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Nintendo Switch News

NewsSwitch 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...

NewsNintendo rumored to unveil Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Deluxe for the Switch 2

March 27, 2025 | One of the world's best Super Smash Bros. players has teased Nintendo is preparing to unveil Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Deluxe for the Switch...

NewsReport: Switch 2 release in June, launch games carried out in 3-phase plan spanning half a year

March 25, 2025 | Nintendo plans to carry out a three-phase release cadence for the Switch 2's launch with the initial wave comprising system-selling first-party...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 to have 120Hz LCD screen with VRR and HDR support

March 20, 2025 | The Nintendo Switch 2 is rumored to have a LCD display and be capable of 120Hz in handheld mode, with support for both HDR and VRR.

NewsNintendo Switch 2 filing reveals AI upscaling: 720p to 4K, 1080p to 1440p

March 17, 2025 | A Nintendo Switch 2 filing with the FCC has revealed the upcoming console may feature AI upscaling technology similar to NVIDIA's DLSS.

NewsNintendo Switch 2 leaked GameCube controller spawns exciting possibilities

March 17, 2025 | A new FCC filing has sparked intense discussion about Nintendo's upcoming release of a Bluetooth GameCube controller for the Nintendo Switch...

NewsAnalyst predicts Nintendo Switch 2 launch price is $100 more than original Switch

March 14, 2025 | Industry analysts predict Nintendo will have anywhere between 6 and 8 million Nintendo Switch 2 units available on launch day, and will be $...

NewsPowerWash Simulator 2 announced and will come to the Nintendo Switch 2

March 13, 2025 | FuturLabs has announced PowerWash Simulator 2 showing off some gameplay, and the platforms it will be releasing on, such as the Switch 2.

NewsNintendo Switch 2 units have reportedly landed in the US, nearly 500,000

March 13, 2025 | Nintendo Switch 2 units have reportedly been shipped to the US, with the shipping manifesto revealing the charging grip isn't included in the...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 government filings confirm new features ahead of Nintendo

March 8, 2025 | A filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revealed some unannounced aspects of the Nintendo Switch 2, such as two charging...

NewsNintendo can and will remove retro games from the Nintendo Switch Online catalog

March 1, 2025 | Nintendo has confirmed plans to remove a game from its Switch Online retro collection for the first time ever, but it's not a game anyone's...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 dock design changes revealed in new leaked images

February 26, 2025 | A known leaker has shared images of the Nintendo Switch 2 dock, giving a fresh look at what changes have been introduced versus the first Switch...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 release date may happen sometime in June

February 24, 2025 | Nintendo could release its new Switch 2 handheld-console hybrid successor sometime during the Summer, a former Nintendo of America employee...

NewsMy Nintendo Gold Points closing, Game Vouchers can't be used for Switch 2 exclusives

February 18, 2025 | Nintendo is prepping Switch 2's launch and a new fiscal year by eliminating a rewards program that allowed users to stack points to unlock free...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 allegedly being sold underground for an outrageous price

February 14, 2025 | An early model of the Nintendo Switch 2 is reportedly being sold online for an astonishing amount of money ahead of the official close-up on...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 price leak backs up Nintendo's recent official statements

February 12, 2025 | A new leak on Famiboards by a Costco employee has shared two images of an internal product listing for what could be the Nintendo Switch 2.

NewsGTA 6 publisher commits full support Nintendo Switch 2

February 7, 2025 | Take-Two Interactive, the publisher of the Grand Theft Auto franchise, has stated that it fully intends to support Nintendo's upcoming console...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con mouse functionality revealed in new images

February 6, 2025 | A new Nintendo Switch 2 patent for the upcoming console's joy-cons has revealed the possible functionality of the joy-con working like a mouse...

NewsNew Switch 2 JoyCon patent shows mouse functionality

February 6, 2025 | A patent for the Nintendo Switch 2's new JoyCon controller shows that the device can indeed be used as a makeshift mouse for video games and...

NewsNintendo Switch platform hits $85 billion in lifetime sales revenue, 1.3 billion games sold

February 6, 2025 | NIntendo's Switch handheld-and-console hybrid family of hardware achieved more than 150 million unit sales, 1.3 billion games sold, and $85bn...

NewsSwitch 2 will be priced with profitability and foreign exchange rates in mind

February 6, 2025 | Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa tells investors that the Switch 2's price tag will be set with profitability and consumer affordability...

