Nintendo Switch 2 News
News Another Switch 2 Accessory Is On The Way, Pre-Orders Are Now Live
Get a grip on the 'ZenGrip 2'
Accessory maker Satisfye revealed it was jumping on the Switch 2 bandwagon late last year with its own updated product. In case you missed it, it's a follow up to the 'ZenGrip Pro' known as the 'ZenGrip 2' - like previous iterations, it's designed to give you a better grip, features "advanced floating design", and also...
News Switch 2's Magnetic Joy-Con Connection Was Originally An Idea For Switch
Years in the making
Nintendo's Switch 2 has finally been revealed and it seems some of the features of this successor system have been years in the making. One of these happens to be the magnetic connection for the Joy-Con controllers, which replaces the physical rail system on the original system. Former Nintendo Minute hosts Kit and Krysta have...
News Oops, The Next DOOM Game's Release Date Appears To Have Been Leaked
Ahead of Xbox's Developer Direct later this week
Every major Doom game has been released on the Switch and following last year's confirmation the new entry would be a multiplatform release, it seems like there's a real chance the next chapter could show up on the Switch 2 at some point. With this in mind, it seems the official release date for...
News Nacon Expects Switch 2 To Launch In The First Half Of Next Fiscal Year
Wake me up when September ends
Last week, Nintendo gave us our first official look at Switch 2 and threw in a '2025' release window for good measure. While the House of Mario is yet to be more specific with its release date, publisher and accessory manufacturer Nacon has shared some narrower expectations (thanks, VGC). As noted on Twitter by...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2: Dock - Size, HDMI, Connections Guide, 4K Upscale Rumours
What's up, Dock?
At a glance, Switch 2 has a near-identical form factor to its predecessor: a hybrid screen, detachable Joy-Con, and a dock to group it all together. But just because the device appears the same, that doesn't mean there aren't some substantial changes going on under the hood. In this guide, we look at the new Nintendo Switch 2 dock...
News Ori Dev Asks Nintendo Fans If They Want 'No Rest For The Wicked' On Switch 2
So, would you?
Nintendo formally announced the Switch 2 last week and while some developers appear to have already locked in their support, other studios are still gauging whether or not to release certain titles on the Switch's successor. One of these developers happens to be Moon Studios, with the CEO Thomas Mahler asking on social media if fans...
News Multiple Resident Evil Titles Might Be Getting A Next-Generation Refresh
Switch 2 release when?
It looks like Capcom is potentially gearing up to release native versions of a bunch of Resident Evil titles for Microsoft and Sony's current generation systems. With the Switch 2 just around the corner, there's a real possibility these titles could show up (again) on Nintendo's next-generation hybrid hardware. The games...
News Analyst States That Switch 2's Price Won't "Really Matter" For Early Adopters
"so long as the launch price isn't some egregious amount"
The launch price for the Nintendo Switch 2 is, at the time of writing, unknown and will likely remain that way until Nintendo's big Direct presentation in April. However, according to Circana (NPD) analyst Mat Piscatella, the eventual price of the console likely won't matter for the early...
Rumour Diablo 4 Is Claimed To Be In Development For Switch 2
While Halo's arrival is reiterated
A new claim states that Blizzard's Diablo 4 may currently be in development for Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 hardware. This comes from eXputer writer 'eXtas1s' who, in a newly uploaded video (thanks, VGC) states that the game will likely make its way to the new console in 2025 while also reiterating
Guide Nintendo Switch 2: Everything We Know About The New Console
A complete guide to Switch 2 - official details, rumours, leak history
The Switch 2 is the next console from Nintendo, and is a direct successor to the original Nintendo Switch that launched all the way back in March 2017. Switch 2 was officially revealed on 16th January 2025, yet rumours circulated for almost as long as its predecessor had been on...
News Nintendo's Surprise Switch 2 Trailer Is On Track To Surpass 20 Million Views
It's already "tracking ahead" of the PS5 reveal
After an overload of rumours and leaks, Nintendo this week released its first trailer for the Switch 2. For anyone worried about the company's lack of marketing or promotion in the leadup to this big announcement, it doesn't appear to have impacted the reveal - with the trailer still trending in the...
Poll So, How Would You Feel About 24 Racers In Mario Kart 9?
Go on, tell us!
Nintendo finally lifted the lid on the Switch 2 earlier this week and while most of the discussion is about the new hardware, there has also been plenty of conversation about the new Mario Kart game. Perhaps the biggest talking point at the moment about this new entry is the fact there have been 24 spaces spotted on the starting...
