The Nintendo Switch 2 is here — and this page is where I’m tracking the gear and games worth actually getting. Everything below is stuff I’ve been watching closely: the console itself, the launch titles, and the accessories that make it worth owning. All Amazon affiliate links.
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Nintendo Switch™ 2 System
The Switch 2 is a serious upgrade — 7.9″ 1080p screen, up to 4K docked at 120fps, and the new GameChat system built right in. It keeps the same handheld-to-TV flexibility that made the original a hit, just with noticeably better performance. Backwards compatible with a large chunk of your Switch library, so the jump isn’t starting from scratch.
Mario Kart™ World – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition (CAN Version)
Mario Kart World is the first major entry since MK8 Deluxe and it shows — open interconnected world, new Knockout Tour elimination mode, and a fresh roster of drivers and courses. Exclusive to Switch 2, so it’s built to show off what the hardware can actually do. The kind of game you buy a console for.
Super Mario Party™ Jamboree – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition + Jamboree TV (CAN Version)
The NS2 Edition of Jamboree adds Jamboree TV — a game-show mode hosted by Toad where you and your friends are the contestants. It also has Switch 2-exclusive minigames in Carnival Coaster and Bowser Live. If you’re buying a Switch 2 and have people to play with, this is the obvious multiplayer pack-in pick.
Metroid Prime™ 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch™ 2 (CAN Version) – Standard Edition
Metroid Prime 4 was stuck in development purgatory for years, and the Switch 2 version is the definitive way to play it — mouse controls via the Joy-Con 2, enhanced visuals, and two display modes. If you’re into atmospheric sci-fi exploration with tight first-person combat, this one’s been worth the wait.
Joy-Con™ 2 (L)/(R) Light Blue/Light Red
An extra set of Joy-Con 2s so you don’t have to pass a single pair back and forth. The new C Button gives quick access to GameChat, and mouse-mode controls work in supported games. Light Blue/Red is a clean colourway — stands out without being loud. Solid upgrade from the original Joy-Cons, especially for local co-op.