Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck (is a dumb argument)
Nintendo's Switch 2 isn't competing with PC gaming and the Steam Deck, at least not directly, and trying to pit these two handhelds against each other in a straight fight is pointless.
I was going to skip Nintendo Switch 2 because of Steam Deck — but now I’m buying day one
The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal only teases a single title, a brand new Mario Kart game, but that’s a series I’ve been playing almost my entire life, and it’s enough to sell me the Switch 2. Am I going to pay potentially $399 (the Switch 2's rumored price tag) if Mario Kart is the only launch game that appeals to me? Yup.
Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck: how do both gaming handhelds compare?
Nintendo sadly hasn't revealed a price for the Switch 2 yet, but there's a strong chance it'll cost under $400. While you'll want to avoid making any final spending plans until that MSRP is finally revealed, having a look at pricing history and trends from past generations can help provide a ballpark figure.
Will Nintendo Get Out of Its Own Way to Make the Switch 2 a Steam Deck Competitor?
W hen the original Switch came out almost eight years ago, hardly anyone realized they wanted console-quality gaming on the go. Turns out we did, and the Switch become Nintendo's
Is the Switch 2 set up for success in a post-Steam Deck world?
The Nintendo Switch 2 launches into a very different world than the original. Will it succeed against handheld rivals, or be looked down on for its exclusivity?
The Lenovo Legion Go S is the true Steam Deck alternative we've all been waiting for - but should you buy it or wait for a better handheld?
I've waited a long time for the Legion Go 2, but its non existent release date has me eyeing the Legion Go S instead.
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