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Opinion Nintendo New York's Switch 2 Launch Event Felt Like Coming Home
48th Street(Pass)
With the sounds of construction coming from every which way and the early June summer heat and warm afternoon sun rays shining down, it could have been a normal New York City day. But for today, anybody asking people on the line going along 48th Street had a new answer for the classic question of, “What are you all lining up...
News Want To 100% 'Welcome Tour'? You'll Need To Cough Up For Some Accessories
And they ain't cheap
Unexpectedly, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour might have been the most-discussed game in the console's launch line-up since it was revealed back in April. The reason for these discussions hasn't always been positive *cough* why isn't it a pack-in? *cough* and as more people start to get their hands on it today, the bad vibes just...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2: How To Connect Bluetooth Headphones, AirPods
Wired or wireless, life finds a way
Can you connect your favourite Bluetooth headphones or earbuds to your Switch 2 console? Why, yes you can! Where the original Switch needed a little post-release update to enable the use of such devices, we hit the ground running this time. The Switch 2 requires no such update with its Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi...
Guide Mario Kart World: How To Boost At The Start Of A Race
Rocket maaaaan
Mario Kart World introduces a lot of radical changes to the classic karting formula; chief of which may well be the fully explorable open world environment that stitches its courses together. It also retains a lot of recognisable mechanics, however, and one of these is the boost ability that lets you shoot from the starting line at...
News Unsurprisingly, SSD Adapters Aren't A Suitable MicroSD Express Stand-In On Switch 2
Improvise, adapt, error
We've known since the Direct that Switch 2 will only work with microSD Express cards if you want to expand the console's storage. Standard microSDs are off the table, but as systems are starting to crop up around the world, people are starting to test for potential workarounds. From what we've seen so far, they're coming up...
Video The First Full Switch 2 Hardware Teardown Is Here
What do your insides look like?
Chances are many of you are receiving your Switch 2 consoles by now, and we'd wager that, like us, you're being extra careful not to cause any damage to your precious new hardware. Not so with YouTube repair channel TronixFix, which has posted the first full hardware teardown of the Switch 2. Now, naturally we knew...
News The Switch 2 Fixes Its Predecessor's "Worst Performing" Game
Well, as fixed as it can be
The word is out: the Switch 2 is capable of making Switch 1 games perform better. In fact, according to a recent test from Digital Foundry, the Switch port of Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham Knight – a game that DF previously described as "the worst performing software" reviewed by the team – has pretty much been fixed...
We couldn't find an Atari Lynx in the office (sorry)
Switch 2 is out today—you may even have yours already—and it's already proving to be something of a hit with fans, following on from the massively successful original console. There's always one burning question when a new portable appears on the market, though: just how big is the Switch 2...
Video Super Mario Odyssey Shines On Switch 2 In This Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison
No Cap(py)
Want to know what Super Mario Odyssey looks like after that sweet Switch 2 free update? Look no further! The wonderful Felix has put together the above side-by-side graphics comparison, so you can see how the new-gen matches up against the old, and spoilers: it's a huge step up. So much as a glance at the above footage reveals Mario's...
News The Switch's 'Repairability Score' Has Tanked Following Reassessment
"the Switch didn’t age as gracefully as we’d hoped"
iFixit, one of the world's leading online repair communities, has nerfed the original Switch's 'repairability score' following a recent reassessment. Upon launch, the team had originally scored the console a pretty health 8/10, noting that the modular design of the system makes a lot of...
Guide Mario Kart World: How To Unlock Rainbow Road
How to unlock the Special Cup
If you have polished off every Mario Kart World track and still have room for more, then we have good news for you: there's more! Yep, much like previous games in the series, Mario Kart World is hiding an extra batch of courses for those who meet a particular set of conditions. In this guide, we'll run through...
GameStop, just stop
So, there you are, in the midnight launch line to collect your brand-spanking-new Nintendo Switch 2. It's been a bit of an ordeal getting your pre-order in, but none of that matters now - you're here, you've made it, you're about to get your first taste of Mario Kart World on pristine new Nintendo hardware!... Except when you...
News Publishers Are "Thanking" Nintendo For Game-Key Cards On Switch 2
According to a Japanese consultancy firm
Game-Key Cards for the Switch 2 have proven to be a monumentally controversial move from Nintendo, with many fans upset at the potential implications for game preservation and ownership. However, according to a short quote from Kaoko Kino, president of Japanese video game consultancy firm Kyos Inc,...
News Feast Your Eyes On The Official Switch 2 Launch Trailer
It's finally here!
