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Tom's Guide
4 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Massive Best Buy weekend sale is live from $12 — 25 deals I'd add to my cart on Father's Day gifts, grills, OLED TVs, Switch games and more
After a long week, it's time to kick back and relax with some awesome Best Buy deals. Right now Best Buy's top deals section is packed with awesome savings on everything from Apple gear to Father's Day gifts. Right now Best Buy's Apple shopping event has the best Apple deals around. For starters, you can get our choice for the best laptop, the MacBook Air 13' (M4/256GB) on sale for $849 at Best Buy ($150 off.) And the new iPad 11' (Wi-Fi/128GB) is on sale for $299 at Best Buy ($50 off.) Plus, in case you missed it, the Nintendo Switch 2 has launched at Best Buy. Now's the time to shop Nintendo Switch 2 games, accessories, Amiibo and everything else. And make sure to follow our Nintendo Switch 2 restocks guide to score a console. Keep scrolling to see all my favorite Best Buy deals this weekend. Plus, check out our Best Buy coupon codes, and see the Adidas deals I'd buy from $10 at Amazon. Best Buy will not be taking online Nintendo Switch 2 orders during launch week. However, you can check stock in your local store, as well as score accessories, games and more online right Kart Bundle: $499 @ Best Buy Switch games: deals from $19 @ Best BuyFrom Luigi's Mansion 3 to EA FC24, Best Buy is taking from $10 to $20 off a small selection of games. (Most games are $20 off). The sale also includes Zelda, Assassin's Creed and more. Appliance sale: deals from $59 @ Best BuyBest Buy is taking up to 40% off select small and large appliances. After discount, prices start as low as $59. The sale includes brands such as Ninja, Instant Pot, Samsung, LG and more. TV sale: deals from $69 @ Best BuyBest Buy has smart TVs on sale for as low as $69. Keep in mind, the cheap TVs tend to be smaller, 1080p models (which are more suitable for a children's room or guest room). However, the sale also includes larger sets. These are among the cheapest TVs we've seen from Best Buy. By comparison, Amazon is offering a similar sale with prices from $ check: from $79 @ Amazon | from $74 @ Walmart Grills and accessories sale: deals from $12 @ Best BuyBest Buy is currently offering deals on grills and outdoor cooking accessories starting from $12. The sale includes big brands like Traeger, Weber and Pit Boss as well as others. The Ember Smart Mug is the second generation app-controlled mug that keeps your drink at your preferred temperature (between 120°F - 145°F) for up to 80 minutes on a full charge. You can also keep it on the charging coaster for all-day heat. The Ember Mug 2 is IPX7 rated and made of premium ceramic. The 2025 iPad features a larger 11-inch (2360 x 1640) screen, A16 CPU, 12MP rear/front cameras, USB-C connectivity, and Magic Keyboard Folio ($249) support. The base model features 128GB of storage, which double the capacity of its predecessor. It's available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB capacities. The new MacBook Air is powered by Apple's latest M4 chipset. The new Mac upgrades the camera from 1080p to 12MP with Center Stage support. The M4 chipset also supports dual external monitors, even when you have the laptop's lid open. It packs a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560 x 1664), Apple's M4 CPU w/ 10-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD. In our MacBook Air M4 review, we said the Editor's Choice laptop is irresistible thanks to its speedy performance, sharper camera, and lower starting price. iPhone 16 series: up to $1,000 off w/ trade in @ Best BuyBest Buy offers up to $1,000 off the new iPhone 16 series with trade-in and qualified activation. You get a tougher front display, Camera Control button and an A18 chip for taking advantage of Apple Intelligence features. This Traeger Woodridge Pro pellet grill delivers a rich, natural wood-fired taste without gas or charcoal. It boasts 970 sq in of cooking space to fit up to 7 chickens, 9 rib racks or 7 pork butts, providing plenty of space to cook full meals for family gatherings and larger events. Inject added flavor with the Super Smoke Mode and manage your cook using the Traeger app. This 55-inch Insignia TV offers impressive image quality no matter what you're watching. Thanks to its built-in Fire TV features, you can also stream all your favorite shows and movies and control them with your voice thanks to full Alexa support. Hisense is setting a new bar for value with its U6QF Mini-LED TV, which drops Google TV in favor of Fire TV. You still get an awesome suite of features built on a 144Hz refresh rate with HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos support. As one of the cheapest options to get for gaming, the U6QF is a powerful display for PC gamers leveraging tons of brightness. Part of LG's 2025 TV lineup, the LG C5 OLED is here as the value pick of the year. Offering a slew of features, like a range of HDR certifications and gaming specs for the PS5 Pro crowd, the C5 proves a major improvement