{"id":29881,"date":"2025-09-12T16:35:26","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T14:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/blog?p=29881"},"modified":"2025-09-22T13:45:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T11:45:33","slug":"nintendo-new-console-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/blog\/en-au\/au\/nintendo-new-console-release","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo Just Dropped Their New Console \u2014 Here\u2019s What Gamers Are Saying"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The long-awaited next-gen Nintendo console \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/au\/hardware\/nintendo-switch-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nintendo Switch 2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u2013 has finally hit shelves. And with more gamers keen on portable play and high-performance gaming, the timing really could not be better.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buzz around the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/blog\/en-gb\/au\/nintendo-switch-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new Nintendo console<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been growing for months, with fans keen to find out whether the talk of sharper graphics, upgraded controllers, and smoother connectivity was on the money. Now that the latest console has officially landed, what are people saying? Here&#8217;s a look at early reactions, reviews from players and experts alike \u2013 plus a breakdown of the pros and cons.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-the-general-reaction-to-nintendo-s-console\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What is the general reaction to Nintendo\u2019s console?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, early responses online have been mostly positive. Gamers have praised the improved visuals, sleeker design, and better connectivity. One <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techadvisor.com\/article\/2684038\/nintendo-switch-2-review-2025.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reviewer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> even commented, \u201cYou will not regret either buying a Nintendo Switch 2 outright or upgrading from an original Switch\u2026 this is a true next-gen Console.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, it\u2019s not without criticism. A few users have pointed out concerns \u2013 mainly the battery life, the feel of the updated design, and the lack of brand new games at launch.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-what-users-are-saying-about-nintendo-s-console-specs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What Users are Saying About Nintendo\u2019s Console Specs<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The upgraded 1080p screen and high frame rates (up to 120fps) have won over a lot of players. Colours are said to be more vibrant, gameplay smoother, and the overall experience a step up. After hours of hands-on testing, this<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@recharge.com\/video\/7514333931156540694?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TikTok review by Recharge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says: \u201cSeeing these games actually perform at 60 frames per second, sometimes even 120 frames per second, is surreal.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@recharge.com\/video\/7514333931156540694\" data-video-id=\"7514333931156540694\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\">\n<section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@recharge.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@recharge.com?refer=embed\">@recharge.com<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Nintendo switch 2 review &#038; giveaway! <a title=\"nintendoswitch2\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/nintendoswitch2?refer=embed\">#nintendoswitch2<\/a> <a title=\"switch2unboxing\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/switch2unboxing?refer=embed\">#switch2unboxing<\/a> <a title=\"nintendo\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/nintendo?refer=embed\">#nintendo<\/a> <a title=\"switch2\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/switch2?refer=embed\">#switch2<\/a> <a title=\"giveaway\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/giveaway?refer=embed\">#giveaway<\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c original sound - Recharge\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7514333996688460566?refer=embed\">\u266c original sound &#8211; Recharge<\/a> <\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, battery life has come under fire. Many users are reporting playtime of around 3 to 3.5 hours, which feels like a step backwards.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/as-much-as-it-pains-me-to-say-it-the-switch-2s-short-battery-life-is-a-real-bummer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one reviewer from EuroGamer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> put it: \u201cI&#8217;ve been using the Switch 2 for about a week and a half\u2026 my main take away from that time is that I wish the battery lasted longer.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-what-reviewers-say-about-nintendo-s-console-features\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What Reviewers Say About Nintendo\u2019s Console Features<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the same TikTok review from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/en\/au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recharge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the design and build quality also get a mention: \u201cThe build quality, the materials&#8230; everything that\u2019s used just makes it feel more premium\u201d. A review from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamesradar.com\/platforms\/nintendo-switch-2\/nintendo-switch-2-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Games Radar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> backs that up, calling the Switch 2 \u201ca real upgrade in both look and feel\u201d, although they question the design choice of the new Joy-Con controllers:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe magnets on the Joy-Con sides allow the controllers to be connected both upside down and back to front. The two times I&#8217;ve picked up the handheld (without the screen on) to connect the Joy-Con so far, I&#8217;ve popped them on the wrong way around.