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Review: Switch 2 a significant upgrade, but the extra muscle comes at a cost

Nintendo released the Switch 2 on June 5, 2025, and it quickly sold 3.5 million units worldwide, becoming the company's fastest-selling console.
The Switch 2 launch followed the original Switch's 2017 debut, which sold over 152 million units and ranks as the third-highest-selling console ever.
The new system features a larger 7.9-inch handheld screen, more powerful processor with 4K docked output, improved Joy Cons, and nearly full backwards compatibility.
Nintendo announced that the Switch 2 moved 3.5 million units globally within its initial four days on the market, with the console priced at $630—approximately 57% more than what the original Switch launched at.
The strong initial sales and large game lineup, including a new Mario Kart title, suggest Nintendo leveraged its exclusives to drive demand despite the higher price and competitive third-party challenges.

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