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Nintendo Switch 2

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Nintendo Switch 2 review

The console to buy for Nintendo's games and for playing anywhere, with a large step up in performance over the original Switch and Switch OLED. Battery life in demanding games is short, and the LCD gives up the deep blacks of the Switch OLED's screen.

Nintendo's hybrid console with a 7.9-inch 1080p HDR LCD that runs up to 120Hz, a custom NVIDIA processor, 256GB of storage and magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers. Docked, it outputs up to 4K at 60fps.

9.1/10SnipSnapy score · Excellent

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Who should buy this

Families and anyone who wants Nintendo's exclusives on a TV and on the go.

Pros & Cons

What We Like

  • Much faster than the original Switch, with up to 4K output docked
  • Larger 1080p screen with HDR and up to 120Hz
  • 256GB of internal storage, four times the Switch OLED's
  • Plays most original Switch games
  • Joy-Con 2 adds mouse controls and a C button for GameChat

What to Consider

  • Reviewers report around two hours of battery in demanding games
  • LCD panel lacks the contrast of the Switch OLED screen
  • Expandable storage requires microSD Express cards; older microSD cards are limited to screenshots and videos
  • Flat design with no built-in grip

SnipSnapy score

9.1/10
Excellent
Performance
8.8
Game library
9.4
Portability
9.2
Display
8.8
Value
9
✎ Researched by Gaming TeamUpdated 2026-10-29How we score →

Specifications

Display7.9-inch LCD, 1920 x 1080, HDR10, VRR up to 120Hz
TV outputUp to 4K at 60fps; 120fps at 1080p or 1440p
ProcessorCustom NVIDIA processor
Storage256GB UFS; microSD Express up to 2TB
Battery5220mAh, approx. 2 to 6.5 hours
WeightApprox. 1.18 lb with Joy-Con 2 attached
WirelessWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth; LAN port on dock

Key features

  • ✦ Handheld, tabletop and TV play modes
  • ✦ Magnetic Joy-Con 2 with mouse sensors
  • ✦ GameChat via the C button
  • ✦ Dock with HDMI and wired LAN
  • ✦ Two USB-C ports on the console

Where to buy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Switch 2 or Switch OLED?
The Switch 2 is the current model and is far more powerful, with a larger 1080p screen, 4K TV output and 256GB of storage. The Switch OLED's screen has better contrast, but it cannot play Switch 2 exclusive games.
Can the Switch 2 play my original Switch games?
Most original Switch games run on Switch 2, though Nintendo notes that a small number of titles have compatibility issues.
What memory card do I need?
Games can only be stored on microSD Express cards, up to 2TB. Older microSD cards work only for copying screenshots and videos.

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