Nintendo's Switch 2 is faster, sharper, and packed with new features—but it also costs more. Here's how it compares with the original Switch, and what you gain (and lose) by upgrading.

Which Switch? That depends on how you want to play.

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more The Nintendo Switch 2 is priced between $450 and $500, while the original Switch is priced between $200 ...

The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 video game console opened its preorder sales for U.S. customers on April 24 and sold out of inventory from multiple retailers within a couple hours. Since ...

Nintendo Switch 2026 remains a versatile handheld gaming console with classic exclusives, hybrid play, and budget-friendly ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch OLED are Nintendo's latest video game ...

The handheld gaming scene is heating up with the introduction of the Nintendo Switch 2. But since the first gen Switch, the competition in this segment has grown exponentially with models like the ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Arthur Gies Arthur Gies is an editor for Wirecutter's tech coverage. He's ...

Overview Nintendo Switch has sold more than 155 million units worldwide, making it Nintendo’s highest-selling console to date ...

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