Sony and Microsoft have spent generations bloodying each other in a battle for the most extravagant visuals, courting favor with major publishers like Activision and Electronic Arts. Meanwhile, Nintendo swam in the opposite direction, favoring cheaper, less powerful machines that prioritized toy-like novelty over raw specs.

The Nintendo Switch 2 console's biggest reveal yet arrived Wednesday morning as part of the company's Nintendo Direct event. This teed up a day of Switch 2 reveals that include its June 5 release date, a $450 price, its specs, and its initial game lineup that extends from launch into 2026 .

That makes it the third best-selling console in video game history, behind Sony's PlayStation 2 and the Nintendo DS. Nintendo estimates it has sold a colossal 1.3 billion games that run on the ...

Nintendo has revealed some of the Switch 2's tech specs, so let's break down what's new with the Switch 2 from battery life to resolution and framerate to storage and much more.

This allows you to chat with friends and family online using the console’s built-in microphone. Nintendo also announced new exclusive titles like Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza ...

Switch 2’s new screen is actually bigger than the screens on both versions of the Steam Deck. Switch 2’s new LCD screen is 7.9 inches while the Steam Deck LCD’s is 7 inches

The original Switch started a revolution when it combined the portability of handhelds with the ability to play games on your TV at home like a traditional console. But with the Switch 2, even though it's physically bigger,

The $450 console will get Mario Kart World at launch, 4K gaming when docked, Switch 2 Edition game enhancements and new mouse controls.