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Nintendo
Switch 2
Nintendo · Gaming Consoles
Nintendo's hybrid successor with a larger 1080p 120Hz LCD, 4K docked output, magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers and a big jump in horsepower from a custom NVIDIA chip.
4.5 100% recommend$449
9.0 score verified
ComparZone Score
9.0
Excellent
The Switch 2 is exactly the evolution fans wanted: meaningfully more powerful, with a far …
$449
best of 3 sellers
Price · trend
▼ $49
1080p handheld (120Hz), 4K docked (60Hz)
Max Resolution
Graphics
120 fps
Max Frame Rate
Graphics
Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, The Legend of Zelda series, Super Mario series
Exclusive Library
Library
256GB UFS
Storage
Storage
Yes
Backward Compatibility
Library
Why it stands out
A true generational upgrade over the
A true generational upgrade over the original Switch in power and screen quality.
Keeps the hybrid handheld/docked formula and
Keeps the hybrid handheld/docked formula and backward compatibility with the old library.
Magnetic Joy-Con 2 with mouse-style input
Magnetic Joy-Con 2 with mouse-style input is the standout new feature.
Category scores
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Performance profile
Switch 2 Category avg
Decision snapshot
Best-in-class
Game
Beats avg by
+0.3 pts
Confidence
96 %
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Graphics 96% verified
Max Resolution96%1080p handheld (120Hz), 4K docked (60Hz)
Max Frame Rate96%120 fps
Ray Tracing96%Yes
Storage 96% verified
Storage96%256GB UFS
Expandable Storage96%Yes
Disc Drive96%No
Library 96% verified
Backward Compatibility96%Yes
Exclusive Library96%Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, The Legend of Zelda series, Super Mario series
Design 96% verified
Weight96%0.53 kg
Performance 96% verified
CPU96%Custom NVIDIA Tegra (ARM-based)
Memory96%12GB LPDDR5X
Price trend
$449▼ $49
low · $449high · $500
Review sentiment
4.5OUT OF 5
9.0
Expert review score
ComparZone editorial · /10
Pros & cons
Pros
- Large 1080p 120Hz HDR handheld screen, 4K when docked
- Major performance jump with DLSS-style upscaling and ray tracing
- Backward compatible with most original Switch games
- Innovative magnetic Joy-Con 2 with mouse-style controls
Cons
- $449 launch price is steep for a Nintendo handheld
- Battery life is modest under demanding games
- Requires pricier microSD Express cards for expansion
- Display is LCD, not OLED, at launch
When should you buy?
Good time to buy
Launched at $449.99 standalone (or $499.99 bundled with Mario Kart World) in June 2025 and has held MSRP given strong demand. No meaningful hardware discounts yet; value comes from bundles rather than price cuts.
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Devon K. Verified
2 months ago
Excellent, but the storage cards are annoying
Performance leap is obvious and docked 4K looks clean. My only gripes are that I had to buy a new microSD Express card and the price crept up versus the original. Still the best handheld for Nintendo games, no contest.
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Jenna R. Verified
3 months ago
Everything I wanted from a Switch sequel
The bigger 120Hz screen is gorgeous in handheld and my old games load way faster. Mario Kart World alone justified the upgrade for our family. The magnetic Joy-Con snap on satisfyingly and the mouse mode is a neat surprise. Battery could be better when pushing demanding games.
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From the community
QDoes it output 4K when docked?
Yes, the Switch 2 supports up to 4K at 60Hz when docked to a compatible TV, with HDR. In handheld mode it runs at 1080p with up to a 120Hz refresh rate.
QAre the original Joy-Con compatible?
The Switch 2 uses new magnetically attaching Joy-Con 2 controllers. Original Joy-Con can be used wirelessly for some games but do not attach to the new console's rails.
Frequently asked
Will my original Switch games work on Switch 2?
Most original Switch games are backward compatible, both physical cartridges and digital downloads, and many run better thanks to the more powerful hardware. A small number of titles have compatibility caveats that Nintendo lists separately.
Does the Switch 2 have an OLED screen?
No. The launch model uses a larger 7.9-inch LCD with 1080p resolution, up to 120Hz and HDR. It is a high-quality LCD, but it is not OLED like the previous Switch OLED model.
Can I use regular microSD cards?
For storing and playing games you need microSD Express cards, which are faster but more expensive. Older standard microSD cards are not supported for game data on the Switch 2.