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Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Nintendo Switch 2 release date, price, games and everything you need to know
To prepare you for the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, Metro has compiled all the important info you need about its features and games. After years of rumours, Nintendo is finally preparing to move on from the Nintendo Switch, as it launches its next major gaming console: the Nintendo Switch 2. The original Switch will still be supported for at least the next year, with new first party games already scheduled for 2026, but the Switch 2 will become the new priority for both Nintendo and other publishers. With the new console's release right around the corner, we've compiled everything there is to know about the Switch 2, so you know exactly what to expect from it. The Switch 2 is scheduled to launch on Thursday, June 5. That's an unusual time for a new console to be released, as most come out in the autumn or spring, but Nintendo has never really explained why it picked such an unusual date. The Switch 2 is priced at £395.99. It comes with a dock for connecting the console to your TV, a pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers, two Joy-Con 2 straps, a Joy-Con 2 grip that lets you use the Joy-Con 2s like a traditional controller, an AC adapter, and an HDMI cable. There is also a bundle that includes a digital copy of Mario Kart World priced at £429.99, which means you're only spending £34 on the game, instead of its usual asking price of £66.99. At the time of writing, only the Switch 2 on its own is available from Nintendo's own website, with the Mario Kart bundle sold out. Other retailers have their own bundles as well, that are significantly more expensive but do come with additional games and/or accessories. Since the Switch 2 is primarily a more powerful version of the Switch 1, it retains most of the features of its predecessor, including the ability to play games on the go in handheld mode or on your TV at home. Tabletop mode is also back, allowing you to stand the Switch 2 on a table or desk, but the kickstand is much larger and sturdier, and can be angled in different ways. The Switch 2 is markedly bigger than the Switch 1, boasting a 7.9-inch screen, compared to the original's 6.2-inch screen. However, it is an LCD screen and not an OLED one like the Switch OLED model. That said, the Switch 2's improved specs means it can offer better visuals, including support for resolutions upwards of 1080p and even 4K, as well as frame rates upwards of 120 frames per second for select games (if playing in 4K, the frame rate is capped at 60 frames per second). It also has a larger internal storage. Whereas the original Switch has 32GB of storage space, the Switch 2 offers eight times that at 256GB – allowing it to store a lot more games at once. Plus, the Switch 2 is much faster at reading and writing data, so loading and saving games should go quicker than on Switch 1. The built-in speakers have also been improved to offer clearer audio when in handheld and tabletop mode. 3D audio is supported as well. Size: Approximately 4.5 inches tall x 10.7 inches wide x 0.55 inches thick (with Joy-Con 2 controllers attached). Weight: Approximately 0.88lbs without Joy-Con 2 controllers attached, approximately 1.18lbs with Joy-Con 2 controllers attached. Screen: 7.9 inch LCD touch screen with 1920×1080 resolution, HDR10 support, and VRR up to 120 Hz (VRR only supported in handheld mode). CPU/GPU: Custom made processor by Nvidia, with DLSS and ray-tracing support. System memory: 256GB (can be increased with compatible microSD Express cards). Video output: Maximum 3840×2160 (4K) resolution at 60 fps when docked. Supports 120 fps when at 1920×1080 / 2560×1440 resolutions. Maximum 1920×1080 resolution in handheld mode. Audio output: Supports linear PCM output 5.1ch. Stereo speakers and 4 pole stereo 3.5mm mini plug audio jack. Two USB-C ports, on bottom and top of console. The bottom is using for charging or connecting to the dock. The top is used for charging or connecting accessories. Battery life: Approximately 2 – 6.5 hours (dependent on the game you play). Charging time: Approximately 3 hours (when in sleep mode). To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video One of the biggest new features for the Switch 2, GameChat is what it says on the tin: something that allows you to communicate with friends online while playing games on Switch 2. GameChat is activated by pressing the 'C' button on the right-hand Joy-Con 2 controller and up to 12 people can take part in a chat session. Up to four people can also share their game screen simultaneously and the Switch 2's built-in microphone