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Switch 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 forecasts.

Tariffs 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 tariffs.

Nintendo 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.

Nintendo 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'

Nintendo'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 sales.

Nintendo 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 of all time.

Nintendo 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 GPU.

Elden 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 more.

Switch 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' for games.

Analyst '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 holidays.

Ubisoft'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.

Nintendo 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.

Court 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.

Ubisoft 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.

Switch 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 to do so.

Switch 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 preservation.

Nintendo 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.

Nintendo 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.

Nintendo 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 2.

Nintendo 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.

Most 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.

It'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.

CD 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 2's praises.

Cyberpunk 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 the studio.

Nintendo 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 in year 1.

Nintendo 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.

Nintendo 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.

Nintendo 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 ready.

Oblivion 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.

Nintendo 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.

Assassin'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 port.

Cyberpunk 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 Switch 2.

Nintendo 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't output video.

Nintendo 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 days.

Nintendo 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 tariffs.

Former 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 the Switch 2.

Nintendo 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.

Analyst 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.

Nintendo 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-tier PC.

Switch 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 4K TVs.

Nintendo 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 $20.

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

April 10, 2025 | 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

April 10, 2025 | 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

April 10, 2025 | 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

April 10, 2025 | Nintendo has flooded the United States with Switch 2 units, with more shipped from Vietnam in February than the last six months combined.

Analyst says Intel will make the custom NVIDIA chip on its Intel 18A node for Nintendo Switch 3

April 9, 2025 | KeyBlanc analyst says that the next-generation NIntendo Switch 3 gaming handheld will have an NVIDIA chip inside once again, but fabbed by Intel on 18A.

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

April 9, 2025 | 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

April 9, 2025 | 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

April 8, 2025 | 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

April 8, 2025 | 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 delays Switch 2 pre-orders in Canada to 'align' with US pre-order timing

April 8, 2025 | 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

April 8, 2025 | 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

April 8, 2025 | 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

April 8, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2's GameChat features that include background removal, tracking, and noise cancellation will be powered by the GPU's Tensor Cores.

Nintendo Switch 2 developers confirm ray-tracing is available

April 8, 2025 | 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

April 7, 2025 | 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

April 7, 2025 | 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

April 7, 2025 | 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

April 7, 2025 | 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

April 7, 2025 | Nintendo developers confirmed in a recent interview that Switch 2 uses a form of emulation to play the newly announced GameCube games.