General talk, Switch 2 review and Ryan forces Ben to do a brainrot quiz! No More Respawns EP. 3
We got our hands on the Nintendo Switch 2! In this massive episode of No More Respawns, Ben gives his full hands-on first impressions and in-depth review of Nintendo's new console. We cover everything you want to know: the weight and feel, the new screen, overall performance, the vastly improved kickstand, testing game chat, the new home screen, and how the Joy-Cons feel. Plus, we dive into the brand new GameCube NSO app and see how upgraded Switch 1 games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom perform on the new hardware.We also give our first impressions of the biggest launch game, Mario Kart World! Find out our thoughts on its open world design, the various multiplayer modes, and the revamped battle mode.
In the news, we discuss the huge Pokémon Z-A release date and preorder information, the drama surrounding canceled Switch 2 preorders from major retailers, and how much better Pokémon Scarlet and Violet look running on the new hardware.
We also chat about the bizarre "Italian Brain Rot" internet meme trend, our recent plays in the indie horror scene with games like Thunderhead, the cute legal sock game Quilty as SOCK, and pushing the difficulty in Brotato. And the biggest question of all... did Ryan get a Switch 2? Tune in to find out!Looking for a Nintendo Switch 2 review before you buy? This hands-on discussion is perfect for anyone researching the Switch 2 as a gift idea for a birthday (bday), Christmas (Xmas) 2025, or any other holiday. Get our honest first impressions, thoughts on the best launch games like Mario Kart World, and our opinion on the console's future to help you decide if it's the right present for a gamer in your life. We cover everything from performance to build quality to help you determine if the Switch 2 is worth it.