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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Gamer shares the one thing you need to do after buying Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo released its Switch 2 console in the UK this week and a gaming expert has expressed the importance of completing one particular task first before playing any games The release of the Nintendo Switch 2 sparked a shopping frenzy amongst avid gamers at midnight on Thursday (June 5) with the new console rapidly selling out across the country. With launch titles including Mario Kart World and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, fans couldn't wait to plug in and play. One gaming expert has warned that there is a task you should complete first before getting down to playing, however, given the hugely-anticipated device's hefty £395.99 price tag. Dylan Czeh, who provides gaming advice via his YouTube channel, Dyllie', took to TikTok to reveal: "If you just got a Nintendo Switch 2, this is the first thing you need to do." On firing the console up, Dylan said you'll receive prompt giving you the option to transfer your data from your original Switch to the Switch 2. "If you have the Switch 1, you need to start the system transfer now," he explained. "Because if you press 'Don't Transfer', it's not going to give you the option later." The transfer isn't simple, however, and speaking from experience, Dylan went on to point out that you will require an Express microSD card to do so. "Don't forget to get this, you're going to need it too," he continued. The expert closed by illustrating his point further, showing that by clicking 'Don't Transfer' you will receive a dialogue box warning that you won't be able to transfer data in future. Following the advice, one TikTok user penned in response: "I've spent three hours transferring everything over, moving key cards, setting the Switch 2 as the primary console, downloading updates, and Switch 2 upgrades, and making sure my saved data transferred successfully. I'm finally finishing with downloading Mario Kart World then I'm done." However, a second fumed: "And this is one of the many reasons I'm not buying the second one and just using my normal Switch." Whilst a third said: "I didn't do it because it would take a lot of space for the SD Card. So I made the right choice." Attempting to entice customers into making a purchase, Nintendo shared a list of improvements the Switch 2 possesses. A press release on Thursday read: "Nintendo Switch 2 builds on the foundations of the Nintendo Switch system, and delivers a multitude of new features and enhancements, including: New social capabilities with the built-in mic and the new online feature GameChat, where up to 12 friends and family can play games and talk like they're all in the same room, even when they're miles apart. You can also video chat with up to four people if you connect a compatible USB-C camera, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 camera (sold separately). Powerful CPU and GPU capable of enhanced visuals and performance. A large 7.9-inch built-in LCD screen that displays in full HD at 1080p. Joy-Con 2 controllers that magnetically attach to the system. New mouse controls are also possible by sliding them across surfaces, such as a tabletop or even your lap in compatible games. 256 GB storage capacity – 8 times that of Nintendo Switch (a portion of which is reserved for use by the system). USB-C ports on the top and bottom of the system, and a freely adjustable stand for playing and charging in tabletop mode. Crisp audio quality and spatial 3D sound in handheld and tabletop modes. A new dock that enables the Nintendo Switch 2 to output video at up to 4K resolution or play games at up to 120 fps in supported games on compatible displays or TVs. Variable refresh rate (VRR) technology, available in handheld mode, helps games move seamlessly by preventing frame skips and flickering.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nintendo Switch 2 Hands-On: Bigger Screen, Faster Chip Live Up to the Hype
(Bloomberg) -- The arrival of Nintendo Co.'s Switch 2 marks the biggest consumer tech product release of 2025 so far, with legions of gamers now unboxing and trying the new $450 gaming console for the first time. Next Stop: Rancho Cucamonga! ICE Moves to DNA-Test Families Targeted for Deportation with New Contract Where Public Transit Systems Are Bouncing Back Around the World US Housing Agency Vulnerable to Fraud After DOGE Cuts, Documents Warn The Global Struggle to Build Safer Cars Despite the hype and a $150 increase over the launch price for the original, the second-generation system manages to impress with faster performance, improved graphics, more comfortable ergonomics and enough tweaks throughout to make this feel like a distinctly new machine. Like the first edition, the Switch 2 has a versatile design, allowing it to be used as a portable handheld or placed in a dock where it will function as a living-room system. This time, it's capable of outputting 4K resolution and more impactful HDR video to your TV screen. For now, Mario Kart World and enhanced versions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are the best visual showcases of what the Switch 2 is capable of, along with third-party launch titles like Cyberpunk 2077. The improved graphical fidelity and higher frame rates, made possible by the Switch 2's Nvidia Corp.