Back in 2017, it felt like handhelds were dying. The PlayStation Vita was suffering from a lack of support and the 3DS was already on its way out. But then the Nintendo Switch arrived and became the hybrid console that launched 1,000 portable rivals. It proved you could make a device that was powerful enough to play games on your TV but also small enough to take with you anywhere. And by the time everything is all said and done, there's a good chance it will be the highest-selling console of all time.
But making a proper follow-up can be difficult. So for the Switch 2, instead of changing everything up again, Nintendo took the best features from the original, upgraded them and gave us more of what we love. And even though this is just the start, it feels like I've been enchanted all over again.
Billy Steele for Engadget 93 100 Expert Score The hottest new handheld Nintendo Switch 2 With the Switch 2, Nintendo improved everything we liked about the original while retaining its sleek and portable design. Pros Larger 7.9-inch LCD screen with HDR
More polished design
Magnetic Joy-Con
Improved base storage
Significantly better performance Cons Battery life could be better
Dock needs more USB-C ports
Increased price
No VRR when connected to a TV $449 at Walmart
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