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Switch 2 Is Not Launching Day One In China And Was Never Likely Planned To
It was reported today that Nintendo will not release the Switch 2 in China on day one, but that should come as no surprise. A report from Nikkei said Nintendo is doing demand-checks first ...GameSpot - 2h -
Nintendo Is Working "Very Closely" With Devs Of Games With Switch 2 Compatibility Issues
Nintendo confirmed to GameSpot that it is actively in discussion with developers whose Nintendo Switch games have compatibility issues on Nintendo Switch 2.. Shortly after last week's Nintendo ...GameSpot - 2d -
Yes, Hollow Knight: Sillksong Will Launch On Both Nintendo Switch And Switch 2
One of the developers behind the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong has clarified that the indie Metroidvania will launch on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 when it finally does come ...GameSpot - 1d -
Nintendo Confirms $10 Price Tag For Zelda Switch 2 Upgrade Packs
One of the more mysterious elements of the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct was the Upgrade Packs, the one-time-purchase codes that let owners of certain Nintendo Switch games to access each game's ...GameSpot - 2d -
Is The Nintendo Switch 2 Really That Expensive? A History Of Console Prices Over The Years
Nintendo has announced its next console, the Nintendo Switch 2 . More than a mere upgrade from its predecessor, the new handheld console marks the next generation of Nintendo gaming. The new ...GameSpot - 2d -
Glover Physical Edition For Nintendo Switch Restocked At Amazon
Glover, the 1998 3D platformer starring a glove with four fingers who likes to roll around on a colorful rubber ball, recently received a new physical edition for Nintendo Switch . Published by ...GameSpot - 1d -
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Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Preorders Thanks to Trump’s Tariffs
In an unprecedented move, Nintendo has pushed preorders for its highly anticipated Switch 2 to an unknown date. Why? Trump’s tariffs.Wired - 5d -
A charming Nintendo Switch 2 enters the Trump tariff crosshairs
The Nintendo Switch 2 delivers a bigger screen, more processing power and, as a test drive proves, signature Nintendo charms. But how will Trump tariffs affect one of 2025's biggest consumer ...Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Nintendo Explains Why Switch 2 GameChat Frame Rate Looked Like That
Nintendo's full unveiling of the Switch 2 finally answered the mystery of what the new C button was for: a new GameChat function , which will let you easily talk with friends, share your screen ...GameSpot - 2d -
Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Cards Won't Be Tied To Your Account
With the Switch 2 generation, Nintendo will introduce Game-Key cards , which don't contain the game's data and instead trigger a downloadable version for you to play. Since the card will act as ...GameSpot - 2d -
Switch 2 Stock Is Already In The US As Nintendo Prepares For Launch Demand
With just under two months until the Switch 2 launches on June 5, Nintendo is preparing to meet demand for the console, which means inventory has already started shipping out across the world. ...GameSpot - 1d -
Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube Controller Has One Major Limitation
A new GameCube controller will launch alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 console in June, but don't expect this device to work on anything but classic GameCube titles. While the NES, SNES, and ...GameSpot - 5h -
How the GameCube Controller Works on Nintendo Switch 2—and How You Can Get One
One of Nintendo’s best and most influential controllers is making a comeback on Switch 2, alongside a host of classic games.Wired - 4d -
Nintendo President Doug Bowser on the new Switch 2, tariffs and what's next for the gaming giant
CNBC got an exclusive interview with Nintendo Americas President and COO Doug Bowser after the Switch 2 was unveiled.CNBC - 2d -
Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Is Up For Preorder
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - Earth Dancer Edition (Switch) $100 | Paid upgrade for Switch 2 ...GameSpot - 21h -
Nintendo Won't Raise Switch 2's Launch Price Over Tariffs, Suggests Analyst
Nintendo's official unveiling of Switch 2 coincided with President Trump unleashing higher tariffs on all imports, including consoles and games. In response, Nintendo took the extraordinary step ...GameSpot - 4h -
Why Switch 2 Is More Expensive, According To Nintendo
The Switch 2 's price was recently announced, and the $450 price tag was higher than some anticipated. It could grow higher still due to US President Donald Trump's controversial tariffs. Now, ...GameSpot - 2d -
Switch 2 Is Unaffordable To Some, Nintendo Admits, And It Might Soon Get More Expensive
With Switch 2's $450 price tag, some have expressed that it's unaffordable. Well, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser agrees, saying that those who can't afford it can still play the original ...GameSpot - 1d -
Canadians Can't Buy The Switch 2 This Week Either
The Nintendo Switch 2 was supposed to be available for preorder this week, but current events surrounding tariffs caused Nintendo of America to announce an indefinite delay in preorders while it ...GameSpot - 1d -
Nintendo Is ‘Actively Assessing’ What a Trade War Means for the Switch 2
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser tells WIRED the company is still figuring out how to address tariffs that could make the company’s priciest console even more expensive.Wired - 2d -
Why Switch 2 Launch Title Welcome Tour Is $10: "It's Not An Exorbitant Price"
One of the games revealed during the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct was Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour , a paid game that introduces players to the new features of the system through minigames, ...GameSpot - 1d -
Hades 2 Is Aiming For 60FPS On Switch 2, Will Launch As Nintendo Console Exclusive
Supergiant Games has revealed some new details about Hades 2, including the fact that it runs at 60fps on Switch 2. The game is also launching later this year on the upcoming system as a timed ...GameSpot - 6h -
Switch 2 Won't Bring Back eShop Music
Nintendo has said that Switch 2's eShop won't have any theme music, just like the first Switch didn't, as a result of not wanting to disrupt the user experience.. In an interview with Polygon , ...GameSpot - 1d -
ESA Says Tariffs Will Have A "Detrimental Impact" On Entire Gaming Industry, Not Just Nintendo
Earlier today, Nintendo made the unprecedented decision to delay prerelease orders for the Switch 2 in the US in order for the company to "assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving ...GameSpot - 4d -
Original Switch Games Could Get Performance Boost Without Paid Switch 2 Upgrades
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will receive a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition when the system launches June 5. But the open-world game might feature "certain improvements such as faster load ...GameSpot - 2d -
Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Preorders, Citing Trump’s Tariffs
The new video game console will still be released in June, the Japanese company said. Its price was unveiled as $450 this week.The New York Times - 5d -
Can Nintendo’s Switch 2 revive a stagnant gaming industry?
