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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

Billy Steele for Engadget 93 100 Expert Score The hottest new handheld Nintendo Switch 2 With the Switch 2, Nintendo improved everything we liked about the original while retaining its sleek and portable design. Pros Larger 7.9-inch LCD screen with HDR

More polished design

Magnetic Joy-Con

Improved base storage

Significantly better performance Cons Battery life could be better

Dock needs more USB-C ports

Increased price

No VRR when connected to a TV $449 at Walmart

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

Nintendo 88 100 Expert Score Switch 2 Pro Controller The Switch 2 Pro controller is clearly the most refined gamepad Nintendo has ever made. It’s just a shame that it’s so expensive and doesn’t have Hall effect sticks. Pros Incredibly smooth joysticks

Responsive face buttons

Accurate D-pad

Comfortable ergonomics

Customizable rear buttons Cons So expensive

No Hall effect sticks

No analog triggers $85 at Best Buy

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, it’s undoubtedly an extravagance at $85 when 8Bitdo’s Ultimate gamepad offers even more features for $50,” he explained. “But if you’re a dedicated Nintendo fan, or you just can’t accept third-party controllers, it’s also one of the best gamepads you can buy today.”

Framework Laptop 12

Framework 79 100 Expert Score Framework Laptop 12 Framework’s 12-inch laptop is an alternative to low-cost laptops, but it is too expensive to compete. Pros It’s so cute

Satisfying keyboard

All-plastic body should take a lot of punishment Cons It’s expensive

Thermals are an issue

Lackluster performance $799 at Framework

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 I’m 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.”

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