Tag: Nintendo - Page 2
Community What Questions About Switch 2 Do You Still Have For Nintendo?
What a difference a Direct makes
It's been a busy week for Nintendo and its fans, that's for sure. With Switch 1 in a definite 'wind-down' mode over the past few months — though still delivering goods like Xenoblade Chronicles X, to be fair! — last week's Switch 2 Direct brought new goods,
News Analyst Firm Spooked By Trump Tariffs, Lowers Switch 2 Sales Forecast
Still poised to be the fastest-selling console, though
Analyst firm DFC Intelligence has lowered its forecast for Switch 2 sales amidst the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the widespread tariffs from The Trump Administration. As highlighted by VGC, DFC had previously stated that Switch 2 sales would reach a staggering 17 million by the end of 2025,...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2: Internal Storage - How Many Games Can You Store?
How much can you stuff into the Switch 2?
With game sizes exploding and the Switch 2 being a more powerful system, you might be worried about running out of space. We've all run out of storage on our Switch 1 many times, right? So here's how to get prepared for maximising your new console's storage. This guide will tell you everything you need to...
News Nintendo Is Delaying Switch 2 Pre-Orders In Canada
The day before they go live
Nintendo of Canada has confirmed that it will not be opening up pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the country, just the day before pre-orders were due to go live. In a statement provided to Mobile Syrup, Nintendo of Canada explained that pre-orders are being held back "in order to align with the timing of...
News Nintendo's Bowser Comments On AI And Its Uses
"It's not the only method of game development"
It's one of the hottest issues in the gaming industry right now, so it was only a matter of time before Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser was asked about the rise of AI in game development in his series of Switch 2 interviews. Fortunately, his response was refreshingly pro-human. Bowser (not...
News UK Switch 2 Fans, Don't Bother Going To GAME Stores For Your Pre-Order
You won't get one
A new report from Eurogamer indicates that Switch 2 pre-orders at GAME retail stores in the UK simply won't be a thing, with the firm instead possessing a "small allocation" of consoles available via its official website. It's yet another indication of how GAME is downsizing its operations after numerous controversial decisions...
News Hori's Switch 2 Piranha Plant Camera Has Much Worse Resolution Than Nintendo's
Something to keep in mind
The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will give you the option to augment your experience with cameras, letting you chat face-to-face with your online friends using GameChat, and offering up unique gameplay mechanics with titles like Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV (we'll never get used to that...
News Amazon UK's Switch 2 Pre-Orders Won't Be Invite-Only For Long
Wrapping up soon
Switch 2 pre-orders have been gradually popping up throughout Europe since Nintendo's big reveal last week and while most have taken the standard approach to purchase (click 'Pre-Order' and you're done), the likes of Amazon UK opted for an invite-only method instead. Fortunately, it seems the storefront won't be sticking to this for...
Guide Switch 2: All New Accessories
New stuff!
With the upcoming release of the Nintendo Switch 2, we are getting that old familiar pang...for some slick new accessories. Yes, we all know that picking up lots of new bits and bobs for a new console is almost as exciting as playing it, and so we've put together this list of all first-party accessories that we are currently aware of,...
News Switch 2 GameChat Choppy Frame Rate Explained By Nintendo
It's about ensuring the "game experience" is at its best
Nintendo's new GameChat function opens up new ways for Switch 2 owners to communicate with friends and families online, but the early showcase of other player screens showed some choppy frame rates. It turns out this is an intentional design choice to ensure GameChat saves system resources for...
News Switch 2 Game-Key Cards Aren't Tied To Nintendo Accounts
According to Nintendo
Nintendo is launching a new physical game option for the Switch 2 that don't contain the "full game data" and are instead used as a "key" to download the game onto your system via the internet. While these game-key cards haven't exactly been received favourably so far, they will be different to the previous "code-in-box"...
News Nintendo Won't Reveal Donkey Kong's Switch 2 Dev, But We Might Already Know
You got a...banana!
You got a moon...sorry, a banana! Nintendo looks to be continuing its trend of not revealing the developers behind key first-party IP releases for the Switch 2 generation. IGN asked who was the development team on Donkey Kong Bananza for Switch 2 and Nintendo of America's vice president of product and player experience Bill...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2: Battery Life - How Does It Compare?
Comparisons with Switch, OLED, and Steam Deck
With a swathe of new features and upgrades, the Nintendo Switch 2 is a much more powerful piece of kit compared to its predecessor. As such, we're sure many of you have questions about just how long the thing will run in handheld. With Mouse Mode, higher framerates, and generally better tech inside the...
