The first Switch was such a hit that Nintendo decided not to mess with a good thing. Instead of releasing a successor that feels like a generational leap or a pivot in a new direction, it’s following up the hugely successful original with the Switch 2 — a welcome upgrade that largely sticks to the formula.

The Switch 2 is finally here and after playing with it for a few hours, Nintendo’s follow-up hybrid has already left an impression on me. We have a full review in the works, but let’s dive into the big things that jump out almost immediately.

T he Nintendo Switch 2 is finally out now for everyone to pick up in stores. Despite a minor scare about availability at first, many people are finally experiencing the Switch 2 f