News Nintendo: Switch 2's Backwards Compatibility Feature Is The "Best Direction" For Consumers
Switch is already "played by many consumers"
This week during the Switch 2 reveal, Nintendo reconfirmed backwards compatibility with the original system. If you're curious to know the reasoning behind this feature, Game File's Stephen Totilo got a response from a Nintendo representative - explaining how it was simply the "best direction" when the...
Video We've Spotted Some Secrets In The Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Trailer
Switch sleuthing
You probably already know this, but the Nintendo Switch 2 was officially unveiled to the world yesterday. And you've also likely noticed that we haven't stopped thinking about it since. The brief trailer — coming in at two minutes and twenty-one seconds — seemingly hinted at a few features while not giving away too much. We got...
Guide Mario Kart 9: Full Character Roster List - Every Racer Confirmed So Far
Every character in Switch 2 Mario Kart
Don't adjust your screen folks; a new Mario Kart game has indeed been confirmed for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. 'Mario Kart 9' (as we'll be referring to it until told otherwise) looks to be a nice refresh for the ludicrously popular kart racing franchise, potentially bringing the total number of...
Talking Point Did All The Switch 2 Leaks 'Damage' Nintendo Or The Console's Reveal?
Nintendo will be just fine
In the leak-filled weeks prior to the Switch 2 reveal, we saw increasing incredulity from die-hard Nintendo fans on social media. We won't link specific examples, but you don't have to scroll far before seeing takes along these lines: All these leaks are ruining the reveal! Why isn't Nintendo getting ahead of this?!...
News Registration For The 'Nintendo Switch 2 Experience' Begins Soon
Update: Registration has begun in select cities
Nintendo rounded out the Switch 2 first-look trailer with the reveal of the 'Nintendo Switch 2 Experience', a "series of hands-on events held around the world" taking place throughout April and May 2025. What's more, registration for many of these events opens tomorrow. You can register for a chance...
News Nintendo's Share Price Dips Following Its Big Switch 2 Reveal
No need to panic, though
Nintendo's share price has taken a slight hit since the company officially revealed its next-gen hardware: the Nintendo Switch 2. As reported by Al Jazeera (thanks, Eurogamer), Nintendo's share price fell as much as 7.2% following the surprise reveal. It recovered slightly during the following hours, but by the day's...
News Nacon Reveals New Switch 2 Accessory Range, Including Mario Kart Wheels
The floodgates open
Following the official reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, accessory maker Nacon has revealed a range of new products for the upcoming console. If you're familiar with the kind of stuff manufacturers would make for the original Switch, then very little here will come as a surprise. That said, the premium-looking steering wheel that...
Poll What Do You Think Of Donkey Kong's Redesign In Mario Kart 9?
Got whiplash?
With the reveal of the Switch 2, Nintendo also gave us a brief glimpse at a brand-new Mario Kart game; something that many of us were hoping for after the last mainline entry launched over ten years ago. Yes, the game we're currently referring to as Mario Kart 9 is still somewhat shrouded in mystery, but the short tease
News Switch 2 Supply Chain Figures Reportedly Revealed Ahead Of 2025 Launch
Hopefully there are plenty of units to go around
As exciting as new console launches are, it's become increasingly difficult in recent years to secure certain systems on release. Sony's PlayStation 5 was hugely impacted by this coming off the pandemic, so how will it be for Nintendo's Switch successor this many years on? Bloomberg has released a...
Round Up Video Game Industry Reacts To Nintendo's Switch 2 Announcement
Here's what everyone thought
The Switch 2 announcement and reveal video is now trending across the internet and more industry figures, developers and publishers are beginning to share their reactions. We've rounded up as many as can find here in one post. Enjoy! Ubisoft After some rumours suggesting it's bringing over a dozen games to Nintendo's...
News Silksong Fans Think They've Narrowed Down The Big Announcement
Is the cake a lie?
Hollow Knight fans have been waiting over five years now for Silksong, so when will we hear more about it? While the best guesses have been shared time and time again, the next date fans have discovered actually lines up with Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct. Hollow Knight fan and YouTuber 'fireb0rn' highlights how a member of Team...
Rumour Ubisoft Has "More Than Half A Dozen Games" Planned For Switch 2
Update: Ubisoft says it's in "love" with the Switch 2
Nintendo's new console launch is seemingly on the horizon and apart from first-party titles there is also expected to be plenty of third-party support. The reliable podcaster 'Nate the Hate' has once again chimed in, claiming Ubisoft has "more than half a dozen games for the Switch 2" planned,...
