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Nintendo Switch News

NewsAnalyst 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...

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsSwitch 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...

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsNintendo 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.

NewsAnalyst 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...

NewsHades 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.

NewsWhy 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.

NewsNintendo 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.

NewsZelda 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...

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsNintendo 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.

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsNintendo 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.

NewsSwitch 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...

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsSony 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.

NewsNintendo 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.

NewsNintendo 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.

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsSwitch 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...

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsSwitch 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...

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

April 3, 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...

NewsNintendo 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 $...

NewsSwitch 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...

NewsNVIDIA 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...

NewsSwitch 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...

NewsCyberpunk 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...

NewsSwitch 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...

NewsNintendo 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.

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsFromSoftware 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...

NewsLexar'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...

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsMetroid 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...

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsSwitch 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...

NewsSwitch 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...

NewsSwitch 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...

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsMario 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.

NewsNintendo 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.

NewsElden 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...

NewsNintendo 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.

NewsSwitch 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...

NewsNintendo 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.

NewsReport: 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...

NewsSwitch 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...

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsReport: 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...

News'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...

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsSwitch 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...