For as long as I can remember, Nintendo's gamepads have been a core part of my life. The NES's original rectangular controller was awfully unergonomic, but I still loved it, and it set me down the path of being a lifelong gaming and gadget geek.

The Nintendo Switch 2 offers a comfortable and enjoyable gaming experience that is let down and held up by the unique quirks of Nintendo. It's a straight upgrade and tailored experience in many ways,

Image: Ollie Reynolds / Nintendo Life. In the lead-up to the Switch 2 launch, one of the biggest talking points from Nintendo was the new GameChat feature and accompanying camera.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera is a good and relatively affordable official webcam for anyone who likes being seen when playing online. Its small size makes it easy to situate almost anywhere, and it delivers a sharp enough image. Though not everyone will want or need this peripheral, it’s a neat-looking device that works as advertised.

Switch Harder. Sure, that's a glib summation of one of the most eagerly anticipated games console launches of all time, but it is, nevertheless, apt. The Nintendo Switch

The successor to one of Nintendo's most popular pieces of hardware is a refined, premium version of what lots of gamers already loved.

After a week spent with Mario Kart World and the Switch 2, GQ's reviewers give their verdict on Nintendo's latest console

Walmart has the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle in stock. The bad news? It looks like the consoles are being sold by third-party sellers — and with jacked-up prices. The bundle normally retails at Walmart for $499,