Is the Switch 2 worth it over the original Switch?

If you play mostly Nintendo games and want a bigger screen, smoother performance and GameChat, the upgrade is meaningful. Owners of an original Switch who play casually may not need it.

Can it play my old Switch games?

Yes, it is backward compatible with most original Switch game cards and digital purchases. A small number of titles have compatibility issues, and some need a free update.

How is the battery life?

It lasts several hours on lighter titles and drops toward the low end on demanding Switch 2 games. Expect shorter sessions than on the original Switch for heavy titles.

Do I need a subscription for GameChat?

GameChat works with a Nintendo Switch Online membership after a limited trial period. Without it, standard local and online play still works as before.

What comes in the box?

The console, dock, two Joy-Con 2 controllers, Joy-Con straps, an HDMI cable, a power adapter and a download code insert for one select Switch 2 game.

How much storage does it have?

It has 256GB of internal storage, expandable with a microSD Express card. Large digital games still fill it quickly, so a card is worth planning for.

Where is the Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle cheapest?

At Walmart, for $623.92, as of our latest check.

Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle

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Our take on the Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle

The Switch 2 is Nintendo's successor to the Switch, a hybrid console that docks to a TV or plays handheld. It adds a larger, sharper screen, more powerful internals, redesigned Joy-Con 2 controllers that attach magnetically, and a built-in GameChat feature for voice and video chat with friends. This bundle pairs the console with a download code for one Switch 2 game, such as Mario Kart World. It suits households that want Nintendo's exclusives and flexible TV-or-handheld play; rivals like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally run PC games but not Nintendo's library.

Best forFamilies sharing a TV and handheld playNintendo exclusive fansFirst-time Switch buyers upgrading from the original

Pros

Plays both docked on a TV and handheld
Magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers attach and release cleanly
GameChat adds built-in voice and video chat
Backward compatible with most original Switch games
Bundle includes a digital game of your choice

Cons

Larger and heavier than the original Switch
Battery life is modest under demanding games
Storage fills quickly with large digital titles
Online chat features need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription

Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle prices at every store

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About the Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle

This bundle includes a Nintendo Switch 2 system and a Choose One download code insert. The code can be redeemed for a digital version of one game that is exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2.

The Nintendo Switch 2 system is the next evolution of the Nintendo Switch system. It adds upgrades and ways to connect and play together. One of the game choices is Mario Kart World, in which Mario and friends race on the open road.

Color: Black
Brand: Nintendo
In the box: Nintendo Switch 2 system, Choose One download code insert
Game choice: One digital game exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, such as Mario Kart World
Game format: Digital download code

Specifications

color: BlackSource

Questions and answers

Is the Switch 2 worth it over the original Switch?: If you play mostly Nintendo games and want a bigger screen, smoother performance and GameChat, the upgrade is meaningful. Owners of an original Switch who play casually may not need it.
Can it play my old Switch games?: Yes, it is backward compatible with most original Switch game cards and digital purchases. A small number of titles have compatibility issues, and some need a free update.
How is the battery life?: It lasts several hours on lighter titles and drops toward the low end on demanding Switch 2 games. Expect shorter sessions than on the original Switch for heavy titles.
Do I need a subscription for GameChat?: GameChat works with a Nintendo Switch Online membership after a limited trial period. Without it, standard local and online play still works as before.
What comes in the box?: The console, dock, two Joy-Con 2 controllers, Joy-Con straps, an HDMI cable, a power adapter and a download code insert for one select Switch 2 game.
How much storage does it have?: It has 256GB of internal storage, expandable with a microSD Express card. Large digital games still fill it quickly, so a card is worth planning for.
Where is the Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle cheapest?: At Walmart, for $623.92, as of our latest check.