Want to buy a Nintendo Switch 2? Ask yourself these questions first
The Nintendo Switch 2 was release June 5 and carries heavy expectations. Some are on the fence about the cost and speed in which to purchase. Los Angeles Times reporter Todd Martens has four important questions you might be asking yourself and helps you make a decision on if it's worth the purchase.
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Digital Trends
3 hours ago
- Digital Trends
Take your Switch 2 to the next level with the best accessories
Of all the consoles on the market, the Switch 2 is the most versatile right out of the box. It is both a home console and a handheld, plus the new Joy-cons can be used as traditional controllers or like a computer mouse. This makes the Switch 2 vs. Switch an easy decision even before you factor in all the upcoming Switch 2 games. Just like the original console, though, the Switch 2 is made much better with a few additional accessories. Even at launch there are a ton to pick from so we've narrowed the list down to only the best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories we personally can't live without. Recommended Videos Best Camera Nintendo Switch 2 Camera Pros 1080p resolution Elegant design Cons A little expensive One of the big features touted for the Nintendo Switch 2 is Game Chat. This new feature means you can finally virtually hang out with your friends via voice and video, so long as you have a compatible camera. While any USB-C camera will work, we'd argue that the official Nintendo Switch 2 Camera is the all-around best option. With 1080p resolution, a sleek profile, and a useful privacy shutter, this accessory is well worth the $55 for anyone looking to jump into Game Chat with all the bells and whistles. Nintendo Switch 2 Camera Best Camera Best Controller Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Pros HD Rumble 2 Two back buttons More comfortable than Joy-cons Cons No Hall Effect sticks There's already a slew of traditional gamepad options for the Switch 2, but nothing can beat the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller for that familiar console feel. This excellent, albeit expensive, option is simply the best choice for playing games while your Nintendo Switch 2 is in docked mode. It's immensely comfortable and features solid battery life, and it's filled with all of the features you'd expect -- and then some. Perhaps its most compelling additions are the new GL/GR buttons on the back, which can be mapped to function as any other button on the controller for ultimate customizability over how you interact with games. If you're okay dropping $85 to pick up the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, it is the definitive way to play any competitive or challenging game. Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Best Controller Best SD Card Lexar Play Pro Pros Multiple size options Fastest MicroSD on the market Cons Larger sizes are expensive The MicroSD card market is still small right now, but the current leader in terms of size and performances is the Lexar Play Pro. This card comes in either a 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB size so you can grab the size you feel is right for you. However, size options isn't what impresses us most about this card. What makes us put this at the top of the list is the speed of the card, which is what will lead to near instant loading times on your games. This card can hit up too 900MB/s read times, which is the fastest we've seen yet. It also has 600MBN/s write speeds, which shouldn't be overlooked. This speed determines how fast you can download games to the card. The faster this speed, the sooner you can start playing. The main downsides to this card is the price. Because the market is so small, this card is still quite expensive when you look at the larger sizes, but that also means it is constantly getting sold out. However, even when more cards become available, we don't see any being better than this one for quite a while. Lexar Play Pro Best SD Card More Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case Pros Built to hold all Switch 2 essentials Soft and sturdy build quality Includes screen protector and cloth Cons Not practical for everyday protection Cases for the Nintendo Switch 2 come in all shapes and sizes, so you should always pick one that meets your unique needs both in terms of looks and functionality. Some are made only for protecting your Switch 2 and Joy-cons, while others are made to hold everything you need to move the console, dock, cables, controllers, and games. The official Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case falls into the latter category, offering impressive protection, high-quality materials, and tons of storage inside. This chunky case even has a spot to store your Nintendo Switch 2 dock so that you can transport your docked console experience anywhere you want to go. You'll find six slots for game carts, storage for a Pro Controller, and a large mesh compartment for all of your cables. As added bonuses, you'll even get a screen protector and cleaning cloth inside the case. For $85 it offers incredible peace of mind that you can bring the full Switch 2 experience with you with little risk of damage. However, it is a big case to carry if you are just bringing the Switch 2 around for the day to play in handheld mode. Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case Best Headset Audeze Maxwell Wireless Gaming Headset for PlayStation, Mac, PC, and Switch Pros 80+ hour battery life A.I noise filtering Also compatible with other consoles and PC Cons Price A good headset is a non-negotiable when playing on the go, but even elevates your game while playing at home if you don't have a top-end sound system. When it comes to headsets, you get what you pay for so we're going big and recommending the Audeze Maxwell despite the steep price. If you can stomach it, this headset will serve you well for the entire Switch 2 generation. The battery life is a huge component here since you will be using it on the move with your Switch 2, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. The sound quality is astounding and you won't lose any bit of it thanks to the noise filtering technology. They're very comfortable to wear, has detachable mic, and also works with other consoles and your PC to help justify the price. 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Forbes
