If you’re used to the portability of the Switch / Switch OLED, you may be surprised to unbox the Switch 2 and see that it’s noticeably larger, which also shouldn’t be shocking at all, considering the display has jumped up from 6.

Our reviewer has had tons of fun with the Switch 2, but there are some drawbacks. Here's what Nintendo's system gets right and where it falls short.

Nintendo just made a better Nintendo Switch, and that's a good thing. This powered-up console delivers in every way that counts, even with a couple of headaches at launch. Now, we just wait for more games.

Now, with launch day staring us in the face, it's time to compare how the new console stacks up against what's come before. At a quick glance, the Nintendo Switch 2 will be just as we expected ...

The comparison reveals that Nintendo Switch 2 delivers higher resolution textures and better lighting effects compared to the Steam Deck. Some key differences include: Sharper textures on Switch 2, especially in character models and environments. Improved volumetric lighting on Switch 2, making neon signs and reflections more vivid.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is the fastest-selling Nintendo hardware in the U.S. in the four days following its release, according to a statement obtained by IGN from Nintendo. It's outselling the OG Switch 2-to-1 globally.

The successor to one of Nintendo's most popular pieces of hardware is a refined, premium version of what lots of gamers already loved.