-made processor, are easily noticeable once you've started up a game. When it comes to performance, Nintendo's console still lags behind Sony Group Corp.'s PlayStation 5 and Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox Series X, both heavier-duty systems designed to be used exclusively in the home. But for Nintendo fans, the in-game worlds of beloved characters like Mario and Link have never looked better. Unboxing the device will be a familiar experience to owners of the original Switch, and that feeling remains true as you begin using it. The significantly larger 7.9-inch display is much easier on the eyes — a blessing for the eyesight of anyone who's grown up alongside Nintendo's gadgets — and has a sharper 1080p resolution. It's also far more fluid than the screen on the original version; this model supports a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz, which makes Mario Kart World feel all the more chaotic (in a fun way). These upgrades help offset the fact that the Switch 2 uses an LCD display instead of a punchier OLED panel. The upsized screen means you're also getting bigger Joy-Con controllers, which makes handheld mode a far more ergonomic experience. The buttons are also larger than before. Everything about the Switch 2 feels less cramped. One of the best changes Nintendo made relates to how the Joy-Cons connect to the console: They now attach magnetically instead of sliding down onto the hardware with a rail mechanism. Magnets inside the console firmly latch onto steel buttons on each Joy-Con. The hold is strong without any of the flimsy wobbling that some users complained about on the original Switch. Disconnecting the Joy-Cons is as simple as pressing the release button on the back of each one. Nintendo's thoughtful improvements continue elsewhere: The Switch 2 has a second USB-C port, which can be used for accessories (or just more flexibility in how you charge the device). There's now a screen lock feature to prevent other people from using your console — something that would have been nice to have on the original. The speakers, while not best in class, are a vast upgrade over the hollow, thin sound that came from the Switch OLED Model, released in 2021. The console's software interface is similar to the first Switch with some new splashes of color and sound effects thrown in. Nintendo's eShop store for digital game purchases is also more responsive than the sluggish experience on the original console. The buzzy launch drew long lines at retailers including Best Buy Co., GameStop Corp., Target Corp. and Walmart Inc. The era of spending hours waiting in line for the latest iPhone is long gone, but the debut of a new video game console is still a rare enough event that Nintendo fans didn't think twice about driving to retailers in the middle of the night to secure a Switch 2. It will take more testing and longer play sessions to gauge whether the Switch 2's more powerful processor has an adverse effect on battery life — or if there are any performance issues with the large library of backward-compatible Switch titles available for this new hardware. But at the outset, the device makes a strong first impression. Nintendo played it safe with the Switch 2, but that's precisely what many customers were looking for: It's a bigger, faster, more polished version of a wildly successful gadget. 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North Wales Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Nintendo Switch 2 games fall to the cheapest price in deal stack
Nintendo's Switch 2 console has finally hit the shelves in the UK today - and punters can snag games for their new gadget right now without shelling out the full price. New Switch 2 games are being rebooted and given an upgrade for the new console, and prices can reach up to as much as £65 at Argos for games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Kart: World. Thanks to a deal stack from TopCashback, shoppers can bag them for less. For a limited time, TopCashback is offering £15 to customers who register via this link. This means gamers can purchase the game at the lowest price as it drops the price from £64.99 to less than £50, a price we can't find cheaper anywhere else. Where is the Nintendo Switch 2 available to buy: Tears of the Kingdom improves on 2017's Breath of the Wild with a bigger and better world - and now, it looks and runs better on the Switch 2. However, it's still a costly purchase for shoppers to consider, especially if they are buying a new console. Shoppers can also pre-order the likes of Donkey Kong: Bananza - currently on sale for £64.99 - for the same price as well, so there's plenty to choose from, reports the Mirror. Sony has also launched its Days of Play sale, as an alternative option for gaming fans, it's offering discounts on PS5 consoles, controllers, and games. The Dualsense Edge Wireless controller is available for £174.99, while the PS VR2 with Horizon: Call of the Mountain for £354.99 is also marked down from £399. Switch 2 enthusiasts who want to try and secure a console can follow our live blog right here on our sister paper the Daily Mirror. Returning to the Switch 2 game deal, here's a brief overview of how gamers can take advantage of the offer through TopCashback.
