5 REASONS TO GET THE SWITCH 2

Everything you need to know about the incredible new console

- Words: Mike Lowe and Rik Henderson

The day has finally come, the Nintendo Switch 2 has arrived after months of rumours and speculation, and having played with one ahead of launch, we're pleased to confirm that it's every bit the pro-powered console many hoped.

We've driven our way through Mario Kart World in both multiand single-player modes, platformed around Donkey Kong Bananza, and had a hoot in Super Mario Party Jamboree's Nintendo Switch 2 Edition version with mouse-controlled levels. We played them all and came out the other end knowing exactly why Nintendo has taken its sweet, merry time with the follow-up.

This is no mere Switch reissue with a tweaked processor, this is a new proposition that should serve the Japanese gaming giant and its fans for the next five years or so. And it once again proves why handheld gaming has become so popular of late.

Here are five reasons why you should consider ordering the Nintendo Switch 2 right now, either as an upgrade or if you're new to the series. You won't regret it.

1. THE SCREEN IS ACTUALLY BETTER

There's been a lot of focus around the display. Why? Because it's not OLED. And people are taking that as meaning 'an immediate downgrade'.

It's not though, based on our experience with using the console. It appears to be much brighter, which for hyper-colour game palettes helps the visuals to pop.

Besides, its 7.9-inch diagonal measure might not sound a lot more than the 7-inch of the earlier Switch OLED but, seriously, it's way bigger - and much keener to play on.

The bezels are more trim, too, so the whole design of the console just fills your vision far better. It's the modernisation that needed to happen, executed very well indeed.

2. JOY-CON 2 ARE WAY IMPROVED