Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 lands as a solid mid-range game console, built around 4K.
64/100
4KNVIDIA T239 Ampere, 1536 CUDA coresNVIDIA T239, 8-core ARM Cortex-A78C256 GBHybrid (TV/Handheld/Tabletop)HDR
£380best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Expandable storage
- External USB storage
- Ray tracing
- Above-average max refresh
- Below-average internal ssd
Score profile
Scored against the game consoles classWhere the Nintendo Switch 2 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPUNVIDIA T239, 8-core ARM Cortex-A78C
GPUNVIDIA T239 Ampere, 1536 CUDA cores
RAM12 GB
Storage
Internal SSD256 GB
Expandable storageYes
External USB storageYes
Video output
Max resolution4
Max refresh120 Hz
Ray tracingYes
VRRYes
HDR supportHDR
Design
Form factorHybrid (TV/Handheld/Tabletop)
Handheld / portable modeYes
DockableYes
Weight0.53 kg
Connectivity
Wireless controllersYes
Bundle
Controllers2
Bundled gamesMario Kart World
ColourBlack
Backwards compatibility
Backwards compatibleYes
Generations supportedNintendo Switch
Who it's for
Is the Nintendo Switch 2 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable game console for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier game console is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
good
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Nintendo Switch 2 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 64/100 against other game consoles, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 52.
What stands out on the Nintendo Switch 2?
Its expandable storage stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the SABRENT Rocket 4 Plus 8TB?
The SABRENT Rocket 4 Plus 8TB scores 64/100 versus this one at 64/100, so this is the stronger pick on the spec sheet.
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