Happy Switch 2 Day, everybody! While many of us are impatiently waiting for the postie to arrive, Nintendo is ensuring that the hype train doesn't pause for one second. That's right, it's launch trailer time, folks. It feels like a lifetime ago that we last got a console launch trailer from the Big N, but we are so back. The new...
News Surprise, Xenoblade Chronicles Dev Also Helped Out On Mario Kart World
Jack of all trades
Monolith Soft, the developer behind the Xenoblade Chronicles series, has confirmed that it helped to develop Mario Kart World for the Nintendo Switch 2. Speaking on X (and highlighted on Reddit), the team provided a notice to mark the release of Mario Kart World and confirmed that it had been contracted to develop "fields and...
Video Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom And Link's Awakening Are Improved On Switch 2
Update: Check out our Link's Awakening S1/S2 comparison
VGC has shared its first look at The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Link's Awakening running on the Switch 2. Both titles are fairly notorious for their performance issues on Switch, but judging from this early look, it seems that they have been improved drastically for the new system...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2 System Transfer: How To Move All Games, Saves, Profiles From Switch 1
When old becomes new
With Switch 2 being an evolution of Switch 1, Nintendo is making the transition between consoles as easy as possible. This means that backwards compatibility is a thing, with most of your existing games fully playable on the new console (with some notable exceptions, mind you). So, how do you transfer everything from your...
News New Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Update Is Finally Fixing Its Most Frustrating Feature
Echoes of the past
Nintendo released a bunch of first-party updates last night to ensure everything is in tip-top condition for tomorrow's Switch 2 launch. Most of these updates were all about making the most of the new console's beefed-up power or features like GameShare, but we wanted to quickly highlight one specific patch note for The Legend of...
Site News We've Got A Switch 2
Come watch us unbox
Well, this is a moment we've been dreaming about for a long time. After months of twiddling our thumbs after the April reveal, and years of speculation before that, we finally have our hands on a Switch 2! We at Nintendo Life have received two (yes, two) units, and we are excitedly prepping our unboxing tools to crack that bad...
News Mario Kart World Livestreams Are Already Speeding Off The Start Line
Let's-a go!
Thanks to the magic of timezones, Nintendo Switch 2 is now available in select regions. So, while we sit, patiently twiddling our thumbs for the clock to strike midnight, the floodgates are already opening for Mario Kart World livestreams. As brought to our attention on BlueSky by @Cheesemeister, those lucky enough to attend a midnight...
News Early Impressions Of Pokémon Scarlet And Violet On Switch 2 Are Very Positive
Did they... fix it?
A select few outlets have managed to go hands-on with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet for the Switch 2, making the most of Nintendo's free update to bring the performance and visuals up to a fairly decent standard. We've collated a few for your perusement below, and it's safe to say that ScarVi looks like a completely different game...
News Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Trailer Highlights New Minigames & Tech Demos
Update: English trailer now live
It's the week of Switch 2's launch and Nintendo is marking the occasion in the only way that seems fit... a new overview trailer for one of the console's hottest topics: the £7.99 / $9.99 Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour. The five-minute trailer was shared via the Nintendo Today! app in Japan (we expect to see it...
Poll So, Did You Order A Nintendo Switch 2?
Are you sold?
On the eve of Nintendo Switch 2's global launch (OK, technically it's already the 5th in some locations), there is one burning question we have for you, the Nintendo Life audience: Will you be buying a Nintendo Switch 2? It's fair to say that Nintendo Switch 2 seems about the "safest" console Nintendo has ever produced, but with good...
News Nintendo Switch 2 Day One Update Is Out Now, Here Are The Patch Notes
It can play games!
The Nintendo Switch 2 is now out in regions such as New Zealand, which means that the big day one patch is now available for download (thanks, Nintendo Everything). Essentially, Nintendo 'bricked' the systems prior to launch to help prevent any unsavoury leaks, so this update effectively brings everything 'online', so to speak...
News Mario Kart World Update Is Out Now, Here Are The Patch Notes
On your marks...
Mario Kart World, the highly-anticipated launch game for the Switch 2, has received a day one update, bringing the game up to version 1.1.0 (thanks, Nintendo Everything). Those who are starting to get access to the Switch 2 now will be able to download the update immediately, allowing access to the camera, online capabilities, and...
News Zelda: Majora's Mask Artist May Lend His Talents To A New SNES Remake
Provided the Kickstarter goal is reached
Takaya Imamura, renowned artist behind the likes of Zelda: Majora's Mask, F-Zero, and Star Fox may soon be lending his talents to Nightmare Busters Rebirth, an upcoming remake of the SNES run 'n' gun 2013 title, Nightmare Busters (thanks, Time Extension). His involvement hinges upon a stretch goal within the...
