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Nintendo Switch 2 is here, blending Nintendo's signature hybrid design with modern upgrades. It rocks a 7.9-inch HDR screen, 4K docked output, and sleek new magnetic Joy-Cons alongside GameChat for voice and video chat. With 256GB of storage and games like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza in its library, it's more powerful, more social, and still unmistakably Nintendo.

418 news storiesUpdated September 26, 2026

Nintendo Switch 2 News

NewsNintendo Switch 2 confirmed 5.1 surround sound support with headphones

May 29, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2 is confirmed to have support for 5.1 surround sound with headphones while in handheld mode, which wasn't available on...

NewsSamsung hurt TSMC with Nintendo Switch 2 SoC contract: AMD, Sony now consider Samsung Foundry

May 28, 2025 | Samsung Foundry securing the deal to make the SoC for Nintendo's new Switch 2 is a turning point, AMD and Sony now switch move from TSMC to...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 leaked: full unboxing, first startup, new menu sound, tour

May 28, 2025 | An early holder of a Nintendo Switch 2 has shared what is the first video of the new console booting up, revealing the startup sequence and...

NewsGaming CEO explains why developers may not ship full games on Switch 2 cartridges

May 28, 2025 | Marvelous CEO Ken Barry explains why most game developers may not use the expensive 64GB cartridges for Switch 2 games, and it's the reason...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 consoles will launch completely dead until Nintendo unlocks them

May 28, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2 console has made it out into the wild and the user that shared the video has said the console is locked until June 5.

NewsNintendo Switch 2 consoles pictured for first time at US retailers

May 27, 2025 | In a since-deleted Reddit post, the Nintendo Switch 2 was spotted for the first time at US retailers ahead of its global launch on June 5.

NewsNintendo Switch 2 comes with USB mouse support, but what about wireless mice?

May 26, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2 has been confirmed to have USB mouse support, pairing alongside the Joy-Con 2 controllers that can be switched to mouse...

NewsSwitch 2 does not support VRR while docked, Nintendo confirms

May 25, 2025 | Nintendo officially clarifies that the Switch 2 does not support Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) while docked, only in handheld mode on the 120Hz...

NewsPNY's 256GB microSD Express card for the Nintendo Switch 2 is a great option for early adopters

May 23, 2025 | Storage expansion for the Nintendo Switch 2 is limited to the new microSD Express standard, and PNY's new microSD cards and built for the Switch...

NewsWorld's first 24K gold Nintendo Switch 2 console officially unveiled

May 22, 2025 | The world's first luxury limited-edition 24K gold-plated Nintendo Switch 2 has been unveiled, only 250 are being made and pre-orders now open...

NewsSamsung wants to make Switch 2 OLED panels, Nintendo may beat sales forecast by 5 million units

May 20, 2025 | Samsung already makes the chips that power the Switch 2, but the Korean tech giant also wants to supply OLED panels for any future Switch 2...

NewsRed Dead Redemption 2 for Switch 2 and next-gen update slated for this year

May 16, 2025 | If insider information is correct, the Nintendo Switch 2 could be graced with a version of Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2 by the end of the...

NewsGamespot will have additional Switch 2 stock for those who didn't pre-order

May 16, 2025 | GameStop has confirmed walk-in availability for Switch 2 consoles prior to launch, giving latecomers another chance to secure the console.

NewsNintendo confirms which games will get a free Switch 2 upgrade

May 16, 2025 | Nintendo has published the list of first-party original Switch titles with a Switch 2 update available on the day the console launches.

NewsNintendo sales drop -30% to $7.6 billion, Switch 2 expected to drive $13 billion net sales

May 15, 2025 | Nintendo's full-year earnings are down significantly, dropping by over 30% to ~$7.6 billion as the Switch 1 generation slowly starts to wind...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 specs confirmed: CPU, GPU, Memory, and restricted performance

May 15, 2025 | The full specifications for the Nintendo Switch 2 have been discovered, revealing what hardware Nintendo has selected to power its successor...

NewsSwitch 2 battery life expected to be saved by a new Nintendo feature

May 14, 2025 | Nintendo has a feature within System Settings of the Switch 2 that will help maintain a health battery for the years to come, but it needs to...

NewsNintendo could have unveiled the Switch 2 four years ago

May 14, 2025 | The motherboard for the Nintendo Switch 2 has been analyzed, suggesting Nintendo could have revealed the Switch 2 as early as 2022.

