All over the country, eager players have been lining up at midnight launch events, and the doors are finally open. Meanwhile, gamers in countries like Australia and Japan are already playing their new consoles.

Is Nintendo's first new console in eight years worth a purchase at its very steep price? To help you find out, we are compiling reviews of the Switch 2 console hardware itself from dozens of publications.

The biggest Nintendo Switch 2 title at launch is Mario Kart World, which retails for a hefty £74.95 at release, making it seem like these are the prices we can expect for first-party Nintendo titles going forward.

The Nintendo Switch 2 on its own costs £399.99, and the main bundle with Mario Kart World costs £429.99. Buying the bundle saves you £40 compared to picking up the game separately, so it’s the better value if you’re planning to grab it anyway.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has arrived in the US, priced from $449.99. Despite pre-orders vanishing swiftly, major retailers currently hold limited stock, tempting keen gamers nationwide.

The Nintendo Switch 2 and its games come out on Thursday, June 5, as well as the console's accessories: Here's how to find, shop, and buy online.

After much anticipation, Nintendo's newest video game console has finally arrived. The Nintendo Switch 2 went out Thursday after President Trump's tariffs forced the company to temporarily delay preorders.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has launched and is available now -- here are all the new console's big upgrades over the original.