88
Valve
Steam Deck OLED
- Stunning 7.4" OLED display
- Entire Steam library accessible
- Great value at the price
Our Verdict
Nintendo magic continues. The Switch 2 is everything fans wanted: bigger screen, much better performance, DLSS upscaling for gorgeous docked mode, and full backward compatibility. The game library will grow quickly with first-party Nintendo titles.
Detailed Scores
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Full backward compatibility with Switch games
- DLSS upscaling for 4K docked
- Bigger 8-inch screen
- Unique hybrid portable/home console
- Nintendo first-party exclusives
Cons
- Less powerful than PS5 and Xbox
- LCD screen, not OLED
- Online services still behind competitors
- Joy-Con drift concerns remain
Specifications
Processor NVIDIA T239 custom (ARM Cortex-A78AE)
Graphics NVIDIA Ampere with DLSS
RAM 12 GB LPDDR5
Storage 256 GB, microSD Express support
Display 8" LCD, 1920x1080, 60Hz (handheld)
specs.output 4K 60fps docked (via DLSS), USB-C
Battery Up to 5h (handheld)
Where to Buy
Amazon.co.uk
€391
View price → Amazon.it
€399
View price → Amazon.de
€399
View price → Amazon.fr
€402
View price → MediaWorld
€406
View price → Currys
€406
View price → Amazon.es
€406
View price → Unieuro
€410
View price → Darty
€410
View price → Fnac
€414
View price → John Lewis
€418
View price → El Corte Inglés
€418
View price → Prices are approximate and may vary. Last checked:
Compare With
84
ASUS
ASUS ROG Ally X
- Full PC game library (Steam, Epic, Game Pass)
- 80Wh battery — much better than original
- 24GB RAM handles modern games
86
Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
- Consistent 4K 60fps with ray tracing
- PSSR upscaling is excellent
- Massive game library
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play my Switch games on Switch 2?
Yes, full backward compatibility. Physical and digital Switch games work on Switch 2, with some receiving performance improvements.
Is it worth upgrading from the Switch OLED?
If you want better performance and new exclusive games, yes. If you're happy with current Switch games, you can wait for more Switch 2 exclusives.
Why LCD instead of OLED?
Likely to keep the price at EUR 399. An OLED model may come later, as Nintendo did with the original Switch.