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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Nintendo Switch 2 set to launch tomorrow- here's where to get yours first in the US and UK
The wait is finally over as the Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here. On June 5th, Nintendo's Switch 2 will go on sale in the US and the UK. Since the end of April, when pre-orders began, there haven't been any online restocks. On June 5th, however, retailers are getting ready to sell consoles in-store. Retailers are rushing to meet demand, and stock updates are changing quickly. Here are the most recent details on where to purchase the Switch 2 and how to purchase Nintendo's newest console, in case you're still interested in getting one, as per a report by Engadget. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Promoções imperdíveis de voos baratos Voos | Anúncios de Pesquisa Saiba Mais Undo GameStop: Midnight launch event on June 5 with limited in-store stock available. Best Buy: Midnight launch event on June 5 with limited in-store stock available. Walmart: Consoles available online at midnight on June 5 and in select stores on the same day; some super-centers in specific regions will be open at midnight. Target: No midnight launch events; consoles available in stores on launch day; online restock starting early morning of June 6, while supplies last. Costco: Offering a Mario Kart World bundle with a 12-month Switch Online membership on June 5; unclear if consoles will be available in-store; membership required to shop. Amazon: No Nintendo Switch 2 listings or pre-orders available as of now. Where to buy Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle? You can look for it at Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, Target, Amazon and Costco (membership required). Live Events Where to buy Nintendo Switch 2 in the UK? EE: Available online and in select stores June 5. Argos: offers same-day click and collect from 6 AM on June 5. Smyths: Toys in-store from midnight. FAQs Where can I buy Nintendo Switch 2 in the United States? Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, and Target will all offer it online and in-store beginning June 5, with some midnight openings. Is the Nintendo Switch 2 available in the UK yet? Yes, retailers including Argos, Smyths Toys, and EE have stock. Some websites, including Very, are experiencing delivery delays.
Engadget
15 hours ago
- Business
- Engadget
How to buy the Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 will be available to buy in the US starting tomorrow, June 5. It's been a long time coming, and if you're one of the lucky ones you managed to secure a pre-order, you're likely hoping yours will arrive on launch day. For everyone else, the hunt for the Switch 2 continues. Pre-orders opened at the end of April, but since then, there have been basically no online restocks. That could change in the near future with launch day right around the corner, and some retailers have been gearing up to sell consoles on June 5 to customers in stores. If you're still looking to get Nintendo's latest console, here's all the latest information on how to buy the Switch 2 and where you can get one. GameStop and Best Buy have midnight launch events planned, and both retailers have said they will have limited in-store stock available on June 5. Walmart will have consoles for purchase online at midnight on June 5, and in stores the same day. Select super-centers in the Pacific, Mountain, Hawaii, and Alaska regions of the US will be open at midnight for in-store purchases. While Target hasn't announced midnight launch events, it has said it will have the console available for purchase in stores on launch day. The retailer will restock online inventory beginning early morning of June 6, while supplies last of course. Costco will have the a Mario Kart World bundle that includes a 12-month Switch Online membership on sale on June 5, according to its website. However, it's unclear if the big-box store will have consoles to purchase in store on launch day. And remember, you must have a Costco membership to shop there. As of now, Amazon is the only retailer that doesn't have some form of a Nintendo Switch 2 listing on its website. The company also did not take any pre-orders for the Switch 2 when the window opened at other retailers. Where to buy Switch 2: Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon Where to buy Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle: Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon Costco (membership required) Nintendo has a bunch of new, first-party accessories for the Switch 2, most of which will be available on June 5 along with the console. Same thing goes for games including Mario Kart World and the Switch 2 edition of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom , while another big Switch 2 title, Donkey Kong Bananza, won't be available until mid-July. Still, you can pre-order games that will not be out on launch day now, so that you'll get them as soon as they actually become available. Mario Kart World Nintendo Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon Costco (membership required) Additional Switch 2 games Nintendo Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon Samsung microSD Express Card (256GB) for Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon Joy-Con 2 bundle Nintendo Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon Switch 2 Pro Controller Nintendo Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon Costco (membership required) Switch 2 Camera Nintendo Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon Hori Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant Camera Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip Nintendo Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon Joy-Con 2 Wheels (set of 2) Nintendo Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon Switch 2 All-in-One Carrying Case Nintendo Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector Nintendo Walmart GameStop Best Buy Target Amazon
Engadget
6 days ago
- Engadget
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order updates ahead of the June 5 launch date
