The Nintendo Switch 2 is out today – here’s everything you need to know

It’s the first major console launch in five years, so is it worth forking out for? From new tech to add-ons, our guide will help you decide

Since its announcement in January, anticipation has been building for the Nintendo Switch 2 – the followup to the gaming titan’s most successful home console, the 150m-selling Nintendo Switch. Major console launches are rarer than they used to be; this is the first since 2020, when Sony’s PlayStation 5 hit shelves. Whether you’re weighing up a purchase or just wondering what all the fuss is about, here’s everything you need to know.