Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo's hybrid console-handheld sequel with a 7.9-inch 1080p/120Hz screen and a major power jump.
The Verdict.
Gavler Meta-Score
“If you care about Nintendo games at all, you'll own one eventually. A big, confident upgrade and an easy recommendation as a primary or second system.”
The Gavler Verdict
Precision Engineering
7.9" 1080p 120Hz HDR
A vivid LCD with HDR and a 120Hz refresh in handheld mode plus up to 4K output when docked — a major jump from the original Switch's 720p panel.
True Hybrid Design
Plays in handheld, tabletop, and TV modes out of the box via the included dock — the one capability no PC handheld matches.
Nintendo Exclusives + Backward Compatibility
The only device that runs Mario, Zelda, and Metroid, and it plays most original Switch games too.
Technical Specifications
The Scoreboard
A near-universal recommendation in 2026: outlets from GamesRadar+ to TechRadar call it a major generational leap, with the exclusive Nintendo library and the 120Hz HDR screen the headline draws; battery life is the main knock.
Cast Your Vote
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Best Price Availability.
Prices checked April 2026
Global Critique
“We're in for an excellent generation.”
“An evolution in almost every way.”
“It's the perfect game night device.”
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