The Switch 2 is finally here and after playing with it for a few hours, Nintendo’s follow-up hybrid has already left an impression on me. We have a full review in the works, but let’s dive into the big things that jump out almost immediately.

As consumers around the world have gotten their hands on the Switch 2 in the last day or so, we're still working hard to fully test the system here at the Ars Orbiting HQ. As we do, we thought we'd share some initial impressions after having Nintendo's new console in hand for 48 hours or so.

The flipside is that the Switch 2 now has some pretty hefty file sizes to deal with. Cyberpunk 2077 is nearly 60GB, while Street Fighter 6 is 49.2GB, and Fortnite is 37.8GB. That’s smaller than on a PS5, for example, where blockbuster games are often pushing 100GB, but it does mean I’ve already had to manage my software to make things fit.

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