The Switch 2 is Nintendo’s second-generation hybrid console, picking up right where the original left off while fixing nearly every hardware complaint. The 8-inch LCD screen is a significant jump from the original’s 6.2 inches, and the redesigned Joy-Con controllers attach magnetically instead of sliding on rails. A new mouse-like optical sensor on the right Joy-Con opens up control options that weren’t possible before.
Backwards compatibility covers the entire Switch library, so there’s no starting-from-zero problem. The USB-C dock supports 4K output, the kickstand spans the full width of the console for stable tabletop play, and 256GB of internal storage means fewer tough choices about what to keep installed. Nintendo priced it at $449, which is higher than the original’s launch price but competitive with current-gen hardware.
For a gaming gear collection, the Switch 2 is hard to ignore. It bridges portable and home console gaming better than anything else on the market, and Nintendo’s first-party lineup (Zelda, Mario, Metroid) remains unmatched for quality and polish.