At a glance Expert's Rating Pros ・Impressive graphics ・Snappy performance ・Quirky features ・Strong roster of games ・Meaningful design upgrades Cons ・So-so battery life ・More powerful rivals on the market ・Joy-Cons are uncomfortable when used independently for a long time Our Verdict You will not regret either buying a Nintendo Switch 2 outright or upgrading from an original Switch.

The price of the Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. is $449.99, while a bundle that includes “Mario Kart World” runs $499.99. That price remains unchanged by Trump’s tariffs, the Japan-based gaming giant said in April.

Nintendo just made a better Nintendo Switch, and that's a good thing. This powered-up console delivers in every way that counts, even with a couple of headaches at launch. Now, we just wait for more games.

When Nintendo launched the Switch in 2017, the sheer novelty of the new hardware brought the company a lot of renewed attention. After the market disaster of the Wii U's homebound "second screen" tablet,

Switch 2 owners have reported instances of the console automatically disabling rumble features if it detects “prolonged use.”

The STEALTH Premium Travel Case is as plain as brand-new Switch 2-compatible cases come, but it's become one of the must-have accessories in my new Ninty setup. Not only does the hardshell zip case provide enough cushioned support for the new handheld,

Here's what to know about the hype behind the Switch 2, the key features of the gaming system and how to buy it. The release of the Nintendo Switch 2 comes eight years after its predecessor ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 has better graphics than the original, but it's notably more expensive and only has a couple of exclusive games so far.