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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...
Gallery We're Going Bananas For These New Donkey Kong Bananza Screenshots
Return of the Kong
It was always going to be a toss-up between a new 3D Mario and a new 3D DK revealed in yesterday's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, and we ended up getting the latter. Donkey Kong Bananza looked stunning in its reveal trailer and now, Nintendo has given us an even closer look. A batch of new screenshots have been released, showing...
News GameCube Games On Switch 2 Will Support An Optional CRT Filter
Back in my day...
One of the best surprises from the recent Switch 2 Direct is that the upcoming console will include GameCube titles for those on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion pack subscription tier. These include The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, SoulCalibur II, and F-Zero GX at launch with more confirmed in the coming months. What's...
News Digital Switch 2 Games Being Cheaper Than Physical Is A "Challenge", Says Retailer GAME
"it’s a bold move"
Nick Arran, managing director of UK retailer GAME, has stated that digital games being cheaper than physical on the Switch 2 will be "a challenge". As reported by The Game Business, Arran commented on the cost of the Switch 2 console and games, stating that although the £75 price point for Mario Kart World "seems expensive",...
News Sale Predictions Remain Unchanged Despite Switch 2 Price Concerns
"we do not expect the price point to impact early adoption"
The Switch 2 is finally official and it has a price: $449.99 / €469.99 / £395.99 for the console on its own, and $499.99 / €509.99 / £429.99 for a bundle that includes a digital copy of Mario Kart World. Initial concerns around the pricing seem to be largely targeting software over...
Gallery Get A Closer Look At Mario Kart World In These Fresh Switch 2 Screenshots
Mr Worldwide
Nintendo has officially lifted the lid on Mario Kart World, and it looks glorious. Yesterday's overview trailer was absolutely packed with features, showcasing open-world racing, new power-ups and fresh ways to make it to pole position. In fact, there was so much stuff to keep up with, that we feel like we've missed a bunch of the...
Update: New Zelda and Street Fighter 6 figures announced
In case you didn't know already, amiibo are NFC-ready toys which offer connectivity features with games on the Wii U, 3DS, and Switch, but also serve as highly-detailed and very desirable trinkets that look great on your shelf. While other toys-to-life ranges have fallen by the wayside over...
Watch Nintendo Treehouse 3rd April 2025 - Live!
A closer look at some Switch 2 gameplay
We're still recovering from yesterday's Switch 2 blowout, but Nintendo isn't hitting the brakes just yet. The first of two Nintendo Treehouse presentations is set to kick off in the next half an hour, promising to run us through some hands-on gameplay from a selection of the Switch 2 titles we saw yesterday...
Guide Switch 2: Will GTA 6 Launch On Nintendo's New Console?
The grandest question of all
It's not an understatement to say that Grand Theft Auto 6 (or GTA 6, as we'll refer to it from now on) is going to be one of the biggest (if not the biggest) media launches of all time – yes, not just game launches, but also counting movies, music, books... everything. While it's safe to say that the game will launch...
Guide Switch 2: Nintendo Switch Online - Can I Access The Retro Game Catalogue?
Playable nostalgia
Nintendo Switch Online, more than just letting you play your games online, also grants access to a wealth of retro titles from the NES, SNES, Game Boy, and Sega Mega Drive / Genesis. If you opt for the more expensive Expansion Pack tier, you can also play select games from N64 and Game Boy Advance. It's a service that's only...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2: Launch Games - All Day One Releases
Every game coming to Switch 2 on launch day
Nintendo Switch 2 will house games from three different formats: Switch 1 games, Switch 2 exclusives, and Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games. The latter two make up Nintendo's launch title line-up, which encompasses both new releases and ports to present a wide range of games that you'll be able to pick up...
News Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Price Has Been Confirmed
At least it's cheap...
When Nintendo detailed some of the technical specifications for the upcoming Switch 2, it also revealed Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, a digital experience that acts as an expanded tech demo, letting you try out various functions of the console via mini games. The downside is that it won't be free, as we'd anticipated while...
ICYMI Nintendo Is Hosting Another Direct Later This Month
World tour
Nintendo came out of the gate strong in yesterday's Switch 2 Direct with an overview trailer for Mario Kart World (no, it's not called 'Mario Kart 9'). The four-minute rundown was packed with exciting features and new racers, but it clearly wasn't enough for Nintendo to showcase everything that it wanted to, as it later announced that...
