Customer Ratings & Reviews

As per usual, I've yet again made a great purchase at best by without the feeling of buyers remorse. The staff there are always on top of their game. I even when there again for Christmas shopping and when it said there was an item instock, they look below and above. After it wasn't able to be located they offered the option of ordering it in and even showed me to some even more informed options. Some would call it over the top but i really felt at home there

Everything about it feels more sturdy, less like a console designed solely for children, more like a well-oiled machine. As a package for someone who already owns an original switch, you are able to transfer everything over, similar to how it works when upgrading phones. On to dislikes, I have. They have a new MicroSD card standard called MicroSD Express. The downside to this is, at least for me, my sd card from my switch didn't work. I wish they kept the OLED screen from the OLED model switch. The conclusion for me is that The Nintendo Switch 2 is worth it for the right person, someone who has either an extensive library of games or spends a lot of time playing on their console.

Purchased as a gift for my boyfriend. He loves it. The performance is a major improvement over the original Switch. The display is a clear quality, stable FPS, better resolution, and when he plays Fortnite it’s just as smooth as playing on an Xbox or PlayStation. The system also stays cool and quiet with no noticeable fan noise. The price tag is steep for a Nintendo console, but other than that it’s a well designed console and I feel good about the purchase. The new magnetized joycons are also a much better design choice.

Like many others have stated while the Switch 2 is a fantastic system it's also a pricey one as well. Definitely have seen minor and major improvements with my Switch 1 games from better frame rates to graphical but with some others it's barely noticeable. Definitely feels much sturdier then the Switch 1 and surprisingly the joycon magnetic connection is secure with no flimsy bending or feeling like the joycons will pop off during gameplay. Only caveat is the lack of any real exclusive games right now with the exception of two really but it looks like will have a better lineup in 2026. Overall definitely feel it's worth getting even right now as it'll definitely be harder to get in the following two months with X-mas coming soon.

Lower battery life but it makes up for it in EVERY other way, an amazing console.

The best word I can use to describe the new console is "premium". It is noticeably larger and more fun to play in handheld mode. There is a higher resolution on the TV. I recommend LG C4. The UI is snappier and more responsive and I like the purple and blue outline around the icons.

Well it’s the switch 2. The newest generation of Nintendo. It’s definitely their most expensive console to date. $500 for the console and a digital download is pricey. It feels more like switch pro more than anything. Although it is fun and it’s a huge improvement from the original switch I strongly believe $400 with the game would be a perfect price point for it. What makes it a lot worse, is that the games are $85, which is ridiculous. If you have a switch Oled, I Suggest not upgrading just yet. If you don’t have a switch or that you have the original one you should upgrade because at least it’s backwards compatible. The screen is huge and the 1080p screen is nice, although Oled would have been better. At the end of the day it’s a great console just expensive.

love the new console! so much bigger and the graphics are way better than the first switch

The system looks and feels amazing. For anyone still rocking the original 2017 switch going to this is like leaving north korea for south korea. Definitely a much more sturdy and premium feel but it should for the price. If you don't really care about switch 1 games running better and you don't need dk right now then i would honestly wait until more must have exclusives start dropping. As of now it's more for hardcore Nintendo fans who knew they were already going to buy one. But if you do want to play mario odyssey with improved visuals and are dying to play dk bananza then you will not be disappointed. Metroid Prime 4 will be the true showstopper.

This handheld console is way better when compared to switch 1. Has better graphics and frame rate.

