Nintendo Switch 2 Review: Bigger and Mostly Better
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Nintendo Co. didn't take any wild swings with the new Switch 2. The gaming console offers faster performance, improved graphics and a larger display, but considering the original came out in 2017, this isn't a major departure from the previous model that some may have hoped for.
Not that the core premise needed much changing. Like the original, the Switch 2 is a hybrid console that can be taken on the go and used in handheld mode, making it a godsend to commuters and frequent fliers. Or you can drop it into the included dock and lose track of time playing Cyberpunk 2077 on your TV at home.
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