over its predecessor. We called it "nearly flawless" and gave it a 5-star rating in our LG C5 OLED TV review. The Sony Bravia 7 Mini-LED TV takes the best of what makes Sony displays so sought-after and makes it value intensive. It's the cheapest Mini-LED in Sony's 2024 TV lineup, which makes it perfect for some incredible savings. The Bravia 7 comes kitted with an ATSC 3.0 tuner for NextGen TV access, plus support for almost all of the HDR formats, including Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG. The 2025 iPad features a larger 11-inch (2360 x 1640) screen, A16 CPU, 12MP rear/front cameras, USB-C connectivity, and Magic Keyboard Folio ($249) support. The base model features 128GB of storage, which double the capacity of its predecessor. It's available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB capacities. The 2025 iPad Air packs Apple's M3 processor, an 11-inch LED (2360 x 1640) display, 128GB of storage, 12MP rear camera and 12MP front camera. The tablet packs a more powerful 8-core CPU, which makes the M3 up to 35% faster for multithreaded CPU workflows than the iPad Air M1. There's also a 9-core GPU on board with 40% faster graphics performance than the M1. In our iPad Air M3 review we said its fun Apple Intelligence features, reliable battery life (9 hours w/ 41 minutes), and overall thin design make it a winning Apple slate. The new MacBook Air is powered by Apple's latest M4 chipset. The new Mac upgrades the camera from 1080p to 12MP with Center Stage support. The M4 chipset also supports dual external monitors, even when you have the laptop's lid open. It packs a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560 x 1664), Apple's M4 CPU w/ 10-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD. In our MacBook Air M4 review, we said the Editor's Choice laptop is irresistible thanks to its speedy performance, sharper camera, and lower starting price. Boasting all the power a creative needs to create, edit, and store projects, this MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is worth checking out now that it's on sale. You get an Intel Core Ultra 9-185H CPU, 32GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and an RTX 4070 GPU. We also like its 16-inch 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 165Hz display. If you like coffee and want to save money by making it at home, this Bella Pro coffee maker at $29 is a must-buy deal. You're getting $30 off the regular price for a coffee maker that can make 12 cups, enough for a small party. The Ember Smart Mug is the second generation app-controlled mug that keeps your drink at your preferred temperature (between 120°F - 145°F) for up to 80 minutes on a full charge. You can also keep it on the charging coaster for all-day heat. The Ember Mug 2 is IPX7 rated and made of premium ceramic. The Ninja Flip Toaster Oven & Air Fryer is now on sale. It has 8 functions in one convenient and versatile machine: air fry, roast, bake, toast and more. When you're not using it, you can flip it up and away, which will give you 50% more counter space check: $179 @ Amazon As one of Dyson's entry-level air purifiers, prices won't get much cheaper than this. The TP10 features 10 fan speeds, 0-350° oscillation, a night mode and an auto mode, which adjusts the power based on the conditions of the room. There's even the option to receive pollution details via the display and see the remaining filter life. There's no smart connectivity, but the remote is magnetized and can fit to the top of the appliance for easy storage. Our JBL Clip 5 review said this is a great Bluetooth speaker that's truly portable, thanks to a clip that lets you hook it onto an array of things, and that boasts excellent sound quality. Its IP67 dustproof and waterproof rating means it's perfect for long walks, hikes and pool parties. Plus, its battery lasts for up to 12 hours with normal use, or can extend up to 15 hours with Playtime Boost mode enabled. Samsung's new Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are a pair of AI-powered buds that are perfect for Samsung phone users. Our Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro review praised their stylish design, useful AI features and powerful active noise canceling capabilities. You also get 7 hours of battery life, or up to 30 hours when using the charging case. The XM5s are a pair of premium Sony noise-canceling headphones. Don't let the recent release of the XM6s trouble you; these are still a great buy. The large, over-ear cushions are incredibly comfortable and the active noise cancelation is excellent. Plus, despite active noise canceling being a drain on battery life, these amazing headphones still give you up to 30 hours with ANC enabled. You can push that up to 40 hours of battery life with ANC turned off.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The official Switch 2 accessories include a camera, a GameCube controller and more
