The Switch 2 is a big boy. That was my main takeaway from Nintendo’s long-awaited reveal of its next portable. How could you have watched that trailer and left with any other impression? It’s not like Nintendo showed much else.

The issue really being that the Switch from 2017 has shown its age, and its successor should be held to the same standard as other modern consoles. With the move to higher performing hardware and the popularity of digital marketplaces,

Here's how the Nintendo Switch 2 compares to Valve's Steam Deck, including a closer look at specs, features, and games for both gaming handhelds.