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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.

Nintendo Switch 2 game sizes revealed, Mario Kart World takes up 10% of internal storage

April 6, 2025 | Install sizes for Nintendo's first-party Switch 2 launch line-up revealed, and it's good news for those not wanting to buy extra storage on day one.

Switch 2 could've cost $350 in US without tariffs, analysts say

April 5, 2025 | Nintendo could have priced the Switch 2 next-gen successor at around $350 if the specter of tariffs hadn't loomed over the global electronics company.

Analysts blame tariffs for high Switch 2 price, say $450 cost is buffer against uncertainty

April 4, 2025 | Gamers will pay extra for the Switch 2 to offset any economic risk to Nintendo's hardware margins from tariffs and other uncertainties, analysts say.

Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders over tariff concerns

April 4, 2025 | Worldwide tariffs have shaken up Nintendo's plan for the Switch 2, and pre-orders are now up in the air as the company weighs potential economic effects.

NVIDIA confirms the Switch 2 can handle ray-traced reflections, shadows, and 'dynamic lighting'

April 3, 2025 | We don't have the full specs on the CPU and GPU inside the Nintendo Switch 2, but NVIDIA confirms that it's a powerful upgrade than can handle ray-tracing.

Switch 2 1080p display features NVIDIA G-SYNC technology for a smooth 120 Hz with VRR

April 3, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2's 1080p 120 Hz VRR display with HDR10 support includes NVIDIA G-SYNC hardware, making it a big improvement over the original.

Switch 2 has '10x the graphics performance' of the Nintendo Switch

April 3, 2025 | NVIDIA has posted some information on the GPU found inside the Nintendo Switch 2, and with RT and Tensor Cores and DLSS, it's a massive improvement.

Nintendo pushes Mario Kart World price on Switch 2 to $90, probably means $100+ cost for GTA 6

April 3, 2025 | Nintendo pushing the price of the digital copy of Mario Kart World for Switch 2 to $80, physical copy to $90, probably means GTA 6 will be $100+ easy.

Switch 2 loads Breath of the Wild's warp zones in half the time

April 3, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2 boasts faster loading times thanks to its new upgraded internal storage and can cut warp zone loading in Breath of the Wild by half.

Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 40FPS on Switch 2 in performance mode while docked

April 3, 2025 | CD Projekt RED confirms details about Cyberpunk 2077 on the Nintendo Switch 2, confirming that the game will not cost $80 and maintains $70 pricing.

Switch 2 uses NVIDIA DLSS upscaling tech, Nintendo confirms

April 3, 2025 | The director of the Nintendo Switch 2 officially confirms the new console uses NVIDIA's DLSS technology to upscale visuals and smoothen frame rates.

Nintendo explains why the Switch 2 will only last 2 hours for some games

April 3, 2025 | Nintendo confirms the Switch 2 will have a battery life that spans between two and six and a half hours, depending on the game being played.

Nintendo Switch 2 game load speed increased by 4x with a new microSD card

April 3, 2025 | Nintendo Switch 2 additional storage for games is locked to microSD Express cards, and Lexar has just unveiled the world's first 1TB card for the Switch 2.

FromSoftware unveils The Duskbloods, a multiplayer Switch 2 exclusive

April 3, 2025 | FromSoftware is releasing an exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 title called The Duskbloods, a player-versus-player-versus environment game set to drop in 2026.

Lexar's PLAY PRO is world's first 1TB microSD Express card for the Nintendo Switch 2

April 3, 2025 | With the Nintendo Switch 2 moving to the faster and more cutting-edge microSD Express cards, Lexar's new PLAY PRO is world's first 1TB option.

Nintendo unveils the new requirements for buying a Switch 2

April 3, 2025 | Nintendo plans to mitigate the scalping of the Nintendo Switch 2 console as much as possible, and it involves new rules linked to Nintendo Switch Online.

Nintendo confirms some Switch 2 game cards won't carry the game

April 3, 2025 | Nintendo has confirmed that not all Nintendo Switch 2 physical game cards will ship with a full game; some will require an internet connection to download.

Metroid Prime 4 - Switch 2 versus Switch 1 graphics comparison

April 3, 2025 | Metroid Prime 4 Beyond is coming to the Switch and Switch 2, so we've lined up shots from trailers for both versions to see how they compare.

