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Nintendo Switch News

NewsTekken 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...

NewsDeveloper 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.

NewsMario 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...

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsSwitch 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...

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsHorizon 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...

NewsSwitch 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...

NewsToby 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...

NewsBattlefield 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...

NewsWWE 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.

NewsSwitch 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...

NewsBorderlands 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.

NewsUbisoft 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...

NewsElgato'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...

NewsCapture, 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.

NewsDonkey 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,...

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsSilicon 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.

NewsGameStop 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.

NewsSwitch 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...

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsDLSS 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.

NewsMarvel Rivals game director comments on Nintendo Switch 2 port

July 3, 2025 | Marvel Rivals game director has commented on a Nintendo Switch 2 port of the game, saying the team is currently trying to obtain a Switch 2...

NewsSwitch 2's leaked 5 million sales figure may be a forecast, not actual sales

July 1, 2025 | New prematurely posted sales data from Nintendo indicates that the Switch 2 has sold 5 million units, but this may be an estimate and not actual...

NewsNew report reveals why Amazon missed out on Switch 2 launch

June 30, 2025 | A new report from Bloomberg reveals the real reason that Nintendo didn't launch the Switch 2 on Amazon: third-party sellers were undercutting...

NewsTEAMGROUP's new MicroSD Express Card gives Switch 2 gamers up to 1TB of additional storage

June 30, 2025 | The new TEAMGROUP APEX SD7.1 microSD Express Card is built for the Nintendo Switch 2, offering more storage for more games with fast 800 MB/...

NewsDbrand responds to Switch 2 controversy, promises free replacements

June 26, 2025 | Dbrand has apologized for blaming its customers for Joy-Con disconnection problems with a Nintendo Switch 2 accessory and vowed to replace all...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 owners are complaining about the screen being blurry, here's why

June 24, 2025 | Nintendo Switch 2 owners are reporting a significant problem with the screen of their new console, and testers have discovered the culprit.

NewsNintendo Switch 2's display is somehow worse than the original Switch

June 23, 2025 | Reviews of the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware show that its poor response times leads to a blurry image and ghosting not present on the original...

NewsYou can buy a Nintendo Switch 2 motherboard direct from production lines in China for just $124

June 23, 2025 | Nintendo Switch 2 motherboards with their PCB and chips attached can be purchased directly from the production line for just $124 in China.

NewsLies of P hits 3 million sales, dev team gets bonuses and Switch 2 consoles to celebrate

June 20, 2025 | Korean games publisher NeoWiz is rewarding the Lies of P dev team at Round8 with bonuses after the game has sold over 3 million copies on all...

NewsSwitch 2's third-party game sales reportedly disappoint, some results radically miss estimates

June 19, 2025 | Physical game sales of third-party games on the new Nintendo Switch 2 are reportedly disappointing, with one publisher noting dismal sales performance...

News007 First Light announced for Nintendo Switch 2, release window revealed

June 18, 2025 | 007 First Light is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, where players can step into the reckless shoes of a young James Bond and discover his origin...

NewsMario Paint on Switch 2? Nintendo shows off feature that may lead to new sequel

June 18, 2025 | A new feature in Donkey Kong Bananza brings back N64 days when you could stretch Mario's face in Super Mario 64, may hint at Mario Paint on...

NewsLet's get ready to rumble - or not, as gamers are worried by Switch 2 disabling Joy-Con rumble

June 18, 2025 | Nintendo Switch 2 owners are seeing messages informing them that rumble has been turned off - the question is, why? Heat issues, or battery...

NewsPokemon gamer lost '20 years of data' in Switch 2 system transfer - here's how to avoid this

June 17, 2025 | 1,000 hours of gameplay evaporated into the ether when changing to the Switch 2, so take a precaution here - back up to the Pokémon Home...

NewsNintendo will ban your Switch 2 console if it catches you doing this

June 17, 2025 | Nintendo has fired the first shots at Switch 2 owners attempting to play unofficial games on their new console, with Nintendo banning their...

NewsCheck out this CT scan of Nintendo Switch 2: shows the new handheld in the nude layer-by-layer

June 17, 2025 | Nintendo Switch 2 gaming handheld gets a sweet CT scan: showing off the internals layer-by-layer, including the custom NVIDIA Tegra T239 SoC...

