Our Take
A hardware bundle pairing Nintendo's second-generation Switch console with the long-awaited social life simulator sequel, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Aimed at both returning Switch owners ready to upgrade and newcomers to Nintendo's ecosystem, it sits at the premium end of handheld-home hybrid gaming and represents Nintendo's biggest hardware step since the original Switch launched in 2017.
Key Features
Larger LCD screen than the original Switch, with improved resolution for handheld play
Upgraded Joy-Con 2 controllers featuring a new mouse-like click functionality on the right controller
Backwards compatible with a large portion of the existing Nintendo Switch game library
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream included — the first mainline entry in the series since the 3DS original in 2013
GameChat built in, supporting voice and video communication with friends
USB-C charging retained, with the updated dock supporting higher-resolution TV output
Our Verdict
Ideal for lapsed Nintendo fans or anyone who missed the 3DS Tomodachi Life era and wants a capable, versatile console. Those who already own a late-model Switch and have little interest in social simulators may find the cost harder to justify and should consider buying the hardware alone.