is designed to adapt to your environment, filtering out any unwanted background noise. A separate GameShare feature also makes it possible to share certain games online or via a local wireless connection, so friends can enjoy multiplayer sessions without needing their own copy. Although only Switch 2 consoles can share games, it is possible to receive them with a Switch 1 console, although only locally since Switch 1 doesn't support GameChat. Nintendo is selling a separate camera accessory for £49.99, which you can use for video chats and displaying your face in certain games. You plug it into the second USB-C port on the top of the console. While GameChat will be free for everyone to begin with, this is a limited time offer until March 31, 2026. After that, you will need to pay for a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to use GameChat. One of the big newsfeatures of the Joy-Con 2 controllers is that they magnetically attach to the Switch 2, meaning they'll be more firmly connected but still easy to detach by pushing a release button on their back. They also come with larger 'SL' and 'SR' buttons, which makes them more comfortable to use horizontally. Most importantly though, the Joy-Con 2s come with mouse controls, offering new ways to play certain games, such as first person shooters like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and allowing for more types of games to release on Switch 2. It will be possible to plug a regular USB mouse into the Switch 2 as well, as confirmed in a gameplay demonstration for Koei Tecmo's Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Exactly 23 games are scheduled to launch the same day as the Switch 2. Only four of them are first party games from Nintendo (two of which are upgraded ports of Switch 1 games), while the rest come from third party companies. Those games, along with their prices on the official Nintendo UK website, are as follows: Mario Kart World – £66.99 digital, £74.99 physical – Switch 2 exclusive – £66.99 digital, £74.99 physical – Switch 2 exclusive The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – £66.99 – can be upgraded from the Switch 1 version for £7.99 – the upgrade is free for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers – £66.99 – can be upgraded from the Switch 1 version for £7.99 – the upgrade is free for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – £66.99 – can be upgraded from the Switch 1 version for £7.99 – the upgrade is free for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers – £66.99 – can be upgraded from the Switch 1 version for £7.99 – the upgrade is free for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour – £7.99 – digital only – Switch 2 exclusive – £7.99 – digital only – Switch 2 exclusive Street Fighter 6 – £34.99 – digital only – a Years 1-2 Fighters Edition that includes all the DLC is available physically and digitally for £49.99 – £34.99 – digital only – a Years 1-2 Fighters Edition that includes all the DLC is available physically and digitally for £49.99 Split Fiction – £44.99 – digital only – compatible with GameShare – £44.99 – digital only – compatible with GameShare Hogwarts Legacy – £49.99 for standard edition, £59.99 for digital deluxe edition – £49.99 for standard edition, £59.99 for digital deluxe edition Hitman: World Of Assassination – Signature Edition – £54.99 – Signature Edition – £54.99 Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster – £33.99 – Switch 2 exclusive – £33.99 – Switch 2 exclusive Yakuza 0 Director's Cut – £44.99 – timed Switch 2 exclusive – £44.99 – timed Switch 2 exclusive Deltarune – £20.99 – digital only – includes chapters 1 through 4 – £20.99 – digital only – includes chapters 1 through 4 Civilization 7 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – digital only – can be upgraded from the Switch 1 version for £8.99 – digital only – can be upgraded from the Switch 1 version for £8.99 Survival Kids – £44.99 – digital only – Switch 2 exclusive – £44.99 – digital only – Switch 2 exclusive Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition – £59.99 – £59.99 Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess – £32.99 – £32.99 Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S – £34.99 – digital only – £34.99 – digital only Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – £59.99 – can be upgraded from the Switch 1 version for £10 – £59.99 – can be upgraded from the Switch 1 version for £10 Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition – £57.99 for standard edition, £87.99 for collector's set – digital only – £57.99 for standard edition, £87.99 for collector's set – digital only Fast Fusion – £13.49 – digital only – Switch 2 exclusive – £13.49 – digital only – Switch 2 exclusive Fortnite – free-to-play – free-to-play Arcade Archives 2: Ridge Racer – £14.99 – digital only – £14.99 – digital only Sonic X Shadow Generations – £44.99 for standard edition, £54.99 for digital deluxe edition – £44.99 for standard edition, £54.99 for digital deluxe edition Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster: Gate Rune And Dunan Unification Wars – £44.99 – discounted to £35.99 until June 4 – £44.99 – discounted to £35.99 until June 4 Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – can be upgraded from Switch 1 version for undisclosed fee – exact UK prices not confirmed yet There is also a host of Switch 2 games scheduled to follow all the way through 2025 and beyond, both from Nintendo and other publishers. While not all of them have release dates, here is a list of every Switch 2 game confirmed thus far: Raidou Remastered: The Mystery Of The Soulless Army – June 19 – June 19 Tamagotchi Plaza – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – June 27 – June 27 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 – July 11 – July 11 Donkey Kong Bananza – July 17 – Switch 2 exclusive – July 17 – Switch 2 exclusive Shadow Labyrinth – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – July 18 – July 18 Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV – July 24 – can be upgraded from Switch 1 version for £16.99 – July 24 – can be upgraded from Switch 1 version for £16.99 No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files – July 25 – July 25 Wild Hearts S – July 25 – Switch 2 exclusive – July 25 – Switch 2 exclusive Madden NFL 26 – August 14 – August 14 Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road – August 21 – August 21 Story Of Seasons: Grand Bazaar – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – August 27 – August 27 Kirby And The Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World – August 28 – can be upgraded from Switch 1 version for £16.99 – August 28 – can be upgraded from Switch 1 version for £16.99 Star Wars Outlaws – September 4 – September 4 Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion – September 5 – September 5 Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake – October 30 – October 30 Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment – winter 2025 – winter 2025 Marvel Cosmic Invasion – winter 2025 – winter 2025 Witchbrook – winter 2025 Borderlands 4 – 2025 – 2025 Drag X Drive – 2025 – 2025 Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition – 2025 – 2025 FUR Squadron Phoenix – 2025 – 2025 Goodnight Universe – 2025 – 2025 Hades 2 – 2025 – 2025 Hollow Knight: Silksong – 2025 – 2025 Kirby Air Riders – 2025 – 2025 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – 2025 – 2025 Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – 2025 – 2025 Professor Layton And The New World Of Steam – 2025 – 2025 Reanimal – 2025 – 2025 Spine – 2025 – 2025 Two Point Museum – 2025 – 2025 Yooka-Replaylee – 2025 – 2025 The Duskbloods – 2026 – Switch 2 exclusive – 2026 – Switch 2 exclusive Enter The Gungeon 2 – 2026 – 2026 Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions – 2026 – 2026 AFL 26 – TBA – TBA Aurascope – TBA – TBA Bestiario – TBA – TBA Cookie Clicker – TBA – TBA Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade – TBA – TBA Human: Fall Flat 2 – TBA – TBA Mouse Work – TBA – TBA My Time At Evershine – TBA – TBA Project 007 – TBA – TBA Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O – TBA Yes, you will be able to play your Switch 1 games on Switch 2 through backwards compatibility. Some games will have compatibility issues, but Nintendo has said it's investigating those. You can view which games have compatibility problem on Nintendo's website. Select Switch 1 games will also receive free Switch 2 updates, which range from optimising the graphics and frame rates to adding GameShare support. Those games are: These updates will be available to download from June 5. Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games are essentially upgraded versions of existing Switch 1 games and offer significantly improved visuals and/or entirely new content. This is why these are sold as separate purchases and not offered as free upgrades. So far, the majority of Switch 2 Editions come from Nintendo itself and if you own the original version on Switch 1, you can pay a variable fee for an upgrade pack to receive a digital copy of the Switch 2 version. A small handful, however, come from third parties, so Switch 2 Editions aren't exclusive to Nintendo. So far, the Switch 1 games confirmed to be receiving Switch 2 Editions are: The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild – includes improved performance, support for the Zelda Notes app, and