Nintendo Switch 2 price may jump from $449 to $600 following Trump's tariffs

April 3, 2025 | President Trump's sweeping tariffs may cause the Nintendo Switch 2 price to hike from the already high $449 to $600, according to financial analysts.

Switch 2 gets GameCube classics at launch, Wind Waker and Soul Calibur II confirmed

April 2, 2025 | It's happening: Nintendo has officially confirmed that the Switch 2 will launch with GameCube games on its fork of the Switch Online subscription service.

Switch 2's new GameShare: buy 1 game, share it with 3 friends online

April 2, 2025 | In a novel move for the games-maker, Nintendo's new Switch 2 platform supports a subscription feature allowing users to share games with friends online.

Switch 2 only supports microSD Express memory cards, you'll likely need to upgrade

April 2, 2025 | Nintendo confirms that the Switch 2 handheld-console hybrid will only support higher-speed microSD Express cards, and regular microSD cards will not work.

Nintendo bumps games prices: Digital Switch 2 games at $80, physical $90

April 2, 2025 | Gaming's new $80 MSRP is here thanks to Nintendo's new Switch 2 platform pricing scheme, but that's only for digital: Physical Switch 2 games are $90.

Nintendo charging for next-gen Switch 2 game upgrades, some included with Switch Online

April 2, 2025 | Nintendo has made a plan to monetize and charge extra for next-gen Switch 2 game upgrades, and third-party developers can apparently do it too.

Mario Kart 9 confirmed as exclusive launch title for Nintendo Switch 2

April 2, 2025 | Nintendo has confirmed in its latest Direct that Mario Kart 9 will be launching alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 as a console exclusive.

Nintendo Switch 2 specs confirmed: 1080p display 120Hz handheld, upscaled 4K

April 2, 2025 | Nintendo has confirmed the Switch 2 will have a 1080p, 120Hz refresh rate display in handheld mode, and 4K video output while docked.

Nintendo officially confirms Switch 2 release date and launch title

April 2, 2025 | Nintendo has officially confirmed when the Nintendo Switch 2 will be released, it's starting price, and what games it will launch with.

Elden Ring confirmed to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025

April 2, 2025 | FromSoftware's critically acclaimed Elden Ring is coming to the Nintendo Switch sometime in 2025 under the title 'Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition'.

Switch 2 has a camera add-on, C-button for chatting, camera, screen sharing

April 2, 2025 | Nintendo reveals the functionality of the Switch 2's new C-button, confirms it can be used for chatting, screen sharing, and other social features.

Nintendo Switch 2 Direct goes live, watch the presentation here

April 2, 2025 | Nintendo is about to host a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, where the company will give us a close-up look at the upcoming console.

Report: Switch 2 dock supports HDMI 2.1 for 4K 60Hz+ output

April 1, 2025 | Reports indicate that the Switch 2 will utilize a Realtek RTD2175N converter chip that supports output over HDMI 2.1 for potentially more performance.

Switch 2 Direct length gives Nintendo ample time for gimmicks, games, and surprises

April 1, 2025 | Nintendo confirms that the upcoming Switch 2 Direct will be an hour long, which seems to be ample time to reveal new hardware, software, and content.

Nintendo Switch 2 won't come with 4K output support, says developers

April 1, 2025 | Nintendo Switch 2 developers kits reportedly didn't come with 4K video output support, meaning the console won't support 4K resolutions docked.

Report: Embracer Group developers denied Switch 2 devkits

March 31, 2025 | Nintendo has reportedly denied Switch 2 development kits to Embracer Group because Embracer's business was seen as too volatile and unpredictable.

'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' versions of original Switch games confirmed

March 27, 2025 | Nintendo confirms Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games and Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games are coming as part of its new Virtual Game Card system.

Nintendo Switch 2 news will be fed straight you with Nintendo's new app

March 27, 2025 | Nintendo has announced the 'Nintendo Today!' app, which will provide users with daily updates from Nintendo and is available on Android and iOS devices.

Switch 2 C-button confirmed in official Nintendo promo

March 27, 2025 | The Nintendo Today! app listing on iOS shows that the mysterious Switch 2 button is in fact the C-button, but exact functionality hasn't been confirmed.

Switch 2 pre-orders open April 2 on the same day as Direct, retailer Best Buy Canada confirms

March 27, 2025 | Retailer Best Buy Canada tells consumers that the Switch 2 will be available for pre-order the same day of the big Switch 2 Direct showcase on April 2.