Switch 2 vs. Steam Deck: How Nintendo’s next console measures up
T he Nintendo Switch 2 was finally revealed, and it looks more like a Steam Deck than its predecessors ever did. Its new design paints over the iconic red and blue Joy-Cons with a
Will Nintendo Get Out of Its Own Way to Make the Switch 2 a Steam Deck Competitor?
The Switch 2 could shape up to be the ultimate all-in-one portable gaming device. There is potential for it to play other console games and PC games while still being the only device that can play Nintendo games. The only roadblock is Nintendo's insistence on keeping its ecosystem closed off and needlessly complicated.
I was going to skip Nintendo Switch 2 because of Steam Deck — but now I’m buying day one
The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal only teases a single title, a brand new Mario Kart game, but that’s a series I’ve been playing almost my entire life, and it’s enough to sell me the Switch 2. Am I going to pay potentially $399 (the Switch 2's rumored price tag) if Mario Kart is the only launch game that appeals to me? Yup.
Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck (is a dumb argument)
Nintendo's Switch 2 isn't competing with PC gaming and the Steam Deck, at least not directly, and trying to pit these two handhelds against each other in a straight fight is pointless.
Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck: how do both gaming handhelds compare?
Nintendo sadly hasn't revealed a price for the Switch 2 yet, but there's a strong chance it'll cost under $400. While you'll want to avoid making any final spending plans until that MSRP is finally revealed, having a look at pricing history and trends from past generations can help provide a ballpark figure.
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Is the Switch 2 set up for success in a post-Steam Deck world?
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