The Switch 2 has everything that made the original so great, but now there's more of it to enjoy.
Sam Rutherford, Engadget 路 Jun 11, 2025
Roundup
Is it worth the hunt?
What the critics said about the Switch 2, and what that means for the Zelda edition.
Heads up: the Zelda 40th edition ships Oct 29, so nobody has reviewed it yet. Nintendo hasn't announced any changes beyond the design, so these are reviews of the standard Nintendo Switch 2 from its June 2025 launch.
The Switch 2 has just enough new things to keep it interesting
Kyle Barr and Raymond Wong, Gizmodo 路 Jun 20, 2025
It's the Switch, just better.
Andrew Webster, The Verge 路 Jun 2025
Switch 2 is a slick bit of kit, though, which instantly makes its predecessor feel slow and look very fuzzy.
Gavin Lane, Nintendo Life 路 Jun 12, 2025
If you already have a Switch, it's worth the upgrade if you can afford it
Keith Stuart, The Guardian 路 Jun 10, 2025 路 score via Metacritic
A vital but unexciting upgrade to a console I already love.
Tom Marks, IGN 路 Jun 18, 2025
Nintendo's overdue upgrade is a strong contender, even amid competition from handheld PCs.
Kyle Orland, Ars Technica 路 Jun 16, 2025
My take
The reviews agree the Switch 2 is a better Switch rather than a reinvention: faster, sharper and with more to play. If you were going to buy one anyway, the Zelda edition is only $20 more than the standard console, and it's the one collectors will want down the line.
The Pro Controller is the easier call. At $99.99 it's the cheapest way into the set, and it works with any Switch 2.