Whether you’re just learning about the weird and wonderful world of handhelds that have sprouted out of nowhere the past few years or you’ve been waiting for a deal on a cheap handheld, we recommend getting one now before Trump tariffs make them completely untenable.

The Nintendo Switch 2, which sold out its preorders the first day they were available, will come out June 5 with a $449.99 price tag.

After the Nintendo Direct Switch 2 livestream ended a couple of weeks ago, I got to spend several hours playing with the Switch 2 and upcoming games like Mario Kart World and Metroid Prime 4. After nearly five hours of hands-on time, I came away very impressed with the Switch 2, but also concerned about a couple of key factors. Let's dig in.