Random Switch 2 Leakers Called Out By Industry Veteran Hideki Kamiya
"All those damn leakers should be cursed"
Okami, Bayonetta and Devil May Cry creator Hideki Kamiya has shared his thoughts about leakers following Nintendo's official reveal of the Switch 2. In a series of messages on social media, he's gone on a bit of a rant, claiming "those who helped leak it" or share any information about the new system should...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2: All Confirmed Games & Release Dates
Every confirmed Switch 2 game
It's finally official: Switch 2 is real, it's coming soon, and it's got new games! How many new games, though? The console is coming out at some point in 2025, so we'll be getting more game announcements in the coming months. But even this early on, we have a handful of confirmed games for the Switch 2. So, we've...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2: Joy-Con Differences - How Do The New Controllers Compare?
More joy, less con
The upcoming Switch 2 is going to be an iterative upgrade over the original console, maintaining many of the same features while adding a few new ones. As such, the design of the device, including its Joy-Con controllers, may look pretty familiar if you already own a Switch, but there's still plenty of new information to dig...
Reaction Nintendo Pins Hopes On Familiar Fun With Switch 2
The stop-gap generation
And so it begins. Nintendo has pulled back the curtain on its next generation of hardware to reveal... exactly the thing everyone expected. Officially revealed earlier today following months — no, years — of rumours, speculation, and leaks, the Nintendo Switch 2 is, on the face of it, what most people wanted. It's the...
Feature Everything You Missed In The Switch 2 Mario Kart Reveal - Characters, Features, Easter Eggs
Start your engines
Well, folks, the Nintendo Switch 2 is real – finally! In addition to its confirmation via the debut trailer, Nintendo also revealed a brand-new Mario Kart title, which we're going to simply refer to as Mario Kart 9 until Nintendo says otherwise. Footage from the game was pretty scarce, to say the least, but we've still noticed...
Guide Is Nintendo Switch 2 Backwards Compatible?
How to play Switch games on Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, but many will be wondering whether they can straight up replace their trusty old Switch console with the successor, or whether they'll need to hold onto the first hybrid console to play their old games. In this guide, we'll be covering the Nintendo Switch 2's backwards...
Poll So, What Did You Think Of The Switch 2 Reveal?
2 soon
They only went and did it! Yes, finally we can all relax and enjoy Nintendo's new hardware: Switch 2 is real, it's been officially revealed, and it's looking a bit sexy. Now that we've had a little time to digest the news after getting our first (official) look at the hardware — and some tantalising glimpses of brand-new Nintendo games...
News Switch 2 Will Be Backwards Compatible With Physical And Digital Games, With Some Exceptions
Cart in the right place
Wrapping up the Switch 2 teaser trailer, Nintendo provided more clarification on the new console's backwards compatibility, namely confirming that it will be able to play both physical and digital 'Switch 1' games. Showing an image of Super Mario Bros. Wonder playing on both the old and new handhelds, Nintendo confirmed that...
News Switch 2's Rumoured 'C' Button Isn't Actually A 'C' Button
So what is it..?!
The Nintendo Switch 2 trailer seemingly confirmed many of the leaks and rumours ahead of its release, including the magnetic Joy-Con, the colour scheme, the mouse functionality, and more. One thing that continues to baffle, however, is the rumoured additional button on the right Joy-Con, sitting just below the Home Button. It was...
Guide Switch 2: Hardware Gallery - Take A Closer Look At Nintendo's Lovely New Switch
Switch Inspection
After months (more like years) of speculation, Nintendo has finally revealed its new hardware: Switch 2. Today's brief teaser trailer was nothing more than a 'first look' of what's on offer, but there was enough there to get us suitably excited. We caught our first official glimpse of the console itself, with close-up peeks at the...
News Joy-Con Mouse Functionality Seemingly Confirmed In Switch 2 Trailer
Now you're playing with mice
The new Nintendo Switch 2 trailer has just dropped, confirming the existence of what might well be the most leaked console in history. In addition, this debut look at the successor seemingly confirms that the Joy-Con controllers will indeed include mouse functionality. A brief segment of the footage shows both Joy-Con...
News Nintendo Will Hold A Switch 2 Direct Presentation In April
Followed by a hands-on tour
Nintendo has announced that it will host a Nintendo Direct presentation focused on the upcoming Switch 2 on Wednesday, 2nd April 2025. Details on specific timing will be announced at a later date. Following this, a hands-on tour will commence in which members of the public can try out the new console for themselves at...
News New Mario Kart 9 Teased For Switch 2
It's looking good!
Folks, the Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially revealed, and alongside that, we also know we're getting a brand new Mario Kart game. Okay, we probably could have predicted that — and presumably this is Mario Kart 9, though that's not confirmed yet — but we did get a little bit of footage during today's Switch 2 reveal...
News Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Trailer Gives First Official Look At The New Console
The wait is over!
Nintendo has finally unveiled its next console in an official reveal trailer: Say hello to the Nintendo Switch 2! Following months of leaked details and industry rumours, the official Switch 2 trailer confirms many previously leaked hardware details, including a larger screen and magnetic Joy-Con, and showcases previously...
