Table of Contents After years of waiting, we finally know a whole lot more about the Nintendo Switch 2.
In a Direct presentation on Wednesday morning, Nintendo revealed a host of highly requested features coming to its latest console, from 4K support to significantly expanded storage. Even with all of that clarity and detail, seeing — and playing — is believing with a new console. And after actually playing the Nintendo Switch 2 , I’d say I’m a believer.
Related Console overview The first time I picked up the Switch 2 to play Mario Kart World, I could already feel that Nintendo is going for a premium upgrade. The system is hefty and sleek compared to the original Switch, feeling more like a pricey piece of tech than a brightly colored toy. For instance, its kickstand is a significant improvement over the small plastic nub on base model Switches. It’s sturdy and able to bend so far that the console can nearly lay flat in tabletop mode.
There’s one caveat to all this: There are still some big questions to answer and Nintendo isn’t being entirely forthcoming about them all. During the demo event, attended by press and content creators, Nintendo hosted a roundtable Q&A with members of the Switch 2 development team.
Actual visual fidelity is a little harder to judge. Nintendo often deals in cartoon art styles that have a ceiling compared to hyper-realistic games. Mario Kart World sure looks pretty with its vibrant colors, but I can’t say that it feels like an enormous step over Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, even if it is. Other first-party games, like Drag and Drive, still feel like they could run on the original Switch with their visual fuzz.
Mouse-cons are the real deal Those tech advancements are impressive, but the real test of my demo was the console’s experimental new feature: its mouse-like Joy-cons. Ever since they were announced, I’ve been a vocal skeptic about them, assuming that they’d be a weird Nintendo gimmick that gets abandoned after a year of tech demos. After using them, I’ve completely changed my tune.
There were two things I hadn’t considered when I talked smack on the idea originally. One is that the mouse functionality pairs with gyroscope tech, which creates unique gameplay experiences. In Drag and Drive, for instance, I could lift my right hand off the table to shoot a basket and then place it back down to keep driving. What’s even more unique about the feature is the fact that players can use two mice simultaneously. Again, Drag and Drive is the shining example of the possibilities.
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