The new console carries the hopes of a company and a sector, but has already been thrust into a gathering trade warFinancial Times - 1d -
Switch 2 Piranha Plant Camera Can't Capture Your Beauty As Well As Standard Camera
While it's cuter than the official Nintendo accessory, the Piranha Plant camera for Switch 2 won't offer the same image quality. The peripheral from Hori will only offer 480p resolution, according ...GameSpot - 1d -
This Switch 2 Party Game About Mice Is Built Around, You Guessed It, Mouse Controls
Nitrome, the developer behind Shovel Knight Dig, has announced a new game called Mouse Work. It is exclusively built around the use of the Nintendo Switch 2's mouse controls .. Mouse Work really ...GameSpot - 23h -
Mario Kart World Will Bring Back The Franchise's Most Iconic Track, It Appears
Mario Kart World for Switch 2 was recently officially unveiled, but Nintendo made no mention of the franchise's most iconic track, Rainbow Road . It appears it will indeed once again return, as ...GameSpot - 5h -
Mario Kart World Is $80 Because That's What People Will Pay For It, Analyst Says
One of the biggest talking points following the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct was how Mario Kart World is priced at $80 USD. That's $10-$20 higher than most major AAA games, prompting people to ...GameSpot - 4h -
Nintendo Defends Mario Kart World's $80 Price Tag
Mario Kart World will justify its $80 price tag once Nintendo unveils everything there is to know about the game, according to Nintendo's Bill Trinen. Speaking to GameSpot, Trinen said Nintendo ...GameSpot - 2d -
Switch 2 Doesn't Have An Official Achievement System
The Switch 2 will not have a system-level achievement system like PlayStation and Xbox consoles do, but individual developers can decide to make them if they want.. During the recent Switch 2 ...GameSpot - 2d -
Switch 2 Carts Still Taste Bad, Designed Purposefully To Be Spat Out
The Switch 2 includes a number of upgrades and improvements over the original Switch, but one thing has stayed the same. The Switch 2 carts remain coated in material that tastes very bad in an ...GameSpot - 2d -
Nintendo President Wants To "Create Smiles" And Not Only With Games
For decades, Nintendo has introduced a string of iconic characters that have transcended their video game spaces and become pop culture icons. From television to movies to their own theme parks, ...GameSpot - 1d -
Switch 2 Lacks The Innovation To Help It Have The Same Lasting Power As First Switch, Analyst Says
The Switch 2 lacks the innovation to help give it staying power and might struggle to match the sales of the original Switch. That's the opinion of analyst Jay Defibaugh of Tokyo-based CLSA.. He ...GameSpot - 3h -
Mario Kart World And DK Bananza Are Genre- And Franchise-Defining, Nintendo Says
Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza are genre- and franchise-defining moments in each of their series, according to Nintendo's Bill Trinen. He told GameSpot in a recent interview that these ...GameSpot - 1d -
Renoun Endurance 88 Skis Review: Switch Between Soft and Stiff
A proprietary polymer lets these skis switch between soft and stiff to help keep your legs fresh on the hill.Wired - 1d -
Switch 2 Will Sell Fewer Systems Than Previously Thought Due To Tariffs, Analyst Says
One research company has lowered its sales forecast for the Switch 2 , due in part to "pricing" concerns surrounding the impact of tariffs. DFC Intelligence is downgraded its global Switch 2 sales ...GameSpot - 1d -
Nintendo Boss Talks AI Amid Concerns Of Job Cuts: "There Will Always Be A Human Touch"
Artificial intelligence remains one of the biggest talking points in video games and many other industries, and now Nintendo of America's president has weighed in to share his thoughts.. Doug ...GameSpot - 1d