NewsNintendo confirms date for an official 'closer look' at the Switch 2

February 6, 2025 | Nintendo has confirmed when it will reveal more details on the Nintendo Switch 2, which will be in an event dedicated to the upcoming console...

NewsNintendo reveals plan to tackle Nintendo Switch 2 scalpers and resellers

February 4, 2025 | When Nintendo releases the successor to the Nintendo Switch, opportunist people/bots will undoubtedly be ready to buy and then resell the new...

NewsSwitch 2 launch to have 'head start' with ample supply, Nintendo says

February 4, 2025 | Nintendo plans to have ample supply of its new Switch 2 console ready for consumers at launch, analysts believe up to 20 million units may be...

NewsXbox Series S parity clause primes first-party games for Xbox handheld, Switch 2

January 31, 2025 | Microsoft gaming CEO Phil Spencer says that the Series S content parity clause has helped devs scale their games, could be an asset for handhelds...

NewsStarfield, Fable and Gears of War rumored release on PS5 and Switch 2

January 31, 2025 | Rumors point to more Xbox-exclusive titles making their way over to PlayStation and the Nintendo Switch 2, including Halo and Gears of War.

NewsMicrosoft Gaming CEO confirms Xbox games will be on the Nintendo Switch 2

January 29, 2025 | Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer teased the Nintendo Switch 2 will feature many Xbox games, presumably more than what's already available on...

NewsDOOM: The Dark Ages could go handheld, with Xbox boss teasing Nintendo Switch 2 support

January 25, 2025 | DOOM: The Dark Ages rumored to be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 according to leaker, joins the PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5 versions...

NewsMicrosoft to bring six staple Xbox games to the Nintendo Switch 2, says insider

January 20, 2025 | An insider has shared several Microsoft-owned games are coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, including Call of Duty, Fallouty and Diablo IV.

NewsNintendo Switch 2 performance leaked revealing CPU and GPU clock speeds

January 18, 2025 | Dataminer may have leaked the computing power of the recently announced Nintendo Switch 2, and it's weaker than Microsoft's Xbox Series S.

NewsNintendo teases new Mario Kart with 24 player support in Switch 2 trailer

January 17, 2025 | Nintendo officially unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2 and in the trailer it appears a new Mario Kart will be launching alongside with support for...

NewsGoodbye artificial scarcity: Nintendo can produce 20 million Switch 2 consoles in first year

January 16, 2025 | Nintendo has reportedly set up a production supply and shipment network that will allow it to sell more than 20 million Switch 2 consoles in...

NewsSwitch 2 JoyCons can be used as mice, new mystery button may be tied to fresh gimmick

January 16, 2025 | Nintendo shows off new form factor playstyles of its upgraded Switch 2 JoyCons, confirming the controllers can be used as makeshift mice via...

NewsMario Kart 9 on Nintendo Switch 2 could have 24-player races, first time in series history

January 16, 2025 | Nintendo reveals its next-generation Switch 2 handheld: Mario Kart 9 is a launch title, with a rumored 24-player mode... or maybe much, much...

NewsNintendo officially reveals Switch 2, confirms features like top USB-C, magnetic JoyCons

January 16, 2025 | Nintendo has officially revealed its new hardware, and the leaks were pretty much correct across the board: Switch 2 has a top USB-C, mystery...

NewsNintendo's latest product is arriving in March, and it's not the Nintendo Switch 2

January 16, 2025 | Nintendo has announced the launch of their latest hardware and its not the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, but something completely different...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 mysterious 'C' button tied to a paid subscription

January 16, 2025 | Data miners may have revealed the purpose of the new mysterious button that is set to be on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, which could be revealed...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 is 'so much WEAKER than everyone was expecting' in new leaks

January 15, 2025 | Nintendo's next-generation Switch 2 handheld is 'so much weaker than everyone was expecting' in new leaks, but NVIDIA DLSS could save the (Switch...

NewsSwitch 2 reveal coming this week, reports indicate

January 13, 2025 | Reports say that Nintendo will reveal its next-gen Switch 2 handheld console hybrid successor sometime this week, and the news has been corroborated...

NewsNintendo officially responds to Switch 2 leaks, confirms Genki doesn't have Switch 2 console

January 13, 2025 | Leaks have pressured Nintendo to officially respond to the current Switch 2 mockups swirling the internet, and now the company breaks its silence...

