Customer Ratings & Reviews

Better then the previous switch, you can actually enjoy your time playing without a TV but need a better battery though

The Switch 2 runs great so far. Only exclusively Switch 2 game played so far has been Mario Kart World, but it’s been flawless. The magnetic controllers are nice to have than the sliding ones from the older console. It’s backwards compatible with the Switch 1 games too. So far so good!

Love the console so far the games are pretty good I’m loving the Pokemon violet upgrade the game is a lot smoother now and I love how much bigger the screen is can’t go wrong!

Huge improvement over the original. Controllers are larger and feel better than switch1. Mario Kart is worth the bundle. Only downside is battery life is similar to switch 1.

Fun to play, but wish it had more launch games. Ended up sitting on the shelf for a bit. When I did pick it back up though, it was a lot of fun.

The Switch 2 is a massive upgrade over the Switch, whether that be the first edition, Lite, or even the OLED version. I've noticed improved performance in many games, like Xenoblade 3, Pokemon Violet, super steady 30fps on Fire Emblem 3 houses, faster load times on many other switch 1 titles as well. Of course, playing an actual Switch 2 game is where the console shines brightest. Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Zelda BOTW and TOTK switch 2 versions are incredible. I do wish there were more switch 2 games at launch, though, many are coming soon and next year. Overall, very happy! If you for sure are itching to play any switch 2 games and its within budget, do it! If the current titles, or the upcoming Legends ZA Pokémon game doesn’t excite you much, hold off for now until the library does expand.

Only 4 stars cause battery is short but when it’s docked it’s beautiful and when it’s not it’s a nice large screen.

The Switch 2 is an incredible console. Its performance compared to the Switch 1 is exceptionally noticeable and impressive. The new games offered are worth the upgrade alone. And let’s not forget the ability to access GameCube titles with Nintendo Plus is a significant advantage that makes the Switch 2 a worthwhile investment.

Performance is leauges better than the switch 1. Pokemon Scar/Vi don't run like they're being played in a jar of peanut butter now. The membership getting you access to a ton of classic games is awesome. I can finally play XD Gale of Darkness after all these years. The data transfer from my switch 1 was seamless. Wouldn't accept the SD card for some reason, though. Even still, all my saved data is fully intact. The joycons snapping on the side instead of sliding on from the top makes it a bit more awkward to put them back on if your switch is docked in a cramped space; but the magnets are strong, so they snap themselves on pretty easily (and quite satisfyingly.) I don't really play in handheld much, but the screen being bigger than the switch 1 is nice for that.

Switch 2 is the best handheld device! Love the bigger screen, joycons, and overall performance.

Awesome!! Gave it to my son for his birthday and he instantly loved it! He’s a gamer, has just about every console, oldschool and new, and he hasn’t played on any other system since the end of July. Bigger screen, better display resolution and the magnetic joycons are an amazing upgrade =)

It's Nintendo and I love their games. I am not a serious gamer. I like the Mario and Donkey Kong games. Just something I can easily put down and not get too involved in (I have a short attention span). This is a great system and I think is worth it.

If you already own a Switch, I’d recommend waiting. There aren’t enough new exclusives yet to justify the upgrade, and most of the games you’ll be playing are carried over from the original Switch. There are only a couple of new titles, so it doesn’t really offer a fresh experience. It’s essentially the same console with some quality-of-life improvements and slightly better performance, which is expected and not necessarily disappointing—but it doesn’t feel new. If you’ve never owned a Switch before, it’s a great option. If you already have or had one, it’s okay, just not worth the price yet in my opinion. The cost of new games is also ridiculous, and having to pay for voice chat such a basic feature feels unreasonable. And if you’re into hacking, don’t even bother.

We got the Nintendo Switch 2 for our son after having the Switch 1, and wow — what an upgrade. The graphics are noticeably better, everything feels smoother, and the overall experience is just more fun. He absolutely loves it… but I’ll be honest, I might love it even more. Playing together has been the best part. It feels like Nintendo leveled up not just the console, but the family fun too. Totally worth the upgrade and highly recommended.

Double thumbs up! Playing games with the kids and exploring tactics and strategy has been a wonderful addition to family time. Since I believe that screentime is not all bad, the coordination, and active learning and challenges that comes from video games is useful to kids and has been useful to me from when I played (a lot) decades ago. Balance with non-screen stuff (sports, hiking) is of course crucial, but this adds a lot of fun to the mix of being family - with restrictions!

Bought before taking a long haul flight and it turned out to be a great decision! Mario Kart World is enjoyable and challenging and the switch is great.

I really like how they improved bascially everything form the switch 1. And with backwards compatibility i can now play my old switch games at better quality which is really great. My pnly complaint would be how the ui is really mcuh different from switch 1 and they still havent added music to their menus again but those are minor grips

In all honesty, this console is not for everyone. But for the people that enjoy what it has to offer, It’s nothing short of perfect at what it does. At the cost of $450, It takes what made the first Switch great and made it even greater, including Magnets on controllers for easier attachment to console and/or accessories, upgraded graphics and storage, and more games made available to you, both through the online shop and their retro game services.

Everything about this device is great, minus some from the battery life, which feels a little disappointing for longer couch sessions. Very impressed that it doesn’t overheat, and runs very well both docked and in handheld mode. The build feels way more solid than Switch 1 and the JoyCons feel much more stable.

The Switch 2 plays well with good graphics, built-in memory, and AMAZING kickstand. I actually like playing it as a handheld device but the battery only lasts around 3 or 4 hours. Could he worse but could be better. I like how you can control the battery life so that the battery doesn’t overcharge and cause issues further down thr line.