Nintendo's Switch 2 Soups up Graphics
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With the Switch 2, Nintendo has improved everything we liked about the original while retaining its sleek and portable design.
The hardware improvements in the new $450 Nintendo will make this an automatic upgrade for fans of the two-in-one console.
We crunch the Switch 2 benchmark numbers to work out whether its Nvidia GeForce GPU can beat the AMD Radeon GPU in the Steam Deck.
The comparison reveals that Nintendo Switch 2 delivers higher resolution textures and better lighting effects compared to the Steam Deck. Some key differences include: Sharper textures on Switch 2, especially in character models and environments. Improved volumetric lighting on Switch 2, making neon signs and reflections more vivid.
Nintendo says it sold more than 3.5 million of its new Switch 2 gaming consoles within the first four days since its release — breaking a record for the company