NewsSwitch 2 SD Express micro SD cards found in Gamestop database

January 12, 2025 | If reports are accurate, Nintendo's new Switch successor could have a substantial upgrade to its internal and external storage speeds for boosted...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 will 'sell out very quickly,' analysts predict limited stock at launch

January 12, 2025 | Two video games analysts--one who focuses on Japanese markets and the other on US markets--believe Nintendo's new Switch 2 will sell out very...

NewsAnalyst: Nintendo Switch 2 supply to be constrained in US, to sell 4.3 million in 2025

January 12, 2025 | Circana analyst Mat Piscatella lays out regional sales predictions for Nintendo's new Switch successor, and he expects around 4.3 million sales...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 improperly unveiled at CES 2025 revealing design

January 10, 2025 | An accessories manufacturer showcased accurate models of the Nintendo Switch 2 at CES 2025, revealing the design for the upcoming console.

NewsSwitch 2's AI upscaling tech possibly detailed in new Nintendo patent

January 2, 2025 | Nintendo files a new patent with the US Patent and Trademark Office that describes multiple instances of AI-upscaling technology, presumably...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 design unveiled by YouTuber ahead of official announcement

December 19, 2024 | A YouTuber has got their hands on a dummy unit of the Nintendo Switch 2, revealing the design for the console in a first-of-its-kind look.

NewsAnalyst: Switch 2 to follow Switch sales trends, Switch 2 to sell more than 80 million by 2028

December 17, 2024 | DFC Intelligence makes bold sales predictions with Nintendo's new Switch 2 handheld-console hybrid successor with up to 80 million console sales...

NewsMultiple Nintendo insiders point to same month for Switch 2 unveiling

December 17, 2024 | Several Nintendo insiders have all teased within the last 24 hours the same month for when Nintendo will make an announcement for its new console...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 leaker points to new Mario Kart game as launch title

December 17, 2024 | An anonymous source that has attracted a lot of attention on Reddit has revealed details on Nintendo's upcoming new generation of console.

NewsNintendo Switch 2 photos leak ahead of the highly anticipated unveiling

December 16, 2024 | Chinese manufacturers have reportedly leaked more images of the Nintendo Switch 2, revealing key details about the upcoming handheld console...

NewsFirst possible look at Nintendo Switch 2 in since removed accessory trailer

December 11, 2024 | A third-party accessory company accidentally uploaded the trailer for an upcoming product that's seemingly designed for Nintendo's next-generation...

NewsSwitch 2 may support micro SD Express cards that deliver SSD-like speeds of 985MB/sec

December 7, 2024 | Nintendo's next-gen Switch 2 console-handheld hybrid may support a new high-end micro SD specification called SD Express that can deliver 985MB...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 release window confirmed by at least six developers

December 5, 2024 | At least six developers have confirmed to a publication the release window for the Nintendo Switch 2 is between June and early July.

NewsNintendo Switch 2 rumor - console to launch in March 2025, big reveal in January

November 29, 2024 | The latest Nintendo Switch 2 release date and announcement rumors are pointing to a big January 2025 reveal and a March 2025 launch.

NewsPokemon sales hit 99 million on the Nintendo Switch, 1.3 billion Switch games sold to date

November 11, 2024 | Nintendo has released its latest earnings report, in which it revealed that Pokemon games have sold more than 99 million just on the Nintendo...

NewsNintendo confirms that the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible, full reveal on the way

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NewsElden Ring is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in a 'Definitive Edition' says leaker

October 28, 2024 | A new rumor suggests that FromSoftware's cult-classic title Elden Ring will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 in the form of a 'Definitive...

NewsNintendo Switch 2 announcement hinted at by developer in new game trailer

October 25, 2024 | The Nintendo Switch successor has been teased by a game developer, fueling the already spreading rumors that Nintendo will make an announcement...

NewsPokemon developer officially responds to hack that confirms Switch 2's codename

October 18, 2024 | Pokemon developer Game Freak has confirmed it has been hacked, and now internal codenames for projects, along with the Nintendo Switch successors...

NewsNintendo's mysterious FCC device filing has nothing to do with Switch 2

October 9, 2024 | Talk about a false alarm: The mysterious Nintendo FCC filing turned out to be the company's new $100 interactive Alarmo alarm clock, not a Switch...