Nintendo just dropped a boatload of Switch 2 news, including the release date, price and a launch title or two. It also announced a bevy of accessories that'll be available for the console on June 5. Let's go over the most notable of these doodads. For my money, the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera is the highlight here. This was featured heavily in the company's livestream, as the Switch 2 will allow for in-game video chat. This is thanks to the magical 'C' button on the right Joy-Con controller. The camera will also shrink down your head to use as a live avatar in certain games. It costs $50. It wouldn't be a Nintendo console without a pro controller. The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller will cost $80, but it includes the aforementioned 'C' button, a screen capture button, an audio jack and HD rumble 2. It also allows for motion controls and Amiibo functionality. The GL/GR buttons can be mapped to suit different playstyles. The company also announced a dedicated GameCube controller for use with Nintendo Online. It comes in iconic purple and also includes a 'C' button. It charges via USB-C so you won't burn through AA batteries like Wall-E or something. We don't have a price on this yet, but Nintendo did say it's launching with the console. We do know, however, that it's only available to Nintendo Online subscribers. The Switch 2 is launching with a new Mario Kart game, so you know what that means. The Joy-Con wheel controllers are back. The Joy-Con 2 Wheel ships in a two-pack, which costs $20. The set includes one blue wheel and one red wheel. There are two official carrying cases. There's one just for the console, for handheld mode, that costs $35. There's also a much larger one that holds everything, including the console, dock, cables and game cards. That one costs $80. Those are the most interesting items, but Nintendo also announced the usual replacement components. An AC adapter costs $30, while a dock set costs $110. A pair of Joy-Cons will set you back $90 and replacement straps cost $13.
The Independent
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Nintendo Switch 2 specs revealed in new leak as release date nears
It's been a long time coming, but the Nintendo Switch 2 is almost here. After months of leaks and speculation, Nintendo is gearing up to launch its next-gen hybrid console in a matter of weeks. While the two-minute first-look trailer (which was released in January) didn't give away many details, it confirmed key rumours such as magnetically attached joy-cons, a larger display, a refreshed design and a new Mario Kart game. Since then, patents suggest the joy-cons could even function like a computer mouse, and fresh leaks continue to hint at the console's price. The latest leaks to emerge provide more information about the console's specs, hinting at continued Amiibo support, plus new patent filings suggest the Joy-Cons could be attached to the console in both directions. With a Nintendo Direct set for 2 April, we won't have to wait much longer for official details. But for now, here's what we know about the Switch 2's price, release date, specs and more. While Nintendo hasn't announced an exact release date for the Nintendo Switch 2, the company has confirmed it will arrive in 2025, and has announced it will reveal all at a Nintendo Direct event on Wednesday 2 April at 2pm GMT in the UK. Based on current leaks and a bit of informed speculation, we can narrow down when we might see it hit store shelves. On 13 January 2025, games insider Nate the Hate was the first to correctly announce Nintendo's plans to unveil the Switch 2 on 16 January 2025. In his podcast, he speculated that the Switch 2 could launch in May or June this year, a claim supported by the games industry publication VGC. To celebrate the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo is hosting hands-on experience days around the globe. They'll take place in April, May and June, which makes us think the console could be released after the experience days. With the final experience day set for 1 June in Seoul, we're leaning towards a release in the first week of June. Fans interested in getting up close with the Nintendo Switch 2 were able to register for Nintendo's free draw, but it closed on 26 January. If you didn't get picked, you can join the waiting list. The UK experience day will take place at the Excel in London on 11-13 April. In early February, a former Nintendo employee known only as Sean, who was reportedly a sales lead in Nintendo's sales and retail department, speculated on the release date in the Kit and Krista podcast. 'I think we'll see a June launch, I'm thinking probably mid-June, maybe a little bit later than that. But definitely before the end of the summer that thing's coming out,' he said. 'They're going to want the system to be out before the end of the summer. I would say at the start of the summer – end of school year, so you've got the kids in school talking about what they're excited for.' Sean also stated that retailers don't know the release date of the Nintendo Switch 2 – they're, like us, just speculating. 