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NewsScalpers are already listing Nintendo's upcoming $519 Zelda Switch 2 for nearly $1,000

September 13, 2026 | Some scalpers are bundling the console with the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake despite Nintendo offering no such bundle at retail.

NewsNintendo Switch 2 docked VRR works game by game, unlike the PS5, with only one title currently supported

September 10, 2026 | The update also brings system transfers between two Switch 2 consoles, background music during Mii editing, and a new Switch 2 Boost toggle.

NewsStellar Blade's Nintendo Switch 2 port to use NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR 3.1 Frame Generation to hit 60 FPS

September 3, 2026 | According to Stellar Blade developer Shift Up, the Switch 2 port of the game will use DLSS for upscaling and FSR for frame generation to hit...

NewsNintendo reveals new Switch 2 bundles at $529 and $549, include game and Switch Online

August 25, 2026 | The Switch 2's new price hike is accompanied by two new console bundles, including Mario Kart World Tour and Switch Sports Resort with Switch...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 will rise to £419.99 in the UK, starting September 1

August 23, 2026 | Nintendo has confirmed the Switch 2 will cost £419.99 in the UK from September 1, a £24 rise, completing its price hike.

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NewsScalpers are already listing Nintendo's upcoming $519 Zelda Switch 2 for nearly $1,000

September 13, 2026 | Some scalpers are bundling the console with the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake despite Nintendo offering no such bundle at retail.

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NewsNintendo Switch 2 docked VRR works game by game, unlike the PS5, with only one title currently supported

September 10, 2026 | The update also brings system transfers between two Switch 2 consoles, background music during Mii editing, and a new Switch 2 Boost toggle.

NewsStellar Blade's Nintendo Switch 2 port to use NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR 3.1 Frame Generation to hit 60 FPS

September 3, 2026 | According to Stellar Blade developer Shift Up, the Switch 2 port of the game will use DLSS for upscaling and FSR for frame generation to hit...

NewsNintendo reveals new Switch 2 bundles at $529 and $549, include game and Switch Online

August 25, 2026 | The Switch 2's new price hike is accompanied by two new console bundles, including Mario Kart World Tour and Switch Sports Resort with Switch...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 will rise to £419.99 in the UK, starting September 1

August 23, 2026 | Nintendo has confirmed the Switch 2 will cost £419.99 in the UK from September 1, a £24 rise, completing its price hike.

NewsSamsung Foundry raises manufacturing prices, may impact the Nintendo Switch 2

August 20, 2026 | Samsung just hiked its contract chip manufacturing prices by up to 15% as AI demand overflows, and the Switch 2 might feel it too.

NewsDiablo 4 is coming to the Switch 2 with both expansions in a special Age of Hatred Collection

August 18, 2026 | According to new leaks and reports, Blizzard is bringing Diablo 4 to the Nintendo Switch 2 in a complete edition that includes both expansions...

NewsPokemon Pokopia becomes the Switch 2's second-best-selling exclusive

August 15, 2026 | Roughly one in five Switch 2 owners now has a copy, with the game closing in on the record for best-selling Pokémon spin-off of all time...

NewsNintendo puts Switch 2 price increase warnings on store demo kiosks ahead of September 1 hike

August 13, 2026 | The console jumps to $499.99 on September 1, a smaller increase than the PS5 or Xbox hikes, with Nintendo citing rising memory costs.

NewsCrimson Desert Switch 2 release planned for H1 2027, Pearl Abyss says

August 12, 2026 | Pearl Abyss is working on multiple new Crimson Desert projects, including a Switch 2 port planned to launch in H1 2027 as well as expansions...

NewsMinecraft is getting a native Switch 2 version on October 27, but Switch 1 owners may need to pay to upgrade

August 6, 2026 | Minecraft's native Nintendo Switch 2 port launches October 27 with Vibrant Visuals, but Mojang has not confirmed a free Switch 1 upgrade.

