Nintendo Switch 2 reviews out June 5

As anticipation builds for the Nintendo Switch 2 launch on June 5, gamers worldwide await details about this highly anticipated console. However, there's an important twist: Nintendo has confirmed it won't provide the standard pre-launch review access to Switch 2 hardware that's typically expected with new console releases. This means we won't be able to evaluate Mario Kart World, Welcome Tour, or enhanced Zelda titles and other ports in time for our usual launch coverage.

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While this creates challenges for timely reviews, we're adapting our approach to deliver the most comprehensive coverage possible. As soon as our preordered Switch 2 units arrive, we'll immediately begin testing and analyzing the hardware and software. Our team will conduct in-depth evaluations of Mario Kart World, upgraded versions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, and major third-party ports like Cyberpunk 2077 and Hogwarts Legacy - with special attention to performance comparisons with previous console versions.

We'll also thoroughly examine the hardware ecosystem: the core Switch 2 console (reviewed by our dedicated Switch expert), the redesigned Joy-Cons, the Pro Controller 2 (assessed by our controller specialist), and all available accessories. Our target is to publish the majority of these evaluations within the first week post-launch, while also addressing common questions that emerge from early adopters worldwide.

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