News Yep, Metroid Prime 4's Box Art For Switch 2 Is... Corrupted
What have you done..?
Remember when Nintendo debuted its gameplay trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond during last week's Switch Direct (gosh, that feels like yonks ago, now)? Remember how it followed up with one of the most awesome-looking box art designs we've seen for a Metroid game? Okay, well we've got some bad news for those looking to pick...
News Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Game Upgrade Pack Prices Seemingly Revealed (Japan)
Here's the estimated equivalent locally
Nintendo hasn't officially revealed the local pricing for Switch 2 game upgrade packs (yet), but it seems the company's Japanese website might have already given fans a rough idea about what it might cost to enjoy certain past-generation games with various enhancements on the new system. According to...
News Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle Will Be A "Limited Time" Offer
"Available while supplies last"
If you're considering the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle, you might need to make a decision sooner rather than later. While this new offer might seem like it's just a standard package, it appears it will be a limited-time deal. Yes, according to Nintendo, this bundle will actually be a "limited time...
News Nintendo Devs Reveal Some Big eShop Improvements On Switch 2
Bring it on!
As if today's Switch 2 Direct wasn't enough of an info dump, Nintendo has also published a series of Ask the Developer interviews, so we can get even more details on the upcoming console. In Chapter 4 of the discussion with Kouichi Kawamoto, Takuhiro Dohta and Tetsuya Sasaki, the chat moves onto the sworded issue of the eShop —...
News Uh Oh, Switch 2's Home Screen Looks Just As Bland As We Feared
Putting the 'meh' in 'homehscreen'
One of the biggest criticisms against the Nintendo Switch is its home screen. There's nothing wrong with it, per se, but it does lack a certain pizazz that we had come to expect from Nintendo's consoles. The House of Mario didn't pull back the curtain on what creative design swings the Switch 2 takes, menu-wise, in...
News Switch 2 Was Very Nearly Called 'Super Nintendo Switch'
What could've been...
Hopefully, you'll have gotten used to the name 'Nintendo Switch 2' by now. Given how much we now know about Nintendo's latest hardware, the firm's approach to its name actually makes a lot of sense. According to an Ask the Developer interview with Kouichi Kawamoto, Takuhiro Dohta, and Tetsuya Sasaki, however, it very nearly...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2 Direct April 2025 - Every Announcement, Game Reveal & Trailer
Mario Kart! Elden Ring! Donkey Kong?!
Well, we've gone from knowing next-to-no information to knowing a boatload of information in roughly one hour. Nintendo has fully lifted the lid on its upcoming hardware in the Switch 2 Direct and it was a packed one. Below, you will find the full April 2025 Nintendo Switch 2 Direct video, followed by a...
Gallery Here's A Closer Look At The Switch 2 Console And Accessories
It's so pretty
Nintendo has officially announced the Switch 2, bringing an end to literal years of rumours and speculation. Naturally, the games are the true star of the show, but the hardware itself is a slight to behold. Nintendo has unveiled the console, an accompanying Pro Controller, a camera, and more. Here, you can take a peek at the Switch...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Is Getting A Free Performance Upgrade On Switch 2
Along with several other big Switch games
Nintendo has confirmed that select Switch games will receive a free upgrade to improve playability and performance on the Switch 2. Some titles may also receive added functionality for GameShare. Chief amongst these is Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, a release that was widely criticised for its dire frame rate...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2 Guide: Ultimate Resource
Your complete guide to Switch 2 - release date, price, hardware, games
The Switch 2 is the next console from Nintendo and is a direct successor to the original Nintendo Switch that launched all the way back in March 2017. The company has announced a Switch 2 release date — it will launch worldwide on 5th June 2025. Nintendo also confirmed the...
News Switch 2 Games Cost A Bit More Than You're Probably Expecting
You'd better sit down for this...
It's official, the Nintendo Switch 2 is launching on 5th June 2025 at a retail price of $449.99 / €469.99 / £395.99. But how much do the actual games cost? Well, it's a bit complicated. Not really, but it ain't simple. As reported by VGC, Mario Kart World will cost $80 / £75 physically, but will actually be...