NewsSandfall wants to bring Clair Obscur to Switch 2, but calls it a 'big technical challenge'

July 29, 2026 | The studio is tracking Epic's engine updates and waiting on features like Lumen Lite before it can determine what a Switch 2 port would actually...

NewsWoot is selling the Nintendo Switch 2 for $399 with a promo code - $100 below the incoming September price

July 21, 2026 | New Woot customers can use code GIFT26 at checkout to bring the price to $399, $50 below current retail and $100 below the September price,...

NewsDeveloper cracks universal offline exploit for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

July 21, 2026 | A developer has discovered a vulnerability within the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 that opens the door to emulation, custom applications...

NewsA Nintendo patent describes a universal dock that works with both the Switch and Switch 2

July 16, 2026 | The patent was filed six months before Switch 2 launched, though there is no indication Nintendo is currently preparing it for production.

NewsHere are some Nintendo Switch 2 dock mods that look like classic SNES, N64 and PlayStation consoles

July 15, 2026 | These custom 3D printed mods for the Nintendo Switch 2 transform the dock into a classic retro gaming console from the 1980s and 1990s.

NewsSwitch 2 OLED could arrive years ahead of Nintendo's original OLED timeline

July 14, 2026 | Nintendo is reportedly exploring an OLED Switch 2 model with a 1080p panel, possibly arriving as soon as late 2027 or early 2028, per new leaks...

NewsNintendo may raise Switch 2 prices a second time, company plotting Fiscal Year 2028 with assumption that costs will rise

July 3, 2026 | Another Switch 2 price hike may happen as Nintendo lays out its plans for the next fiscal year under the assumption that chip prices continue...

NewsBethesda puts the full Oblivion Remastered game on its Switch 2 cartridge

July 2, 2026 | The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered launches on Nintendo Switch 2 August 11, 2026, with full-game cartridge and digital versions available...

NewsGTA 6 for Switch 2 is reportedly coming, with Rockstar working with Nintendo on the port

July 1, 2026 | According to new rumors, Rockstar is working with Nintendo to bring GTA 6 to the Nintendo Switch 2, and that the technical hurdles have been...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 rumor suggests revised screen is in play - and gamers are desperately hoping it cures ghosting issues

June 30, 2026 | There's been quite some flak fired at Nintendo over the motion clarity of the Switch 2's screen, but rumors now hint at a revised display.

NewsDiablo IV and Lord of Hatred DLC soft confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 2

June 22, 2026 | A second game rating authority has rated Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred for the Nintendo Switch 2, fuelling rumors about an imminent Blizzard announcement...

NewsNintendo is locking Switch 2 multi-language sales in Japan behind 50 hours of Switch playtime to stop scalpers

June 16, 2026 | The crackdown targets scalpers exploiting the weak yen to bulk-buy the multi-language Switch 2 in Japan and resell it overseas at a markup.

NewsKingdom Hearts IV release date possibly leaked online following Switch 2 confirmation

June 10, 2026 | Square Enix and Disney could release Kingdom Hearts IV sometime in 2027 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Kingdom Hearts franchise.

NewsZelda Ocarina of Time remake confirmed for 2026 launch on Switch 2

June 9, 2026 | Nintendo has officially confirmed The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time will be 'reborn' with upgraded graphics for Switch 2, coming sometime...

NewsElden Ring Tarnished Edition comes to Switch 2 in August, content will be sold as separate DLC on other platforms

June 4, 2026 | FromSoftware confirms the Elden Ring Tarnished Edition comes to the Nintendo Switch 2 in late August, and all extra content will be sold as...

NewsEurope's new Switch 2 model could drive up production costs even higher

June 4, 2026 | Nintendo has formally confirmed it will be releasing a new special Switch 2 model to comply with regulations, and the move might drive up production...

NewsActivision confirms Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 as the first series entry to launch on Nintendo Switch 2

May 28, 2026 | Previous leaks from credible insiders and job listings with Switch experience had already been pointing toward a Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 release...