Random Feast Your Eyes On Universal Orlando's Stunning Zelda Stained-Glass Windows
Where's our Hyrule theme park, eh?
Ever since the reveal of Super Nintendo World's Mushroom Kingdom, we have wondered how long it'll be before Hyrule gets the theme park treatment. Donkey Kong is clearly next on the cards for most branches, but the Orlando site's stained-glass windows have us wondering whether something Zelda-y could be in the...
News Switch 2 Allows Players To Create Per-Game Controller Profiles
That's GR-eat!
One of the more interesting new additions to the Switch 2 comes in the form of the 'GL' and 'GR' buttons, which can now be found on the rear of both the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller and on the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip. These two new buttons, besides allowing you more freedom in how you set up
News Switch 2 Devs May Assign Specific Inputs To Pro Controller's Back Buttons
Is it worth the hassle, though?
One of the biggest surprises from the recent Switch 2 Direct is that the accompanying Pro Controller will actually come with two new back buttons labelled 'GL' and 'GR'. In addition to a slightly revamped design in which Nintendo took inspiration from the GameCube controller, the new Pro Controller is also seemingly...
News Nintendo Confirms US Price For 'Switch 2 Welcome Tour'
Quick, act surprised!
After the Japanese price was revealed last week, Nintendo has today officially lifted the lid on Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour's price in the US, confirming that it will set you back $9.99. That is according to Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen, who, in a recent interview with
News Upgrade Pack Price For Zelda: BOTW And TOTK Has Been Confirmed
A pleasant surprise!
A new interview between IGN and Nintendo's Bill Trinen has revealed the price of the Upgrade Packs for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. As a reminder, the Upgrade Packs will essentially add in all the 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' benefits like improved frame rates and resolutio
News Yes, You Can Adjust The Sensitivity Of The Switch 2's Mouse Controls
"I wanna play on my legs"
After lots of rumours and speculation, Nintendo has confirmed that, yes, mouse controls for the Switch 2 is a very real thing. It looks awesome too, with games like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Drag x Drive making full use of the new feature to provide you with new options and completely new ways to play. The good news is...
News "Nothing's Perfect" - TOTK Might Still Struggle On Switch 2, If You're Building Crazy Mechs
Though NoA's Nate Bihldorff "saw no dips"
We all know that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will both sport improved frame rates and resolution on Switch 2 with their added Upgrade Packs, but according to our recent interview with NoA's Nate Bihldorff, it sounds like both games will pretty much run f
News It's Official, Switch 2 Joy-Con Will Not Feature Hall Effect Sticks
Controllers have been designed from the ground up
One of the biggest issues that's plagued the Nintendo Switch since its launch in 2017 is stick drift. In fact, Nintendo faced several lawsuits as a result of the issue, with an ex-repair supervisor previously stating that the workload to fix drifting Joy-Con was "very stressful". Now, while we c
Feature "We Really Want To Future-Proof" - The Nintendo Switch 2 Interview
Nate Bihldorff talks pack-ins, game-key cards, and Korok Forest
Nate Bihldorff, Senior Vice President of Product Development & Publishing The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal has been a rollercoaster ride. We've been waiting what feels like years for this momentous occasion, and from the game selection and the revelation of the 'C' button's function to
News Nintendo Shares Plummet In Wake Of Trump Tariff Action
US pre-order postponement woes
In the wake of Nintendo's decision to delay opening its Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the US following upheaval and uncertainty around newly-imposed tariffs, the company has seen a 10% drop in its Tokyo-listed shares, reports Bloomberg. Nintendo made the call to hold off on opening pre-orders in the US last week,...
Random Did You Notice This Snazzy Switch 2 Reference In The Devs' Direct Outfits?
Dress to impress
As you might have expected, last week's Switch 2 Direct was absolutely jam-packed with information about Nintendo's upcoming console, but it looks like there might have been an Easter Egg or two that passed us by on an initial watch. For example, if we asked you to tell us something noteworthy about the presenters'/developers'...
Opinion A Few Too Many Questions & Unwelcome Surprises Are Taking The Shine Off The Switch 2 Reveal
The camel's back
After going hands-on with the hardware, we can confirm that Switch 2 is exciting. It not only promises fresh Nintendo goodness but also to reinvigorate the OG Switch libraries many of us have been building up over the past eight years. The future is looking bright for Nintendo lifers, though a few too many unclear details and small...
