Nintendo's Switch 2 is sleek and simple to use, but also comes with expensive games and some ergonomic concessions. If those bother you, the Steam Deck may still be the way to go.

In 2025, there are alternatives for dedicated gamers after greater performance. The Steam Deck most prominently (particularly for how it too can be used as a co-op console, albeit less. elegantly without removable Joy-Cons), but even the PlayStation Portal can be regarded as a decent in-home handheld.

It's the fastest-selling console of all time, but how does Nintendo intend-o to keep fans engaged? At over 3.5 million units sold in just four days, the Nintendo Switch 2 is now the fastest-selling game console of all time,