4 hours ago
- Forbes
Nintendo Issues Two Safety Warnings About The Nintendo Switch 2
Illustration of the interior of a Fnac store, a French chain of stores specializing in the ... More distribution of cultural products (music, literature, cinema, video games) and electronics at the Beaugrenelle shopping center in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, France, on June 6, 2025. Console Nintendo Switch 2. Games console. (Photo by Riccardo Milani / Hans Lucas via AFP) (Photo by RICCARDO MILANI/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images) For those lucky gamers who've already gotten their hands on a Nintendo Switch 2 or who have one coming soon, Nintendo has issued a 'careful usage' warning about what not to do with your console (via IGN). Many of the warnings in this section of the user manual are pretty boilerplate, like keeping small parts away from children or cleaning the AC adapter should it become dirty. One, however, stands out: 'The screen is covered with a film layer designed to prevent fragments scattering in the event of damage. Do not peel it off.' This is an odd recommendation, as most screens you buy come with a similar film and you always peel it off and generally (if you're smart) replace it with a screen protector of some sort. It's unusual to leave the manufacturer's protective film on a screen, as these are typically not designed with touch in mind. Perhaps the best advice would be to not remove the film until you've purchased a better screen protector to replace it with. Nintendo also warned users to regularly charge the console. "Make sure to charge the built-in batteries at least once every six months," the document reads. "If the batteries are not used for an extended period of time, it may become impossible to charge them." This shouldn't be a problem for fans diving headlong into Mario Kart World, but I can certainly attest to my own original Nintendo Switch consoles sitting idle for months on end, though this was largely after enough Joy-Cons suffered from drift that I simply stopped playing Nintendo games. A bonus warning: Over on the Nintendo Switch reddit, a user posted that they noticed a bulge in their system where the battery is located, and a number of other users posted that they noticed the same thing. The OP checked with Nintendo's customer service and writes, that Nintendo 'advised me not to ignore and to turn it off, package it and return it ASAP". If your Switch 2 has a similar bulge, you should probably do the same or at least contact customer service. Other than this, it appears the Switch 2 is a huge hit with fans, reportedly moving over 3 million units in 24 hours, though this has yet to be officially confirmed. I have yet to get my hands on a Switch, though I plan on trying out some brick-and-mortar options this weekend since I was unable to find one online or secure a pre-order. How's your Switch 2? Let me know on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky or Facebook. Also be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and follow me here on this blog. Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.
Business Insider
7 hours ago
- Business Insider
10 celebrities who lived to 100 — and how they did it
Norman Lear Iconic screenwriter and producer Norman Lear, who died in December 2023 at the age of 101, said that work (and loving his job) is what kept him going. "Some people run. I don't run. I wake up and do the things that please me. That's my present to myself. That's my prayer. That's everything," he told USA Today as he turned 100 in 2022. He reiterated this in a chat with the Los Angeles Times in 2020. "When I go to sleep at night," he said, "I have something that I'm thinking. Among other things, it's about something I'm doing tomorrow." He added, "So today is over, and we're on to the next." There's evidence to suggest that delaying retirement could add years to your life. A 2015 study that followed 83,000 adults over 65 for 15 years, published in the journal Preventing Chronic Disease, found that, compared with people who retired, people who worked past age 65 were about three times more likely to report being in good health. Jimmy Carter The 39th president lived to be 100, dying in December 2024, almost three months after his landmark birthday. He credited one person with helping him live that long: his wife, Rosalynn. They were married for 77 years before her death in 2023. "It's hard to live until you're 95 years old," he told People in 2019. "I think the best explanation for that is to marry the best spouse: someone who will take care of you and engage and do things to challenge you, and keep you alive and interested in life," he said. Research suggests that having strong social bonds can help you live longer. A 2021 meta-review published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology