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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nintendo Switch 2 launched globally: Features, price, where to buy and more
(Image via Nintendo) Nintendo has officially launched the Nintendo Switch 2 , marking a major upgrade to its popular hybrid gaming console. Launched globally, the new gaming console boasts enhanced graphics, improved controllers, and expanded compatibility with existing Switch games. The successor to the immensely popular original Switch promises significant upgrades in performance, features, and an expanded gaming experience. Price and availability The Nintendo Switch 2 is priced at Rs 54,999 in India for the standard edition. Some retailers, like Flipkart, have listed it at Rs 69,990, though discounts may apply. Pre-booking is available for Rs 2,999, with the remaining amount collected before delivery. Nintendo Switch 2 features by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo As for specs, Nintendo Switch 2 features a 7.9-inch display while still measuring 13.99mm in thickness, just like the original Switch. Its LCD panel delivers 1080p resolution, supports HDR, and can achieve up to a 120fps refresh rate with variable refresh rate. The Joy-Con controllers are larger now and, as suggested, can operate similarly to a mouse—though a note clarifies that mouse mode only works with compatible games. They remain magnetically attached to the Switch 2. Nintendo has explained the purpose of the mysterious "C" button on the right Joy-Con below the home button, revealing that it powers a new feature called GameChat. Previously seen in early videos and leaks, this square, "C"-marked button has now been officially explained. The company has introduced the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera, a dedicated accessory designed to sit next to your TV and enable video chats through GameChat using the new 'C' button, with functionality that allows your face to overlay the game or appear as a standalone video feed. Nintendo Switch 2 will come with a GameShare feature that will allow one game owner to locally share a game with up to three other consoles—both Switch 2 and original models—while supporting online play and game chat. It will be available for select games, with titles like Super Mario Odyssey and Captain Toad Treasure Tracker among the first examples. The company is even releasing a GameCube controller, which it says will be available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers with the Switch 2 console. Games compatible with Nintendo Switch 2 Most Nintendo Switch titles will work seamlessly on the Switch 2, including: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch 2 Edition) The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch 2 Edition) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Animal Crossing: New Horizons Metroid Prime Remastered Hogwarts Legacy Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Fortnite Hades II Borderlands 4 Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Hitman: World of Assassination – Signature Edition Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Switch 2 Edition Madden NFL 26 Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remak AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
CNET
a day ago
- Business
- CNET
Getting a Switch 2? Pick Up These 3 Nintendo Games, Too
If you're picking up a Switch 2 on launch day, you'll probably be picking up some of the brand-new titles landing on the Nintendo platform. But as exciting as these new games may be, there's also no better time to revisit the Switch's greatest hits. While first-party developers and popular AAA game publishers like Microsoft are bringing their games to the Switch 2, the best games on the console will still pull from Nintendo's back catalog. The Switch 2 is backward-compatible with the original Switch's game cartridges, letting you keep your library intact. Nintendo's website explains the virtual game card sharing system for the Switch and also confirmed that "Switch 2 editions" of existing games are in development -- these games will be vastly improved versions of Switch games, with better graphics, improved frame rates and in some cases, more content to play through. Seven separate Switch games will have Switch 2 editions on launch. They're mostly older games that pushed the original Switch's hardware to the limit, with a couple exceptions. Here are all of the confirmed Switch 2 upgrades so far. Every Switch game confirmed to be getting a Switch 2 Edition upgrade Nintendo CNET has compiled an extensive list of games getting a Switch 2 edition upgrade during the launch day release batch. These are the seven games we know are getting Switch 2 editions: Super Mario Party Jamboree Pokemon Legends: Z-A Metroid Prime 4 Beyond Kirby and the Forgotten Land Sid Meier's Civilization 7 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom If you want to know more about what kind of upgrades you can expect from a Switch 2 edition of an old game, we've collected all of the info here. Now Playing: