Nintendo Switch 2 price comparison

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been available since 5 June 2025. It has a 7.9-inch LCD with Full HD resolution and up to 120 Hz, 256 GB of internal storage and, when docked, outputs up to 4K to the TV. The Joy-Con 2 attach magnetically and can also be used like a mouse.

Storage can only be expanded with microSD Express cards. The Switch 2 can use the normal microSD cards from the first Switch only to a limited extent, for example for screenshots – games cannot be launched from them.

Most games from the first Switch also run on the Switch 2, some even with improvements. A few titles are not compatible or only partly so. Some games are released as game-key cards: the card only holds a key, and the actual game is downloaded. When buying games, look out for the corresponding notice on the case.

Bundles with a game can be cheaper than buying the console and game separately – compare the total. With a used Switch 2, it is worth checking the receipt and warranty, because the console is still young. Check the condition of the display and the Joy-Con 2, and whether the dock and power adapter are included. You are better off avoiding suspiciously cheap offers for supposedly new consoles.

The 256 GB of internal storage is enough for a few big games, but it gets tight with lots of downloads. Then plan for a microSD Express card – look for the Express logo, otherwise the card will not work for games. For online play you need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. A protective case and a screen protector make sense on the go. Existing Pro Controllers and many accessories from the first Switch can still be used, which saves money when you upgrade.