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Nintendo Switch 2 games fall to the cheapest price in deal stack
Nintendo Switch 2 games fall to the cheapest price in deal stack The Nintendo Switch 2 is here and shoppers can pick up games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Kart: World for a much cheaper price The Nintendo Switch 2 has launched in the UK (Image: undefined via Getty Images ) Nintendo's Switch 2 console has finally hit the shelves in the UK today - and punters can snag games for their new gadget right now without shelling out the full price. New Switch 2 games are being rebooted and given an upgrade for the new console, and prices can reach up to as much as £65 at Argos for games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Kart: World. Thanks to a deal stack from TopCashback, shoppers can bag them for less. For a limited time, TopCashback is offering £15 to customers who register via this link. This means gamers can purchase the game at the lowest price as it drops the price from £64.99 to less than £50, a price we can't find cheaper anywhere else. Where is the Nintendo Switch 2 available to buy: EE Amazon Nintendo store but stock hasn't refreshed yet OnBuy - in stock buy £80 more expensive Tears of the Kingdom improves on 2017's Breath of the Wild with a bigger and better world - and now, it looks and runs better on the Switch 2. However, it's still a costly purchase for shoppers to consider, especially if they are buying a new console. Shoppers can also pre-order the likes of Donkey Kong: Bananza - currently on sale for £64.99 - for the same price as well, so there's plenty to choose from, reports the Mirror. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, against all odds, managed to improve on its 2017 version (Image: Nintendo ) Sony has also launched its Days of Play sale, as an alternative option for gaming fans, it's offering discounts on PS5 consoles, controllers, and games. The Dualsense Edge Wireless controller is available for £174.99, while the PS VR2 with Horizon: Call of the Mountain for £354.99 is also marked down from £399. Article continues below Switch 2 enthusiasts who want to try and secure a console can follow our live blog right here on our sister paper the Daily Mirror. Returning to the Switch 2 game deal, here's a brief overview of how gamers can take advantage of the offer through TopCashback.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Nintendo Switch 2 games and console bundle is available to shop for under £500
The much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is set to release this week alongside a range of games for the new console - and this bundle lets you score too titles and the console for under £500 The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to release within the next few days, and if gamers have been holding out on buying it, they might be in luck because some retailers still have stock. And one place in particular is offering gamers the chance to secure the new Switch 2 console alongside two popular titles (worth £140 together) for less than £500 in the run-up to the console's release (June 5). The Switch 2 will be released on June 5 and will include an upgraded Switch console with a bigger screen, new games, and a whole new number of features. When the gadget first became available to pre-order, shoppers found it a bit of a struggle, but the good news is that gamers can still get their hands on it before the release-day rush. And you can save nearly £50 in the process. Over at Very, gaming buffs can pre-order the Switch 2 console along with two iconic titles, ensuring you can dive straight into the new gaming experience without having to purchase the games separately. The bundle includes the Switch 2 (£396), Mario Kart World (usually selling for £75 on its own) and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (£65 when bought individually). This three-piece set, which would normally cost £535, is available to pre-order ahead of the release date for £494. The Nintendo Switch 2 will feature a custom Nvidia chipset, a 7.9-inch LCD display with 1080p resolution, the ability to output in 4K, as well as exclusive games that will be released on the console. The Switch 2 will also focus more on third-party games thanks to the upgraded custom chipset, which will allow games to be upscaled from a lower resolution, using DLSS. Both game titles included in this bundle are updated versions of popular and cult-classic versions, but Mario Kart World and Thhe Legend of Zelda aren't the only games that have been remastered for the latest console. To find out more, click here. If you're looking for other options, Nintendo is also accepting pre-orders for those with a Nintendo account. However, gamers should note that this retailer has a one-person purchase limit, so you can only buy one. If you prefer to shop at Amazon, unfortunately, the console has sold out, though it's worth keeping an eye out after the release date. If you're in the market for a new games console, Sony has launched its Days of Play sale, offering discounts on PlayStation consoles, controllers, and games. The Dualsense Edge Wireless controller is available for £174.99, while the PS VR2 with Horizon: Call of the Mountain has been reduced from £399 to £354.99.