News Nintendo Is "Very Upset" About The Switch 2 Leaks, It's Claimed
Former employees Kit and Krysta discuss company secrets
We don't know how exactly Nintendo feels about the supposed 'Switch 2' leaks, but former company employees Kit and Krysta - who had over 10 years of first-hand experience at Nintendo of America - have now chimed in with their thoughts and insights. When the pair were at Nintendo, leaks were...
Rumour Konami And Square Enix Expected To Bolster 'Switch 2' Software Library With Major IP
As you would hope
Following last week's supposed 'Switch 2' hardware leaks, more hints about the software lineup are now circulating online. Apart from "more than half a dozen Ubisoft games" expected, Nate the Hate has claimed on his latest podcast Nintendo's new system could also be getting Konami's next Metal Gear Solid game. Here's what he had...
Rumour 'Switch 2' Will Reportedly Be Officially Revealed This Thursday
Though software won't be the focus
Reliable podcast channel Nate the Hate has claimed that Nintendo's 'Switch 2' will be revealed this coming Thursday, 16th January (thanks, VGC). Speaking on Nintendo's plan for its Switch successor, Nate the Hate states that the console "will be revealed on Thursday, January 16th, just a few days from now". He...
News Is This Our Best Look Yet At 'Switch 2'?
Update: Genki had a visit from Nintendo's lawyers, it's claimed
Last week, accessory maker Genki announced it would be showcasing 'Switch 2' accessories at CES 2025 and it's now delivered on this promise. These new products are reportedly being shown "behind closed doors" and the German outlet Netzwelt has now shared some photos online. Apart from...
Round Up 'Switch 2' Renders Suggest A Sleek, Classy Successor
Does it come in black..?
Leaks and rumours regarding the upcoming 'Switch 2' have seemingly exploded since the beginning of 2025, with accessory maker Genki in particular causing a stir with its recent exhibit at CES 2025. Not only that, but photos shared via Reddit seem to showcase a genuine Joy-Con from the Switch successor, hinting at a new...
Rumour Insider Claims That Halo: Master Chief Collection Will Come To 'Switch 2'
Along with Flight Simulator
Known insider Nate the Hate has claimed in a new podcast that Microsoft will further its multiplatform ambitions in 2025 by bringing both Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Flight Simulator to the 'Switch 2' and the PS5. The insider – who previously correctly claimed that
News Nintendo Breaks Silence On 'Switch 2' Image And Video Leaks
The "official" announcement will take place this fiscal year
Nintendo has responded to a question about the 'Switch 2' leaks popping up at CES 2025 this week. Speaking to Japanese outlet Sankei, a company representative mentioned how the spread of images and videos at the US consumer electronics trade fair was "not official" - here's the machine...
News 'Switch 2' And Software Listings Spotted On French Retailer's Internal Database
It's all happening
Following a GameStop database leak revealing 'Switch 2' accessory SKUs yesterday, a similar situation has now supposedly played out with French retailer 'Fnac'. The retailer's website reportedly features multiple placeholder listings for the Switch "successor". It's believed these could be different bundles offered by the...
News Surprise! Another 'Switch 2' Accessory Has Been Revealed
"Stay tuned for more"
Another accessory manufacturer has decided it's ready to show off some new 'Switch 2' products. This time it's Skull & Co with an all-new "NeoGrip" accessory, which will allow you to get a better grip on Nintendo's new system in handheld mode. Here's a look, and as you can see - these same images seem to feature the new...
Talking Point Is The Switch 2 Going To Be Too Big?
Size isn't everything, except sometimes
How are we coping, nine days into the year of the Switch 2? It's been an utter onslaught of leaks and rumours and noise as everyone clamours to find out about Nintendo's to-be-officially-announced console. C'mon Nintendo, it's really time to say something. Anyway, let's cut through the noise for a second...
News Switch 2 'Indentations' Make It Incompatible With Original Switch Dock, Says Genki
Eh, what's up Dock?
When Nintendo released the 3DS, it equipped all new game cartridges with a plastic nub, preventing them from being inserted into your classic clamshell. Why are we bringing this up as 'Switch 2' leaks reach fever pitch? Because accessory manufacturer Genki (the talk of the town this week) has claimed that a similar 'indentation'...
News Genki Claims The 'Switch 2' Joy-Con Can Be Removed By 'Brute Force'
But good lord, don't try it
Accessory manufacturer Genki has well and truly stuck its middle finger up to Nintendo in recent days, opting to openly showcase its planned accessories for the as-yet unannounced 'Switch 2' during CES 2025. Now, in a new interview with The Verge, Genki's co-founder and CEO Eddie Tsai divulged a few more details...