NewsSwitch 2 game file size may affect its price, Nintendo says

May 13, 2025 | How big a game is helps Nintendo determine whether or not it should charge $70 or $80 for new Switch 2 games, company president Shuntaro Furukawa...

NewsSwitch 2 is less profitable than Switch 1, Nintendo confirms

May 13, 2025 | Nintendo's president officially confirms that the Switch 2 has a lower profit margin than the Switch 1, and this has affected full-year profit...

NewsTariffs and production lines didn't affect Switch 2 forecast--price did

May 13, 2025 | The Switch 2 console's higher $450 price tag was the main influence on Nintendo's conservative 15 million year-one global shipment target, not...

NewsNintendo is allowed to brick your Switch 2 if it catches you modding it

May 13, 2025 | Nintendo is prepared to completely disable your Nintendo Switch 2 if it catches you modding the device or engaging in bannable piracy.

NewsNintendo prepared to raise Switch 2 price if tariffs 'change significantly'

May 8, 2025 | Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa tells Japanese media that the company may raise Switch 2 prices if current economic tariffs 'change significantly...

NewsNintendo's Switch 2 sales forecast is quite conservative, analyst says

May 8, 2025 | Nintendo expects the Switch 2 to break sales records with 15 million consoles sold in 10 months, but analysts believe it's capable of far more...

NewsNintendo expects Switch 2 to be the fastest-selling console of all time

May 8, 2025 | Nintendo expects to ship 15 million Switch 2 consoles in a 10-month period, and if achieved, the Switch 2 would be the fastest-selling system...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 motherboard and SoC dieshot: Samsung 8N process, Ampere GPU detailed

May 7, 2025 | Nintendo Switch 2 motherboard and SoC detailed in new picture: shows off NVIDIA Tegra T239 processor, with the GPU resembling the Ada Lovelace...

NewsElden Ring Tarnished Edition on Switch 2 brings new classes, skills, armor, and weapons

May 7, 2025 | Elden Ring's Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 will feature the full Shadow of the Erdtree DLC alongside two new classes, new armor, and...

NewsSwitch 2 game prices are variable and not every new game will cost $80, Nintendo reiterates

May 6, 2025 | Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser reiterates that not all new Switch 2 games will cost $80 and the company will find the 'right price...

NewsAnalyst 'more concerned' about Switch 2 holiday games lineup than initial launch slate

May 6, 2025 | Cirana analyst Mat Piscatella says the launch lineup of the Switch 2 isn't as important as the games released 6 months, in especially over the...

NewsUbisoft's Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 ships with an empty physical cartridge

May 6, 2025 | Ubisoft will be releasing Star Wars Outlaws on the Nintendo Switch 2, but it will be arriving as a Game Key title, not a physical card release...

NewsNintendo sues Genki for Switch 2 mockup, proposes 5 counts of wrongdoing, seeks Genki's profits

May 5, 2025 | Nintendo is suing Genki for prematurely revealing Switch 2 products before Nintendo officially revealed the console, alleging trademark infringement...

NewsCourt documents reveal when Nintendo began creating the Switch 2

May 5, 2025 | A lawsuit between Nintendo and accessory company Genki has revealed when the company began work on the design of the Nintendo Switch 2.

NewsUbisoft Brazil hints at Switch 2 ports, including three yet-to-be confirmed titles

May 2, 2025 | A graphic shared by Ubisoft Brazil shows three major titles mocked up on a Switch 2 device, raising speculation about official ports.

NewsSwitch 2 to break 100 million sales: EA founder Trip Hawkins

April 30, 2025 | Electronic Arts original founder Trip Hawkins believes the Switch 2 will beat 100 million sales in its lifetime, becoming the 5th Nintendo system...

NewsSwitch 2 Game-key cards are a 'step back' for game preservation, Nightdive says

April 30, 2025 | Nintendo's new Game-Key cards are basically physical DRM for digital downloads--a new product design that may stymie the world of video games...

NewsNintendo Switch owners receive GameShare ahead of Switch 2 launch

April 30, 2025 | Nintendo has begun to lay the groundwork for GameShare between the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original console in a new Switch 2 update.

NewsNintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con motion controls work with swords in Cyberpunk 2077

April 30, 2025 | CD Projekt Red has revealed Nintendo Switch 2 players will be able to use Joy-Con 2 motion controls to fight enemies with their katana.

