Mario games dominate Nintendo's console sales, with titles like Super Mario Bros. and Mario Kart being top-sellers. Pokemon is also a major player in Nintendo's success, with games like Red and Blue and Gold and Silver selling millions.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct included a lot of surprises. Now that we know more about the console, how does it hold up against other handhelds?

Between long-requested sequels and bold new IPs, Nintendo made it clear that the Switch 2 is launching with purpose. There were gameplay demos, fresh trailers, and a few genuine surprises that kept the momentum going from start to finish.