ICYMI Mario Kart's Iconic Track Looks Set For A Return In World
Here's where you can find Rainbow Road
New key art for Donkey Kong Bananza isn't the only thing that's apparently popped up on Nintendo's Korean website. It seems there's also been a track confirmation for Mario Kart World. While there was no footage of this track shown in the Direct, or gameplay featured in Nintendo's Treehouse event, it now...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Nintendo Switch 2 Special
All-star brawl
Hello folks, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we get onto this week's very special one-off battle, let's see how things went down last time. We looked at Tomodachi Life to celebrate the newly-announced sequel for the Nintendo Switch, and it wasn't even remotely close. North America absolutely killed it with 65%...
News Did Donkey Kong Bananza Key Art Accidentally Leak A Big Surprise?
Is that...?!
Some key art for the upcoming Switch 2 game Donkey Kong Bananza might have been accidentally leaked ahead of schedule. On Nintendo's Korean website, now-removed art featuring Donkey Kong and...spoiler...what supposedly looks like a "young Pauline" has been spotted. It seems we've also got a full art reveal. This discovery follows...
News Nintendo Appears To Have Given Its Game Cases A Makeover On Switch 2
Say goodbye to red spines
We've had an absolute overload of information about the Switch 2 this week and somehow fans keep finding all sorts of new and exciting details. If you haven't already noticed, Switch 2 game cases are now slightly different (and seemingly a bit bigger). Instead of transparent plastic borders, they're now red. Perhaps most...
Community Which Switch 2 Games Are You Wishlisting?
Two months to go!
Well, that was a week, wasn't it? We Nintendo lifers finally got an influx of info, a deluge of details about Switch 2 and the games we can expect to be playing on it. And soon! Yep, 5th June is exactly two months away, and we're champing at the Joy-Con Strap to get our hands on the launch lineup. We've had a taste, but we're...
Random Bowser's Peach Wallpaper And More Updated In New Switch 2 Parental Controls Video
And Bowser Jr. already has the new system!
The Switch 2 generation is upon us and Nintendo has been updating all sorts of things including its Parental Controls video animation featuring Bowser Jr and his Dad. This new video is quite the facelift - with Bowser's Switch swapped out for a brand-new Switch 2 (yes, he's already playing it) and Mario...
News Nintendo Museum Expands Its History With A New Exhibit
Timed in with Switch 2's big reveal
Nintendo this week marked another major milestone in its history with the full reveal of the Switch 2. After years of incredible video game history, this new system is easily the Japanese firm's most cutting-edge piece of tech it's ever released. Of course, the Nintendo Museum is all about the company's history,...
Quiz Can You Conquer Mastermind's Fiendishly Difficult Legend Of Zelda Quiz?
Name: Link, Occupation: Hero, Chosen Subject: HYYYAH
Those in the UK will likely be familiar with Mastermind, the BBC quiz show where contestants answer questions on a chosen topic before battling it out in a general knowledge round. If we're lucky, we might get a correct answer or two in the general knowledge, but chosen subjects can often be way...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2: Specs - How Powerful Is The New Switch?
All the specs from the horse's mouth
Nintendo Switch 2 represents a sizeable jump over its predecessor in pure tech terms and is able to punch well above its weight with features such as, HDR lighting, support for up to 120fps, 4K output via the dock, and up to 1080p on its handheld screen. In this guide, we look at Nintendo Switch 2 technical...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2: Camera Guide
Everything you need to know
There's been a ton of new information dropping about the Nintendo Switch 2, and of all the little tidbits, new accessories and additions, it's possibly the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera that's got us most interested. The all-new camera will likely play a big role going forward, especially with the C button and its creative...
Guide Mario Kart World: Course List - Every Confirmed Track
Grander Prix
Mario Kart World looks to be the most ambitious game in the series to date, with 24 racers per course, more game modes, open-world driving and a host of other fresh features. But after a decade of Mario Kart 8, we're most excited for a fresh batch of courses. Nintendo is yet to lift the lid on every track at our disposal in the Switch...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom On Nintendo Switch 2
The best deals on the seminal sequel
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will, just like its predecessor, offer up numerous enhancements to the core experience, including revamped frame rates and resolution, HDR, and 'Zelda Notes'. With this being an upgraded Switch game, there will be the option to purchase an...
News Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Pre-Orders In The US Amidst New Trump Tariffs
Release date remains unchanged
Nintendo has delayed pre-orders for the Switch 2 in the US while it evaluates the potential impact of new tariffs from The Trump Administration. As reported by The Verge, the proposed release date for the Switch 2 remains unchanged and the console will launch on 5th June 2025 as planned, but there's currently no word...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Kirby And The Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World For Nintendo Switch 2
Springing up the cheapest and best prices
Kirby is settling in on the Nintendo Switch 2 early on with an enhanced rerelease of the critically-acclaimed Kirby and the Forgotten Land on the OG Switch. Launching on the Switch 2 on 28th August 2025, Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World doesn't just improve the...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV On Nintendo Switch 2
Best deals and cheapest prices
One of the Switch 1 games being treated to a beefed up 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' release is the now catchily-titled Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV. This one will arrive on the new console on 24th July 2025 as both a stand-alone purchase and a Switch 1 upgrade. Below, we'll be...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Zelda: Breath Of The Wild On Nintendo Switch 2
Ready? Enhance!
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition promises to deliver on the ultimate BOTW experience. We're talking higher frame rates, increased resolution, HDR, and even a new mechanic called 'Zelda Notes', which encorporates your smart phone. If you already own the game on Switch 2, then you'll have options...
Watch Nintendo Treehouse 4th April 2025 - Live!
Another day of Switch 2 gameplay
For the third day running, Nintendo has another batch of piping-hot Switch 2 news for us in the shape of another Treehouse - Live. Yesterday's presentation saw gameplay showcases for Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond,
Guide Where To Pre-Order Donkey Kong Bananza On Nintendo Switch 2
Best deals and cheapest prices
After decades of waiting, Nintendo has finally unveiled a new 3D adventure for its prized primate: Donkey Kong Bananza. Set to launch on Switch 2 on 17th July 2025, this action platformer is guaranteed to be one of the console's biggest hitters in its launch year. Below, we'll be keeping track of all the different...
News Select EU Retailers Are Abandoning Nintendo's Suggested Retail Price For Switch 2 Games
Let's see if others will follow suit
The big talking point that has arisen out of the Switch 2 Direct is Nintendo's approach to game pricing. Mario Kart World comes with a suggested retail price of $80 / £75, and while the likes of Donkey Kong Bananza is a little cheaper at a suggested $69.99 / £66.99 (both cheaper when bought digitally, we might...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Mario Kart World On Nintendo Switch 2
Racing to find the best deals
Mario Kart World has been unveiled as a launch day game for the Nintendo Switch 2, releasing on 5th June 2025. As the first proper mainline Mario Kart in over a decade, it's got big boots to fill, but with a new open world structure in which you drive from one course to the next, we reckon it's going to be a smash hit...
Guide Nintendo Treehouse 3rd April 2025 - All Switch 2 Gameplay Reveals
Feast your eyes!
Nintendo followed up its jam-packed Switch 2 Direct with an equally jam-packed Treehouse presentation focused solely on gameplay reveals. The first of two livestreams took us through a whole bunch of titles and features heading to Switch 2 at some point this year but, at a little over four hours long, there's every chance that you...
News Nintendo Switch 2 First-Party File Sizes Are Surprisingly Small
Still the masters of compression
The new Nintendo Switch 2 will come rocking 256GB of internal storage; a massive upgrade from the original Switch. That said, it's inevitable that game file sizes will also increase, but if the first batch of confirmed first-party files sizes are anything to go by, they won't increase that much. As spotted by VGC,...
News Surprise! The N64 App Is Also Getting Some Enhancements On Switch 2
It's not just GameCube
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 retro feel to your games". In addition to...
News Nvidia: Switch 2 Has "10x The Graphics Performance Of The Nintendo Switch"
DLSS and "real-time ray tracing" also confirmed
Nintendo's technical specs chart for the Switch 2 officially confirms the system is powered by a custom processor made by Nvidia. Now, in an update, Team Green has shared some insight - claiming the new hybrid system has "10x the graphics performance" of the original Switch. It elaborates on the...
News Switch 2's Jump From OLED To LCD Wasn't A Decision Nintendo Took Lightly
"There's a lot of advancements that have been made"
Months of rumours and leaks meant that yesterday's announcement that Nintendo Switch 2 will come with an LCD screen wasn't all that big of a surprise. We had been preparing to say goodbye to the OLED for a while now, but Nintendo is keen to point out that the change isn't a decision that the team...
