You can watch a trailer, stream Mario Kart World gameplay footage, or scroll through endless Reddit threads, but nothing beats actually holding the thing in your hands – and luckily, there’s not long to wait, with the Switch 2’s launch date just days away on 5 June. At Nintendo’s Switch 2 experience day a few weeks ago though, I learnt first-hand how the Nintendo Switch 2 is a serious step up from the original.
The first difference to note is that the new console supports 4K resolution when docked, 1080p in handheld mode and up to 120fps in either – a significant leap from the original Switch’s 1080p docked, 720p handheld and 60fps cap. The HDR (high dynamic range) is now supported in both modes, too, bringing deeper contrast and richer colours. While playing a demo of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Switch 2 Edition (£64.99, Very.co.uk), the difference was striking. Not only did the visuals look sharper, but the boosted frame rate made movement feel much smoother and more responsive.
