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Title: Engadget review recap: Switch 2, Playdate games and a Framework laptop

Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2025 13:00:56 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/engadget-review-reca...

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been all the rage around the Engadget HQ for the
last few weeks. Even the editors who didn't write the official review have
had their hands glued to their new toys. Of course, we've been testing other
things too, mainly a repairable laptop that's design for student use. Read on
to catch up on the reviews you might've missed over the last two weeks.

Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2 finally made its way to gamers this month and several of us
have been putting the portable console through its paces. Senior reviews
reporter Sam Rutherford wrote our full review, noting that the company
managed to take everything that make the original model so good and make it
better. However, there's still room for improvement, especially with regards
to battery life. "The Switch 2 has everything that made the original so
great, but now there's more of it to enjoy," he said. "Granted, Nintendo's
latest console commands a higher price, but as the successor to the iconic
system that revived handheld gaming, this thing is worth it."

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

A new Switch means a new Pro Controller, so senior reviews reporter Devindra
Hardawar took a deep dive on Nintendo's new accessory. Despite being "the
most refined gampad" the company has ever made, he took offense to the price
and the lack of advanced design features. "As much as I like the Switch 2 Pro
Controller, itΓÇÖs undoubtedly an extravagance at $85 when 8BitdoΓÇÖs
Ultimate gamepad offers even more features for $50," he explained. "But if
youΓÇÖre a dedicated Nintendo fan, or you just canΓÇÖt accept third-party
controllers, itΓÇÖs also one of the best gamepads you can buy today."

Framework Laptop 12

The Framework Laptop 12 takes the company's familiar spin on modular,
repairable machines and puts it in a smaller body with students in mind.
However, the price is an issue and overall performance isn't good enough.
"The limited performance and battery life here gives me pause and IΓÇÖm not
sure a machine that, right now, needs a stretch to run Fortnite would be too
popular," senior reporter Dan Cooper wrote. "My gut tells me Framework had
intended to sell this for less before tariffs pushed the prices up beyond
what made sense."

A Playdate Season 2 update

Weekend editor Cheyenne Macdonald recently proclaimed that there haven't been
any flops at the halfway point of Playdate Season Two. The two newest
additions are Long Puppy and Otto's Galactic Groove!!, two games that are fun
but still offer a challenge. You can also revisit her thoughts on The
Whiteout and Wheelsprung or the initial column on Fulcrum Defender and
Blippo+.

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