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Whisper it, but theNintendo Switchwas not a good console.
It might be your favourite console, but I ask you - what was your favourite feature?
That it had a greatMariogame?
That it had two greatZeldagames?
The Switch’s ecosystem, library, and legacy areabsolutely one of the best ever to do it.
But the hardware?Second rate in almost every department.
This is why the idea of aSwitch 2scared me a little.
It was a no-brainer decision forNintendo- this is one of the most popular and iconic consoles of all time.
Staying the course was the obvious choice for getting people to upgrade.
But it was never so much a question of ‘how do you better the Switch?’
- the games will have to speak for themselves in that regard.
Instead, the question was ‘how do you make a Switch good in the first place?’
and Nintendo has found the answer.
This is not a bigger Switch or even, really, a better Switch.
This is a Switch from another universe.
Having played a steady stream of games on it yesterday, it’s a contest it can win.
Of all the games I played,Street Fighter 6made me understand this leap the most.
It’s just Street Fighter 6'.
It was the real Street Fighter 6.
What Is The Switch’s Hardware Like?
I would not describe my humour as particularly sophisticated.
Despite this, it felt incredibly durable.
The magnetic Joy-Con feel locked in place, and yet are easy to disconnect.
The screen is vibrant, and the colours pop, especially when docked on a fancy TV.
Obviously, the razzle-dazzle of new, often very cartoonish games may be a factor there.
Most surprisingly is the mouse functionality.
Is The Nintendo Switch 2 Worth The Price?
This is, as you may have noticed, extremely expensive.
It feels high end, has great games, and runs fantastically - admittedly in a controlled environment.
So I’d say yes, in a vacuum of value, it’s worth the price.
On the other hand, the Switch 2 is setting itself up as a continuation of the Switch.
It’s a car in every garage and a Switch in every dock.
Along with the premium feel and premium price comes a premium audience.
Donkey Kong and Kirby are coming in the meantime.
Those things will all make the choice for a lot of you in one way or the other.
But in prioritising excellence, it has sacrificed some of the broad appeal the Switch had.
