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CNET
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
New Footage Confirms Switch 2 Versions of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Run at 60fps
We've long known that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were on the list to receive a Switch 2 performance upgrade. Now, players have their first look at how these games play on the new console, via Nintendo Today, the Switch 2 news app. There's no way to embed the video in this article — Switch 2 footage is locked down on Nintendo Today — but the Wario64 Bluesky account shared a 33-second-long recording of the footage that you can view here. The showcase confirms that Scarlet and Violet will run at 4K at 60 frames per second on the Switch 2, at least while it's docked. This is a refreshing upgrade to the generation nine Pokemon games, which are among some of the best Pokemon games of all time but are hampered by a slew of performance issues. Nintendo included shots of key in-game locations, such as Pokemon Academy in Mesagoza and Casseroya Lake. With the original Switch hardware, the frame rate would frequently tank anywhere between 20 and 30fps when exploring these areas. The Switch 2 footage shows the game maintaining a smooth 60fps with no visual stutters no matter where the player is exploring. The art style for the game remains largely unchanged, with wild Pokemon plodding around mostly flat textures on the overworld. But when it comes to Scarlet and Violet's performance issues, the Switch 2 seems to be making a big leap in the right direction. The Switch 2 officially launches on Thursday, so you won't have to wait very long to explore a more optimized version of the Paldea region. If an upgraded version of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet can't satisfy your pocket-monster collecting urges, Pokemon Legends: Z-A launches for the Switch and the Switch 2 on Oct. 16.
CNET
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
New Footage Confirms the Switch 2 Versions of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Run at 60 FPS
We've long since known that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were on the list to receive a Switch 2 performance upgrade. Now, players have their first look at how these games play on the new console, via Nintendo Today, the Switch 2 news app. There's no way to embed the video in this article -- Switch 2 footage is locked down on Nintendo Today -- but the Wario64 BlueSky account shared a 33-second-long recording of the footage that you can view here. The showcase confirms that Scarlet and Violet will run at 4k/60 FPS on the Switch 2, at least while it's docked. It's a refreshing switch-up for the generation nine Pokemon games, which are among some of the best Pokemon games of all time, but are hampered by a slew of performance issues. Nintendo included shots of key in-game locations such as the Pokemon Academy in Mesagoza and Casseroya Lake. On the original Switch hardware, the frame rate would frequently tank anywhere between 20 and 30 FPS when exploring these areas. The Switch 2 footage shows the game maintaining a smooth 60 FPS with no visual stutters no matter where the player is exploring. The art style for the game remains largely unchanged, with wild Pokemon plodding around mostly flat textures on the overworld. But when it comes to Scarlet and Violet's performance issues, the Switch 2 seems to be making a big leap in the right direction. The Switch 2 officially launches on Thursday so you won't have to wait very long to explore a more-optimized version of the Paldea region. If an upgraded version of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet can't sate your pocket-monster collecting urges, Pokemon Legends: Z-A will launch for the Switch and the Switch 2 on Oct. 16.
Tom's Guide
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Nintendo Switch 2 carry case looks more like a mini briefcase
When the Nintendo Switch 2 launches in a few days on June 5, you'll have the option to pick up a an "all-in-one" carrying case that will protect not just the console but everything that comes with it like the dock, game cartridges and even the new Pro controller. The case was revealed in the Nintendo Today app where the company is sharing some news about its devices and games. The announcement included a video which you can view here via Stealth40K on X. Nintendo showed off the Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying are printed on the partitions to indicate where it's best to store each item. 26, 2025 As you can see from the video, the case has slots for all the equipment you need to play the Switch 2 in TV mode plus space for up to six game cards. Nicely, the various slots have little pictographs showing where components go like the dock and the Joy-Con 2 controllers. The carrying case is releasing on June 5 for $84.99. A smaller official carrying case for the new console will also be available for $39.99. If you haven't pre-ordered a Nintendo Switch 2, check out our pre-order tracker where Tom's Guide is keeping an eye on the stock available at various US and UK retailers. Beyond that, we'll be covering everything Switch 2 when the console launches next week. Keep Tom's Guide in your tabs for our review of the new console and launch games like Mario Kart World. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
任天堂Switch 2繼承1代系統音效，針對不同操作提供獨特的音效回饋
任天堂即將推出的遊戲主機 Nintendo Switch 2，和 Switch 相比，加入了許多設計上的小巧思，不論是功能、UI 和音效上都是如此。而近日，Nintendo Today 官方 APP 上，就介紹了能 Switch 2 在選單音效上的變化。 Switch 1 代除了 Joy-Con 連接時的音效外，在 HOME 選單中，上下移動時也會發出系統音效。選擇不同的功能按鈕，例如 NSO、新聞、eShop、相簿、分享、控制器等，點擊時都會發出各自獨特的聲音，針對不同的操作和情境提供專屬的音效回饋，為簡潔的選單增添了一絲趣味。 Switch 2 則保留了這項設計，例如新加入的 C 鍵遊戲聊天功能，同樣擁有獨特的音效。甚至連 Switch 1 代原有的選單音效，也經過了重新調整，聽起來既熟悉又帶有新鮮感。此外，主機進入睡眠後，喚醒時也會播放音效。 Nintendo Today showed off some of the system sounds of the Switch 2!⁰- There are different sounds for pressing the C Button and for selecting each icon on the HOME Menu.- A sound also plays when you wake up the docked system from sleep mode. — Genki✨ (@Genki_JPN) May 18, 2025 緊貼最新科技資訊、網購優惠，追隨 Yahoo Tech 各大社交平台！ 🎉📱 Tech Facebook： 🎉📱 Tech Instagram： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 社群： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 頻道： 🎉📱 Tech Telegram 頻道：
Tom's Guide
13-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
Nintendo Switch 2 will help save your battery with a new setting
Nintendo Switch 2 owners will get a little help preserving the battery life of the new console thanks to a new optional setting that will stop the battery from charging once it reaches "around 90%." The new feature was revealed in the Nintendo Today app. "The Nintendo Switch 2 system stops charging when it reaches about 90% remaining battery" with the new setting turned on. The new setting is literally called 'Stop Charging around 90%,' which Nintendo says will slow down charging speeds at that point. To find the setting you'll need to go System Settings - System - Stop Charging Around 90%. It's a feature that exists on a lot of smartphones, where limiting the charge on your batteries is supposed to extend the life of the battery. Typically the limit is around 80%. For comparison, Valve is currently testing a similar setting in a recent Steam Deck beta client update. "Limiting the charge limit to 80% can be beneficial for long term battery health," Valve wrote in patch notes for the update. "This can be useful if your Steam Deck is constantly being charged (i.e. docked), or very rarely has its battery depleted." It's likely that many Switch 2 owners will leave their handheld console docked to a TV on fairly regular basis. That or they'll play it enough to drain the batteries, which may not last very long. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Nintendo has the Switch 2 rated to last between 2 and 6.5 hours on one charge, depending on what games you're playing. It's about the same as the original Switch, but less than the updated models which bumped that rating up to between 4.5 and 9 hours. The Nintendo Switch 2 officially releases on June 5.