NewsNew deal discounts Switch 2 to $400, but you have to act fast

May 26, 2026 | Newegg's latest deal of the day could help spark widespread Switch 2 adoption, at least in the United States, thanks to a new eShop gift card...

NewsNintendo moves into new less profitable console generation with boosted Switch 2 sales and restricted margins

May 11, 2026 | Nintendo moves into a less profitable and more expensive console generation with the Switch 2, as sales and operating income are up while margins...

NewsPokemon FireRed and LeafGreen ROMs made $80 million for Nintendo, Pokopia a Switch 2 system seller at 4 million sales

May 11, 2026 | Nintendo has sold more copies of 22 year-old Game Boy ROMs than most games sell in their entire lifetime, and Pokopia is an official Switch...

NewsSwitch 2 sales hit 19.86 million, selling faster than Switch 1, but impacting Nintendo profits

May 11, 2026 | Nintendo's latest Switch 2 console has now sold 19.86 million, moving 2.49 million through the early year, and is still beating out the original...

NewsNintendo is raising the Switch 2 price by $50 in the US, predicts lower Year 2 sales

May 10, 2026 | After breaking sales records for a Nintendo console launch the company is set to increase the console's price due to 'changes in market conditions...

NewsFinal Fantasy XIV is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this August, but there is a big catch

April 24, 2026 | Square Enix is bringing FFXIV to Switch 2, but players will need a separate subscription on top of the base game, though there are a few concessions...

NewsThis modder stuffed a Nintendo Switch Lite with 8GB RAM and got Final Fantasy VII Remake running on it

April 23, 2026 | Hitting 20 to 30 FPS on FFVII Remake is no small feat for a modded Switch Lite Pro running through a translation layer with limited horsepower...

NewsDevil May Cry TV show season 2 premieres on Netflix May 12 as Capcom prepares new DMC5 Devil Hunter Edition for Switch 2

April 21, 2026 | Netflix is set to premiere season 2 of the popular Devil May Cry animated TV series, and Capcom may have a new DMC game product ready to capitalize...

NewsTHQ Nordic has 7 unannounced games headed to the Nintendo Switch 2

April 20, 2026 | THQ Nordic has updated its website, teasing that it has seven unannounced projects currently in the works, all of which are headed to the Nintendo...

NewsOverwatch 2 Nintendo Switch 2 launch stumbles and now Blizzard is rushing to fix it

April 17, 2026 | Overwatch 2's Nintendo Switch 2 release hasn't met expectations, with players reporting noticeable frame rate issues and an overall lack of...

NewsNew rating suggests Starfield could be heading to Switch 2

April 16, 2026 | A new game rating has sparked fresh speculation that Starfield could be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, as a listing has appeared online.

NewsRatings board leak points to Diablo IV and Lord of Hatred DLC releasing on Nintendo Switch

April 15, 2026 | An official ratings board for a country has listed Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred for the 'Nintendo Switch,' potentially spoiling an upcoming announcement...

NewsElden Ring on Switch 2 is an $80 Game-key Card and fans are not happy

April 10, 2026 | Bandai Namco may have priced the upcoming Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on Switch 2 at an eye-watering $80, and it comes on a Game-key Card to...

NewsSwitch 2 boosts third-party sales by $1 billion, analyst firm estimates WB Games, Bandai, & EA earned $100 million+

April 1, 2026 | The Switch 2's launch significantly boosted software sales, and one analyst firm quantifies the data, finding that Switch 2 catalyzed $1bn in...

NewsSony to release PS6 handheld more powerful than Xbox Series S and Nintendo Switch 2

April 1, 2026 | A renowned leaker has provided new information on Sony's rumored PS6-generation handheld, saying it will run an AI upscaler more powerful than...

NewsCrimson Desert hits new sales milestone, Switch 2 port might be on the horizon

April 1, 2026 | Crimson Desert has surpassed 4 million units sold, and Pearl Abyss's CEO has said the studio is currently looking into a Switch 2 port.

