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Bethesda releases Skyrim for the ninth time with new Switch 2 Anniversary Edition

December 10, 2025 | Bethesda's new release of Skyrim Anniversary Edition on the Switch 2 marks the ninth time that the studio has sold the game across the last 14 years.

Assassin's Creed Shadows targets 30FPS on the Switch 2 in docked and handheld

November 28, 2025 | Ubisoft is bringing Assassin's Creed Shadows over to the Nintendo Switch, and it will be targeting 30FPS in both handheld and docked mode.

Rockstar has 'made an effort' testing out Grand Theft Auto 6 on the Nintendo Switch 2

November 18, 2025 | Rockstar Games is reportedly testing out Grand Theft Auto 6 on the Nintendo Switch 2, an 'effort has been made' to see if it can be on the platform.

Red Dead Redemption remaster confirmed for Netflix, Mobile, PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2

November 13, 2025 | Rockstar Games has confirmed a native upgrade for Red Dead Redemption that adds 60FPS support for current generation consoles, including the Switch 2.

Red Dead Redemption remaster looks incoming, heading to PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2

November 13, 2025 | Red Dead Redemption has received an official ESRB rating, suggesting that an unveiling for a remastered version of the classic game is coming soon.

Verizon's giving away a free Nintendo Switch or Samsung 4K QLED TV with some internet plans

November 10, 2025 | Get a free Nintendo Switch as a holiday gift, or a Samsung 43-inch QLED TV if you prefer - the other freebie on offer is a Galaxy Tab S10 tablet.

Switch 2 expected to maintain profitability amid rising material costs

November 9, 2025 | Nintendo executives forecast the Switch 2 to maintain its current sales profitability unless major disruptions such as new tariffs are introduced.

Switch 2 has 'far exceeded' expectations, Nintendo president says

November 5, 2025 | The Switch 2 is the fastest-selling Nintendo system to date, breaking 10 million sales at a rate that apparently surprised company executive management.

Nintendo Switch 2 already outselling the original Switch, confirms Nintendo

November 4, 2025 | Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 is already outselling the original Switch, with more than 10 million units sold as of September 30.

Rare NES game is officially coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Steam

October 30, 2025 | The classic NES title 'Little Samson' is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Steam, with the team at Limited Run Games porting over the title.

Xbox CEO pledges to release more games on Switch 2 and PlayStation 5

October 26, 2025 | Xbox Gaming CEO Phil Spencer says more Switch 2 and PS5 games are on the way, which seems to reiterate his 'no red lines' exclusivity-breaking strategy.

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Switch 2 port delayed to 2026

October 23, 2025 | FromSoftware has delayed the Switch 2's version of Elden Ring into 2026 to ensure the game port lives up to the performance expectations of players.

US hardware market up 24% in September thanks to Switch 2 sales

October 22, 2025 | Video game hardware sales in the United States are up +24% year-over-year primarily thanks to the Nintendo Switch 2's overperformance in the region.

New Halo game to release on PS5 and not the Nintendo Switch 2

October 21, 2025 | A new leak has suggested that Microsoft is going to be bringing the next Halo title scheduled to announce this Friday over to the PlayStation 5.

Switch 2 Game-key Cards are the 'best way forward' for players, Final Fantasy director says

October 21, 2025 | Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi continues lamenting the Switch 2's slow cartridge data rates, saying Game-key Cards are the way forward.

PS6 handheld early performance leaks: nearly 3x faster than Nintendo Switch 2 in docked mode

October 20, 2025 | Sony's next-gen PS6 handheld will blow Microsoft's just-released Xbox Ally X out of the water, as well as being 3x faster than the Switch 2 in docked mode.

Nintendo expected to sell 20 million Switch 2 consoles this fiscal year

October 17, 2025 | Nintendo is expected to produce 25 million Switch 2 consoles by March 2026, and sell roughly 20 million of those produced units in this fiscal year.

Nintendo could bring DS games over to the Switch 2 soon

October 17, 2025 | Nintendo could be preparing to bring DS games to the Switch 2, as a patent has revealed a potential workaround for the dual-screen problem.

Assassin's Creed Shadows Nintendo Switch 2 release date leaks

October 14, 2025 | A leaker has revealed the release date for the Nintendo Switch version of Assassin's Creed: Shadows, as well as what the physical release will entail.

Nintendo Switch 2 uses a special 'DLSS Light' version to upscale to 4K

October 7, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2 supports two versions of DLSS, one similar to the PC version and a new DLSS Light model for resolutions higher than 1080p.

Another game developer says Switch 2 ROM carts are too slow

September 26, 2025 | Square Enix game director Naoki Hamaguchi comments on the performance trade-offs around Switch 2 full-game carts and justifies the use of Game-key Cards.