NewsBorderlands 4 isn't an $80 game, won't have Switch 2 version at launch

June 16, 2025 | Did 2K Games listen to controversy? Borderlands 4 isn't an $80 game after all and is instead priced at the still-expensive new $70 MSRP for...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 GameChat button can be remapped to whatever you want

June 14, 2025 | If you are sick of accidentally engaging GameChat on your Nintendo Switch 2, you can remap it to whatever you like via the system settings.

NewsNintendo Switch 2 shatters all-time launch week sales record for video game hardware

June 14, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2 has shattered a new all-time launch week unit sales record for video game hardware in the US with 1.1 million units sold...

NewsNintendo fails to fix the infamous flaw with original Switch in the Switch 2

June 13, 2025 | A Nintendo Switch 2 owner has discovered Nintendo failed to fix one of the biggest problems with the original Switch, the dreaded stick drift...

NewsSwitch 2 power closer to Series S than PS4, Koei Tecmo dev says

June 12, 2025 | Wild Hearts S developers at Koei Tecmo say the Switch 2 is akin to the 9th generation Xbox Series S in terms of power, not Sony's last-gen PlayStation...

NewsNintendo confirms some Switch 2 consoles are dying before low battery warning

June 12, 2025 | Nintendo has provided guidance on fixing a faulty battery level indicator on the Nintendo Switch 2, as some users' consoles are dying seemingly...

NewsHitman World of Assassination for Nintendo Switch 2 has a critical problem

June 11, 2025 | IO Interactive has launched Hitman World of Assassination Signature Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring more than 100 hours of gameplay.

NewsNintendo Switch 2 hit 3.5 million sales in 4 days: best-selling console ever, blowing away PS5

June 11, 2025 | Blistering pace of sales leaves the likes of the PS5, which sold 1.5 million in its first weekend, in the dust - the Switch 2 handheld is absolutely...

NewsCall of Duty: Black Ops 7 should be coming to the Switch 2, here's why

June 11, 2025 | Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was announced over the weekend, and the Switch 2 wasn't included in the confirmed platforms the game is headed to.

NewsYouTube confirms Nintendo Switch 2 support with updated compatibility

June 9, 2025 | YouTube has confirmed that it's working with Nintendo on making the YouTube app compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2, as it currently doesn...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 sales shatters records, most-sold console in 24-hour period

June 7, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2 has reportedly beaten the record for the most-sold console within 24 hours and is on track to shatter the two-month record...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 exploit discovered that may lead to emulation

June 7, 2025 | A Nintendo Switch 2 owner has already found a flaw in the system's security, which could lead to further exploitation that may result in emulation...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 fire and exploding hazard warning, Nintendo launches investigation

June 7, 2025 | Some Nintendo Switch 2 consoles have been deemed a fire and exploding hazard after users discovered a bulging back plate; check your system...

NewsNintendo confirms it's recording GameChat conversations on Switch 2

June 6, 2025 | To use the Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat feature users must agree to let Nintendo monitor and record your video and audio interactions with other...

NewsRed Dead Redemption 2 to get next-gen update and Switch 2 release very soon

June 6, 2025 | The rumors of Red Dead Redemption 2 arriving on the Nintendo Switch 2 are true, and a 'next-gen' update is currently in the works, per Nate...

NewsGameStop punctured holes in Nintendo Switch 2 screens with stapler on launch day

June 6, 2025 | GameStop employees have stapled receipts to the outside of the Nintendo Switch 2 box and have punctured the screen, check your Switch 2 for...

NewsYouTuber banned from Nintendo Store after smashing Switch 2 in front of employees

June 5, 2025 | A YouTuber has become the first person banned from Nintendo San Francisco after they decided to destroy a Nintendo Switch 2 in front of the...

NewsNexon to reward all workers with Switch 2 consoles

June 5, 2025 | Korean games titan Nexon has announced it will give employees a free Nintendo Switch 2 console in an effort to reward workers and encourage...

NewsFortnite on Nintendo Switch 2 details: framerate, resolution, features, and support

June 4, 2025 | Epic has announced all of the features coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Fortnite, and players should be pleasantly surprised.

NewsNo Man's Sky Beacon Switch 2 update: 1440p 30FPS TV mode confirmed, 1080p 40FPS handheld

June 4, 2025 | No Man's Sky is getting a free Switch 2 upgrade included with the game's big new Beacon title update, and Hello Games details the new Switch...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 teardown unveils two fragile points, 'high risk of breakage' warning

June 4, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2 is already in the hands of the public and a teardown of the console has already taken place, revealing key components...