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Nintendo confirms it will not raise Switch 2 price in United States, pre-orders begin April 24

Nintendo officially confirms it will not raise the price of the Switch 2 in the United States, and that pre-orders begin in just a matter of days.

Xbox CEO: Getting Nintendo's support for our games is an important part of our future

Microsoft gaming CEO Phil Spencer says that getting support from Nintendo's platform is an important part of Xbox's future, Nintendo is a 'great partner'

Nintendo falls short of answering the big question about Mario Kart World

Nintendo has fallen short at giving an explanation to why players would want to use the free roam feature within Mario Kart World.

Nintendo Switch 2 preorder date now pegged for April, says leaker

Nintendo has reportedly pegged a new preorder date for the Nintendo Switch 2 after officially delaying preorders following President Trump's tariffs.

Former Sony head responds to Nintendo charging $10 for Switch 2 virtual manual

Former Sony Interactive Entertainment President Shuhei Yoshida has commented on Nintendo charging $10 for Welcome Tour, a virtual manual for the Switch 2.

Nintendo receives warning for 145% tariff on Nintendo Switch 2, price now in question

Nintendo has been warned to expect the 145% trade against China to impact the Nintendo Switch 2, causing the upcoming consoles price to be questioned.

Analyst cuts Switch 2 sales forecast by millions over tariff worries

Analyst firm DFC Intelligence has lowered its expected Nintendo Switch 2 sales forecast by 2 million units in light of recent economic uncertainty.

Nintendo Switch 2 has enough power to deliver mid-tier PC visuals, Civ 7 developer says

Civilization VII developers at Firaxis are apparently impressed with the Switch 2's capabilities, saying it can deliver visuals befit of a mid-tier PC.

Switch 2 supports Auto Low Latency Mode for smoother console gaming

Nintendo confirms that the Switch 2 console will suport Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) to automatically enable smoother gameplay on supported 4K TVs.

Nintendo confirms $90 price for full Breath of the Wild experience on Switch 2

Nintendo has confirmed the DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the Switch 2 isn't included in the $70 price tag; it's an extra $20.

Xbox showcase announced for June 8, special Outer Worlds 2 showcase coming after

Microsoft has announced its annual summer-timed Xbox Games Showcase, this time with a post-show highlight of Obsidian's new The Outer Worlds 2 FPS RPG.

Zelda Notes lets you share items with friends online in Tears of the Kingdom

The Switch 2 Edition upgrade for Zelda Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom bring some huge improvements that fundamentally change gameplay.

Nintendo may sell Switch 2 at loss in US, analyst predicts

Even at its $450 MSRP, Nintendo is believed to sell the Switch 2 at a loss in the United States - a tactical decision that counts on software and services.

Nintendo clarifies how Switch 2 Edition games will work, confirms code-in-a-box option

Nintendo has clarified how exactly its next-gen Switch 2 Edition re-releases will work, confirming that both cartridge and digital options are available.

Nintendo Switch 2 new cartridge policy could kill mid-sized physical releases

Nintendo could be deterring publishers from releasing physical copies of their titles on the Switch 2 by only having a few cartridge options.

Nintendo floods US with Switch 2 units breaking the 6 month record by double

Nintendo has flooded the United States with Switch 2 units, with more shipped from Vietnam in February than the last six months combined.

Hades 2 is going to be a Nintendo Switch 2 console exclusive when it launches

PS5 and Xbox gamers will have to wait as Hades 2's full release is set to be a timed Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 console exclusive.

Why the Switch 2's Piranha Plant camera is cheaper than the normal camera

The officially licensed Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant camera is much cheaper than the standard Switch 2 camera, and for good reason.

Nintendo explains low frame rate for Switch 2 GameChat screen sharing

Nintendo has explained the decision to limit the frame rate of the shared game screens through the Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat feature.

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom runs at 4K 60FPS on Switch 2, HDR and fast loading also confirmed

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is capable of running at 4K 60FPS on the Nintendo Switch 2 alongside HDR support and fast loading times.

Nintendo explains why Mario Kart World is $80

Nintendo justifies the $10 price hike for Mario Kart World, saying that the new Switch 2 exclusive offers enough long-term value to offset the cost.

Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in Canada to 'align' with US pre-order timing

Nintendo has now officially delayed Switch 2 pre-orders in Canada past their initial April 9 launch to ensure all North American territories are aligned.

Nintendo confirms the Switch 2 won't have unlockable achievements

Nintendo has confirmed that Switch 2 won't have a unified achievement system similar to that of Xbox Gamerscore or PlayStation's Trophies.

Nintendo explains why it's charging $10 for the virtual Switch 2 manual

Nintendo has revealed the price tag for Welcome Tour, a virtual manual for the Nintendo Switch 2 that comes packed with mini-games and explanations.

Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat looks to be built with NVIDIA Broadcast AI technology

The Nintendo Switch 2's GameChat features that include background removal, tracking, and noise cancellation will be powered by the GPU's Tensor Cores.

Xbox tease new handheld while Sony quietly preps its own challenger

Xbox head Phil Spencer has teased Xbox releasing its own handheld device to ensure gamers have access to all their games everywhere they go.