Report: Nintendo discontinues low-capacity game carts for Switch 2, now offers only two choices

September 23, 2025 | Nintendo has reportedly eliminated lower-capacity game cartridges for the Switch 2, forcing developers to choose between costs and player sentiment.

Borderlands 4 pre-orders on Switch 2 cancelled as Gearbox delays port

September 23, 2025 | Gearbox has cancelled all digital Borderlands 4 pre-orders on Switch 2 as the developer delays the port until cross-save functionality is working.

Resident Evil 7, 8 and 9 are all coming to the Switch 2 on the same day

September 12, 2025 | The reports were right: Capcom is indeed bringing RE Engine games to the Switch 2, with a trifecta of modern Resident Evil games arriving on the same day.

Modder replaces Nintendo Switch 2 battery - $40 upgrade extends battery life by a whopping 50%

September 12, 2025 | DIY battery transplant shown on YouTube crams in an 8,000mAh power pack - and it's a tight fit to say the least - to provide a lot more battery longevity.

Genki settles trademark infringement lawsuit with Nintendo, agrees to pay over Switch 2 mockup

September 11, 2025 | Peripheral-maker Genki has agreed to pay an undisclosed settlement to Nintendo for printing and advertising Switch 2 mock-ups ahead of its release.

Hollow Knight Silksong takes over Nintendo Switch as the eShop's #1 best seller

September 7, 2025 | Hollow Knight Silksong is currently the best-selling game on the Nintendo eShop, with the Switch and Switch 2 versions of the game topping the charts.

Ubisoft developer explains why Nintendo Switch 2 game cards aren't enough

September 5, 2025 | A Ubisoft developer has explained why the publisher opted for Game Key cards instead of a physical release, saying it had nothing to do with money.

Report: Nintendo repeatedly delayed Switch 2 at behest of its own developers

September 4, 2025 | New reports indicate that Nintendo delayed its new Switch 2 console more than once at the behest of its own internal first-party game development teams.

007 First Light to release on Xbox, PS5, PC and Switch 2 - Collector's Edition $299

September 3, 2025 | 007 First Light from Hitman developer IO Interactive will arrive in a Physical and Collector's Edition as both have leaked ahead of Sony's unveiling.

Nintendo Switch 2 gamers can pick up this 512GB microSD Express card for under $100

August 26, 2025 | PNY's 512GB microSD Express card is launching later this week and it's one of the first high-capacity Switch 2 storage expansion options for under $100.

Switch 2 devkits still scarce, Nintendo remains very selective of who actually gets them

August 25, 2025 | Switch 2 devkits are reportedly quite scarce even now as Nintendo remains highly selective in choosing which publishers and devs actually get devkits.

Elden Ring on Switch 2 is in shambles, Bandai forbids any gameplay capture

August 22, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2 port for Elden Ring is in a deplorable state, as Bandai Namco didn't even allow testers to capture footage of it at Gamescom.

Indiana Jones DLC 'The Order of Giants' confirmed in new trailer, releases on Switch 2

August 20, 2025 | Machine Games has unveiled a new DLC for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle titled, 'The Order of Giants,' and it will be released on the Switch 2.

Report: Starfield coming to Switch 2 in 2026, will also launch on PS5

August 20, 2025 | With Indiana Jones confirmed for the Switch 2, new reports indicate that Bethesda could also be bringing Starfield to the Nintendo Switch 2 next year.

GeForce NOW on the Switch 2? NVIDIA has 'no comment,' but we'd love to see it

August 18, 2025 | NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service got a serious upgrade and we'd love to see the Nintendo Switch 2 added to the list of compatible devices.

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 leaks: Nintendo Switch 2 version and release date

August 15, 2025 | A prominent leaker has revealed there won't be a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 at launch, and its release date.

Tekken 8 probably won't come to Switch 2 any time soon, and the reason comes down to money

August 14, 2025 | Releasing a demanding fighting game like Tekken 8 on the Nintendo Switch 2 would 'be a lot of work,' which means lots of spending, and Namco may not do it.

Developer reveals the DLSS version in the Nintendo Switch 2

August 11, 2025 | A developer has revealed the version of DLSS used in the Nintendo Switch 2, a detail previously not disclosed by Nintendo or NVIDIA.

Mario Kart World: 96% attach rate on Switch 2 with over 5.6 million sales

August 6, 2025 | In a not-so-surprising development, a staggering amount of Switch 2 buyers also purchased Mario Kart World, either as a separate game or a bundle.