NewsNintendo Switch 2 and its NVIDIA Tegra239 SoC confirmed: check out this shot of the chip

April 27, 2025 | NVIDIA's custom Tegra T239 SoC inside of Nintendo's new Switch 2 handheld gets teased, new Arm-based chip is labelled as 'T239' inside the Switch...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 uses NVIDIA DLSS to upscale from 540p to 1080p

April 25, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2 achieves a stable 60FPS in Street Fighter 6 by using NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology from a base 540p resolution.

NewsMost Switch 2 third-party games will need to be downloaded

April 25, 2025 | It seems that most third-party Nintendo Switch 2 titles will be using Game Key cards instead of a traditional physical cartridge release.

NewsIt's now much harder to get a Nintendo Switch 2

April 25, 2025 | Nintendo Switch 2 preorders have been halted across major US retailers as anticipation for the upcoming console has reached fever-pitch levels...

NewsCD Projekt suggests Switch 2 has ample RAM capacity and speeds

April 24, 2025 | CD Projekt RED has become intimately acquainted with the Switch 2 thanks to upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 new-gen port, and the team sings Switch...

NewsCyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 developed entirely by CD Projekt RED, isn't being outsourced

April 24, 2025 | CD Projekt RED is taking Cyberpunk 2077's incoming Switch 2 version very seriously and had a development team working on the project inside...

NewsNintendo to have 8 million Switch 2 consoles ready at launch, analysts predict

April 24, 2025 | Analysts expect Nintendo to have between 6-8 million Switch 2 consoles available for a worldwide June 5 launch, with 20 million consoles shipped...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 stolen from factory floor leaks showing internal software

April 24, 2025 | A Nintendo Switch 2 unit has been taken from the factory floor, showing off behind-the-scenes QA firmware running and not any games.

NewsNintendo Switch 2 now pegged as biggest launch gaming console history

April 24, 2025 | The launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 could earn Nintendo the crown for the biggest launch in gaming console history, beating the PS4 and PS5.

NewsNintendo says it can't meet Switch 2 pre-order demand in Japan

April 23, 2025 | Over 2.2 million Japanese consumers expressed interest in pre-ordering a Switch 2 at launch, but Nintendo says it does not have enough consoles...

NewsOblivion Remastered is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, says insider

April 23, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2 could receive a version of Oblivion Remastered, meaning Bethesda's latest title will be released on every major platform...

NewsNintendo has made leaps and bounds with Switch 2 Pro controller

April 22, 2025 | Nintendo has made significant improvements to the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller as it's able to fully charge in half the time as its predecessor...

NewsAssassin's Creed Shadows rated for Nintendo Switch 2

April 20, 2025 | Assassin's Creed Shadows has been rated for the Nintendo Switch 2 on the Pan European Game Information (PEGI) ratings site, hinting at a new...

NewsCyberpunk 2077 uses DLSS on Nintendo Switch 2 in both handheld and docked mode

April 20, 2025 | Cyberpunk 2077 utilizes NVIDIA's DLSS upscaling tech to deliver better visual and in-game performance trade-offs in all mods of play on the...

NewsNintendo squashes Switch 2 DS dreams, confirms Switch 2's top USB-C port can't output video

April 19, 2025 | Nintendo has no plans to turn its Switch 2 into a DS-like handheld with two screens, and the company confirms the Switch 2's second USB can'...

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

April 18, 2025 | 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...

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

April 16, 2025 | Nintendo has reportedly pegged a new preorder date for the Nintendo Switch 2 after officially delaying preorders following President Trump's...

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

April 16, 2025 | Former Sony Interactive Entertainment President Shuhei Yoshida has commented on Nintendo charging $10 for Welcome Tour, a virtual manual for...

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

April 15, 2025 | 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...

NewsAnalyst cuts Switch 2 sales forecast by millions over tariff worries

April 14, 2025 | Analyst firm DFC Intelligence has lowered its expected Nintendo Switch 2 sales forecast by 2 million units in light of recent economic uncertainty...

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

April 14, 2025 | Civilization VII developers at Firaxis are apparently impressed with the Switch 2's capabilities, saying it can deliver visuals befit of a mid...

NewsSwitch 2 supports Auto Low Latency Mode for smoother console gaming

April 14, 2025 | Nintendo confirms that the Switch 2 console will suport Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) to automatically enable smoother gameplay on supported...

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

April 11, 2025 | 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...