Episode 10
Level 10: First Takes on the Switch 2
June 8th, 2025
1 hr 14 mins 41 secs
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About this Episode
Shane nabbed a Switch 2 on release, and he's here to spit some hot takes on the biggest handheld released in years. He and Stan go through some thoughts on the size, the screen, the controls, the ergonomics, and more, then get into an overview of Mario Kart World and some Switch 1 games that got upgrades on the Switch 2.
Timestamps:
3:30 - Shane got a Switch 2
9:40 - This thing is big
12:30 - It feels premium
16:00 - The screen is pretty darn good, but not great
22:38 - It's a lot like the Switch 1
23:50 - The wifi and networking don't seem great
26:58 - The sound and rumble is really good
30:00 - The eShop is actually usable now
31:06 - The battery life is... sketchy
38:10 - The ergonomics are... questionable
44:42 - A Mario Kart World overview
1:02:40 - Some brief looks at Switch 1 game upgrades
1:05:40 - Some final initial thoughts on the Switch 2
1:13:35 - Wrapping up