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I couldnt believe my eyes when the Nintendo Switch launched.

Here was a handheld gadget with real console games like Skyrim and Doom attached to it.

Nintendo Switch OLED showing downloaded games on a reviewer�s desk

Its been seven years since I was enthralled by the Nintendo Switch.

Ive grown up, the industry has changed, and devices previously unthinkable are now mainstream.

That all means that the Nintendo Switch 2 isnt packing the same punch for me.

Asus ROG Ally on a JSAUX RGB Docking Station

Nintendo did the thing, now its just iterating on it - obviously thats not as exciting.

But theres more to it this time around.

Of course,everything we know about the Nintendo Switch 2is based on rumors so far.

Steam Deck OLED with game library on screen sitting on woodgrain desk

Im not as excited about Nintendo Switch 2 becauseValve(andAsus,Lenovo, MSI etc.)

has already solved my problem.

A Steam-roller

Handheld gaming PCshave been around much longer than the Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)…

Had the Nintendo Switch swapped its release date with Valves all-in-one, I probably would have fainted.

Third party games are also considerably more expensive on Nintendos handheld, especially when you factor in subscription options.

Im notworriedabout the Nintendo Switch 2.

ROG Ally Z1 extreme 500GB -…

Were also rounding up all thebest Nintendo Switch accessoriesas well as thebest Steam Deck accessoriesfor some extra competition.

Or, take a look at thebest retro game consolesto put all this high-performance nonsense to bed.

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ASUS - ROG Ally X 7" 120Hz…

VALVE Steam Deck OLED 512GB…

Evercade Capcom Super Pocket

Holding the Nintendo Switch 2

Photo taken by writer Rosalie Newcombe of the Tears of the Kingdom OLED Nintendo Switch handheld, with the Super Mario Nendoroid figure standing in front of it.

Nintendo Switch Lite in Blue sitting on wicker table with Zelda: Link�s Awakening on screen.

Player wearing yellow sweater using Nintendo Switch 2 JoyCon in mouse mode playing Drag x Drive on woodgrain coffee table.

Nintendo Switch 2 in dock next to JoyCon controller grip and red backdrop

A screenshot from the reveal trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2, showing the console playing a Mario Kart game.

Syntech dock next to Steam Deck on grey carpet.

Green and Black Taito Super Pocket handheld with RGB lights in backdrop and sad text face on screen

Hand holding Jsaux RGB docking station with Switch 2 console in backdrop and Mario Kart World footage on TV featuring Luigi.

Switch 2 handheld with Mario Kart World gameplay on screen with HDR on and off and blurred character art in backdrop with colorful sky.

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Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

A screenshot from Super Mario Odyssey showing Mario throwing Cappy in New Donk City.

Mavix M7�s Elemax massage and heating backrest

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Articulate box, cards, board, and tokens on a wooden table

The cast of Thunderbolts standing in an elevator during the trailer for the upcoming Marvel Phase 5 movie.

Jonah Hauer-King as Conrad in Doctor Who: ‘Lucky Day’.