Nintendo's Switch 2 Soups up the Graphics, but Does It Deliver the Games?
- Nintendo released the Switch 2 as a sequel priced at $449.99, featuring a 7.9-inch 1020p LCD portable screen supporting 4K and HDR in 2025.
- Nintendo developed the Switch 2 largely to improve display quality and performance amid rising competition from handhelds like Valve's SteamDeck and Xbox Ally.
- The Switch 2 runs games smoother with up to 120 fps, has 256 GB storage, and remains fully backward-compatible with the original Switch library.
- Nintendo offers Switch 2 social features free until March 31, 2026, while Mario Kart World, an exclusive title, costs $80, marking Nintendo's highest first-party game price.
- The Switch 2’s price and game costs reflect inflation and rising development expenses, signaling Nintendo’s shift toward higher-end hardware and premium pricing strategies.
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