Nintendo’s Best System Launch: The Switch 2

Hey, so, here’s the thing — the Switch 2. Yeah, I know, everyone’s buzzing about it like bees at a summer picnic. Honestly, nabbing one felt like an Olympic sport. Seriously, 3.5 million units sold in four days? Wild, right? Nintendo basically crushed their own records with this one.

Anyway, I read some corporate jargon from Nintendo’s own Doug Bowser, and, wow, it’s as if robots wrote it. No offense, Doug: “Fans are enthusiastic” and “new ways to play”—you get it. Felt like a C- attempt at PR, if I’m being generous.

But yeah, gotta admit, the games lineup is pretty bonkers. Mario Kart World is like mind-blowing, no joke. And there are a bunch of third-party games — not to spoil anything, but we’ve got our reviewers breaking them down as we speak. Oh, and keep your eyes peeled for Donkey Kong Bananza and Metroid Prime 4. Those might just be the crème de la crème, if you ask me.

OK, back to reality — the Switch 2 is like trying to find water in a desert. Pre-orders, launch day, all sold out in a heartbeat. It’s a waiting game now, crossing fingers that Nintendo screens my call soon. Meanwhile, maybe start that piggy bank for all the funky accessories you’ll want. Or, snag some pre-upgrade games, so once you hit the ground running with your new setup, you’re halfway golden.

For a deep dive into everything Switch 2 — the nitty-gritty about games, specs, buying tips — head over to Nintendo’s site. Also, if you’re into podcasts, check out Pure Nintendo. We’ve been yapping about how these new games are kinda weaving our social circles tighter. Weirdly fascinating stuff.

Anyway, enough rambling. Just had to get this off my chest.