'When we know the launch date, that's probably when retailers will know the launch date, or maybe a week or two in advance of that,' he said. As for pre-orders, we remain in the dark, but our current predictions are that you may be able to pre-order one after Nintendo hosts its Nintendo Direct on 2 April. When Nintendo launched the original Switch in January 2017, pre-orders went live that very same day. A lack of a release date hasn't stopped retailers from getting the Mario Party started early, however. You can already register your interest at Currys, so you'll be the first in line when you're finally able to pre-order the console. ShopTo is going one step further and letting customers reserve their console now for 1p, and paying the full price once the console has been dispatched. While Nintendo remained tight-lipped about the console's price in its first-look trailer (and is unlikely to reveal more details until closer to the release date), Nintendo's president Shuntaro Furukawa has given us some positive clues. In a recent earnings call, he hinted the console could be more affordable than some had first thought. In early February, Nintendo announced its third-quarter financial results, and, in a Q&A afterwards, Furukawa said 'the affordability that our customers expect from Nintendo products' is being considered, though, he admitted high inflation and Donald Trump's export tariffs could have an impact. Still, his comments on a less-than-predicted price hike are promising. It seems likely the Nintendo Switch 2 will cost the same as or more than the Nintendo Switch OLED, which is currently priced at £309.99. Analysts who spoke to IGN predict a price of around $400 (£330), $50 more than the Switch OLED in the US. In early February, an Italian retailer listed the Nintendo Switch 2 on its website, letting customers pre-order the console before it has even been fully unveiled. The system is priced at €389.99 (£325), making it only slightly more expensive than the Nintendo Switch OLED. It's unclear whether the retailer has inside knowledge of the pricing or if this is just a placeholder, with pre-orders potentially being amended once Nintendo officially announces the price. Still, the listing aligns with comments from Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa, suggesting the console may not be as expensive as some had feared. Another Nintendo Switch 2 price leak surfaced over the weekend. In a post (only shown to registered members) on Famiboards, a Costco Canada employee showed what was supposedly a placeholder listing for a new Switch model in Costco Canada's internal system, priced at $499.99 CAD. The post includes images of a backend product listing and a printed sign misspelt as 'NINTENDO SWITCH PALCE HOLDER'. The poster isn't claiming this is definitely for the Switch 2, but they did mention that in 'five years of working there', they've never seen a placeholder like this before. That's a $50 CAD (£30) increase over the Switch OLED, which currently retails for $449.99 CAD in Canada, giving us more hope that the Switch 2 won't be exceedingly expensive. Again, Sean – the former Nintendo sales lead – says that we shouldn't believe prices and release dates listed by retailers, stating that they don't know anything at this point, though he too speculated on the price when asked. 'I can't imagine it being too much more than $400… maybe $450 is the highest I can imagine,' he explained in the podcast. Nintendo gave us a quick first look at the Nintendo Switch 2 on 16 January with a flashy first-look trailer. While visually impressive, the trailer left many details unexplained, including a thorough breakdown of the console's design and the functions of its new buttons. But here's what we've gleaned from the trailer. Just from the design alone, the Nintendo Switch 2 feels like a more grown-up console compared with the original's playful, brightly coloured look. While the blue and red accents are still there, they're more subtle – limited to the edges of the Joy-Cons and thumb sticks – while the rest of the console boasts a sleek black finish. The game cartridge slot is still in the same position, and your Switch 1 cartridges will work on the new model. When Nintendo placed the Switch 2 alongside the OG model during the trailer, the size difference was apparent. The console is noticeably larger, and so are the Joy-Cons and the display. In a previous report, OnLeaks and 91mobiles claimed the Switch 2 features an 8.4in display. The biggest upgrades seem to come to the Joy-Cons. Instead of the traditional rail-locking system, the trailer shows the Joy-Cons clicking on, potentially magnetically – a heavily rumoured upgrade. This could mean no more fiddling around to slide them in place and making them more stable, but more importantly, it could finally solve the dreaded Joy-Con drift. There's also a new square button on the right Joy-Con, just below the Home button. What is this mysterious button? It's unclear for now, but rumours suggest it could be for a new chat feature on the system. There isn't a 'C' letter on this square button, like there is on the left Joy-Con, so we know it isn't another capture button. One moment in the trailer showed a Joy-Con sliding across a surface like a mouse, hinting at mouse-like functionality, something