The original Switch remains a revolutionary console-handheld hybrid with a strong library. The Switch 2 is even better, but more expensive—and it's about to get a lot pricier in September. I tell you which one is best after extensively testing both systems.

Nintendo announced it would raise the price of its Switch 2 consoles to $500 starting Sept. 1.

But the hike is also going into effect at just about the worst possible time, as the holiday months remain a huge sales period for game consoles, Nintendo included.