All the Best Nintendo Switch 2 Alternatives You’ve Never Heard Of

The worldwide masses who jumped through hoops to preorder a $450 Switch 2 before its June 5 launch date prove Nintendo is as strong as ever—if not stronger. You don’t need a crystal ball to predict that the hybrid handheld/home console will be difficult to buy, and we know that the FOMO is going to hit hard when everybody is racing as the cow in Mario Kart World. But there are tons of alternative handhelds that can sate your gaming appetite if you can’t snag a Switch 2. You just need to know where to look. Whether you’re just learning about the weird and wonderful world of handhelds that have sprouted out of nowhere the past few years or you’ve been waiting for a deal on a cheap handheld, we recommend getting one now before Trump tariffs make them completely untenable. One of the Switch 2’s big launch features is its access to GameCube games through Nintendo’s $50/year Expansion Pack subscription, alongside a limited run of pricey GameCube controllers. If that’s a big reason you’re g ... Read full article.