NewsTD Cowen: Nintendo likely to raise price of Switch 2 following Microsoft's and Sony's lead

March 31, 2026 | Another equity research analyst firm believes Nintendo will raise prices of its Switch 2 console, this time TD Cowen predicts a consumer cost...

NewsStarfield on Switch 2 'might get cancelled', Bethesda reportedly having a hard time with port

March 30, 2026 | Bethesda is reportedly struggling to get a smooth playable build of Starfield on Nintendo's new Switch 2 console, and the project could get...

NewsNintendo is remaking these iconic N64 games for the Switch 2

March 29, 2026 | New rumors are pointing to a 'classic-style' Star Fox game and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake coming to the Switch 2 in 2026.

NewsAs PS5 Pro hits $900, analyst believes Xbox and Switch 2 could also get future price hikes to combat shortages and inflation

March 27, 2026 | As Sony raises the price of the PlayStation consoles, leading to a $900 PS5 Pro, Microsoft and Nintendo could also raise prices to combat disruptions...

NewsDispatch won't be censored on Xbox, but Nintendo Switch 2 players are still stuck with the censored version

March 27, 2026 | Dispatch is coming to Xbox fully uncensored, but the Nintendo Switch 2 version remains at square one with AdHoc still 'actively working with...

NewsOcarina of Time remake coming to Switch 2 later this year, reports indicate

March 27, 2026 | Nintendo has big plans to capitalize on The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary with a remake of one of the most beloved Zelda games, Ocarina...

NewsPearl Abyss is taking an interest in a Nintendo Switch 2 port for Crimson Desert, CEO says R&D has begun

March 27, 2026 | Pearl Abyss CEO confirms R&D has begun on a Crimson Desert Switch 2 port, but lower specs mean trade-offs will be necessary to make it work.

NewsHell is Us to release on Nintendo Switch 2, official ESRB rating spoils announcement

March 27, 2026 | An ESRB rating has revealed Hell is Us is making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2, suggesting an official announcement for the title is around...

NewsNintendo price adjusts new Switch 2 games in US region, digital to be cheaper and physical more expensive

March 25, 2026 | Nintendo has announced and confirmed the $10 price difference between digital and physical first-party games will now be reflected in the United...

NewsNintendo rumored to cut Switch 2 production by over 30% following weak holiday sales in the United States

March 24, 2026 | Rumors suggest Nintendo is cutting Switch 2 production by more than 30% this quarter amid weaker-than-expected holiday sales in the United States...

NewsNintendo to make new Switch 2 model with removable battery for EU, will new revision impact hardware profit margins?

March 21, 2026 | Nintendo will reportedly manufacture a special new Switch 2 model with a removable battery to comply with updated European Union tech regulations...

NewsNintendo's latest Switch 2 system update can reduce battery life by 25%

March 20, 2026 | Nintendo rolled out a new update for the Nintendo Switch 2 that can reduce your battery life by 25% if you decide to turn on Handheld Boost...

NewsNintendo releases Switch 2 update that increases graphics in handheld mode

March 17, 2026 | Nintendo has released a new system update for the Nintendo Switch 2 that enables Switch 1 games to run in TV mode on a Switch 2 in handheld...

NewsWedbush: Switch 2's new mega-hit Pokopia will be established as a 'legitimate console seller'

March 14, 2026 | Analysts are paying close attention to Nintendo's latest hit and believe the popular Pokemon spin-off Pokopia could be a veritable Switch 2...

NewsNintendo's market cap surges, adds $14 billion thanks to Pokopia's Switch 2 success

March 13, 2026 | Nintendo's latest game Pokopia is a smash hit that's sold millions of copies in a few days and the buzz has tacked on $14 billion to Nintendo...

NewsTurtle Beach brings Mario-themed controllers and headsets to the Nintendo Switch 2

March 11, 2026 | The Mario & Luigi Rematch Wireless RGB Gaming Controller and Mario Star Airlite Fit Wired Gaming Headset are launching on March 30, 2026.

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