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I’ve had my Switch 2 since release; here’s my first year with Nintendo’s latest handheld console

Jun 1, 2026 9 min
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A review of the first year of the fictional Nintendo Switch 2, highlighting its successful launch and sales, but noting a lack of excitement and some technical shortcomings.

This video provides a fictional retrospective on the first year of the Nintendo Switch 2. The narrator discusses strong initial hardware sales, exceeding those of its predecessor, and the impact of exclusive titles like 'Donkey Kong Bananza' and 'Pokémon Legends: Z-A'. However, the review expresses disappointment with the console's lack of a 'revolutionary' feel at launch and concerns regarding battery life, storage capacity, and recurring stick drift issues with the new Joy-Con controllers.

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