News Surprise! The N64 App Is Also Getting Some Enhancements On Switch 2
Update: Version 4.0.0 is now live
[Fri 4th Apr, 2025 04:30 BST]: Nintendo has already revealed the GameCube app for Switch 2 will be getting an optional CRT filter, but it won't be alone. The company's official website has also confirmed there are "new features" to look forward to on the Nintendo 64 app and included is a "new CRT filter" to add "a...
PSA Switch 2 Updates For Multiple First-Party Switch Games Are Now Available
Updates for Mario Wonder, 3D All-Stars and much more!
The Switch 2 release is on the horizon and Nintendo has been hard at work preparing multiple games to ensure players have the best experience possible on the new system. Apart from the 12 major upgrades which are now live, the company has also released some updates for various other first-party...
News Mario Kart World Doesn't Include A 200cc Difficulty Mode
Producer can't say if this will change just yet
Mario Kart World looks to be an evolution of the series with its new open-world aspect, but not everything you know and love will necessarily be returning. If you enjoyed the thrills of 200cc in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe we're sorry to say, but this engine class isn't in Mario Kart World (at least for now)...
Video Do You Even Need A Pro Controller For The Switch 2?
Pros and cons
When Nintendo properly revealed the Switch 2 back in April, it also confirmed that a new Pro Controller would be accompanying the console as an optional peripheral. Now, most of us here have gone hands-on with the new controller at some point or another, but the lovely Alex has spent quite a bit of time with the ruddy thing playing...
News Mario Kart World Producer Answers The Biggest Question Of All: Does Cow Eat Hamburgers?
Cow nibble
Mario Kart World's expanded roster is a wonderful thing, but it also brings up more than a few questions. If Bone Fish is behind the wheel, do all creatures in the Mario universe have sentient skeletons? How can the likes of Goomba, Cheep Cheep and Dolphin drive without any real limbs to speak of? And, perhaps most pressingly, is Cow...
Video "It's Actually...Really Good" - Our Hot 'Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour' Preview Take
"You've just gotta, like, tippy-tap it in"
On a recent trip to Nintendo's London HQ, our lovely video producer Alex-from-Nintendo-Life Olney was chained up in Nintendo UK's dungeon seated in a comfortable room and given a few hours to tinker with a Switch 2 and the platform holder's launch-day offerings, Mario Kart World and Nintendo Switch 2...
Preview Mario Kart World's True Genius Is Its Movement, Not Its World
Moo-ve it on out, girl
It’s not much of a claim to fame to say you’ve played Mario Kart World at this point. After countless public preview events, the number of people lucky enough to have had a pop must at least be in the tens of thousands. But I’m special. I’m special because I got to play it for about four or five hours solid. I had a...
News Nintendo Switch 2 Chip "Unlike Anything We've Ever Built Before" Says Nvidia CEO
"Switch 2 is more than a new console - it's a new chapter"
Nintendo has shared a special Creator's Voice video on its YouTube channel, just days before the launch of the brand new Nintendo Switch 2 console. This time, the focus isn't on the upcoming third-party games coming to the console. Rather, it focuses on the Nintendo Switch 2's Custom...
News Fear Not, Using GameShare Between Switch 1 & 2 Looks Super Simple
New gen? No problem
Nintendo has been teeing up its new GameShare feature for a couple of months now, but outside of some flashy promotional ads, we've had no real indication of how easy it'll be to use in practice. That is, until a new video was shared to Nintendo Today! showcasing exactly that and, surprise, it looks super simple (thanks for the...
News Nintendo Prepping For All Switch 2 Eventualities With 'Out Of Stock' Signs
Please try again
The upcoming Switch 2 is expected to be a pretty huge hit when it launches in uhh... just over a day. In fact, Nintendo has previously gone on record to state that it probably won't be able to meet customer demand. As such, it seems the company is preparing for such an eventuality by supplying brick and mortar retailers with 'Out...
News US Retailers Are Playing With Fire With More Switch 2 Cancellations
"No Switch for you!"
With just a couple of days to go until the big Switch 2 launch, reports are emerging that yet more pre-orders are being cancelled. This time, customers in the US have drawn the short straw, with Walmart, Target, and GameStop all cancelling an unspecified number of pre-orders. As reported by Eurogamer, social media and Reddit...
And very reasonably priced!
