Our Take
The Nintendo Switch 2 is Nintendo's follow-up to their best-selling hybrid console, playable on a TV or as a handheld. This bundle pairs the hardware with Mario Kart World as an included game, making it the natural starting point for new owners. It sits at the premium end of the handheld-hybrid market, competing broadly with cloud gaming devices rather than PS5 or Xbox Series X.
Key Features
Larger screen than the original Switch, with an LCD display offering improved brightness and resolution
Magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers replace the original's slide-and-click rail system
New mouse-mode functionality on the Joy-Con 2, used in select compatible titles
Backwards compatible with the vast majority of original Nintendo Switch game cards and digital library
USB-C charging with a revised dock that supports 4K output when connected to a television
Mario Kart World included in the bundle, featuring open-world driving between race events and a substantially larger track roster than its predecessors
Our Verdict
The bundle suits anyone upgrading from an original Switch or buying their first Nintendo console and wanting immediate, quality software to play. Those already owning Mario Kart 8 Deluxe should weigh whether World justifies the outlay alone. Budget-conscious buyers or those content with their existing Switch may reasonably wait for the library to mature.