The announcement that Switch 2 will have an MSRP of around $450 USD begs comparison to the other modern portable gaming options available, or releasing soon, leaving Nintendo’s newest console in a precarious position. This is the highest price a Nintendo console has ever launched at, and while taking inflation into account can make that seem understandable, looking at the price of the Steam Deck might provide a more salient comparison. Valve’s system is not Switch 2’s only competition, however. Numerous quality Android, Windows, and Linux portables present solid value propositions that Switch 2 may not be able to match.