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Those who were lucky enough to snag a Nintendo Switch 2 on day one will quickly realize that the launch lineup is a bit thin, save for Mario Kart World, which means gamers will likely be revisiting titles that released on the original Switch once they get bored of zipping around with Mario and friends.
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I don't know which is the worse scenario—lining up for the midnight launch of Nintendo's Switch 2 console and having it sell out before you can get your hands on one (womp womp), or scoring one of the most anticipated consoles of all time, only to discover that the clerk damaged it by stapling a receipt to the retail...
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Jensen Huang, the head honcho at NVIDIA, poured on the praise for Nintendo's soon-to-be-released Switch 2 console in a video posted to YouTube, saying it signals the beginning of a "bold new chapter" in gaming. A big part of that claim lies with the custom silicon inside, which NVIDIA designed, just as it did with the...
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Launch day for the Nintendo Switch 2 is drawing near, with an initial lineup that's light on Nintendo-made games. As such, fans who are lucky enough to secure the new console on day one will likely be exploring what’s being offered from third-party studios. One of the more intriguing titles coming will be Cyberpunk...
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Nintendo's Switch 2 figures to be one of the hottest console launches of all time. If you managed to secure a unit via preorder, you should be able to sit back, relax, and not have to worry about trying to track one down on launch day. In theory, anyway. In practice, there are reports of Walmart cancelling preorders...
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We're having flashbacks of Samsung's original Galaxy Fold released back in 2019. Why is that? The manual for Nintendo's soon-to-be-released Switch 2 console explicitly warns against peeling off protected film that comes pre-applied to the handheld. It's not clear if you could damage the handheld if attempting to...
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The Nintendo Switch 2 is just days away from officially launching, replete with several signifcant upgrades. As the big day inches closer, pictures and videos of the new console have appeared online as retailers begin to receive their allotted stock. The most notable being someone who managed to unbox and boot it up...
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Nintendo has a lot going on these days, which includes an ongoing legal battle and preparing for the Switch 2 to hit store shelves. To keep fans in the loop, the company launched the Nintendo Today app on iOS and Android, which delivers fresh content daily. However, it seems as if this new app now has a surprising...
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It should come as no surprise that scalpers are already flooding auction sites with listings for Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console, which releases to retail on June 5, 2025 (a week from this Thursday). It happens with every new piece of highly anticipated hardware, and it only adds to the issue of there not being...
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Launch day for the Nintendo Switch 2 is rapidly approaching with less than two weeks to go. Unfortunately, many fans have been left out in the cold after a disastrous preorder window. If that happens to be you, and FOMO is starting to kick in hard, then we’ve got some advice to give you the best chance at scoring a...
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If you've been keeping up with Nintendo Switch 2 news, you've probably already seen that the Joy-Con 2 controllers can be used like mice thanks to optical sensors on the inside edge, where they connect to the Switch 2 console. This is an awesome feature and we're glad to see it, but apparently, Switch 2 gamers will...
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First things first—congrats to any of you who managed to preorder a Nintendo Switch 2 console ahead of its imminent retail release. For anyone who missed out, you'll get another chance on launch day, or even the night before with Best Buy hosting a late-night launch event. Whether you secured a preorder or hope to...
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The run up to the launch of the Switch 2 has been somewhat tumultuous for Nintendo, although it seems it hasn’t hindered the hunger for its upcoming console. Some gamers were irked when the pre-order period was marred by unprepared retailers. Moreover, the company has had to contend with a chaotic economic environment...
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The Nintendo Switch 2 is the latest next-gen console to be released (less than a month to go), coming hot off the heels of the Sony's $699 PlayStation 5 Pro (which is a refresh, not a next-gen unit). Its starting $449 MSRP has some Nintendo fans up in arms, along with games like Mario Kart World being priced at $80...
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The retail launch for Nintendo's highly anticipated Switch 2 is approaching fast—it's just shy of 3 weeks away. There probably won't be additional movement in the preorder scene, but Best Buy did confirm that it will host a midnight launch event. Additionally, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa provided some...
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When it comes to "companies that gamers groan in irritation," you probably think of names like Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Activision, NCSoft, Konami, and maybe Nexon or Capcom. You might not think of Nintendo just yet, but the company is rapidly speedrunning its way to the very top of that list with aggressively...
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If you're a chip architecture addict, better brush up on your Chinese, as there's steamin' hot news about the Nintendo Switch 2's SoC to discuss. Youtuber GeekerWan got a hold of a dead, but fully assembled Switch 2 motherboard and has spilled the beans in great detail about the SoC therein.
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Forget about the pricing premium compared to the first-generation model (and even the upgraded OLED variant) or the inflated cost of first-party games, which is ballooning to $80 a pop. Also forget about all of the uncertainty surrounding tariffs. Despite any criticisms or challenges that may exist for the...
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Is there a worse feeling than securing a preorder for a red-hot gadget that millions are trying to obtain, only for the retailer to turn around a cancel it? Well sure—falling off a cliff or stepping on a LEGO block with your bare foot both rank right up there. Still, it's annoying, and there are reports that Walmart...
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Nintendo’s lawyers have been busy lately. The company is in an ongoing legal battle with the makers of Palworld, and they're squashing developers of Switch emulation software. The legal team isn’t getting rest any time soon as the company has a new target in its crosshairs, third party accessory manufacturer...
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The time for gamers to enjoy new titles such as Nintendo's Mario Kart World on the upcoming Switch 2 is getting even closer. Owners of the original Switch have a new update that prepares them for the June release of its successor. Version 20.0 is being pushed out, and one of the main points of this update is the...
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The Nintendo Switch 2 is a highly anticipated console, especially with Nintendo having gone a significant amount of time since the first Switch came out (to much acclaim). While the game library and gameplay experience are what typically attract gamers to the Nintendo world, good performance is also a nice addition to...
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