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Back when we wrote our Nintendo Switch 2 review roundup, we noted that variable refresh rate (VRR) display output was not supported by the official dock, and we posited the idea that perhaps using a third-party dock or simply a USB-C to DisplayPort cable could enable VRR output from the Switch 2. It seems that won't...
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Nintendo is an aggressive company when it comes to protecting its valuable IP. It’s unafraid to flex its legal muscle against competitors or even its own users, as evidenced by the End User License Agreement (EULA) newly minted Switch 2 owners must agree to. The Brazilian government, however, is taking issue with some...
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Reports of overheating have surfaced of the highly-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, which claim that units are suffering from various issues in some popular games.
This issue came to light today thanks to a post at the NintendoSoup fan site. We did our own digging around Reddit and X, however, and the reports seem...
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As many of you reading this are well aware, it hasn't exactly been easy tracking down a Switch 2 console for purchase from a first-party seller. Sure, you could resort to a marketplace seller and auction sites like eBay, but you'd be lucky to 'only' pay $100 over retail if going those routes. While frustrating, we...
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The Switch 2 has been a big hit for Nintendo, with units flying off the shelves as quickly as retailers can stock them. Even tough critiques of the handheld’s screen hasn’t slowed demand. If you’ve been left out in the cold though, don’t despair, this guide will help you to secure a device at a range of participating...
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Mario Kart World has been one of the standout titles available during the launch of the Switch 2, likely playing a role in the success of the new handheld. Nintendo has incorporated several new elements to the series’ traditional formula, including how its online mode works. However, fans are upset with the changes...
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Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 has made its way into millions of gamers’ hands, reviewers have been putting the hardware through its paces. Generally speaking, the Switch 2 has acquitted itself well, delivering the performance fans were hoping to see with challenging games such as Cyberpunk 2077 running well and...
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The successful launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 is providing ample opportunities for third party accessory makers to hawk their wares. New owners are especially keen on picking up accessories that will protect their pricey new hardware, like cases and screen protectors. Dbrand’s Killswitch case is a popular option, but...
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The Nintendo Switch 2 might’ve set some impressive sales records, but that doesn’t mean fans have forgotten about the company’s back catalog. The Nintendo 64 in particular holds a special place in many fans’ hearts, and that love has translated into the painstaking effort to port several games from the legacy console...
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Give it enough and it will become commonplace to see Switch 2 consoles sitting on store shelves and readily available for anyone who wants to purchase one. We're not at that point yet. The Switch 2 is not only Nintendo's fastest-selling console of all time, but it's outpaced every other console launch regardless of...
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It's been about two weeks since the Nintendo Switch 2 went on sale, and if you're someone who specifically enjoys Nintendo games, you've already got one. Though there are plenty of other game console options out there, there's likely a huge swath of people who might wonder if they should pick up Nintendo's latest...
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Excuse us for a being a little sensational with our headline, but with Nintendo's Switch 2 console earning the distinction of being the fastest-selling console in the history of game systems with 3.5 million units sold in the first four days after launch, then it's fair to say that every model produced counts. And so...
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Nintendo has checked many of the right boxes with the Switch 2 and gamers have snapped up units at a record setting pace. It’s a great upgrade from its predecessor, bringing several new technologies to its player base. However, the Switch 2's implementation of HDR is a bit of a mess.
The problems stem from the way players are able to adjust
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If you've been wondering when Amazon will finally list a selection of Switch 2 games, the answer is right now. Sure, the Switch 2 is a brand new console (see our first impressions), but Amazon still took its time serving up games for one of the hottest game system launches of all time. We won't hold a grudge, though...
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The Nintendo Switch 2 has had an impressive launch, quickly becoming one of the fastest-selling consoles of all time and currently on the path to continuing the success of its predecessor. However, the company is eager to avoid one downside of the original Switch, which is the piracy scene that sprung up around the...
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Nintendo is making history with the Switch 2, it's latest-generation handheld game system that raced to more than 3.5 million units sold in a mere four days, making it the company's fastest-selling console ever. It also outpaced every other console launch to date, regardless of manufacturer. To say it's a popular item...
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The Nintendo Switch used regular old MicroSD cards for storage expansion. This was possible because it was a slower machine, and there are plenty of MicroSD cards out there (particularly those with "A2" rating) which could satisfy the Switch software's I/O needs. The Switch 2 is faster, and needs faster storage, so...
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Folks, it's official—the Switch 2 is Nintendo's fastest-selling console of all time with more than 3.5 million units sold in the four days following its June 5 launch. Nintendo revealed the staggering stat in a press release, which follows an earlier, unofficial report that Nintendo sold more that 3 million Switch 2...
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Okay, here's the situation, your parents went away on a week's vacation and...wait, my brain went elsewhere for a moment and it's not even throwback Thursday! The actual situation (which as nothing to do with DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince) is that you managed to snag a Switch 2 console (contributing to it setting...
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The Switch 2 has a very long way to go before it can become a contender for Nintendo's best-selling game console of all time (an honor that currently belongs to the Nintendo DS, followed by the original Switch family), but it's off to a hot start. How hot, exactly? Reportedly, the Switch 2 has outsold every other...
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The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally out, and I have some first impressions on the experience of both playing and purchasing the console. I was not lucky enough to secure a preorder ahead of the console's June 5th release, but I was hopeful I could score one in-store all the same. While I avoided the late night release...
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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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