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No Price Increases for Nintendo Switch 2 and Games in the USA, But Some Accessories Will Get More Expensive
Nintendo has announced that preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will start on April 24 in the United States. The company also confirmed that the prices of the console and games will remain the same as initially announced, despite the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump. However, some accessories will see…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Demand in Japan Sparks Nationwide Shortage of MicroSD Express Cards
The Nintendo Switch 2 is one of the most highly anticipated products in Japan. While there’s no official data yet on pre-orders for the console or its games, one thing is clear: a huge number of people are planning to buy it right away. This excitement is partly driven by…
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Nintendo Is Stocking Up Switch 2 Units in the U.S. Despite Trump Tariff Concerns
Even though there’s a 90-day pause on new tariffs by Donald Trump, which was decided after market drops and pressure from big U.S. companies, Nintendo isn’t taking any chances. According to Bloomberg, the company has already shipped over 750,000 units of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 from Vietnam to the…
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Nintendo Switch Games Could Run Better on Nintendo Switch 2 Even Without Updates
As many of you may know, some Nintendo Switch games will have a special Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. This means that they will receive an update to take advantage of the extra power of the new console. This update may include improvements like better graphics, new content, smoother gameplay, and…
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Trump’s Tariffs Will Affect More Than Just Nintendo Switch 2, ESA Says
The recent tariffs announced by President Trump won’t just affect the Nintendo Switch 2. They are expected to have a serious impact on the entire video game market. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) expressed great concern about this situation. According to ESA’s spokesperson (thanks IGN), Aubrey Quinn, “We really are,…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Appears to Be Sold Out at Many UK Retailers Shortly After Pre-Orders Open
The Nintendo Switch 2 seems to be doing very well in the market, which was expected due to the high demand. It has already become sold out at many retailers in the UK just after the pre-orders opened. This could be a temporary stock shortage while waiting for more units…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Ditches OLED for LCD ‘After a Lot of Consideration’
One of the most talked-about topics before the official announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 was the decision to switch back to an LCD screen rather than continuing with the OLED display used in the latest model of the Nintendo Switch. This choice seems to have come after “a lot…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Was Almost Named ‘Super Nintendo Switch’
In a recent Q&A released after the latest Direct, Nintendo revealed that the Nintendo Switch 2 was originally supposed to be named something else. The original idea was to call it the Super Nintendo Switch, drawing inspiration from the shift between the 8-bit NES and the 16-bit Super NES, where…
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Japanese Resellers Are Already Hoarding MicroSD Cards Compatible with Nintendo Switch 2
As you may know, during the recent Nintendo Direct, which lasted about an hour, Nintendo revealed new details about the Nintendo Switch 2, including its release date of June 5. They also shared information about the console’s compatibility with MicroSD Express cards. However, regular MicroSD cards will not be supported,…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Battery Life Estimated to Be Lower Than the Original
The official details about Nintendo Switch 2 reveal the estimated battery life of the new console, and it seems that it could be lower than the original Nintendo Switch. This is based on available information, but the estimates are quite vague as battery consumption can vary depending on many factors,…
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Nintendo Switch 2: Old Joy-Con and Pro Controllers Are Compatible – But Not All Accessories Make the Cut
When moving from one generation of consoles to another, it’s not always guaranteed that old accessories will work with the new system. So, do old Joy-Con, Pro Controllers, and other accessories from the first Nintendo Switch work on Nintendo Switch 2? The official compatibility table confirms the answer, and it’s…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Games Cost More, But Some Still Require a Digital Download
A surprising situation has emerged from Nintendo‘s official support pages about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. It turns out that some physical games sold on cartridges still require a digital download, even though physical versions now cost more. This is not something that applies to all games—it’s a specific case,…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Official Release Date and Price Announced During Direct
During today’s Nintendo Direct, the official release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 was announced. The highly anticipated new console from Nintendo will be available worldwide on June 5, 2025. In addition, the price was revealed to be $449.99 USD. This announcement came with many exciting details about the upcoming…
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Nintendo Explains Why Switch 2 is Backward Compatible
Nintendo has confirmed that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will feature backward compatibility, allowing users to play games from the original Nintendo Switch. While this decision might seem expected, it marks a significant step for the company, especially considering how past transitions (like from Wii U discs to Switch cartridges)…
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Switch 2 Trailer Breaks Records, Surpassing PS5 Reveal with Over 17M Views in 48 Hours
The trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2 has outperformed the PlayStation 5 reveal on YouTube. Within 48 hours of its release on the official Nintendo of America channel, the trailer amassed over 17 million views. In comparison, the PlayStation 5 trailer, released in 2020, garnered approximately 13.3 million views in…
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