Nintendo raises Switch 1 console prices, warns of possible Switch 2 price hikes

August 1, 2025 | Nintendo has announced a price change for Switch 1 hardware and accessories in the US, including the base model, OLED, and Lite, but Switch 2 is unchanged.

Switch 2 sells 6 million in 7 weeks, best video games console launch of all time

August 1, 2025 | The Switch 2 has sold over 5.82 million units in less than a month's time, Nintendo has confirmed, making it the fastest-selling video games system ever.

Nintendo is going to announce a bunch of new Switch 2 games tomorrow

July 30, 2025 | Nintendo has confirmed it will be hosting a new Direct tomorrow, where it will be announcing a selection of new games for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Horizon franchise sells 38 million copies across PlayStation, PC, and Nintendo Switch

July 29, 2025 | Sony's first-party Horizon video games franchise has sold over 38 million copies to date across multiple game title releases and console generations.

Switch 2 sales surpass 3.1 million in a month, Switch 2 outsells Switch 1 by 3:1 in Japan

July 25, 2025 | Nintendo Switch 2 has sold 1.5 million units in its first month in Japan, beating the PS2 and setting a new record as total sales hit at least 3.1 million.

Toby Fox's indie RPG Deltarune sold more digital copies on Switch 2 than Mario Kart, Minecraft

July 25, 2025 | Indie sensation Deltarune actually sold more copies digitally on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop than other first-party games including Mario Kart World.

Battlefield 6 isn't releasing on last-gen consoles or the Nintendo Switch 2

July 24, 2025 | Battlefield 6 has been officially revealed in a new trailer, confirming that the title will be released exclusively on current-generation consoles and PC.

WWE 2K25 officially releases on the Nintendo Switch 2 alongside DLC pack

July 23, 2025 | 2K Games has launched WWE 2K25 and the Fearless Pack for the Nintendo Switch 2, with the title arriving in the form of three editions.

Switch 2 sold 1.6 million in US at launch, fastest-selling console in United States history

July 23, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2 is the fastest-selling video games console of all time in the United States, Circana analyst Mat Piscatella confirms in a new report.

Borderlands 4 will release on the Switch 2 at 30FPS 'with some dips,' says Gearbox CEO

July 23, 2025 | Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has confirmed Borderlands 4 will be releasing on the Nintendo Switch 2 at a framerate gamers aren't happy with.

Ubisoft teases Assassin's Creed Shadows launching on the Nintendo Switch 2

July 23, 2025 | Ubisoft has inadvertently teased the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows on the Nintendo Switch 2, with the CEO who said it's coming to 'other machines.'

Elgato's Game Capture 4K S is an external capture card for PC, PS5, Switch 2, and iPad

July 23, 2025 | The new Elgato Game Capture 4K S is an external capture and streaming card designed for PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, the Nintendo Switch 2, and iPad.

Capture, charge, and dock the Nintendo Switch 2 with AVerMedia's GO Series

July 20, 2025 | AVerMedia has confirmed that its innovative range of GO devices have been updated and optimized for the new Nintendo Switch 2 console.

Donkey Kong Bananza on the Switch 2 uses AMD FSR 1, not NVIDIA DLSS

July 17, 2025 | Donkey Kong Bananza is the latest first-party Switch 2 exclusive, and per Digital Foundry's deep dive on the game we learn that it uses FSR, not DLSS.

Nintendo Switch 2 hidden Summer feature cools your face while gaming

July 15, 2025 | A Nintendo Switch user has plugged an unusual device into the top USB-C port on the Nintendo Switch 2 that would be useful in hot environments.

Silicon Power's Hypera microSD card offers up to 1TB of Nintendo Switch 2 storage

July 14, 2025 | 1TB of storage expansion for the Nintendo Switch 2 is slowly becoming a thing thanks to the new Silicon Power Hypera microSDXC Express Card.

GameStop stapler that ruined a Switch 2 display is up for auction, price already at $217,000

July 11, 2025 | GameStop is auctioning off the infamous stapler that one of its co-workers accidentally used to destroy a few Nintendo Switch 2 displays.

Switch 2 GPU is 'slightly below Series S,' says Outer Worlds 2 developer

July 7, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2's GPU is only slightly below the Xbox Series S and any games that run at 60FPS on Series S should be easy to port to Switch 2.

Nintendo Switch 2 just got a clip-on Cooling Fan courtesy of JSAUX

July 7, 2025 | JSAUX Cooling Fan for Nintendo Switch 2 is a clip-on accessory that includes a fan to cool down the device when gaming, with a knob to adjust the speed.

DLSS makes the Switch 2 as powerful as the Xbox Series S, developer says

July 6, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2 is a notable upgrade over the original, and with NVIDIA DLSS support its performance can match the Xbox Series S.