Best gaming handheld for Nintendo exclusives and families
Nintendo Switch 2
Reviewed
The Switch 2 is the only place to play Nintendo's first-party catalog, and that alone decides the purchase for millions of buyers. Beyond the exclusives, it is the most frictionless handheld here: no operating system to manage, no graphics settings to tune, and a sharp 1080p 120Hz display with strong third-party support this generation. Docked TV play, detachable controllers for instant two-player sessions, and sane battery life make it the default pick for households and anyone who wants a handheld that behaves like an appliance rather than a PC.
$499
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What we like
- ✓Exclusive home of Mario, Zelda, Pokémon, and Nintendo's catalog
- ✓Zero-setup console simplicity — no OS tinkering ever
- ✓7.9-inch 1080p 120Hz screen with much stronger third-party ports than the original Switch
- ✓Docks to a TV and splits into two controllers for instant multiplayer
- ✓Best-in-class family features and parental controls
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