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The Verge
11 hours ago
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- The Verge
Print your own Switch 2 modular accessories.
The Switch 2 is here: everything you need to know about Nintendo's new console See all Stories Posted Jun 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM UTC
CNA
21 hours ago
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CNA938 Rewind - Tech Talk: The Nintendo Switch 2 - Next-Gen or just Next?
CNA938 Rewind Nintendo's long-awaited follow-up has finally docked in Singapore, and we've got someone who's put it through its paces. Is it just a shinier screen and faster chip, or has Nintendo truly levelled up? Daniel Martin speaks with Aloysius Low, Co-Founder and Editor of gadget review site Can Buy or Not.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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The Switch 2 has already sold 3.5 million units, making it Nintendo's fastest selling console yet—but I'm struggling to feel enthusiastic about this hardware launch
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Just in case you've been living under a nice mossy rock, the Nintendo Switch 2 finally launched this time last week. Though it looks like the slightly taller, younger sibling of the original Switch, this successor boasts beefed up hardware capabilities—including a bespoke chip from Nvidia. Despite the obvious similarities at a glance and a launch lineup that didn't exactly have the wow-factor, the Switch 2's sales numbers are definitely worth a double take. 3.5 million—that's how many units the Switch 2 shifted in its first four days on sale according to Nintendo. The original Switch was a much slower burn comparatively, shifting 2.74 million units in its first month. Obviously that's still a whole lot of games consoles, and the original Switch still wears the crown for Nintendo's best-selling console, having shifted 152.12 million hardware units in total as of March 2025. Still, if it keeps up this pace, the Switch 2 could well be on its way to breaking that record all over again with swiftness. So why, as a games and tech journalist, am I not excited about a whole new Nintendo console dropping this month—beyond the fact I write for a website called 'PC Gamer'? After setting up the Switch 2, navigating past the almost identical UI to boot up Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S, a thought dawned on me, "Oh no, have I really just spent $500 on the same console I bought in 2017?" To be clear, I know the innards are different, with that chip from Nvidia definitely giving the Switch 2 a beefier edge; even if it isn't quite as revolutionary as Jensen Huang would like you to believe, I must admit I never thought I'd see Cyberpunk 2077 running on a Nintendo console. Besides this incredibly enthusiastic teardown exploring what makes the chip tick, our James wrote an excellent deep dive comparing the Switch 2's capabilities against the Steam Deck, and it's definitely a closer competition than I was expecting. Still, I can't ignore the feeling of how 'safe' this launch feels—or the huge success it has been met with despite largely more of the same. Still, it's hard not to feel like this remains a 'safe' showing from Nintendo, with this successor Switch proudly declaring 'If it ain't broke…!' Speaking of, the more things change, the more they stay the same, with this iFixit teardown demonstrates that Nintendo are still soldering stuff directly to the motherboard. It also turns out that the Joy-Cons remain open to the dreaded stick drift. All of that makes the Switch 2 another handheld device that's far from easy to repair, but it finds itself in a somewhat less complacent tech landscape. I mean, the thought of mountains of e-waste still keeps me up at night but I'm personally heartened by the EU's recent efforts to shore up consumer's 'right to repair.' Before that, both Oregon and California took similar steps stateside. Even big tech behemoth Apple is noticing the sea change, with the iPhone 16 being much easier to take apart and repair than its predecessor. Nintendo, on the other hand, is still out here gluing down the battery—the part consumers are most likely to want to try replacing themselves—so steadfastly that folks risk introducing new faults to their console if they try to pry it out themselves. From a company that has pursued hefty settlements against Switch emulator devs or otherwise made offers that they can't refuse, this level of control is unsurprising. However, Nintendo's approach results in very much consumer unfriendly splash damage in a tech landscape where the ripples are more noticeable than ever. Best handheld gaming PC: What's the best travel buddy?Steam Deck OLED review: Our verdict on Valve's Steam Deck accessories: Get decked out.