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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Pokémon Legends: Z-A officially launches in October and will offer 'improved graphics and frame rates' on the Nintendo Switch 2 version
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Pokémon Legends: Z-A will officially launch on October 16 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 A digital or physical Switch version can be upgraded to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition via a $10 upgrade pack The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will "offer improved graphics and frame rates" The Pokémon Company has announced that Pokémon Legends: Z-A will officially launch on October 16 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-orders for the next major Pokémon game begin on June 5, and it's been confirmed that players who purchase either a digital or physical version on the Switch can upgrade their copy to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition via a $10 upgrade pack on the Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store. It might be worth investing in the Switch 2 Edition as The Pokémon Company has also revealed in a social media post that the version will "offer improved graphics and frame rates", but there's no new trailer for us to compare to the Switch version just yet. In addition, players who pre-order Legends: Z-A through the Pokémon Center in the US, UK, and Canada will receive a random, exclusive Pokémon Sitting Cuties plush featuring Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile. According to Nintendo, those who pre-order a version of the game from My Nintendo Store will receive a Partner Pokémon figurine as a bonus item, and Mega Evolution, Trainer, and Champion's Choice bundles will also be available." We've also received brand new cover art for the game, along with an official blurb, which reads: "Pokémon Legends: Z-A is a new frontier for the Pokémon video game series, blending an RPG story unfolding in a single city with action elements and a real-time battle system unlike anything seen before in the franchise. "Trainers can look forward to the beginning of a new adventure in Lumiose City — one woven by people and Pokémon together!" Pokémon fans won't have to wait long for another look at the game because the next Pokémon Presents livestream will air this summer on July 22. The Nintendo Switch 2 launches next week on June 5 for $449.99 / £395.99, and $499.99 / £429.99 for the official Mario Kart World bundle, which comes with a digital copy of the game. UK pre-orders and US pre-orders are now live. If you missed out on securing a pre-order, GameStop and Best Buy have announced that they will be restocking Switch 2 units in-store and online during the console's launch. Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders live: latest UK stock updates as My Nintendo Store's pre-order date arrives, while US pre-orders remain delayed The Nintendo Switch 2 has been spotted at retailers ahead of its June release - but the reported stock numbers aren't huge Sony's Days of Play sale kicks off tomorrow and will bring price cuts to the PS5 Pro, DualSense Edge, the PS5 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 bundle, and a host of price cuts on accessories and games
Metro
4 days ago
- Business
- Metro
UK retailer cancels Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders a week before launch
A UK retailer has informed customers it's cancelled their Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders, causing pandemonium amongst some fans. No matter where you are in the world, the Nintendo Switch 2 is likely going to be incredibly hard to come by once it launches next week. Pre-orders here in the UK routinely sell out, while the My Nintendo Store in Japan completely ran out of stock last month. Aside from Smyths, which promises to have some stock available in its stores as part of a midnight launch, you shouldn't expect to be able to purchase a Switch 2 over the counter for a while. However, even those who've successfully scored pre-orders aren't safe from a Switch 2-less launch day, as one UK retailer has admitted it's cancelled some of them for unknown reasons. In a post to its X account, GAME apologised to customers for the cancellations. So, if you pre-ordered through GAME, you should check your emails in case you've been affected. GAME hasn't stated how many customers have been impacted, nor what the cause is, so it's unclear if it's a stock shortage issue or a technical error of some kind. Whatever's going on, GAME says it is 'working to reinstate as many affected pre-orders as possible. If your pre-order was impacted, please know that we're doing everything we can and will be in touch with further updates and next steps.' It's hardly a good look for GAME, which has been in sharp decline over the past few years. After having already halted sales of pre-owned games and its own rewards scheme, it confirmed it wouldn't be able to offer Switch 2 pre-orders in store and last month it shut down its headquarters in Basingstoke. With any luck, the situation will be resolved in time for the console's launch. Although, even if the cancellations are undone, there's now no guarantee customers will get it on launch day. At time of writing, new pre-orders in the UK are almost non-existent, with even Nintendo's own storefront out of stock. More Trending There is one Mario Kart World bundle still available at Currys, which also comes with a 256GB microSD card for data storage, the Switch 2 camera accessory, and a Switch 2 copy of Street Fighter 6. As such, it's a lot pricier than usual, at £579 instead of the usual £429.99. Currys is also running a midnight launch in Oxford Street so anyone who's pre-ordered a Switch 2 with that store can go pick it up from the counter as soon as the clock ticks 12. You can find some Switch 2's being scalped on eBay as well, but you'll be expected to cough up for above the normal retail price. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: First Nintendo Switch 2 unboxing has already happened but there's a catch MORE: Pokémon Legends: Z-A release date announced with Switch 2 upgrades MORE: Nintendo Switch 2 fans expecting secret Christmas game at Summer Game Fest 2025
