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Daily Record
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Nintendo Switch 2 owners warned against one common mistake with new console
Nintendo has issued a warning against removing one important element of your new console. Those who have pre-ordered their new Nintendo Switch 2 will be looking forward to finally getting their hands on it from June 5, its official release date. But excited gamers are being warned by Nintendo of one common mistake when unboxing the games console. The gaming giant has urged customers not to remove one element of their new Nintendo Switch 2, which is now in stock, or risk fragments of glass scattering if the device gets damaged. Although peeling off the protective layer of film from your gadget's screen may be satisfying, the manual for the Switch 2 advises against it. Nintendo says: "The screen is covered with a film layer designed to prevent fragments scattering in the event of damage. Do not peel it off." It comes as Nintendo Europe released the official safety manual for the highly anticipated Switch 2 today, June 2. Many tech items these days come with a similar protective layer, and although slowly peeling it off to reveal a shiny new screen can scratch an itch, you definitely want to leave it on your Switch 2 in case it does suffer any screen accidents. You can also opt to use an additional screen protector to give your console an added layer of safety against breakages. Screen protectors for the Switch 2 are available online, such as this four-pack just shy of a tenner now on Amazon, or this screen protector kit on Argos also for £9.99. While many are itching to open their new Nintendo Switch 2, others have criticised the prices of the upcoming console, which seems to have shot up compared to the gaming device's predecessor. Nintendo announced in April that the new Switch console will be released at a launch price of £395.99, while a bundle that includes Mario Kart World is available for £429.99. This is a whopping price increase compared to the original Nintendo Switch console, which cost £279.99 on its release eight years ago. Gamers are also shocked by similar price jumps in the Nintendo Switch 2 games on offer for the new console. Mario Kart World will cost gamers £66.99 for a digital version of the game, or a whopping £74.99 for a physical version. And Donkey Kong Bananza will cost £58.99 for a digital version, and £66.99 for a physical copy of the game. The Switch 2 will come with visual upgrades over the original console, including 1080p screens and the possibility of playing in 4K resolution if connected to a compatible television. Some of the controls have also been upgraded, including the Joy-Con controllers, which can now function as a mouse. And there are some theories behind Nintendo's recent price hikes. Some experts have indicated that President Donald Trump's tariffs on China may have contributed to Nintendo's price hike. Serkan Toto, CEO & Founder of Tokyo-based Kantan Games Inc., told the Financial Times that the steep prices may suggest that Nintendo is trying to protect itself in case tariffs hit supply chains harder than expected. While some of its consoles are manufactured in China, the Financial Times also reported that the company had moved some of its production to Vietnam, possibly to avoid Trump's tariffs. A New York University professor who teaches about the business of video games, Joost van Dreunen, also told gaming outlet Polygon that Trump's Chinese tariffs would make gaming consoles more expensive. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will launch on June 5
Nintendo has confirmed that its highly anticipated new Switch 2 console will be released on June 5. The new console, which was first confirmed to be in development in January, has a larger and higher quality screen, as well as new magnetic detachable controls. Nintendo said the new console will also come with a range of new social features, centred around a new tool called GameChat, which allows players to voice or video chat with friends while playing. The Japanese gaming giant also confirmed the new console will support the ability for players to share a game and play together with up to three friends, even if those friends do not own the game. All Together, Anytime, Anywhere. #NintendoSwitch2 launches June 5th! — Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) April 2, 2025 The much-anticipated console follows the original Nintendo Switch, which has proven hugely popular with gaming fans since it was released in 2017, with its hybrid home and mobile gaming system which allows players to carry the screen and detachable remote controls with them, as well as dock the device in a station at home to use it with a TV. The Switch 2 will support some backwards compatibility for a certain number of original Switch games, as well as a new type of game called Switch 2 Edition games – upgraded versions of existing games specially enhanced for the new console. During a livestream laying out details about the new console, Nintendo also announced a number of new games that would launch on the upcoming console, including Mario Kart World, an open-world version of the popular racing series. Ahead of the console's launch, the gaming firm is to run hands-on events with the product in cities around the world. These will include an event at London Excel between April 11 and 13.
