Nintendo Switch 2 review - worth the hype

After years of anticipation, months of build-up, and one of the biggest launches in the history of gaming, it’s finally here, folks. Yes, it’s the Nintendo Switch 2. Having now spent more than a week with the successor to the console that revitalized one of the biggest names in the industry, I’m ready to offer my in-depth thoughts, touching on everything from performance to battery life in our detailed breakdown. I don’t want to spoil anything here, but if you were hoping to read a cynical review picking faults at every juncture, this isn’t that. No, this is more of a celebration of something it feels like I’ve waited a lifetime for, with just a couple of caveats. Yes, it’s more expensive than the original or the Switch OLED, and it’s a console that seemingly marks the end of Nintendo’s insistence on going all-in on innovation with each new hardware launch, but honestly, that second point might be a good thing. So, let’s get into it, shall we? Continue reading Nintendo Switch 2 review - worth the hype MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Best portable gaming consoles, Best gaming phones, Best Android phones

Jun 14, 2025 - 00:20
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Nintendo Switch 2 review - worth the hype

After years of anticipation, months of build-up, and one of the biggest launches in the history of gaming, it’s finally here, folks. Yes, it’s the Nintendo Switch 2. Having now spent more than a week with the successor to the console that revitalized one of the biggest names in the industry, I’m ready to offer my in-depth thoughts, touching on everything from performance to battery life in our detailed breakdown.

I don’t want to spoil anything here, but if you were hoping to read a cynical review picking faults at every juncture, this isn’t that. No, this is more of a celebration of something it feels like I’ve waited a lifetime for, with just a couple of caveats. Yes, it’s more expensive than the original or the Switch OLED, and it’s a console that seemingly marks the end of Nintendo’s insistence on going all-in on innovation with each new hardware launch, but honestly, that second point might be a good thing. So, let’s get into it, shall we?

MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Best portable gaming consoles, Best gaming phones, Best Android phones