I picked up my switch 2 on launch night and have not put it down since I have acquired it. I am in a touring band for work so I spend a lot of time on the road for months at a time. I need something to kill the hours when we drive between gigs. I actually picked up my switch at a different Best Buy location than my home location since the system launched while on tour this summer. I have played my switch one since day one and upgraded to a switch oled when the tears of the kingdom special edition came out. but something about this switch has me much more hooked than the old system. I think the real killer thing about this system compared to the first switch that keeps me coming back is how comfortable it is to play for long sessions. I have large hands and I used to cramp really bad when I would play the first switch for more than 30 minutes. but I can play the switch 2 for hours without any cramping issues. this really has changed the game for me. I also really enjoy having a bigger screen. Yeah it isn't OLED... but that is alright. I'll take the higher refresh rate, higher pixel density, and HDR output over OLED any day. This screen really shines in games such as Breath of the Wild where the upgrade really does improve the gameplay experience. The bump in power has been a welcome change for me. the last couple years of the switch one felt like playing through mud. While games like xenoblade x were a technical marvel and it was quite impressive what people were able to achieve on the old hardware, it is nice to now have a system that can actually handle modern games. Gamecube has been so fun to add to the mix. I got into f zero for the first time on the switch by playing f zero 99, f zero x on the n64 switch online app, and the original f zero on the switch online app. But one thing I kept hearing everybody say is that f zero gx is the best in the series and one of the best racing games of all time. Now I am able to play this and the other few games on offer and it has been really fun to get to experience these games for the first time as I never had a gamecube growing up. I haven't really gotten to test out game chat or anything since the majority of my gaming happens in a vehicle with no internet so I can't speak on it, but I do think it is great... even if it is a bit late... that we have the option to actually have game chat on the switch. I hope that third party support continues because games like Fortnite are great to have as an option for somebody like me who doesn't really get to play other home consoles that often. my only complaint about the system are that the battery life could be a bit better. I have been used to the switch oled which had really excellent battery life. I feel like the switch 2 has about half the battery life of that system. I never really game for long enough for it to truly matter but it was nice only having to charge the old switch every few gaming sessions compared to this system where I have to charge it for every gaming session. also while the upgrade in internal storage is welcome, It really still isn't enough in the current era. also because we have to use the new generation of sd cards, there currently aren't that many available. so I went from having a 1 tb sd in my switch oled plus the 64 gigs of storage to having a total of 500 gigs of storage with internal and sd storage. hopefully card manufacturers come out with more, higher capacity options soon. looking forward to playing my switch 2 for the foreseeable future.

A much welcome update on the original switch for modern times. Was pleasantly surprised by the 120hz update while handheld, but lack of HDMI 2.1 support is a big drawback. I also appreciate that they wanted to match the thickness of the original, the bigger size and added weight make the ergonomics of the device a bit uncomfortable to hold for long periods (hence all of the third party grip cases). OLED of course would've been preferred for the screen but I understand that they wanted to keep it at an accessible price point. Hoping to see these issues resolved in a future 'pro' model!

My son loves this switch two, and loves best buy because it has always been a main stay for go to electronics. This Switch 2 is fully compatible with all of our switch 1 games. Controllers are a big upgrade and the overall system performance upgrades are awesome. You can even use the controllers on the switch 2 like a mouse on a computer. Everyone at our BEST BUY are always helpful and are always able to answer those tough questions. Thank you all for creating a wonderful experience for my son and our family throughout the year.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is really worth buying despite its no stock availability. At first, I was thinking about buying the Switch OLED, but a couple of friends recommened the Switch 2. I have also been thinking about buying the Switch since 2023 to see what it’s like. Now that I got one, I can enjoy my free time playing some of my favorite old games!

Big step up from v1, screen is much bigger, brighter and game play is smooth. My son loves it!

So far the Switch 2 is an improvement on the Switch 1. Better graphic, better hardware. Things load up super fast. However if none of the Switch 2 exclusive content really calls out to you, I'd say you can stick with the Switch 1

First switch i bought and was not disappointed. Great handheld the graphics for new switch 2 titles amazed me.

A perfect gift for my youngest son. Even at 13, he knew exactly what he wanted—and it couldn’t have come at a better time. The product is amazing, and he absolutely loves it. His first Switch was completely worn out because he truly played and enjoyed it every day—it was his source of joy. This new one is just perfect. Fantastic product indeed. Plus the fact that we comprise for the price, he knew it is expensise that’s why we had a deal, save for the half and we will sponsor/gift the 2nd half.

Fun system, not a lot of games available. Screen is VERY average, but a big improvement over Switch 1. Controllers are still best used by a child or someone with childlike hands.

The device's hardware itself is mostly without issue; the screen looks good even next to the switch OLED. The dock's back cover sucks, it's removable but the cutout for cables is very small and positioned awkwardly, making it a pain to position the dock. As of September, Switch 2 still doesn't support Youtube or Crunchyroll, and the games that support 120fps are few and far between.