Like a supercharged go-kart, Nintendo's newest gaming console flew out of the gates. But how will it fare in the Grand Prix ahead?

The Nintendo Switch 2 may impress with its upgraded internals, including its custom processor from Nvidia, allowing it to play versions of AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 made for the system, but the ROG Xbox Ally can play the same PC titles outright — no special versions needed.

Red Dead Redemption 2 was one of the best games in the last console generation, but it has yet to appear on a Nintendo system. However, that may change later this year as a new report suggests that Red Dead Redemption 2 is not only coming to Switch 2, but may also be getting a modern console update.

The Switch 2’s Joy-Con controllers have undergone some tinkering. As before, you can attach them to the sides of the screen if you’re playing on the go. If you’re at home, you can attach them to a doohickey that feels more like a traditional joystick. Either way, they’re now more firmly connected with magnets, which provide a satisfying snap.

Nintendo Switch 2 is out. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has been announced. And yet, Xbox hasn't committed to launching anything on the new Nintendo system right now, apart from next month's Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4. Well, Microsoft and Activision are still working to get the franchise on the platform, it's been confirmed.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is the fastest-selling Nintendo hardware in the U.S. in the four days following its release, according to a statement obtained by IGN from Nintendo. Additionally, Nintendo Switch 2 sales in all regions were approximately twice those of the Nintendo Switch 1 across both consoles' first four days on the market.

Nintendo Switch 2 was the company's biggest UK console launch in its history, early sales data has revealed, beating the previous record holder, Nintendo 3DS. That said, Switch 2's UK launch sales were still lower than those of the PlayStation 4,