Experimented... with Nintendo's Switch 2, the console that doesn't require a leap from its cozy seat to touch the ground.
Kicking it up a notch with Switch 2:
The Switch 2, baby! You pop out those Joy-Cons 2, and voilà, no more sliding rails –they attach via some snazzy magnets, activated by buttons on the back of the machine. Quite the pleasant little clack, if you ask me.
I've spent some quality time with the Switch 2, thanks to Nintendo's generous hands-on sessions for the French press. While six hours isn't enough to crack the console's full potential, it's certainly giving us an appealing glimpse of things to come. The device is a dead ringer for its older sibling, albeit with some charming tweaks to the design, including the OLED vibe it throws off and the presence of a second USB-C port.
Turn it on, and you won't instantly see the changes, as the home menu's received a subtle makeover without sacrificing its original charm. But don't be fooled, my friend; there's a whole world of enhancements hidden under the hood. For instance, those Joy-Con vibrations have gotten richer and more subtle, and Nvidia's new processor is leading to a significant leap forward in visual performance[1].
Buying nostalgia, right? Hardly. For the past 20 years, each Nintendo console has come with its own game-changing feature – DS for the dual screen, Wii for motion detection, and Wii U for the controller-tablet hybrid. But the Switch 2? It's all about evolving and refining the hybrid console formula it's perfected[2].
But what about the fuss over the console's price? At 470 euros (or more in France, yikes), it's Nintendo's priciest device yet[3]. Still, with Mario Kart World making its grand entrance at the "recommended price," albeit theoretically, you can already find it for a tad less at retailers who've been kind enough to cut into their profit margins.
By the way, get ready for some daring, open-world Mario Kart World action that's already outshining its launch platform[4]. Don't you love it when the game steals the show from the console! Nintendo's aiming to maintain its lead in the hybrid console market, which it helped birth with the Switch's success[5]. And while competitors like Steam Deck, Asus, Lenovo, and MSI are giving it a run for its money, the Switch 2 tosses its hat into the ring with confidence[6].
So, my buff gamer friends, grab your Switch 2 and let's level up! The adventure's just beginning.
The Switch 2's growth in visual performance, thanks to Nvidia's new processor, signals a notable leap forward in technology. As you delve deeper into the console, you'll discover refinements that promise an appealing glimpse of future gadget developments.