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Back in Stock: Here's How to Get Nintendo's New Gaming Console Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. After weeks of empty store shelves, the very popular Nintendo Switch 2 is back in stock — but only if you're a Walmart+ subscriber. More from Rolling Stone The Best AirPods Alternatives of 2025, Tested Addison Rae's 2025 Tour: Here's Where to Find Tickets for Sold-Out Dates First Came the 'Wirkin,' Now Meet the 'Woka': Walmart's Latest Viral Dupe Is Breaking the Internet The Nintendo Switch 2 — which is priced at $449 on Walmart for Walmart+ subscribers only — is the newest gaming console from Nintendo, while it promises better graphics, smoother performance, and more unique features than the console that came before it. Nintendo Switch 2, $449 Mario Kart World, $79 Not a subscriber? You can sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of everything the retailer's rewards program has to offer with perks such as free, fast delivery; fuel discounts' streaming access to Paramount+ to watch hit originals; additional savings with early access deals and much more. Meanwhile, you can also buy and select to pick up the new Nintendo Switch 2 in-store at your local retailer. This is one of the best ways to, physically, get your hands on the console. PRE-ORDER Release date: June 5 Buy Now at Walmart for $449 $449 The Nintendo Switch 2 has a larger display and higher video resolution at 1080p Full HD with a silkier frame rates up to 120Hz compared to the older Nintendo Switch, thanks to its vibrant 7.9-inch LCD display with HDR (High Dynamic Range) support. Additionally, the gaming console supports up to 4K Ultra HD resolutions when docked to a 4K TV. The console also has new Joy-Con 2 controllers, which are magnetic for more security when attached to the display. The controllers are larger triggers and action buttons with mouse controls, while it comes with 256GB of on-board storage — this is eight times more storage space than the Nintendo Switch 1. Learn more about the Nintendo Switch 2 here. Buy Nintendo Switch 2 at Walmart for $449 Additionally, Nintendo has a few games available to buy and play too. These games are only available to play on the Nintendo Switch 2, so if you want to experience them, you'll need the new console. Check out a list of Nintendo Switch 2 games here. However, the marquee game for the gaming console is Mario Kart World, which drops on the same day as the Nintendo Switch 2. It retails for $79 at Walmart, but you can save some money and bundle it with the console for $499, altogether — that's a $30 savings. PRE-ORDER Release date: June 5 Buy Now at Walmart for $79 $79 Priced at $449 for Walmart+ subscribers only, the Nintendo Switch 2 is available right now on Walmart. Check out a list of accessories available for the gaming console here. Buy Nintendo Switch 2 at Walmart for $449 Best of Rolling Stone The Best Audiophile Turntables for Your Home Audio System
CNA
2 days ago
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5 reasons the Nintendo Switch 2 is a must-buy – and 5 games to play now
The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally launching in Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines on Thursday (Jun 26), with Malaysia following suit on Jul 3. The newest Nintendo console is already a bestseller, having sold 3.5 million units in just four days when it launched in the US, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong. Retailing at S$716 for the base unit, and S$769 for the Mario Kart World bundle in Singapore, the new handheld console features improvements across the board, including a much faster processor that will load all your games a lot faster than the original Switch. If you're yet undecided on whether to pick up the new console yet, read on. 5 REASONS TO GET THE NINTENDO SWITCH 2 1. A MUCH LARGER AND BETTER SCREEN Compared to the 6.2-inch of the original Switch, the Switch 2 comes with a much bigger 7.9-inch LCD screen. It features a 1080p resolution, which will give you crisp and clear graphics, while also featuring HDR10 for much more vibrant colours. The cherry on top is variable refresh rate, a feature that lets the console adjust how the screen displays your content. This gives you a much smoother and more responsive visual experience when you play games that support this feature. What all this adds up to is a handheld console that your eyes will really appreciate, especially as you're cruising down the racetrack in Mario Kart World. And the bigger screen makes it a lot easier to play with a friend in handheld mode when it's resting on a table, too. 2. MUCH BETTER CONTROLLERS Nintendo has also upgraded the Joy-Con controllers, this time with a new docking system that uses magnets. This means you don't have to slide the Joy-Con controllers in like the original Switch. Simply put the Joy-Con controllers at the side and they snap into place. To undock the controllers, simply press a button at the side and they pop right back out. The controllers are also slightly bigger and feel sturdier, and you'll love how much more comfortable they are to use in your hand compared to the original Switch Joy-Cons. And since it's larger, the top SR and SL buttons are also bigger and much easier to press. 