I Played the Nintendo Switch 2: Is It Worth It? Hands-on Thoughts With All the Games

I got to play the Nintendo Switch 2 early. I'm excited by what I saw, but here's why I won't be buying it on launch day.

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Nintendo Switch 2 looks similar to the original system but boasts new hardware and games.William Antonelli/Business Insider; NintendoIt's been over eight years since Nintendo released the Switch, its unique hybrid console that supports handheld gaming and connecting to your TV. In that time, its convenient portability, low price, and expansive game l…

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I Played the Nintendo Switch 2: Is It Worth It? Hands-on Thoughts With All the Games

I spent a day playing a whole bunch of games on Nintendo's next-gen Switch. Here's what it told me about Nintendo's $450 console sequel.

Nintendo Switch 2 review: We touched it, played it, now we want it

We went in expecting an upgraded Switch. We walked out wondering how we ever settled for the original. Nintendo Switch 2 isn’t just a new console—it’s a redefinition of what handheld gaming can feel like in 2025. We held it. We raced in it. We fought through Zelda in 4K. And after four hours with it, it’s safe to say: we’re not looking back. Less toy, more tech The first surprise hit us before we even powered it on. The Switch 2 looks… mature. T…