Update, 5/29/25: The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch soon on June 5. Pre-order advice currently remains the same, which is to say that you probably won't be able to pre-order the console before launch day anymore, since all retailers still list it as either "unavailable" or "coming soon." Now, it's all about launch-day logistics. A number of retailers, including Best Buy, plan to open some stores early on June 5 and have stock available for customers to purchase on site. If you didn't manage to get a pre-order in already, your best bet may be to go to a local Best Buy, Walmart, Target or GameStop on June 5 to see if you can walk out with a new console that day. 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.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Nintendo Switch 2 Releases Next Weekend: Here's How You Can Still Pre-Order
PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. Nintendo's Switch 2 console went up for preorder on April 24, and unsurprisingly it was a big deal. Retailer sites crashed and preorders sold out quickly. Launch day for the consoles is June 5, and hopefully you got a pre-order in at one of the many stores offering them. If you missed out, don't give up. It's not over yet. There are absolutely still going to be Switch 2 machines available on June 5 for savvy shoppers. While most locations say that they are temporarily sold out, we'll teach you how to watch out for new Switch 2 preorder opportunities. Nintendo reportedly has a stockpile of over a million Switch 2 consoles already stateside in preparation for purchase, and we don't know how many were allocated to each individual retailer. That said, the original Switch blew through a million units sold shortly after it launched, so don't sleep on the value of a preorder. Every retailer that offered preorders on April 24 has closed them as of today. That said, this isn't a permanent move, and we'd expect a few of them to re-open Switch 2 sales soon. The biggest retailer of them all, Amazon, still hasn't even sold a single Switch 2 console, and Nintendo's unique preorder method is still available. Because nothing in life is fair or easy, multiple retailers have begun reaching out to pre-order purchasers and telling them that they will not be getting the system on June 5. Buyers at both Target and Walmart have posted their cancellation notices on Reddit. This implies that these stores will not be getting Switch 2 hardware in the amount they forecasted, sending shockwaves down the purchase chain. Not great! We haven't seen any cancellations from Gamestop or other early sellers yet, but be aware that this is happening. Nintendo's online store is handling preorders differently than any other retailer, using a loyalty program to place potential buyers on a waitlist without any financial commitment. If you have a Nintendo account and you're 18 years of age or older, you can register your intent to purchase right now. This is not a binding commitment, but it is a way to get an exclusive purchase link. There are two lists here: If you have a Nintendo Switch Online membership for at least 12 paid months and 50+ gameplay hours as of April 2, 2025, you get put on the priority list. If not, you're in the second set of invites after all the first group has gone. Read our rundown of why the Nintendo Switch 2 preorder system favors Switch Online members. It's also important to note that Nintendo will only tell you if you're on the list on May 8 or later. Nintendo also announced that even if you preorder on May 8, you're not guaranteed to get your console on June 5. You can still register your interest to purchase up until the Switch 2 actually launches, but Nintendo has not given any estimates on how long they will take to get systems in the hands of late registrants. Other retailers opened up preorders on April 24th and quickly sold out, but we've got the links to check stock and see if they've found a few more to sell. One of the weirdest stories from this whole Switch 2 pre-order saga is that Amazon simply... didn't participate. The mega-retailer is usually pretty dependable when new electronics come around, letting consumers pre-purchase and often giving them Amazon gift cards for doing so as an incentive. But they just didn't do it for Switch 2 consoles. Whatever the reason, you can check for Switch 2 stock here, and we'll update when we see any sign of Switch 2 consoles at Amazon. Walmart was the last retailer to close preorders during launch week, so they're probably the first place you should check stock on each day. The store hasn't made a statement as to whether it will be getting more in stock. Customers in the Pacific and Mountain time zone who preordered will be able to purchase a Switch 2 console in-store at 9 p.m. PDT / 10 p.m. MDT on June 5. Walmart also does curbside delivery, and if you preorder a Switch 2 before 8 a.m. on June 4, they promise that they can get the system to you by 9 a.m. local time on June 5. Some restrictions apply. Even though they specialize in PC products, Newegg is an underrated spot to pick up consoles as well. They are currently sold out at their Switch 2 preorder page. You can sign up to be notified when the base console or the Mario Kart World bundle come back in stock. GameStop is sold out of Switch 2 consoles for preorder, but they may get more inventory in before the release date and you can sign up for notifications on the product page, so do that now. They also have all the accessories and games you'd expect. If you join GameStop Pro as a new member, you can get $65 off on your purchase. Target is out of preorder stock on both Switch 2 console offers. More may become available as we get closer to release day. You can sign up using your Target account to be notified by phone or e-mail when they are back in stock. No discounts, rebates or bundle deals have been announced there. Early reports from Target employees indicate that many stores will have between 40 and 60 Switch 2 consoles available for sale outside of pre-order on launch day. Best Buy ran out of Switch 2 hardware almost immediately. They still have a landing page for Switch 2 information, but they're out of consoles to preorder. They do have plenty of games and accessories to peruse. Best Buy Plus and Total members will get $20 bonus rewards for every $150 spent on select Nintendo games and hardware. If you want to try your luck at a brick and mortar store, many locations will be opening at 12:01 a.m. on June 5 and may have additional consoles to sell. No matter where you want to preorder your Switch 2, make sure you're logged in to your retailer accounts, your billing information is up to date, and your shipping info is correct. Shoppers and scalpers grab consoles at lightning speed, so any wasted time harms your chances of getting a Switch 2. If you did happen to miss out on a preorder at your retailer of choice, don't