Switch 2 Launch Games | Obvious Skill Issue 5 05:56 How much will Switch 2 Edition upgrades cost? Switch 2 Edition upgrades seem to be retailing for $20. Since Switch games retailed for $60, these upgrade costs are in line with the new normal for Switch 2 game prices. We also know that the Switch 2 Edition for Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will both be free upgrades for anyone with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. The games I wanted to see Switch 2 Editions for (and why) When Switch 2 Editions were first announced, there were three games I wanted to see upgrades for. As it turns out, they're all getting key improvements to coincide with the launch of the Switch 2. Here's why you should grab these games on the new Nintendo console. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Nintendo Developer Game Freak has struggled to make mainline Pokemon games work on the Switch. Sword and Shield's toxic "Dexit" controversy largely overshadowed the fact that the game had some of the most disappointing graphics on the console, and Pokemon and NPC models frequently suffered from sudden pop-ins as players explored the game's Wild Area. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet caught even more flak for its performance issues. The pop-in issue returned, but this time, distant models frequently skipped frames in their animation cycles. While the game was larger and more ambitious with a grander open world, the game's performance suffered as a result. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have both had a hard time reaching 30 frames per second outside of most towns, and certain areas like Kitakami and Tagtree Thicket absolutely tank the frame rate. Scarlet and Violet are getting free updates to support the games on the Switch 2's hardware, and we've seen proof that they'll finally run in 4K resolution at a consistent 60 frames per second. The graphical fidelity won't blow your mind, but the generation nine Pokemon games will finally get a chance to shine once they're unshackled from the crushing performance issues. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Tears of the Kingdom's art style does a lot of heavy lifting, but the Switch 2 can really help this game out. Nintendo There's no doubt that Tears of the Kingdom is a beautiful game, thanks in large part to its strong art direction and cel-shaded models that make the world feel vibrant and alive. Despite that, the game doesn't do much to improve on Breath of the Wild's visual fidelity, and it suffers from blurry, low-texture terrain that muddies up the experience. But Tears of the Kingdom's true sin lies with its performance. While the game fairly consistently reaches its 30 fps cap, there are sections of the game that drop the performance to 15 to 20 fps, which makes Tears of the Kingdom feel choppy and outdated. Areas like The Great Sky Island and the Depths, rainy days and even the core Ultrahand ability all push the Switch to its limit, and the game is drastically slower when you're in these areas or just trying to glue two items together. The Switch 2 Edition for Tears of the Kingdom is free with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, and it's packing more than a facelift and a performance upgrade. While this upgrade will stabilize the game at 60 frames per second even during more taxing areas, the new Zelda Notes feature will also allow players to wield the Ultrahand more effectively than ever before. Ultrahand creations are the beating heart of Tears of the Kingdom's open world, and being able to import more builds will completely change the game. Kirby and the Forgotten Land The uncanny blend of real and cartoony graphics is a key part of the Forgotten Land, but the game is held back by some low-texture models. Nintendo Plucked out of Dream Land and plopped down into an eerily real world, the titular pink power puff stands in stark contrast to his environment in this 3D Kirby game. Kirby and the Forgotten Land creates a world that, in many ways, visually clashes with the protagonist and his enemies, which makes it more interesting to explore. The new Forgotten Land is an analog to the real world, and it's modeled very differently from the usual cartoony landscapes and character designs that players have come to expect from the series. While the Switch 2 Edition of Kirby and the Forgotten Land doesn't do much to fine-tune the graphical inconsistency in the base game (stages like Scale the Cement Summit stand out as winners, while Natural Plains and Winter Horns look disappointing in comparison) it adds a lot of new content that isn't available on the original Switch. In fact, the Switch 2 upgrade pack for this game is more like a DLC expansion. This $20 Switch 2 upgrade pack includes an entirely new campaign -- when a meteor strikes the Forgotten Land, it completely warps the landscape. Every single level has received a "b-side," which reintroduces familiar platforming challenges with new twists and turns. This Switch 2 upgrade is a great excuse to return to one of Kirby's best platforming adventures.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