HDR support – upgrade costs £7.99 – upgrade is free for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers – includes improved performance, support for the Zelda Notes app, and HDR support – upgrade costs £7.99 – upgrade is free for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom – includes improved performance, support for the Zelda Notes app, and HDR support – upgrade costs £7.99 – upgrade is free for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers – includes improved performance, support for the Zelda Notes app, and HDR support – upgrade costs £7.99 – upgrade is free for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers Super Mario Party Jamboree – includes new modes and minigames using the mouse controls, microphone, and camera accessory and GameShare compatibility – upgrade costs £16.99 – includes new modes and minigames using the mouse controls, microphone, and camera accessory and GameShare compatibility – upgrade costs £16.99 Kirby And The Forgotten Land – includes new Star-Crossed World story content and improved graphics and frame rate – upgrade costs £16.99 – includes new Star-Crossed World story content and improved graphics and frame rate – upgrade costs £16.99 Pokémon Legends Z-A – includes improved performance – includes improved performance Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – includes mouse controls support and support for 4K resolution, HDR, and 120 fps (for compatible TVs) – includes mouse controls support and support for 4K resolution, HDR, and 120 fps (for compatible TVs) Civilization 7 – includes mouse controls support – upgrade costs £8.99 – includes mouse controls support – upgrade costs £8.99 Story Of Seasons: Grand Bazaar – upgrade costs £10 – upgrade costs £10 Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma – upgrade costs £10 – upgrade costs £10 Shadow Labyrinth – upgrade is free – upgrade is free Tamagotchi Plaza – includes three exclusive shops that make use of mouse controls Nintendo will be adding GameCube games to its retro library with Switch 2. These will be exclusive to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription tier and only available on Switch 2. So far, only 10 GameCube games have been confirmed, of which three will be available at launch on June 5. Those games are: The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker (available at launch) (available at launch) Soulcalibur 2 (available at launch) (available at launch) F-Zero GX (available at launch) (available at launch) Super Mario Sunshine Fire Emblem: Path Of Radiance Pokémon XD: Gale Of Darkness Mario Smash Football Chibi-Robo! Luigi's Mansion Pokémon Colosseum To coincide with this, Nintendo is also selling a wireless GameCube controller that will launch on June 5. It's available for pre-order on Nintendo's website for £58.99, but it's exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. Nintendo has a handful of Switch 2 accessories available for purchase on its website, including the aforementioned USB-C camera and wireless GameCube controller. Below is a list of all Switch 2 accessories, their prices, and links to their listings on the Nintendo storefront: Yes, Switch 1 controllers will still work on Switch 2 through a wireless connection. In the case of the Switch 1's Joy-Cons, though, they can't be physically attached to the Switch 2 and thus can't be charged using the console. More Trending Accessories for the Switch 1 Joy-Cons, like the Ring-Con from Ring Fit Adventure, can used on Switch 2 as well but are not compatible with the Joy-Con 2 controllers. Here is a complete list of Switch 1 controllers and accessories compatible with Switch 2: Joy-Con controllers (must be charged separately) Pro Controller (can be charged by connecting it to the Switch 2 dock with a USB cable) NES controller (must be charged separately) SNES controller (can be charged by connecting it to the Switch 2 dock with a USB cable) N64 controller (can be charged by connecting it to the Switch 2 dock with a USB cable) Sega Mega Drive control pad (can be charged by connecting it to the Switch 2 dock with a USB cable) GameCube controller adapter Joy-Con grip (not compatible with Joy-Con 2 controllers) Joy-Con charging grip (not compatible with Joy-Con 2 controllers) Joy-Con wheel (not compatible with Joy-Con 2 controllers) Leg strap (not compatible with Joy-Con 2 controllers) Ring-Con (not compatible with Joy-Con 2 controllers) The following Switch 1 accessories, however, are not compatible with the Switch 2 whatsoever: Switch 1 dock Switch 1 AC adapter (can be used when plugged in directly but not for using the console in TV mode) Switch 1 HDMI cable Adjustable charging stand microSD cards To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 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: Nintendo Direct set for around Switch 2 launch claims insider MORE: Nintendo Switch 2 OLED Model is happening if Samsung gets its way MORE: Nintendo admits Switch 2 will be missing a major technical feature at launch