panic. They'll be negotiating with Nintendo and other suppliers to get more inventory in. Bookmarking as many different retailers as possible will improve your odds on getting a purchase through. One method we'd recommend avoiding after the console releases is reseller sites like eBay. Scammers and scalpers gravitate to these sites to make a quick buck off of people desperate for the new hotness, and will often elevate prices, post deceptive listings and more to separate you from your money. We're not saying all resellers are bad, but they don't have the level of trust that major retailers do. Another way to get the inside scoop on preorders is with the Nintendo Today! app. This iOS and Android app gives you a direct line to the legendary game company with updates every 24 hours, but we're hearing rumors that the company might drop Switch 2 news there. It's also a good idea to follow us on X for up-to-the-minute deals. If you need a rundown on the hardware, we've got you covered. Lead analyst Will Greenwald has the complete rundown of the system's specs. If you want the Cliff's Notes, it has a similar footprint to the original Switch, with an all-in-one unit that contains both the console hardware and a 7.9-inch LCD screen, coupled with removable Joy-Con 2 controllers. But even the things that look similar have been redesigned from the ground up. Go ahead and check out our comparison of the Nintendo Switch 2 versus Switch 1 for a deeper dive on how they stack up. One interesting thing is that many physical Switch software purchases won't have the game software on a cartridge, but rather a "Game Key card," which require an Internet connection to use. When you insert the card into the Switch console for the first time, it downloads the actual game to the card from an external server. After that initial download, you no longer need an Internet connection to play it. It's an offbeat idea, and we've got all the details here. The new Joy-Con 2 controllers look similar to the first version, but now attach to the console and other accessories magnetically, for a secure fit. They also feature mouse controls, meaning you can slide them across a flat surface for cursor-moving input, as well as a new dedicated button that activates voice chat features. As for games, you can guarantee that Nintendo is going to have can't-miss first-party titles available at launch. We ran down our top 5 Switch 2 launch titles, including Switch 2 upgrades for both of the exceptional open-world Legend of Zelda games, Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, which will feature faster load times, better graphics and Switch App integration. The bundled Mario Kart World is also a spectacular next step in the storied racing franchise, and a new Bravely Default RPG will eat up all your free time. The system itself promises "significantly improved CPU and GPU performance" according to Nintendo, along with USB-C ports on both sides so that you can charge the console while you play, as well as video output up to 4K and 120FPS, video chatting, and a GameShare feature that lets you play online with people who don't own the game you bought. We do still have a few questions, but overall the console looks great. If you didn't snag a Switch 2 in the preorder crush, there are tremendous deals to be found on existing Switch hardware and games. We gave an Editors' Choice award to the OLED refresh of the original Switch in our review, saying that the console was an all-around improvement thanks to the brighter, bigger and more colorful screen, increased onboard storage and improved kickstand. Everything you loved about the original Switch is here, from the intuitive and responsive controls to Nintendo's unbeatable first-party games. This is the best way to play original Switch titles until the Switch 2 comes out. Mario Kart World is one of the Switch 2's launch titles, so if you're a little rusty behind the wheel it might be smart to practice with what we called "the most comprehensive Mario Kart game to date" in our review. The pioneer kart racing game got an Editors' Choice award from us thanks to its massive selection of courses, intuitive and powerful controls and revamped Battle Mode. If you don't know the drill, these games are about speeding and drifting through colorful tracks, picking up weapons and ruining other drivers' days. Pick it up at a 16% discount right now. The Pokemon franchise is one of Nintendo's most reliable performers, and while it will be a bit before we see a new full-fledged adventure of monster collecting, the spin-off games are just as good. New Pokemon Snap takes you on a safari through the Lental region with your trusty camera, tasking you with photographing more than 200 of the creatures in their natural habitat, earning stars for good composition, focus and more and unlocking new areas to explore. We gave it an "Excellent" rating in our review, particularly enjoying the charming animations and unlockable customization options. Need to save even more? Our deals page has the best prices on tech products, gaming consoles and more.
Engadget
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Switch 2 will add a rewind function to its online N64 games
On June 5, which is also the Switch 2's launch day, Nintendo is rolling out new features for N64 games on Switch Online. If you just want to play to relax and not worry about in-game lives, the ability to rewind will perhaps sound like the most useful among the upcoming features. It will let you, well, rewind the game if you make a mistake so you can try again from that point. Failed to a get a birdie on Mario Golf ? No problem. Just access the feature and choose from the panels at the bottom that show up to choose which point you'd like to start from again. That said, the function will only be accessible on the Switch 2. Another new feature coming to N64 games is the CRT filter. Yes, it will give your game that old CRT TV look by putting a pixelated texture on top of it. If you've originally played N64 titles on old TVs, it could be a fantastic throwback to your youth. Like the rewind function, though, the option will be exclusively available on the Switch 2. It's not quite clear why it won't be rolling out on Switch consoles, as well. If you're not getting the new console, the only update you're getting on June 5 is the ability to check what each controller button does on the game you're playing. You can then change what each button does to make the controls easier for you. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so.