3. BETTER PERFORMANCE The Nintendo Switch 2 uses a custom Nvidia chip that offers substantial improvements over the original Switch's Tegra X1 chip. This new chip not only loads games much faster, it also allows the console to access features such as Ray Tracing, Nvidia's DLSS upscaling, and supports 4K resolution when the Switch 2 is docked. Ray Tracing simulates and traces how light rays are in the real world, which allows realistic looking reflections, shadows and light effects. Meanwhile, DLSS is an AI-powered image reconstruction system that uses a lower resolution image and upscales it to look good. 4. WAY MORE STORAGE Nintendo is massively upping the size of the Switch 2's storage with 256GB compared to the original Switch, which only came with 32GB, and the OLED version which comes with 64GB. This means you can download plenty of games without worrying about running out of space, and if you really need more, the Switch 2 console lets you add up to 2TB using a microSD Express card. 5. GAMECHAT LETS YOU CHAT WITH FRIENDS WHILE GAMING This new feature lets you voice or video chat with up to 12 friends at the same time, share your screen, and even works when you're playing different games. You can also connect any USB-C camera to the Switch 2 for video. While GameChat requires a Nintendo Online membership usually, it's currently in Open-Access, and will be free to use until Mar 31, 2026. 5 GAMES TO PLAY ON YOUR NINTENDO SWITCH 2 As the first official game for the Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World is a fun multiplayer game that you will spend hours speeding around a vast world filled with impressive looking race tracks. You can play with up to four people locally using split screen, and it's even better when docked, since you can play it in 4K resolution on a huge TV. Besides the standard grand prix modes, there's also a last-man-standing mode called Knockout Tour which features you racing continuously through all the four race tracks without a break, and if you get knocked out if you aren't within the minimum positions required. It's actually pretty fun if you like long endurance type races. And if just plain racing feels too boring for you, Mario Kart World is the first game in the series to offer an open world experience called Free Roam. You can simply zip around the open world to look at the scenery or try out racing tricks such as grinding on rails and practise before the actual race modes. 2. THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: BREATH OF THE WILD NINTENDO SWITCH 2 EDITION One of the launch titles for the original Nintendo Switch, The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild is a classic that's still a lot of fun if you've never played the original. You play as Link, the silent protagonist who must save the world. There are powers to unlock, monsters to fight and a princess to save. It's all played out in an open world setting, letting you decide how you want to approach the game in a very non-linear style. The Switch 2 Edition features performance enhancements, including higher resolution support, improved frame rates, HDR support and fast loading times. If you already own the base game on the Switch, you can buy an upgrade pack from Nintendo eShop so you don't have to buy the whole game again. 3. THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TEARS OF THE KINGDOM NINTENDO SWITCH 2 EDITION The sequel to Breath Of The Wild, Tears Of The Kingdom sees Link trying to save the world again from a new threat. This time around, there are new powers, a vast underground world and islands in the air to explore, and the ability to build machines such as cars or planes. And best of all, one of the new abilities you get lets you reverse time, which opens up a lot of tricks you can do, such as reversing falling debris to squash enemies, or even using it to climb up buildings you normally wouldn't be able to. Time travel can be messy to understand, but Tears Of The Kingdom makes it fun. 4. CYBERPUNK 2077 If you're in the mood for a dystopian sci-fi RPG, Cyberpunk 2077 is finally available on Nintendo's handheld console. And it's only available on the Switch 2, as it requires the performance of the new console to run. You're a high-tech mercenary in the fictional Night City in California and must try to figure out how to survive being overwritten by another consciousness. Bear in mind that this game features adult themes and settings, so you may want to enable parental controls on your Switch 2 if you have kids. 5. NINTENDO SWITCH 2 WELCOME TOUR While this game is technically a tech demo for the Switch 2, it features a bunch of fun mini-games that will let you get familiar with the Switch 2's capabilities. And best of all, it takes place inside a reconstruction of the Switch 2, the Joy-Con, and other accessories, which is actually pretty cool. Note that this isn't a free pack-in title, you'll have to fork out US$9.99. You'll also need a USB webcam for some challenges, but you can do that with any USB-C compatible webcam – you don't need the official Nintendo version.