All Nintendo Switch 2 owners to get 12 free game updates on day one
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Quick Summary Nintendo will release patches to 12 of its Switch games on the same day the Switch 2 hits stores. They will add new features exclusive to the new console and will be free to download. When Nintendo formally unveiled its new console, it also revealed plenty of existing Switch games that will be updated to make best use of it. The Nintendo Switch 2 will see the launch of Switch 2 Edition versions of several games, with others set to follow. However, many were dismayed to learn that they will generally cost extra, even if you already own the original. Some will be includes as part of a Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription, while others will require an additional fee. However, Nintendo has also just announced that 12 games will get Switch 2 upgrades for free – and they'll all be available from day one. The games will receive patches with features only possible by playing on Switch 2, such as higher resolutions, better frame rates and/or HDR. There could also be GameChat inclusion (Nintendo's new in-game video chat functionality) and the ability to share games to a connected Switch over GameShare. This latter feature allows for two gamers to play the same title, without both needing to buy it. The Switch 2 will host the game, while another player can join on a conventional Switch. There are some big-hitters on Nintendo's free update list. You can see exactly what upgrades each will get on a dedicated web page. However, here's the lineup that'll get a downloadable patch from 5 June 2025 – the on-sale date for the Switch 2: 51 Worldwide Games ARMS Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Game Builder Garage New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Super Mario Odyssey The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Each of the games could get all of the aforementioned boosts or just a few of them. They will naturally need to be owned by the primary Switch 2 account holder. It's also worth noting that wherever HDR support is added, that will only apply when running the game on a supported TV in docked mode.
Metro
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Nintendo Switch 2 is less than a month away - here's where you can pre-order
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more As we get closer to the console's launch, here's all the best places where you can pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2. The frenzy around last month's blowout for the Nintendo Switch 2 may have calmed down somewhat, but anticipation only looks set to build as we approach the console's launch. The Switch 2's arrival on June 5, 2025 is officially less than a month away now, and many retailers have sold out around the world, in the face of unprecedented demand. As the main highlight of the launch line-up, Mario Kart World looks set to be the game of the summer, with interconnected race tracks in an open world you can freely explore, along with the stellar new Knockout mode. More Trending At launch, the Switch 2 base console costs £395.99, while a limited time Mario Kart World bundle is priced at £429.99. This bundle knocks off £33 from the game's digital price (£66.99), so it essentially costs half as much. While many UK retailers have sold out at the time of writing, stock comes and goes often, so it's worth checking back at the below links. Beyond the console itself, a number of accessories and games are up for pre-order across various retailers. This includes Donkey Kong Bananza, which is set to come out after the Switch 2 launches on July 17, 2025. The accessories line-up includes a camera, a Switch 2 Pro Controller, a carrying case, and others. These are available at other retailers (at the same price), but the below links are from the My Nintendo Store. Mario Kart World – £74.99 Donkey Kong Bananza – £66.99 Street Fighter 6 – £49.99 Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV – £66.99 Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom (Switch 2 Edition) – £66.99 Zelda: Breath Of The Wild (Switch 2 Edition) – £66.99 Kirby And The Forgotten Land (Switch 2 Edition) – £66.99 Bravey Default Flying Fairy HD remaster – £33.99 Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour – £7.99 (digital-only) Nintendo GameCube controller – £58.99 Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller – £74.99 Joy-Con 2 controller set – £74.99 Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip – £29.99 Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case – £66.99 Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector – £20.99 Nintendo Switch 2 camera – £49.99 Piranha Plant camera – £33.99 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: Games Inbox: Was GTA 6 Trailer 2 a disappointment? MORE: 8 hidden details from GTA 6 Trailer 2 that show how the game will play MORE: GTA 6 character names confirmed as Rockstar explains story behind game