found that the link between social support and longevity is as strong as the link between not smoking and longevity. Bob Hope Bob Hope, known for his vaudeville, acting, comedy, and his hosting gig at the Academy Awards a record 19 times, died in July 2003, two months after his 100th birthday. Back in the '80s, when he was a spry 78, he said he made sure to walk 2 miles every day, no matter where he was, per Men's Health. He learned this lesson from his grandfather. "When he was 96 years old, he walked two miles to the local pub every day to get a drink. He died within a month of his 100th birthday, and he remained mentally sharp till the very end," said Hope. There's science to back up their method. A 2024 study published in the British Journal of Sports Science analyzed health and mortality data from the 2019 US Census, the 2003—2006 National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey, and the National Center for Health Statistics. Using a mathematical model, the authors predicted that people who walk for around 160 minutes a day live an average of five years longer than their sedentary peers. They speculated that if the least active Americans walked for an extra 111 minutes daily, they could live up to 11 years longer. Dolores Hope Bob Hope lived to be 100, but his wife, Dolores, managed to outlive him. She died in 2011 at the age of 102. While Dolores didn't publicly share theories on how she made it to triple-digits, her daughters had their own ideas. Her oldest daughter, Linda (who's now in her 90s herself), told ABC7 in 2009: "Laugh a lot. Laughter is something that's been part of our lives, and I have to think that is a large part responsible for their happiness and for their long lives." Olivia de Havilland The "Gone with the Wind" star lived to be an impressive 104 years old. She died in July 2020. De Havilland, in addition to crediting the "three Ls" (love, laughter, and light) with her longevity, told Vanity Fair in 2016 that she kept her mind sharp by doing The New York Times crossword every single day. In a 2022 study published in the journal NEJM Evidence, 107 adults with mild cognitive impairment were asked to do an intensive program of web-based crossword puzzles or games for 12 weeks, followed by booster sessions up to 78 weeks. The authors found that 37% of participants in the crossword groups improved by two points on an Alzheimer's scale. Kirk Douglas The Hollywood icon and star of films such as "Spartacus" and "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" lived to 103. He died in February 2020. Douglas wrote an essay for Newsweek in 2008, when he was 91, about growing old. "Humor helps longevity," he wrote. "Try to think of others, try to help them. You will be amazed how that lessens your depression. That satisfaction is priceless," he added. "The greatest dividend to old age is the discovery of the true meaning of love." Gloria Stuart Much like her "Titanic" character Rose, Stuart lived to become a centenarian, briefly. She turned 100 in July 2010 and died two months later. As her 1999 memoir, "I Just Kept Hoping," suggests, Stuart used her career to fuel her into her old age. "I was driven then [in the 1930s], and I'm driven now," she told SF Gate at the time. After Stuart's death in 2010, NPR host Ari Shapiro added, "Her daughter says that during her long life, her mother did not believe in illness. She paid no attention to it, and it served her well." Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother The Queen Mother died in 2002 at the age of 101. Clearly, longevity runs in the family, as her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II, lived to be 96 before dying in September 2022. The Queen Mother had some frank advice for living a long life. In her official biography, she said, "'Wouldn't it be terrible if you'd spent all your life doing everything you were supposed to do, didn't drink, didn't smoke, didn't eat things, took lots of exercise, and suddenly, one day, you were run over by a big red bus and, as the wheels were crunching into you, you'd say, 'Oh my God, I could have got so drunk last night.' That's the way you should live your life, as if tomorrow you'll be run over by a big red bus." George Burns The vaudeville star and comedian knew people would be curious about how to live to 100, so he decided to write the book "How To Live To Be 100 Or More." Burns, who died in March 1996 at 100 years old, told UPI Hollywood, "You'll be happier and live longer if you find a job you love; that way you avoid stress. Never take stress to bed with you. Work on it in the morning." He also confirmed that he did 45 minutes of exercise every day before taking a "brisk 15-minute walk around the neighborhood." He also had "two or three drinks a day" and always had a cigar close by (though, according to him, he never inhaled). He steered clear of cigarettes, however. Being active is linked to living longer in better health. A 2022 study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that of 99,713 participants aged 55 to 74, those who did regular aerobic exercise and strength training were 41% less likely to die from any cause in the seven to 10 years after. "I don't believe a lot of this medical stuff. They say everything you eat and drink causes cancer. Don't pay too much attention to that," Burns added. Eva Marie Saint Saint, the oldest living and earliest surviving Oscar winner, will turn 101 in July 2025. "I continue to take walks out in the fresh air, like watching baseball — especially the Los Angeles Dodgers, and enjoy time with my family and friends," she told People ahead of her 100th birthday last year.
