The Nintendo Switch 2 is out now, alongside a mess of accessories. Here's everything you need (and everything you don't).

Anyone unsure of what the Nintendo Switch 2 actually is and what it does will want to read this simple breakdown before picking one up at launch.

The biggest game console release of the year happened last night, and we have our Switch 2 devices in hand. Here's the latest.

The Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle is one of the best Switch 2 deals available at the moment. For $524.99, you get the console and Mario Kart World (which retails for $79.99). You don't have to worry about paying the inflated prices you see with some retailers, such as Walmart, which have gone up to $799 in some instances.

Some customers who attended the midnight launch received a free commemorative Nintendo coin; the coin has the Switch 2 logo on one side and the Best Buy logo on the other side. Target is hosting ...

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In the UK, there was some excellent availability for the Nintendo Switch 2 for launch day, and after a tough day or so, it seems like stock is improving. We'll be checking UK retailers regularly for any updates, so rest assured, you'll find the best links for that region here too.

The pricey Nintendo Switch 2 is a worthy successor to the original Switch. Expect it to be the vessel for Nintendo's play-focused storytelling for the next decade.