Early Nintendo Switch 2 Reactions Are Largely Positive, With Some Skepticism
Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been announced, players and industry professionals have been weighing in on social media. Overall, the reactions to Switch 2 have been largely positive, but some are skeptical that it's going to be able to handle at least one of this year's AAA games.
GameSpot's Tamoor Hussain had an apt analogy for the Switch and its successor.
— Tamoor Hussain (@tamoorh) January 16, 2025
Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski wasn't exactly impressed by the increased size.
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