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More positively, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techadvisor.com\/article\/2684038\/nintendo-switch-2-review-2025.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tech Advisor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 highlighted a fix that fans have been waiting for \u2014 the extra USB-C port on the top now allows charging while using the kickstand. They also mentioned the sturdier kickstand and the improved magnetic Joy-Con attachments as nice touches.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-games-that-come-with-the-switch-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Games That Come With The Switch 2<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plenty of players were disappointed that the console only launched with one completely new game: Mario Kart World. According to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vice.com\/en\/article\/its-time-to-admit-the-nintendo-switch-2-launch-is-underwhelming-its-ps4-all-over-again\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> review, \u201cwhile it\u2019s a fantastic game, it\u2019s not enough to carry an entire launch on its own.\u201d They go on to say that while older games \u201crun incredibly\u201d, they are \u201cstill older games I\u2019ve played numerous times\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, the game lineup is expanding quickly. Players have already seen the launch of Donkey Kong Banana and Drag X Drive, with more on the way:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment \u2013 Winter 2025<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kirby Air Riders \u2013 TBA 2025<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Duskbloods \u2013 TBA 2026<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-what-are-gamers-saying-about-the-nintendo-console-price\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What Are Gamers Saying About the Nintendo Console Price?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a retail price of $699.95, the Nintendo Switch 2 comes in well above what the original cost upon its launch back in 2017 (it retailed at $469.95). So is the price tag justified?<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some reckon Nintendo could\u2019ve kept things more affordable. But many argue that the price reflects what you\u2019re getting \u2013 better specs, more power, and an overall higher-end feel. One <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/nintendo\/comments\/1jpqq44\/nintendo_switch_2_direct_reactions_megathread\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reddit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> user put it this way: \u201cHigher performance doesn&#8217;t just manifest out of the ether, it takes higher specs and thus higher costs to maintain that degree of quality.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-nintendo-s-new-console\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What Are The Pros and Cons Of Nintendo\u2019s New Console?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<td><b>Pros<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>Cons<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Specs\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Larger screen, sharper resolution, and higher frame rates offer a much-improved experience.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users report worse battery life than previous models.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Design<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More USB-C ports, a tougher kickstand, and magnetic Joy-Cons make the console feel more premium.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite hardware improvements, Joy-Con drift issues are still ongoing.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Games<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backwards compatibility is solid, and more exclusive titles are on the way.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gamers are still waiting for more new titles.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Price<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many feel the cost is fair given the performance and design upgrades.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Others believe the device cost is too high (this applies to the new game prices, to).\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<h2 id=\"h-should-you-upgrade-to-the-nintendo-switch-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Should You Upgrade To The Nintendo Switch 2?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the new Nintendo console feedback so far: it depends. If you\u2019re keen to replay your favourite titles with better visuals, and you\u2019re after a sleeker, upgraded console, then the Switch 2 could be worth picking up. On the other hand, Microsoft\u2019s rumoured portable console, the Xbox Ally, is tipped to launch this October \u2013 so it might be smart to wait and weigh up your options.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your current Switch is still going strong, holding off until more exclusive games drop might be the better move.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-from-the-community\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Frequently Asked Questions from the Community<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>What is Nintendo&#8217;s real name?<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company\u2019s full name is Nintendo Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>What is Nintendo&#8217;s message?<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nintendo focuses on delivering fun, inclusive, and innovative gaming experiences that bring people together.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>What is Nintendo&#8217;s slogan?<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The well-known slogan is \u201cSwitch and Play\u201d, highlighting the console\u2019s versatility.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>What is the famous Nintendo code?<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Konami Code (\u2191 \u2191 \u2193 \u2193 \u2190 \u2192 \u2190 \u2192 B A). It\u2019s originally from Konami, but iconic in gaming culture.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>What is the slogan of the Switch 2?<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So far, Nintendo hasn\u2019t announced an official slogan for the Switch 2.<\/span><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new Nintendo console has arrived. 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