Switch (and likely Playstation too), so each kid has their own files, and games are usually shared across the home console (I.e., buy a game once and all three can play.) The single screen multi-player options are a bit limited, but that's just gaming today. Playstation and Xbox will have the same problem.

4g internet should generally be fine, faster is better of course, but it shouldn't be a problem.

For storage, the switch can take a large (256gb+) SD card and that should be more than enough space. For PS5, the disk drive is usually the better option, less to download and store.

For a TV, if it can utilize a chromecast, it's probably decent enough. Most consoles just need an HDMI port to plug into. Again, newer is better, but not essential.

I hope this helps clear some things up. If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!

I graduated with an Associates degree and I've made it to a nice, respectable position in a fortune 500 company. A degree isn't everything. It can help, depending on what you're trying to do, but it isn't life-ending to be without one.

They don't? I've had online relationships for decades. Some romantic, some not. You might need to take a hard, objective look at why these relationships failed for you.