Don't skip a step or else you may have to go through an even longer process to transfer data from your original Switch.

The buzz around the Nintendo Switch 2 has been exciting, heartbreaking, and chaotic all at the same time. First, we had an announcement, then a tariff delay, and then pandemonium during pre-orders. We also cried about the price ( $80 for Mario Kart World?

Some handhelds overestimate while others underestimate the amount of time left to play before the battery dies. Thankfully, Nintendo has an easy fix for the problem.

The Nintendo Switch 2 improves on one of the best consoles ever with smoother gameplay, a better design and some fun new tricks, but you can probably wait a bit to buy one.

After a long wait filled with leaks, reveals, preorder stress, and hands-on events, the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch day has finally arrived around the world, including launch events at retailers like Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, and Target.

With the Switch 2, Nintendo has improved everything we liked about the original while retaining its sleek and portable design.

While a Switch 2 Pro controller costs $85, third-party devices are often much more affordable. Gizmodo received a bounty of controllers from multiple manufacturers for review, including several devices from 8BitDo and Gulikit specifically to test them on the Switch 2.

Right out of the box, it's clear that the Switch 2 is going to be a premium experience. It feels sturdy and solid in the hand, the display is big and beautiful, and the new magnetic mechanism for attaching the Joy-Con controllers is very satisfying.

3. Press and hold down the volume up (+) and volume down (-) buttons, then press the POWER button once, while continuing to hold the volume buttons until the Recovery Mode menu appears. This should reset the battery level meter.