Nintendo Switch 2
CompareIdea verdict
Nintendo - On sale now. The Nintendo Switch 2 is the only way to play the newest Nintendo games: a 7.9-inch 1080p 120Hz HDR display, 256GB of storage, 4K output when docked, magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers, and backward compatibility with Switch games. The trade-off is the price: it launched at $449.99 and the price has risen to $499.99, and 256GB is the only storage on offer. At $499.99 at Best Buy, checked 2026-11-05, it suits a buyer who wants the newest Nintendo games and a handheld that doubles as a home console; anyone happy with the original Switch library can wait.
Status: On Sale
Key specifications
- 7.9-inch 1080p LCD display, 120Hz, HDR
- 256GB internal storage
- 4K output when docked
- Magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers
- Backward compatible with Nintendo Switch games
Launched 5 June 2025 globally.
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Price history
Prices we checked ourselves, 6 Nov 2026 (1 day). Only prices we checked ourselves are shown.
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| Date | Retailer | Variant | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 2026 | Amazon.com | ASIN B0F3GWXLTS | Nintendo Switch 2 System | $499.00 |