Stuff.tv
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Stuff.tv
Anybody who gets the Switch 2 early won't be able to play it – here's why
Some Nintendo Switch 2 unboxings have already been up (and taken down) on YouTube and other places across the internet as stock of the gaming handheld leaks out ahead of next week's launch. It's not surprising since new tech launching in such high quantities is obviously going to appear in public places. What is surprising is what Nintendo has done to ensure no more gameplay leaks out before launch. That's because the new Switch 2 consoles appear to have been effectively bricked before the June 5 launch date. How? It seems they need a mandatory update to work. The long and the short of it is that it seems you won't be able to play anything until you connect it to the internet and download the update. That explains why we also haven't seen leaked footage of Mario Kart online beyond what was revealed from the original hands on sessions. This version of the unboxing video is still live on X/Twitter, but all you can see is the box and the console in its packaging. A full setup video did appear earlier this week showing menus, the new Joy-cons and some settings but has also now disappeared. A Switch 2 unit is already out in the wild. It's apparently locked behind a Day 1 patch and can't be used. — Stealth (@Stealth40k) May 27, 2025 Regular gaming deals poster Wario64 also said on X/Twitter that 'another person shared with me that they have a Nintendo Switch 2 as well. I have no permission to post pics but can share that when they try to boot a Switch 1 game, a message prompts 'Please connect to the internet and update your system.'' We got hands on with the Switch 2 at a recent preview event and declared' the Switch 2 feels like a premium upgrade to its predecessor, from features like built-in mouse controls and a 1080p, 120Hz, HDR screen, to beefier hardware that can competently run current-gen games while significantly sprucing up its back catalogue. There are still long-term questions over whether this larger form factor will be comfortable, battery life in handheld mode, as well as the big GameChat feature that couldn't be tested at the live event. But with a first-party line-up balancing between new, crowd-pleasing, and experimental, in tandem with a shedload of third-party support, the Switch 2 is in good shape to build the hype momentum from its summer launch to the holidays.' Read our full early Switch 2 verdict
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Switch 2 Leaker Explains How He Got The Console Early And Why He's Not Afraid Of Nintendo
It was the middle of the night when Fedor Volkov found himself anxiously waiting on the streets of Moscow for a ride back home. In his arms he held a Switch 2 box and nestled within was the console fans had been waiting years to get their hands on, but which still didn't officially go on sale for more than a week. He was too nervous and excited to remember to bring something to hide it in. 'I forgot the bag, I forgot everything,' he told Kotaku. 'And it was night, like 1:00 a.m. I am standing with a Switch 2 box, waiting for for the taxi to get back, to go back home. And I'm like, hope nobody will...' Volkov, speaking over Discord with ski glasses on and a sprawling Doom Slayer tattoo snaking up his arm, trails off and starts laughing. His t-shirt says 'welcome to hell' and a glass vase of what look like white carnations sits on a book shelf behind him. He and his friends, Vlad Malykhin and Artem Kolomiets, host a casual Russian gaming podcast. It's name, 'Попы и культура,' literally translates to Butts and Culture. Its logo is a Goatse reference. They started only a couple of years ago and will be hitting their 100th episode, they tell me, after Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest this year. How did these guys get a Switch 2 before almost anyone else? The answer is both simple and complex, they explain. It begins with Volkov seeing a friend post in a random Telegram group about securing a Switch 2 order that was scheduled to arrive the Monday before the official June 5 launch. When Volkov inquired about the details, the acquaintance gave him the name of a seller who had a handful of Switch 2 units coming in on a plane from Dubai. 'So I wrote to this guy,' he said. 