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The Switch 2 is here: everything you need to know about Nintendo’s new console

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Switch 2 vs. Steam Deck OLED: Which is more powerful?

We have the early answer, thanks to Digital Foundry and Cary “The Phawx” Golomb, and... it’s so nuanced and intriguing I recommend you watch both videos yourself! But TL;DR:

  • Switch 2 plays Cyberpunk 2077 far better docked... but Steam Deck wins handheld.
  • Handheld, the Switch 2 is less stable; missing some detail; load times are slower.
  • Switch only uses around 1/3rd the power! But since Steam Deck has 2.5x the battery, both last around 2 hours.
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