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
At Least A Few Stores Will Have Switch 2 In Stock The Day Of Launch For Fans Without Pre-Orders
Switch 2 pre-orders have basically been sold out since they went live last month, but a lucky few might still be able to nab the new Nintendo console in person when it launches on June 5. GameStop, Best Buy, and others have promised limited quantities on site at certain stores when fans go to pick-up their midnight pre-orders. Best Buy was the first to signal that at least some of its Switch 2 inventory at certain stores was being set aside for day-one sales. The electronics retailer promised 'limited inventory of systems, games, accessories [and] the chance for a free Nintendo collectible' for those showing up at 12:01 a.m. ET on June 5. Target appears to be doing something similar. According to multiple reports, certain locations will have anywhere from 30 to 100 Switch 2 consoles available to the first customers to arrive without existing pre-orders. The company hasn't announced anything official yet, and it's not clear if its stores will be doing midnight pre-order pickups or customers there will have to wait until regular opening hours. GameStop, on the other hand, is all-in on the Switch 2 midnight launch party. 'Additional Switch 2 units will be available in-store and online while supplies last,' the retailer confirmed last week. The 'launch event' begins at 3:00 p.m. local time, with pre-order pickups beginning at midnight. The suggestion is that if you want a shot at one of those on-site consoles, you'll need to be some of the first in line for that 3:00 p.m. start time. You'll also get a free Red Bull. Walmart hasn't yet confirmed its plans for launch day inventory yet, and Amazon has been completely silent about pre-orders and when it will begin selling the Switch 2, if at all. Nintendo is still slowly going through its own My Nintendo Store pre-order process with invitations going out on a rolling basis. But those units aren't guaranteed to arrive on launch day and some might not arrive until days or weeks later. Basically, what I'm saying is that if you failed to lock down a pre-order in the initial frenzy last month, there's still hope. Now, does that mean showing up on the day of or camping out for a week? Knowing Nintendo fans, and with the Switch 2 being the biggest console launch in the company's history, I wouldn't put anything past them. . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nintendo wasn't ready for how in-demand the Switch 2 would be in Japan, as boss warns there isn't enough stock from its official store to fulfill the 2.2 million lottery sale applications
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Switch 2 isn't out yet, but it's already taking Japan by storm, so Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa is warning fans who applied for its lottery sale that there isn't going to be enough stock to go around from its official store. To pre-order the console from the My Nintendo Store in Japan, fans had to apply for a chance to be selected in a lottery, leaving it up to chance whether they would actually be successful in buying one. In a tweet posted on the Japanese Nintendo Twitter account yesterday (machine-translated by Google and DeepL), Furukawa confirms that a whopping 2.2 million applications were received in Japan – a number that far exceeds both the company's expectations and the amount of stock it can deliver on release day. As a result, Nintendo expects that "a significant number" of fans won't be selected from the lottery as the first wave of winners is confirmed tomorrow. There's already a second lottery sale planned, and those who aren't chosen as a winner the first time will have their applications automatically carried over. However, Furukawa says that even counting the quantity of stock for this second sale, it still won't be possible to fulfill all of the applications. Nintendo is already "working on further strengthening our production system" in order to help meet the demand, and it's worth noting that other Japanese retailers will also be opening up their pre-orders soon, so fans don't have to rely on getting the console specifically from the My Nintendo Store. While the company will continue to make and ship "a considerable number" of Switch 2 consoles, it apologizes for the wait that this may bring. Last July, Furukawa said that Nintendo planned to beat scalpers by simply making sure there was enough stock of its new hardware to meet demand in the first place, although he more recently noted that rapidly increasing production in would "not be easy." Responding to the latest news on Twitter, Dr. Serkan Toto, CEO of Japan games industry consultancy Kantan Games, points out the Switch 1's high sales in Japan (estimated to be over 35 million), while saying: "Nintendo originally promised enough supply for launch – which of course immediately sounded like a fairy tale for anybody with a basic understanding of the game market." Now, it's looking like this will probably be the case. It could be bad news for anyone in Japan hoping to get stuck into upcoming Switch 2 games like Mario Kart World on the console's June 5 release date, but hopefully, it'll be able to ramp up its production swiftly enough to ensure everyone who wants one can grab one before too long. Nintendo Switch 2 news is constantly evolving now in the run-up to the console's release. Be sure to check out our Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide to see how you can secure one for yourself.
