Nintendo Switch 2 storage can only be expanded with the new microSD Express cards, which are extremely fast and fairly pricey.

We were lucky enough to get to try out the Switch 2, and the Joy Cons’ new mouse mode, and our early impressions can give you a sense of what to expect when the console launches in June. Below, you can find all of our Switch 2 coverage from this week,

Nintendo's $450 Switch 2 is almost here, and I spent a day playing the new games. Here's what I think about the second-gen console.

When Nintendo announced the Nintendo Switch 2 last week, it said that the console only supports expansion through MicroSD Express cards. This is a huge pain for anyone with a collection of existing MicroSD cards, but it actually makes a ton of sense – MicroSD Express is leagues faster.

There’s of course lots else to consider too. The Switch 2 is running a faster CPU and has a bigger, brighter LCD screen. There are obviously reasons it’s going to be this heavy. And while I am excited about the increased frame rate and variable refresh rate, I also want to be able t hold the dang thing for more than 45 minutes.

Nintendo confirms that we'll have to pay to use the Switch 2 's built-in voice chat and screen-sharing features, essentially making the C button useless unless you pay an extra $20 per year for Nintendo Switch Online.

In an interview with PlayerDriven, former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden said Nintendo can charge what it wants for new first-party Switch 2 games because Nintendo makes compelling games. Some people might perceive the price increase for a game like Mario Kart World ($80) as being "hefty," Layden said, but in the end, people will buy it anyway.

The Switch 2 is shaping up to be one of the messiest console launches ever in the U.S., at least from Nintendo’s point of view. The company’s new $450 console is set to come out on June 5, but it’s also being forced to navigate a chaotic circus around tariffs that could torpedo the rollout at any moment.