The Nintendo Switch 2’s built-in screen is larger than the one available on the original, allowing for a sharper 1080p resolution. At-home gaming, meanwhile, can attain up to 4K on equipped TVs.

On that front, it’s hard to say whether Nintendo’s up to the task. In many ways, it feels like a safe bet that Switch 2 will be some kind of success; it’s better, faster, and stronger than ...