The Nintendo Switch 2 is out now, alongside a mess of accessories. Here's everything you need (and everything you don't).

Buying a Nintendo Switch 2 in India? Here's everything you need to know about availability, pricing, and more.

Anyone unsure of what the Nintendo Switch 2 actually is and what it does will want to read this simple breakdown before picking one up at launch.

On your old Switch, go to System Settings > System > System Transfer and then follow the prompts until you see "Searching for the Nintendo Switch 2 console". It might take a while, but your transfer will then start once you hit 'Start Receiving Data' on your Switch 2. Once that's done you're ready to go.

In many ways, Nintendo Switch 2 is quite an un-Nintendo-like follow-up. The Japanese gaming titan is known for its left-field turns and big swings. Which other console maker goes from the record-selling motion-controlled Nintendo Wii to the tablet-based Nintendo Wii U?

Our guide to the best Nintendo Switch 2 controllers is here to help you decide on which crucial gaming accessory to pick up first.

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Naturally, the first thing most people will do after unboxing their Nintendo Switch 2 is snap the Joy-Con 2 controllers onto the sides of the main console unit. And snap is the appropriate word. Gone is the railing system of the first Nintendo Switch, replaced by a magnetized connection that just feels right.