Engadget
09-05-2025
- Engadget
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order updates: The latest on restocks, My Nintendo Store invites and more
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are officially live at Nintendo's online store — but only if you've received an invite. As advertised, the My Nintendo Store began sending out Switch 2 pre-order invites on Thursday to those who previously registered their interest and meet the company's "priority criteria." If you've been chosen, congratulations! You have 72 hours from the time your email was sent to complete your purchase. If you previously signed up but haven't received a notice, well, we'll have to see when exactly it'll arrive. Nintendo has been accepting registrations since April 2, and it's sending invites to past Switch players and Switch Online subscribers before anyone else. If you meet the priority requirements and signed up on the earlier side, you should (hopefully) get your invite before most others. If you signed up later, don't be surprised if it takes awhile for Nintendo to grace your inbox. The company warned last month that it may not be able to send all invites — or even deliver all orders that do get placed — before the Switch 2's June 5 release date. Beyond Nintendo, the song sadly remains the same. As of our latest check, the device remains fully sold out at Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, Target and other retailers. This has mostly been the case in the US since the Switch 2 first went up for sale on April 24, and it remains unclear when it'll change. That said, we're keeping an eye out for any surprise restocks that pop up. If you're still hoping to get your hands on the device early, we've rounded up all the Switch 2 pre-order listings we could find for easy access and broken down what to know about buying the console. As noted above, Nintendo is only selling the Switch 2 through an invite system, which began on April 2. While it seems unlikely you'll receive your console before launch day if you sign up with Nintendo now, we still recommend doing so in case stock remains low at other stores. Registration is free, and you'll receive your invite eventually, even if it takes some time. On that point, Nintendo says it is prioritizing invites "on a first-come, first-served basis" to registrants who meet the following criteria: You must have purchased a Switch Online membership as of April 2, 2025. If you've only ever been part of a family plan and weren't the paying account, that's a no-go. You must have been a paid Switch Online subscriber for at least 12 months as of April 2, 2025. You must have logged at least 50 hours of total Switch gameplay time as of April 2, 2025. You must have opted into sharing gameplay data with Nintendo as of April 2, 2025. You can confirm this in your account's privacy settings. You must be a Nintendo account holder who is at least 18 years old. If you fulfill those requirements, you'll be ahead in Nintendo's invite queue. If not, you'll have to wait until after the priority registrants receive their emails. Once they do, the remaining invites will go out on a first-come, first-served basis. Whenever you get your email, you'll have a 72-hour window to buy. As with other stores, you have two models to pick from: the base Switch 2 console for $450, and a bundle with Mario Kart World for $500. Note that you can only purchase one console per invite. You'll also be able to pick up certain accessories when it's your time to shop. Pre-order Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-order Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle We received our invite late Thursday evening after signing up about an hour after the registration window first opened. We've posted screenshots of what the official invite email and buying process looks like below. (A previous version of this guide linked to screenshots from Reddit and the gaming forum ResetEra, but one ResetEra user appears to have shared a fake invite, so we've removed that.) Broadly speaking, the experience is far less chaotic than it's been at other stores. Our confirmation email says that our console will ship by June 4. This is what Nintendo's official Switch 2 pre-order invite email looks like. Unfortunately, the Switch 2 remains sold out everywhere else as of this writing. To recap the situation: After a two-week delay, Nintendo finally kicked off Switch 2 pre-orders at third-party retailers in the US and Canada at midnight ET on April 24. A couple of (headache-inducing) hours later, stock at Walmart, Target and Best Buy had sold out. GameStop began taking pre-orders later that morning but quickly met the same fate. Some eagle-eyed buyers were reportedly able to pre-order through Walmart as late as April 26, but things have dried up since. Other membership-based retailers like Costco and Sam's Club have Switch 2 listings as well, but we haven't seen anything to suggest they will accept pre-orders. Newegg also has a Switch 2 page but hasn't provided an option to buy just yet. As for Amazon, we assume the Switch 2 will eventually be available there, but it's not today, and there's been no indication as to when that might change. (Even before the Switch 2 was unveiled, stock of the original Switch and first-party Switch games had been limited at Amazon US for several months.) If you're desperate to catch a restock, it's a good idea to create a free account with the retailers above and ensure all of your shipping and billing info is up to date with each. Downloading each store's mobile app and signing up for notifications may help too, though that could get annoying fairly quickly. Pre-order Nintendo Switch 2 Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon* Pre-order Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon* *As of 1:15pm ET on Friday, May 9, Amazon has not listed either Switch 2 console package for sale. We will update this article with direct links if they arrive; until