Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World Debut Today – Here’s What You Should Be Aware Of

      It has finally arrived; Nintendo has just launched the Switch 2, which comes with significant upgrades along with the largest Mario Kart game ever created. Today marks the introduction of the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World, along with more than 20 new titles to enhance your gaming experience.

      The Switch 2 is Nintendo’s first new console in eight years, and it’s not just a simple hardware upgrade. It features a larger and more vibrant 7.9-inch HD display, an improved CPU/GPU for better performance, Joy-Con 2 controllers that magnetically attach to each other (which can also function as mouse-like controls), and a whopping 256GB of internal storage (eight times that of the original Switch). Additionally, it offers spatial 3D audio, USB-C ports on both the top and bottom, and a redesigned dock that enables up to 4K output or 120 fps gameplay.

      On the social aspect, GameChat makes its first appearance, a built-in voice chat option that allows you to communicate with up to 12 friends during gameplay, with optional video chat for those using a compatible USB-C camera.

      Regarding Mario Kart World, it serves as a global playground where the entire world acts as your racetrack. With up to 24 drivers competing simultaneously, redesigned game modes, extensive online features, new mechanics, and a vast interconnected landscape, it’s the most ambitious Mario Kart to date.

      Nintendo is also providing free updates for certain Switch games to utilize the new system's capabilities. One of the features, GameShare, allows friends to join in even if they don't own the game.

      If you have £395.99 to spare, visit your retailer and prepare to experience “All Together, Anytime, Anywhere,” as a new era of Nintendo gaming has officially started.