You might have heard by now that the Nintendo Switch 2 has been released at long last. For years, there were speculations, rumors, and ideas about when the new console would come out, and eight years later Nintendo finally announced the Nintendo Switch 2. The announcement came during a Nintendo Direct, a video all about their new console, on April 2nd, 2025. 

For decades, Nintendo’s style has been to have gimmicks for all of their new consoles. The DS? Two screens. The Wii? Revolutionary motion controls. And the Switch? It could act as a handheld – or you could “dock” it, which allowed you to play on the TV, hence the name. This was a big deal at the time, because the Nintendo Switch united both methods of playing, making it a great deal to buy.

And now we come to the Switch 2. The name came as a big shock to many, as some were expecting more of a creative and original name. However, there was one gimmick: the ability to use the controllers (called Joy-Cons) as mice. But that was the only major gimmick, and the rest of the raised price point came from the highly upgraded graphics and speed of the console.

Some stats include an FPS increased from 30 to 60 (and support for 120), a resolution that skyrocketed from 720p to 1080p (with a 4K output when docked), faster loading times, and support for an HDR display. The display itself also went up in size from 6.2 to 7.9 inches, even surpassing the Switch OLED model at 7 inches.

One downside is that the Switch 2 weighs just a bit more. Overall, though, the Switch 2 has improved graphics, faster speeds, and more flexible controls. In summary, if you’re looking for the flagship Nintendo console at the moment, buy the Switch 2, but be warned that it is $449, which is $150 more than the original Switch. On the other hand, if you’re maybe a more casual gamer, try out the Switch – you’ll find that it works just fine.