'We cannot tell his name, sorry, and I wrote him like, 'Hey, man, I want to pre-order one Switch 2 for myself to make some content, you know, I have a podcast, blah, blah, blah, and also for me, for myself, to play video games, not to sell it or resell it, no, just for myself.' So he told me, 'Okay, yeah, good. I will have some in on Monday.' Then the guy pinged Volkov back 10 minutes later. He actually had a guy with an extra Switch 2 on a flight that would be arriving much sooner. Would Volkov be interested? They settled on a price: roughly $800. Volkov conferred with his podcast mates before accepting. 'I couldn't believe I [was] really going to get the Switch 2 nine days before release, first in the world, that we'll unpack it, unbox it,' he said. 'Until I saw the box, until I touched it with my hands, I couldn't believe that it's real.' Volkov immediately started making videos, which quickly disseminated throughout a ravenous Nintendo fandom on social media. He showed the setup sequence and its bespoke musical theme, as well as the system settings, including the existence of only two menu themes at launch: black and white. He also confirmed that no existing Switch 1 games could run on the new machine just yet. Due to a required day-one patch, and without access to Mario Kart World or another Switch 2 launch game cartridge to test, there's not actually a whole lot you can do with the console right now. After a flurry of bombshell leaks all but confirmed what the Switch 2 would look like ahead of its official reveal, Nintendo has been trying to keep the rest of the console's launch on lockdown, to the point where reportedly not even most media and content creators will have access to the machine to review it before it's out. The company has much less leverage in Russia, however, a market where it stopped officially selling products along with other big console makers following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The Mario maker cut ties with the controversial CEO of Nintendo Russia back in 2023, began winding down the regional subsidiary soon after, and put the eShop into maintenance mode. The sanctions and boycotts have made it much more complicated to be a gamer in Russia, but a thriving black market for unauthorized imports and a litany of digital workarounds provide avenues for fans willing to jump through those hoops. Apple's new M4 MacBook Pro also popped up for sale in Russia before anywhere else. Podcast cohosts Malykhin and Kolomiets point to the use of Indian and Turkish PSN accounts, prepaid cards from overseas, and even bank accounts set up in neighboring Kazakhstan as ways to bypass the various restrictions. HBO Max isn't available in Russia, but they're caught up on The Last of Us thanks to VPNs (season 1 was great but season 2 has had more ups and downs, they say). Unlike some leakers, Volkov hasn't tried to anonymize his identity. In fact, his face is the first thing that appears in the group's initial pre-release Switch 2 unboxing, the YouTube comments for which were littered with people joking about 'Nintendo Ninjas' being dispatched to disappear Volkov and the channel. 'I thought about it first, like, 'Whoa, what if they're gonna, like, ban my Switch account?'' he said. He's not planning on logging into the console with his existing account until June 5. I mentioned the new provision that lets Nintendo brick anyone's Switch 2 if they violate the company's terms of service. He didn't seem worried. 'I didn't sign any NDAs. I bought this with my money. I bought, it I didn't steal it or something like that. Also, Nintendo is from Japan, you know, and they don't have any official shops in Russia anymore. They don't have a jurisdiction in Russia.' That's no doubt part of why he ended up purchasing one for almost twice the sticker price from a guy on Telegram instead of at a store like he did with his original Nintendo Switch. The other, of course, was internet clout in a gaming culture that prizes being first more than most things, though Volkov, Malykhin, and Kolomiets claim the goal wasn't to troll anyone. 'It's not like we want to show that, 'Oh, we got a Switch 2, you didn't get a Switch 2,' Volkov said. 'No, we just want to show you, like, some content and show that even in Russia, we have a lot of sanctions, you know, a lot of big companies banned us, yeah, yeah, but we want to show all the world that Russia also has, like, just some guys that just want to play video games.' . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Android Authority
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Android Authority
One lucky gamer has already received their Switch 2, and they are sharing juicy details
