Should you buy a Nintendo Switch 2 before the price hikes? I played 5 of its biggest exclusives to find out
It’s official. The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to receive a price hike around the world, largely as a result of the ongoing memory crisis.
In the US, the Switch 2 will get a $50 increase, effective 1 September 2026, meaning it will cost $499.99. Consumers in the UK, Europe, Canada, and beyond can also expect to pay more for the console in coming months. The announcement has led a lot of people to wonder whether they should act now and grab the console at its current lower price.
But is the Switch 2 actually worth spending the (pre-price-rise) price of almost $450 / £400 / AU$700 on?
Well, I’ve played five of the biggest Switch 2-exclusive games in the console's current lineup to help answer that question, and I’m pretty set on my answer. So, let’s take a look at each of the Switch 2’s heaviest hitters, and...
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