then, we're linking to the site's Nintendo-focused hub. Naturally, there are numerous accessories and games up for pre-order alongside the Switch 2 itself. While Nintendo hasn't changed the console's price since delaying its initial pre-order date, it has hiked the cost of several accessories due to "changes in market conditions" (read: tariffs). The new Switch 2 camera, for instance, now costs $55 instead of its original $50, while the Switch 2 Pro Controller leapt from $80 to $85. An extra set of Joy-Con 2 controllers is up to $95 from $90, and the official Joy-Con Charging Grip costs $40 instead of $35. Most (but not all) of Nintendo's official Switch 2 accessories are still up for grabs at one or two retailers at a minimum, but stock has become spottier since they first went up for sale. Upcoming Switch 2 games like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza , meanwhile, remain widely available. Mario Kart World for $80 Nintendo Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon* Donkey Kong Bananza for $70 Nintendo Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon* Additional Switch 2 games Nintendo Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon Samsung microSD Express Card (256GB) for Nintendo Switch 2 for $60 Nintendo Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon Joy-Con 2 bundle for $95 Nintendo Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon* Switch 2 Pro Controller for $85 Nintendo Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon* Switch 2 Camera for $55 Nintendo Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon* Hori Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant Camera for $60 Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip for $40 Nintendo Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon* Joy-Con 2 Wheels (set of 2) for $25 Nintendo Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon* Switch 2 All-in-One Carrying Case for $85 Nintendo Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon* Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector for $40 Nintendo Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon* *As of 1:15pm ET on Friday, May 9, Amazon has not listed any first-party Switch 2 accessories or games for sale. (Some third-party devices and games are listed, however.) We'll update this article with direct links if they arrive; until then, we're linking to the site's Nintendo-focused hub. The Nintendo Switch 2. (Sam Rutherford for Engadget) We knew from its initial teaser trailer that the Switch 2 would be bigger than its predecessor and take a new approach to its detachable Joy-Cons. The Joy-Con 2s, as they're called, now attach magnetically and include a C button, mouse controls and a built-in gyroscope for tilt control. The console itself is indeed larger, with a 7.9-inch LCD screen that supports a 1080p resolution, a variable refresh rate up to 120Hz and HDR10. The hardware also has a built-in mic to support a new feature called GameChat that'll let you communicate with friends in-game. (This is what that C button is for.) Nintendo says this service will be free to all Switch 2 users until March 31, 2026, at which point it'll require a Switch Online membership. When docked, you'll be able to play up to 4K on your TV. Nintendo says it's improved the consoles internal speakers as well. The updated dock has a built-in fan to keep the console cool and help maintain performance during long play sessions. Though we won't know exactly how much of a power upgrade the Switch 2 is over to the first Switch until it's released, it looks to be fairly significant leap, given that it'll have ports of relatively demanding games like Elden Ring and Cyberpunk 2077. Elsewhere, the Switch 2 has dual USB-C ports for charging, while the internal storage amount has jumped from 32GB to 256GB. That storage is still expandable, but the device will only work with newer (and more expensive) microSD Express cards. As seen in the recent 20.0.0 update for the original Switch, the upcoming console will also utilize Nintendo's new Virtual Game Card system for lending digital games across systems, as well as a GameShare feature that lets you share select titles locally with just one copy of a game. The Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con 2 controllers. (Sam Rutherford for Engadget) During its most recent Direct presentation at the start of April, Nintendo showed off more of the Switch 2 than it ever had before. That included the reveal of its original April 9 pre-order date, in addition to its $450 starting price. Shortly after, President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on China and other countries, prompting Nintendo to delay pre-orders in the US and Canada. In a reversal, President Trump later announced a 90-day pause on steep tariffs affecting 75 countries, but also announced that the tariff imposed on China will go up even further (right now, it sits at 145 percent). We now know that the original $450 price for the Switch 2 will remain the same in the US and Canada, but based on its official statement, it appears Nintendo is leaving the door open for potential future price increases. We also know that Nintendo started moving some of its Switch console manufacturing to Vietnam in 2019. The increased tariff for Vietnam was set to be 46 percent, but that's temporarily on hold in favor of a 10 percent tariff that's in effect for the 90-day pause period. It has been speculated that Nintendo will boost production of Switch 2 consoles in Vietnam so it can stay on schedule, even if it sells the console at a loss in the short term. It appears the company will have to seriously ramp up production to keep up with Switch 2 demand: According to Nintendo, 2.2 million people entered the pre-order lottery in Japan alone, which is far more devices than it is expected to deliver in that region on launch day. In total, the company projects it will sell 15 million Switch 2 units through March 2026.
