But the Nintendo Switch 2, coming later this year, may change that value proposition. Not only will it continue to be the console that attracts families and kids with inventive, surprising, must-try exclusive Nintendo games that use its detachable Joy-Cons’ many tricks,

After countless leaks, Nintendo officially reveals the Switch 2, revealing the new look, teasing a new game, and confirming the console direct.

Ahead of the release of the new Switch console, Nintendo is bringing the latest instalment of the Metroid series, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, to fans. The Metroid Prime games have long been considered a jewel in Nintendo’s crown, since their release on the Gamecube in 2002, because of their excellent world-building with pioneering 3D game play.

Invitations for Nintendo's Switch 2 hands-on events have been sent out to fans who previously applied to try the hotly-anticipated upcoming hardware. If that's you, well, it's worth checking your email inbox and spam folder now.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and a new Mario Kart. This is just a taste of what Nintendo is cooking and there are so many other Nintendo games that we could see in the Switch 2’s first year.