Customer Ratings & Reviews

From the moment I took it out of the box, I was immediately impressed with the quality and feel of this system over its predecessor. The biggest single improvement is the Joy-Con 2. It’s much more comfortable, premium, and doesn’t look like a toy like the original. The screen is also massively better at full HD. Having owned the console for several months now, I would have liked to see free performance updates for tentpole Switch titles such as SUPER MARIO BROS. WONDER. WONDER runs at 720p in handheld mode and is borderline unplayable in its current state. I really hope there is a free patch to fix this, but I fear that better performance will be locked behind the paid update next year, as is the case with THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: BREATH OF THE WILD, and its sequel, TEARS OF THE KINDGOM. In the later’s case, subscribers of the NSO + EXPANSION PACK can download the update for free. One might argue that it’s unfair to expect Nintendo to patch previous-gen titles for their new system, but I’m sure most would agree that Switch 2 owners would prefer not to carry around two devices, and given that Nintendo announced backwards compatibility as an incentive to upgrade, it would be courteous of them to patch classic Switch titles at a time when the Switch 2 is severely lacking in exclusive next-gen software. I have logged 80 hours and 60 hours into MARIO KART WORLD and DONKEY KONG BANANZA, respectively. For major first-party exclusive content for Switch 2, all we have for the remainder of 2024 is KIRBY AIR RIDERS and HYRULE WARRIORS: AGE OF IMPRISONMENT. I mostly play in docked mode, and lately if I play my Switch 2 at all, it is for SUPER SMASH BROS. ULTIMATE, and SPLATOON 3. I will credit Nintendo for improving on SPLATOON 3 and SUPER MARIO ODYSSEY performance very quickly and without charge. For all its faults, the Nintendo Switch 2 is an excellent successor to the original Nintendo Switch in its hardware capabilities. I strongly feel that it will become a worthy successor once it has had time to grow its exclusive library. In the meantime, I would advise reluctant shoppers to wait. Titles such as METROID PRIME 4: BEYOND and POKÉMON LEGENDS: Z-A will have Switch 2 patches available for the original Switch versions, so there’s no rush for consumers interested in those titles specifically.

I was amazed how easily it was to purchase one from bestbuy. Switch 2 is everything the original switch should have been. The online store move quickly, some of the games that ran poorly run seemlessly on the switch 2 & it has made feel fall in love with Nintendo all over again as I been buying games left & right. Now I'm playing with power Switch 2 power!

The Nintendo Switch 2 takes everything I love about the original Switch console and improves on it in nearly every way. It has better graphics, more power, faster load times, and a sleek new look. My only complaint isn't with the console itself, but rather with the fact that nearly all 3rd party games on the system are digital key cards and do not actually contain the games themselves. That pretty much kills the idea of having your games on the go. FYI Nintendo, the internet does not exist everywhere, and there are still customers who would love to purchase the new Switch but will not because they do not have internet access. I know some personally. That being said, the machine itself does work wonderfully, and I would have given it 5 stars if not for the dependence on an internet connection

The Nintendo switch 2 is easily one of the best consoles I have ever tried, the Joy-Con 2 controllers are a massive upgrade from the original ones, them being magnetic now is also really good and is completely stable while on portable mode. And the good performance for current gen games is also a huge point in favor for the Switch 2, and makes it even better when you remember that it can be used in portable mode! Overall it feels like Nintendo knew that this was the best direction to go with their new console so they went all in for it, and I couldn't be more glad that they did. Definitely recommend this console for anyone that likes portable gaming or is looking forward to play the future nintendo exclusives!

An improvement on the switch for sure but with much harder to get micro sd cards

The screen on the Switch 2 is fantastic, in my experience it actually outperforms the OLED model in both color depth and blacks. The bigger size makes handheld play more immersive, and HDR really pops. I mostly play docked, and with the upscaling to 4K it looks sharp and smooth on my TV. Handheld feels premium too, so it’s a win on both ends. What really surprised me is how much faster and smoother everything feels — even older Switch games benefit from the upgraded hardware, with quicker load times and steadier performance. Battery life is solid for what this system does, so no complaints there. For me, this is a full 5-star upgrade. Note: A lot of people assume “LCD = downgrade from OLED,” but that’s not the case here. This panel really shines and proves it can match and even beat the OLED version in color and black.

