Gamers get hold of Nintendo's hotly awaited Switch 2

Gamers get hold of Nintendo's hotly awaited Switch 2
The Switch 2 has eight times the memory of Nintendo's first Switch. (Image: AFP)
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By Katie Forster and Caroline Gardin, with Thomas Urbain in New YorkGamers finally got their hands on Nintendo's new Switch 2 on Thursday, the console that could score record early sales for the Japanese Super Mario creator.The device, which features a bigger screen and more processing power, is an upgrade to the Switch that became a global phenomenon with hit games such as Animal Crossing.The original Switch has sold 152 million units since its 2017 release, making it the third-best-selling console ever.'Shocked'Consoles were still...

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