Nintendo Switch 2 developers confirm ray-tracing is available

Nintendo Switch 2 developers discuss the hardware capabilities of the new console and what tools developers have at their disposal.

Switch 2 Game-key Cards aren't account bound, Nintendo confirms

Nintendo officially confirms Switch 2 Game-key Cards will not be locked to a single account when used, and that the Game-key Cards can be resold to others.

Nintendo president responds to Switch 2 price increase fears amid Trump tariff fallout

Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser has responded to the delay of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders across the US in the wake of Trump's new tariffs.

Sony probes interest for PSP 2 by asking PlayStation gamers about Switch 2

Sony is gathering information from PlayStation gamers on what they think about the Nintendo Switch 2 via a survey sent out to select gamers.

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con may have the same stick drift problem as original Switch

Nintendo has confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers won't use Hall Effect sticks, meaning they may be prone to stick drift.

Nintendo confirms emulation is used on the Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo developers confirmed in a recent interview that Switch 2 uses a form of emulation to play the newly announced GameCube games.

Nintendo Switch 2 game sizes revealed, Mario Kart World takes up 10% of internal storage

Install sizes for Nintendo's first-party Switch 2 launch line-up revealed, and it's good news for those not wanting to buy extra storage on day one.

Switch 2 could've cost $350 in US without tariffs, analysts say

Nintendo could have priced the Switch 2 next-gen successor at around $350 if the specter of tariffs hadn't loomed over the global electronics company.

FromSoftware will still make singleplayer-focused games, Hidetaka Miyazaki says

FromSoftware's next two games are online-driven multiplayer experiences, but Hidetaka Miyazaki says that new singleplayer games will still happen.

Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders over tariff concerns

Worldwide tariffs have shaken up Nintendo's plan for the Switch 2, and pre-orders are now up in the air as the company weighs potential economic effects.

Switch 2 1080p display features NVIDIA G-SYNC technology for a smooth 120 Hz with VRR

The Nintendo Switch 2's 1080p 120 Hz VRR display with HDR10 support includes NVIDIA G-SYNC hardware, making it a big improvement over the original.

Analysts blame tariffs for high Switch 2 price, say $450 cost is buffer against uncertainty

Gamers will pay extra for the Switch 2 to offset any economic risk to Nintendo's hardware margins from tariffs and other uncertainties, analysts say.

Nintendo pushes Mario Kart World price on Switch 2 to $90, probably means $100+ cost for GTA 6

Nintendo pushing the price of the digital copy of Mario Kart World for Switch 2 to $80, physical copy to $90, probably means GTA 6 will be $100+ easy.

Switch 2 has '10x the graphics performance' of the Nintendo Switch

NVIDIA has posted some information on the GPU found inside the Nintendo Switch 2, and with RT and Tensor Cores and DLSS, it's a massive improvement.

NVIDIA confirms the Switch 2 can handle ray-traced reflections, shadows, and 'dynamic lighting'

We don't have the full specs on the CPU and GPU inside the Nintendo Switch 2, but NVIDIA confirms that it's a powerful upgrade than can handle ray-tracing.

Switch 2 loads Breath of the Wild's warp zones in half the time

The Nintendo Switch 2 boasts faster loading times thanks to its new upgraded internal storage and can cut warp zone loading in Breath of the Wild by half.

Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 40FPS on Switch 2 in performance mode while docked

CD Projekt RED confirms details about Cyberpunk 2077 on the Nintendo Switch 2, confirming that the game will not cost $80 and maintains $70 pricing.

Switch 2 uses NVIDIA DLSS upscaling tech, Nintendo confirms

The director of the Nintendo Switch 2 officially confirms the new console uses NVIDIA's DLSS technology to upscale visuals and smoothen frame rates.

Nintendo explains why the Switch 2 will only last 2 hours for some games

Nintendo confirms the Switch 2 will have a battery life that spans between two and six and a half hours, depending on the game being played.

Nintendo Switch 2 game load speed increased by 4x with a new microSD card

Nintendo Switch 2 additional storage for games is locked to microSD Express cards, and Lexar has just unveiled the world's first 1TB card for the Switch 2.

FromSoftware unveils The Duskbloods, a multiplayer Switch 2 exclusive

FromSoftware is releasing an exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 title called The Duskbloods, a player-versus-player-versus environment game set to drop in 2026.

Lexar's PLAY PRO is world's first 1TB microSD Express card for the Nintendo Switch 2

With the Nintendo Switch 2 moving to the faster and more cutting-edge microSD Express cards, Lexar's new PLAY PRO is world's first 1TB option.

Nintendo unveils the new requirements for buying a Switch 2

Nintendo plans to mitigate the scalping of the Nintendo Switch 2 console as much as possible, and it involves new rules linked to Nintendo Switch Online.

Nintendo confirms some Switch 2 game cards won't carry the game

Nintendo has confirmed that not all Nintendo Switch 2 physical game cards will ship with a full game; some will require an internet connection to download.