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Phil Hayton

Nintendo Switch 2 could be more like the Wii U than you realize, and I'd say that's a good thing

Nintendo Switch 2 handheld with Wii U main menu on screen.

After a long night mulling over the Nintendo Switch 2 release trailer, I'm finally getting excited for the next-gen handheld. Originally, I was slightly underwhelmed by the fact it looks like, well, a slightly bigger Switch. However, I think we could end up with something that's more like the Wii U than a safe revamp of the 2017 console, and it's all thanks to that extra USB-C port.

Before you reach for your trust pitchfork, I hear ya - comparing the Nintendo Switch 2 to the Wii U sounds like an insult. Ninty's oddball Wii-successor marks a dark period in the console giant's history, whereas the new Switch could be one of the best gaming handhelds yet. That said, there are specific features the portable could steal from the 2012 system that'll elevate it to true backwards compatibility greatness.

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