Overview

• The Switch 2 launched June 5 with a 7.9-inch 1080p LCD, upgraded processing power, magnetic Joy-Cons and built-in GameChat voice and video features.
• Most original Switch titles work natively or with performance patches on the new hardware, and launch lineup includes Mario Kart World and a mouse-and-keyboard-enabled Cyberpunk 2077 port.
• Players discovered that standard mice and keyboards plug into the console for PC-style control in compatible games without prior announcement.
• Initial inventories at major US retailers sold out rapidly after launch, and Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser said production will sustain supply through summer into the holiday season.
• Early hands-on reviews praise the console’s build quality and performance while some users report Joy-Con drifting and criticize the LCD’s brightness compared with OLED panels.