TL;DR Someone received a Nintendo Switch 2 early and answered questions on a Reddit AMA. Details include new UI animations and a minigame tutorial for mouse functionality. No games were tested, since the console requires a day one patch for Switch 1 games. The Nintendo Switch 2 is just one week away from shipping, but a few lucky users have already received their consoles. A brief unboxing video was posted and removed earlier this week, but now another early Switch 2 user has revealed a few new details in a Reddit AMA. The lucky gamer is still answering questions on r/Switch, but they claim to have received their pre-ordered console early thanks to a friend. There's no way to confirm this, but we already know that units are in stock at most retailers around the world, and everything revealed so far lines up with rumors and leaks. The user claims the new UI is less playful and more modern, with 'bumpy' animations and cleaner menu sounds. There's also a tutorial minigame for mouse functionality that has you click through a faux menu and pop some balloons. The mouse also works on the main menu, with the two triggers serving as left and right mouse buttons. Nintendo The screen was also a highlight, with the user claiming it's much brighter and has nicer colors than the Switch OLED. The jump to HD, the 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR make the difference here, and it's reportedly noticeable even in the main menu. One notable design change in the Switch 2 is the inclusion of a second USB-C port. While the user confirms that both can charge the device and play an animation when plugged in, dual charging is unavailable. The console only charges from one port at a time. Games were not tested, since the Switch 2 requires a day one patch. In terms of the build, they claim the magnetic Joy Cons are very tightly connected to the console. They describe it as feeling like a single unit, similar to a Nintendo Switch Lite. However, the larger size means there's more space for their hands, so it's more comfortable to hold. The kickstand is reportedly robust, similar to a Switch OLED but lighter. Unfortunately, the user hasn't been able to try any games since a day one patch is required for Switch 1 games. Afraid that Nintendo will brick their console if it's discovered that they received it early, the user has not connected to Wi-Fi to download the update. The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5, with pre-orders still available in select retailers. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The entire Nintendo Switch 2's physical game controversy explained
Image via Nintendo. There is no doubt that Nintendo Switch 2 is going to be one of the most anticipated console launches in gaming history. With numerous updates from its predecessor like the all new Joy-Con 2 controllers, custom Nvidia chipset, and many more, this upcoming system is going to change the way we used to see hybrid-handheld consoles. However, there has been a huge controversy stirred up lately regarding the physical copies of the games of Nintendo Switch 2. This aspect of this highly anticipated console is concerning the fans, keeping in mind the shift from physical gaming disks to digital only gaming world. The Nintendo Switch 2 game-key card saga Switch 2 Game Key Cards Explained and Why I'm Split When the highly awaited Nintendo Direct was held in April, it was all about some great treats for the fans in the form of new game reveals for Switch 2, like Mario Kart World, and many more. However, another aspect of this console was also disclosed which was quite concerning. As far as physical copies of the games are concerned, Nintendo Switch 2 will use game-key cards. Switch 1 uses the conventional game cartridges which essentially contains the full game data. But that's not the case with Switch 2. The game-key cards of Switch 2 don't contain the full game data at all. These key-cards are some kind of license to download the actual game from the internet, once inserted in the console. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Добро пожаловать в Аравию SAUDI Забронировать Undo However, once the game is downloaded, players need to keep that card inserted in Switch 2 in order to play that specific game, and this is how it works as a conventional Nintendo cartridge, serving a physical DRM Mechanism. This is where the real controversy begins. Despite needing the card to play the game, the card doesn't actually confirm the typical ownership of the game unlike the Switch 1 cartridges. Fans also feel pointless to buy them cause it's almost like a digital version of the game as the entire game data needs to be downloaded from the internet, despite having a physical object. Although these key-cards are exclusively for third-party titles, but that doesn't make the fans less disappointed. Read More: All Switch games that won't run on Switch 2 Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
