The Nintendo Switch 2 is the long-awaited successor to the iconic hybrid console that redefined gaming on the go. Imagine the original Switch, but after it hit the gym, got a degree in graphics, and decided to step into the next-gen world. Rumored to feature upgraded hardware capable of 4K output when docked and a higher-resolution OLED handheld screen (we hope), it’s poised to deliver the portability and versatility fans love, but with a serious performance boost. Think faster load times, smoother frame rates, and visuals that don’t look like they came straight out of 2017. It’s like the Switch we know and love got its hands on a rare power-up.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Nintendo without some wild new feature we didn’t see coming—maybe it’ll scan your face, connect to your fridge, or finally let you pet your Pokémon through the screen. Backward compatibility with original Switch games is confirmed, so your library of Mario Kart and Breath of the Wild won’t gather dust. Whether it’s gaming on the couch, on the train, or in bed at 3 a.m. when you promised yourself “just one more level,” the Switch 2 aims to keep Nintendo at the forefront of innovative gaming, ensuring you never truly run out of excuses to keep playing.