The Nintendo Switch 2 is the evolution we've all been waiting for, but it needs to make the most of its features to truly thrive. A larger, but also more streamlined, design shows much this handheld has grown up and improvements under the hood are noticeable from the off.

We played a ton of Mario Kart World and also the interactive "instruction manual," Switch 2 Welcome Tour, to get a better feel for the Switch 2.

We’ve gone hands-on with the Switch 2 ahead of launch this week, and we’re more convinced than ever that Nintendo has another big hit in store—here's all we learned