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Your PS4 probably takes too long to load, but if you can't afford a PlayStation 5, all is not lost. Install an SSD into your gaming console and start playing quicker.

By Whitson Gordon
ps4 console and controller

Is the $449 Nintendo Switch 2 worth $150 more than the original model? I've reviewed both systems, plus the Switch OLED. Let's see how they stack up on price, design, screen size, and other essential gaming features.

By Will Greenwald
Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Nintendo Switch 1
4.0 Editors' Choice

With the exception of shorter battery life, the Nintendo Switch 2 improves upon the original in nearly every way, with a bigger screen, sharper graphics, and smarter Joy-Con controllers.

By Will Greenwald
Nintendo Switch 2

If you didn't pre-order or hit the stores at midnight, don't stress out. We're tracking all the major retailers to see if they have Nintendo's new Switch 2 console in stock.

By K. Thor Jensen
Nintendo Switch 2 on a red background

Nintendo's next-gen system is finally in my hands, and I’ve got a whirlwind of takes after my first full day of play. Here's what you can expect from the hardware, games, accessories, and much more.

By Jordan Minor
Nintendo Switch 2

The Switch 2 has several useful features and settings that can greatly help if you have sight, hearing, motor, or vocal difficulties. I walk you through how to access and use them.

By Will Greenwald
Nintendo Switch 2 accessibility features

GameChat on the Switch 2 lets you interact with other online gamers much more easily than on the Switch 1. I got a chance to try it and am here to tell you what it's like to use.

By Jordan Minor
switch 2 gamechat

June 7 is the big day, as Nintendo's new console finally hits store shelves. If you haven't preordered one yet, we've got all the details on availability, deals, cancellations (yikes), and more.

By K. Thor Jensen
Nintendo Switch 2 on a red background

This plug-and-play console covers decades of gaming history.

Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro what's in the box

At Computex 2025, I tested MSI's updated Claw gaming handheld using AMD's Ryzen Z2 Go chip and a lighter, more comfortable frame. It feels more like a lateral move than an upward one.

By Matthew Buzzi
MSI Claw A8

GameStop and Best Buy will have limited stock available online and in-store come June 5.

By Jibin Joseph
Nintendo's art for Switch 2 launch

Nintendo says the Switch 2 renders Genki showed at CES were unauthorized, so it's suing for trademark infringement, unfair competition, and false advertising.

By Jibin Joseph
Nintendo Switch 2

The update should install automatically for most users, but if not, there is a sequence of steps you’ll need to follow to get your Switch back in action.

By Will McCurdy
Switch Image

Nintendo's new Switch software update, version 20.0.0, adds a few features you'll want to check out on the Switch 2's launch day, including the cross-console GameShare.

By James Peckham
The Nintendo Switch OLED model with its screen on the homepage

Almost everybody is sold out of the Switch 2, but one store has the Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle available for preorder if you act fast.

By K. Thor Jensen
Nintendo Switch 2 on a red background

Nintendo has updated its website to say that those who preorder on May 8 are not guaranteed to get their console on June 5.

By James Peckham
The Nintendo Switch 2 being removed from its dock

I spent hours with the Switch 2, its new mouse-enabled Joy-Cons, and several big games, including Mario Kart World and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Check out my impressions before preorders go live at midnight.

By Will Greenwald
Nintendo Switch 2 handheld

The Chinese handheld maker Anbernic has ceased shipments to the US, which may make it harder for you to buy its newest kit.

By James Peckham
The Anbernic RG 34XX in five colors

Nintendo revealed lots of information about the Switch 2, including the April 24 preorder date, but questions still linger before the June 5 launch.

By Jordan Minor
nintendo switch 2 mysteries

Sony blames 'challenging economic environment' for the price increases.

By Jibin Joseph
PlayStation 5