What's the first thing that springs into your mind when we say "The Legend of Zelda" to you? Is it chess? Let's pretend it's chess so we can get on with this. USAopoly, which has been putting new spins on boardgames since all the way back in 1994, has just announced that its latest chess board, based on The Legend of...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 20.1.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Just days out from the Switch 2's launch
The Switch 2's launch is just around the corner but it hasn't forgotten about the original system (at least yet). After a few updates in May, we've now got the very first firmware patch for June, bumping the system up to Version 20.1.1. This appears to be a relatively small update and as explained in the...
News Amphie's First Pokémon Video Delves Into A Haunting Gold & Silver Memory
Update: First vid is now live
Pokémon, eh? Great, isn't it? Naturally, we're big Pocket Monster fans around these parts, but we can also say without fear of contradiction that certain corners of the Pokéfandom can get a bit, well, heated. A bit het up. A bit much sometimes. What's that noise? Sounds like pitchforks being sharpened... Fortunately,...
News Switch 2's Album Will Finally Let You Filter Screenshots And Videos By User
Picture perfect
Switch 2 will retain its predecessor's ability to record screenshots and videos from your gameplay, collating everything in the album app located within the main menu. On the original Switch, you could filter out your library by screenshots, videos, storage device, and games, but the Switch 2 adds one more option to the mix that...
UK Charts It's The Final Week Before The Switch 2 Floodgates Open
It's almost here...
Well, this is it, folks. Here's your final look at the UK charts without any Switch 2 presence. Quite the moment, eh? Expectedly, the Switch 1 swan song is a quiet one. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the only first-party title to land a spot in the top 10, though Super Mario Party Jamboree hangs not too far behind at 11th — possibly...
Guide Where To Buy Nintendo Switch 2
Where to buy Switch 2 consoles, accessories & games
Nintendo Switch 2 launched on Thursday 5th June and was a hot-ticket item, with pre-orders selling out in most places, but retailers advertised units available for walk-in customers to buy at the system's midnight launch. In this guide, we've collected the latest info, plus the best Switch 2...
PSA Switch 2's Screen Comes With A Pre-Applied Film Layer, Don't Peel It Off
"Designed to prevent fragments scattering"
Nintendo has uploaded the Switch 2 instruction manual and apart from all the warnings, there's a small but notable detail about the system's screen. This new LCD panel has a pre-applied film layer which is "designed to prevent fragments scattering" in the event of damage. Nintendo advises users to "not...
News 'The Best Competitive Multiplayer Games' Book Is Chock-Full Of Nintendo Titles
And it's out now
Last year, we were kindly sent a sample of 'The Most Relaxing Video Games' from Ryan Janes, a lovely book that delved into a collection of games handpicked to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Now, Janes is back with another book, this time looking at some of the best PvP games ever made – in fact, it's straight up called...
Feature The Long & Rainbow Road To 'Mario Kart World' Part 4 - Victory Lap
Encore - MK Tour, Live: Home Circuit, and more
Last week, we wrapped up our overview of all the main Mario Karts ahead of Mario Kart World's launch next week(!). However, outside of those occasionally numbered mainline karters, there's another small selection of games tied to the series, directly or otherwise. So, to finish up properly, we thought...
News Nintendo Appears To Have Updated Mario Kart World's Switch 2 File Size
Some other file sizes have also changed
We're now less than a week out from the Switch 2 and it seems Nintendo has updated the estimated file size for Mario Kart World. According to official online listings in the US and Japan, this new open-world entry has been reduced from 23.4GB to 21.9GB. Although the Switch 2 comes loaded with 256GB of...
Review LEGO Animal Crossing - Able Sisters Clothing Shop - Fine, But Missing A Key Figure
Sister is doing it for herself
Of the three Animal Crossing sets added to LEGO's line in January 2025, the Able Sisters' shop seemed to be missing a fairly crucial element right off the bat. As an important shop in the game, we've been looking forward to seeing it in Lego form. Perhaps it will do enough for us to overlook the missing sister...
Caravan wilder
Three Animal Crossing sets were added to LEGO's line in January 2025. Although it's taken us a little while, we recently picked up the two sets we were missing, bringing us fully up to date with this blocky take on Nintendo's life-sim series. (Well,
News UK Retailer GAME Cancels A Bunch Of Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders
Of course...
UK retailer GAME continues to tank its reputation by cancelling a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders. As spotted by VGC, the firm took to X to publish a statement confirming the news, stating “We sincerely apologise for the recent cancellation of some Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders". It has not, however, clarified the reasoning...