that could open up a wealth of possibilities for the system. Not a lot of games use the Switch screen's touch controls, for example, so, mouse functionality could add new gameplay. Newly released February 2025 patents also give more information on the Joy-Cons potentially working like a computer mouse. In terms of the dock, it looks broadly the same but has rounded corners instead of those sharper ones found on the original Switch, just making it look a lot sleeker. Hopefully, we'll learn more in the coming weeks and months. In early February, Nintendo filed a new patent that suggests users will be able to attach the Joy-Cons to the Switch 2 upside down. According to the patent, the Nintendo Switch 2 will have gyro-based screen rotation, similar to how a phone adjusts its display when tilted. Nintendo only revealed one game for the Switch in the reveal trailer – a new Mario Kart game running on the system. Excited fans have forensically analysed frames in the trailer and have noticed that there are up to 24 players on a race course at once. Tracks also appear much wider – Mario Kart titles have always limited gamers to 12 racers at once, and that's already chaotic enough. Speeding around the track on everything from bikes, karts and snowmobiles to quadbikes, lowriders jet skis and, yes even a cheetah, are some familiar faces, including Mario, Luigi, Wario, Waluigi, Bowser, Yoshi, Toad, Peach, Daisy, Rosalina, Pauline, Donkey Kong, Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, Toadette and more (though they can't all be made out clearly). But what other games can we expect to see? In Nate the Hate's podcast, the games insider speculated a new 3D Mario game will be released in December 2025, and third-party releases could include the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Assassin's Creed Mirage and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. We also know that both Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4 will be launching in 2025, making them both likely launch titles. Nintendo has also scheduled a 2025 release for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam and a Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D remake. In early February, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick hinted that GTA 6 could be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, though we're dubious about how well it will run – it might just be a pared-back port of the game. Third-party developers have also started revealing titles for the Switch 2, though none are major AAA. They're all essentially small indie offerings – we're still waiting for the major developers to announce their games. Yooka-Replayee – Playtonic Games Littlelands – Rafael Martin and Kyle Creamer Bestiario – Wiggin Industries Synth Beasts – Radhood Advance Aurascope – Nick Oztok My Time at Evershine – Pathea Games Secret Forest – Zelcar Games Nintendo Switch 2 specs Nintendo has never been all that concerned with technical specs, so even when it hosts its Nintendo Direct event, the gaming giant still might not go into any substantial detail. Prior leaks could give us some idea, however. The Nintendo Switch currently uses Nvidia's (now very old) Tegra X1 chip, which features a 256-core Maxwell GPU. The rumours so far suggest Nintendo will be sticking with Nvidia for the Nintendo Switch 2, despite stiff competition from AMD, which provided the chip for Valve's powerful Steam Deck. In September 2022, an Nvidia employee stated that the Nintendo Switch 2 would make use of a new Nvidia Tegra chip, specifically the Tegra T239 – a previously unconfirmed circuit that older rumours suggested the Switch 2 would use. Nvidia's sources once again backed up these claims in late February 2024. Games leaker Moore's Law is Dead stated in a YouTube video that the leak from Digital Foundry about the T239 processor is an 'almost entirely correct summary' of the Nintendo Switch 2. The insider claimed that the T239 has an Ampere GPU architecture and uses Samsung's 8nm process node with 8GB, 12GB or 16GB of 128-bit LPDDR5 memory. That could make it as powerful as the PS4. While there has been no word on 4K support, a 2021 patent filed by Nintendo suggested it was working on 4K upscaling. VGC added to this rumour in September when its sources were shown the Nintendo Switch 2 at Gamescon. According to the publication: 'One Switch 2 demo is understood to have been an improved version of the Switch launch title Zelda: Breath of the Wild, running at a higher framerate and resolution than the original game.' VGC 's source saw The Matrix Awakens running on the machine, which was used as an Unreal Engine test demo for the PS5 and Xbox Series X. 