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We Bought a Switch 2 for “Testing.” That’s Our Story and We’re Sticking to It.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has arrived—and at Newsfangled, we bought one “for testing.” That’s our story and we’re sticking to it.
In a moment of bold editorial judgement (and ongoing homepage chaos), the team decided to assess the hype, gather insights, and maybe write a serious think-piece about digital escapism.
What actually happened: we lost two hours in Mario Kart, debated which character is most emotionally unstable (it’s Luigi), and agreed we might need a second console “for comparison.”
So What’s It Actually Like?
We’ll admit it—this thing is dangerously nice. The new 8” OLED screen glows like hope. The performance is slick. The battery life has stamina. And the menus load faster than a teenager logging into TikTok.
It’s easy to switch (sorry) from docked to handheld, and you don’t need to be a gamer to enjoy it. It’s built for everyone—from stressed-out parents to passive-aggressive siblings who claim they’re “just here to watch.”
Justifications We’ve Heard (Including Some From This Office)
| What Buyers Say | What It Actually Means |
|---|---|
| “It’s for the family.” | Until someone ‘accidentally’ unplugs the controller |
| “It helps us unwind.” | Shouting at Toad counts as therapy now |
| “We’ll only use it at weekends.” | Or weekdays. Or lunchtime. Or mid-meeting. |
| “We’re using it to write an article.” | Well. That one’s true. Sort of. |
Modern Escapism, Packaged in Plastic
Look—we’re not saying the Switch 2 will solve your existential dread. But it will distract you long enough to forget about it for a while. And these days, that’s worth something.
Want to delay your problems while pretending to bond over digital banana peels? There’s a setting for that. Want to tell yourself it’s “team-building”? You’re not alone.
Call it a console. Call it content. Call it a cry for help wrapped in pastel Joy-Con colours.
Nintendo Switch 2 – Quick Specs Snapshot
- Display: 8-inch OLED, ultra-vivid
- Performance: Custom Nvidia chip, supports DLSS upscaling
- Storage: 512GB internal
- Battery Life: 8–10 hours
- Compatibility: Fully backwards-compatible with Switch 1 games
- Top launch titles: Mario Kart World Tour, Zelda: Echoes of the Wild, Metroid Prime 4
Whether you’re into platformers, party games, or just staring at the home screen and pretending to relax—this one’s got you covered.
UK Stock Check – As of Today (19 June)
For those now “curious” about availability:
- ✅ Amazon UK – Switch 2 – Bundles and standalone in stock
- ✅ Currys – Nintendo Switch 2 – Standalone + bundles available
- ✅ ShopTo – Limited stock, fast delivery
- ✅ Smyths Toys – Click & collect in selected stores
Stocks are moving quickly—especially bundles—so don’t wait too long or you’ll be left playing Guess Who? with real people. Horrifying.
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Newsfangled’s Official Verdict
- Unnecessary purchase? Yes.
- Genuinely brilliant console? Also yes.
- Was it necessary? No.
Was it smart? Also no.
But we’re calling it “editorial testing” and pretending that makes it fine.
Just don’t expect to “test” one without forming oddly strong opinions about which Mii is ruining the family vibe.
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