Compared to the 2 switch lites and our switch oled this has been a fantastic upgrade! We love the higher resolution with much longer battery life and when taking it on the go the bigger screen and joycons are super nice. It feels much more solid and sturdy compared to the oled. The joy cons dont wiggle and creek anymore. We are going to buy another very soon.

Great product and my family loves it! Choice of games is wide for all ages.

Everything the switch 1 possessed but built upon exponentially! I believe this to be a very solid console however due to the lack of switch 2 exclusive launch titles besides huge hitters such as Mario kart world the attempt to sell a full priced console is a tough one. I believe on its own the console presents a great future ahead of it with great performance and improvement's on every aspect compared to its counterpart the switch 1! Overall a console good on its own and fun to play with but one I’d wait for a price drop because the asking price is quite insane for only have one title it’s relying on that being Mario kart!

This switch performs really well and it being my first switch of any kind i might be a little biased. I have played on the regular switch before but i can say that this system is definitely an upgrade. Feels more sturdy and more stronger than the regular switch. Plus having the whole switch one library is definitely a plus.

Im impressed. Playing nintendo games at a higher frame rate is absolutely amazing. The only complaint i might have is that the battery dies so fast in handheld mode. Maybe they couldve done better on that end of it... BUT i play with it docked so im not going to be the one that complains.

Really loving the Switch 2 so far. The games can be quite expensive, but if you already have a Switch library built up, it's a wonderful little upgrade. Despite the admittedly high price tag and the lack of more first party games as of now, I've enjoyed my time with the console a lot.

I love the switch 2, better performance than the first switch. A much bigger screen, more Ram, and better cooling capabilities. Games load faster, and at a higher resolution. Only downside is there's no grip on the switch 2, making it uncomfortable to hold if you're going to game on it for hours on end.

Upgrading from the Switch 1, the Nintendo Switch 2 is an amazing piece of technology that takes what’s great about the Nintendo Switch and improves upon it. Internally, the Switch 2 is double the power of its predecessor with a newer CPU and GPU, triple the RAM (12GB), 1080p on handheld/tabletop mode, 4K HDR support when docked, and so much more. When playing Nintendo Switch games on it, most of them run with enhanced resolution and faster load times, effectively making it a Switch 1 Pro. That being said, despite every good thing that I’ve mentioned so far, there are certain aspects that can hinder the overall experience. The battery life is only around 2-3 hours (compared to 4.5-9 hours on the Switch OLED), 256GB of internal storage isn’t enough for storing dozens of digital games without expanding it via a microSD Express card (which, by the way, it doesn’t support regular microSD cards for storing games), but most importantly, the fact that Nintendo is charging $450 for this + $70-80 per first-party Switch 2 game. If you’re very selective with what games you get or are just looking to upgrade for the long-term, the Nintendo Switch 2 is a good console and can be a worthwhile upgrade for Switch 1 owners. You just have to be very careful if you’re looking to save money or prioritize which games and accessories have the best value for you.

What a treat! Decided to go for the base standard model and I have no regrets. The console is massive but functional. The setup process was very easy and don't have much to say other than you should definitely get this console if you have the opportunity to get it. Seems that coming from switch V1 or even the OLED, it's a valid and necessary upgrade.

Amazing item love my switch. By far have had the best expectations with this new system amazing updates compared to the oled.

The Switch 2 is an excellent upgrade to the original Switch. Even older Switch games run better. It is everything I wanted and more. I just hope the joycons don't develop drift and that it lasts the decade. Side note: I reccomend adding a screen protector right after purchase since the screen is too scratchable.

It’s everything the Switch 1 is… but BETTER! If yiu love Nintendo, then this has the next level of performance (speed) and graphics. Plusbthe potential future games that should come out for the system. Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza for now… while we wait for a new Zelda and new Mario installment. That’s good enough for me!

We are enjoying our switch 2! We had to adhust the settings so the battery would last longer but we have no other complaints! My husband and I also enjoy the new and improved parental controls. We purchased on the release date and have no complaints.

Since playing the Switch on launch day til now, I find myself so eager to pick it up and just PLAY again. It captured the feeling the Switch 1 provided and I’ve loved every minute of the Switch 2! Can’t wait to see what other games they release and how they perform on the upgraded console!