'The demo is said to have been running using Nvidia's DLSS upscaling technology, with advanced ray tracing enabled and visuals comparable to Sony's and Microsoft's current-gen consoles,' the report reads. In September 2024, photos of prototype components leaked on a Chinese website. According to Digital Foundry, the leak 'was genuine'. Alongside the alleged photos, another user leaked a reported full spec list of the console. The leak stated it would have 256GB of storage, 12GB of RAM and HDMI 2.1 ports. Based on the leaked specs, the Switch 2 won't be as fast as the PS5 or Xbox series X, but it has more RAM than the Xbox Series S, making it more similar to the Steam Deck. We're unlikely to hear official information about the specs until the console is in the hands of experts who teardown the device, though an FCC filing has given us a little more insight. As spotted by The Verge, an NFC chip is located in the right Joy-Con, suggesting the Switch 2 will continue to support Amiibos. The filing also suggests the console will be able to charge from both the top and the bottom USB-C ports, and that it will use Wi-Fi 6. The best Nintendo Switch deals With the Switch 2 officially on the way, the Switch OLED is starting to come down in price. 'Its colourful display, better build quality and bigger storage make buying the Nintendo Switch OLED a no-brainer,' we said in our review of the console.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Yahoo
New Nintendo Switch 2 filing answers my prayers: both USB-C ports can charge, and NFC support suggests those 223 Amiibo are about to have new friends
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Nintendo's holding back further Nintendo Switch 2 details for a big reveal in an April Direct, but in the meantime it looks like we're getting some early info courtesy of the US government. The Federal Communications Commission recently published the results of its testing of the console, and while the report is 99% dull data on wireless emissions, there are a few juicy tidbits. Switch 2 will support Wi-Fi 6, as The Verge notes in its write-up of the report. Just as the original Switch and its related accessories got the three-letter designation of HAC, the Switch 2 line will go by BEE. The BEE-001 unit – that's the Switch 2 console itself – "is equipped with two rechargeable USB ports (top and bottom side)," according to the FCC filing. That means that the extra USB-C port we saw during the Switch 2 reveal will, indeed, be capable of sending and receiving power. While that's hardly surprising it is good to have confirmation that we're going to have options in how we connect chargers to this thing. Having a charging cable sticking directly into my stomach on the odd occasions when I needed to charge the Switch 1 in handheld mode was beyond annoying. The part I'm happiest about, though, is the fact that NFC support is officially making a comeback. Over on the BEE-014 report – that's the right Joy-Con – makes repeated mention of RFID, which is the tech Nintendo uses for NFC transmissions with Amiibo figures. Again, it's not exactly shocking that Switch 2 carries forward a basic Switch 1 feature like NFC support, but it's good to have the confirmation. I need to make the disclaimer that this doesn't officially confirm that Amiibo will work with Switch 2, as there's still an outside chance this is for some other type of NFC connection, but I think it's reasonable to be confident Nintendo won't leave this aspect of Switch 2 backwards compatibility behind. After all, there are already 223 Amiibo out there, and while releases of new Amiibo have slowed down somewhat in recent years, I doubt we've seen the last of the little figures. Here's what you should do to prepare yourself for Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nintendo Switch 2 Is Now More Likely to Support Amiibo, Faster Wi-Fi Speeds
The Nintendo Switch 2 is less than a month away from its big reveal on April 2. Details about the new portable console are slowly trickling out, and the latest info gives some good news for collectors of the interactive action figures, the Amiibo. Nintendo has filed new FCC filings for what appears to be the Switch 2, which confirm a few features, as first spotted by The Verge on Friday. Nintendo's new console will support Wi-Fi 6 for faster internet speeds, both USB-C ports will charge the console and it will have NFC, allowing it to communicate with the Amiibo toys. Nintendo first introduced the Amiibo in 2014 for the Wii U alongside Super Smash Bros. for Wii U as a way to transfer data between the toy and console. Eventually, support for the toys spread to the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch. Originally, the toy line featured Nintendo mascots, but soon more non-Nintendo characters had their own Amiibo including Sora from Kingdom Hearts, Solaire of Astora from Dark Souls and Pac-Man. Other features confirmed for the Switch 2 include: Backward compatibility with original Switch games A slightly larger screen Improved graphics Joy-Cons that connect via magnets Option to use a Joy-Con as a mouse Details such as the release date or price have yet to be confirmed, although there is speculation that the console will launch sometime over the summer and retail for $400. However, pricing may change due to recently instituted tariffs. More details about the Switch will be revealed on April 2. A lucky few will be able to play with the Switch 2 before its launch at the Nintendo Switch 2 experience events taking place around the globe.
