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Nintendo issues integral Switch 2 date –mark tomorrow in your calendars

You'd be Bananzaz to miss it on 18 June

Nintendo Direct June 2025 Is Happening This Week, But There's a Catch: It's Short

Nintendo confirmed that there is an upcoming Direct event later this week, but it won't be as long as previous Direct events.

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"When they do a business analysis, Nintendo doesn't show up": Ex PlayStation boss says Sony's only real competition outside Japan is Xbox, even though they have "huge respect for what Nintendo does"

"We all feel it's great to have Nintendo continue to be successful" because some of its younger fanbase "might graduate into more mature systems like PlayStation or Xbox"

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Nintendo doesn't make the fastest handhelds, but people won't trade 'Palworld' for 'Pokémon'

Want power? Buy an AMD Z2 Extreme handheld. Want fun? Buy a Switch 2.

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A Nintendo Switch 2 survives 49 hits by “ridiculously large pliers” because this is what entertains us now

A YouTuber ripped off the Switch 2’s film, crushed it with pliers, and it survived.

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Nintendo to Showcase 'Donkey Kong Bananza' in Dedicated Direct on June 18

Nintendo will reveal new gameplay for Donkey Kong Bananza on June 18, ahead of its July 17 launch on Switch 2. Watch the Direct at 6 am PDT / 9 am EDT.

Player One

Forget the Switch 2 – this dual-screen handheld gaming PC brings back the glory days of the Nintendo DS, but with all your Steam games

While all the focus is on the Nintendo Switch 2, Ayaneo is taking another shot at another Nintendo DS-style gaming experience, with the Flip 1S DS handheld gaming PC announced.

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3 best games that show off the power of Nintendo Switch 2

Make the most of the extra grunt on Switch 2 by giving these intensive games a go...

Donkey Kong Bananza is getting its own dedicated Nintendo Direct this Wednesday, with "roughly 15 minutes of information" about the next big Switch 2 game

Here he comes, banana slamma

GamesRadar

The humble Steam Deck dock is the reason I'd buy Valve's handheld over a Switch 2 right now

Picking up a Steam Deck dock for Valve's handheld helps it take the Nintendo Switch 2 head-on, and the docked experience is arguably superior.

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After an hour with Sonic Racing: Crossworlds, I think Mario Kart World has got a race on its hands to hold onto pole position in the kart-racing genre

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds does the exact opposite of its predecessor by being a kart racer I think everybody will enjoy.

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Mario Kart World tricksters are getting so advanced, they're breaking the damn game: "I could explore underneath basically the whole track"

Something tells me this area isn't supposed to be accessible

GamesRadar

I’ve spent 150 hours with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and the Switch 2 Edition is an incredible upgrade

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is still one of the greatest games ever made and is even better now due to the smooth 60fps and gorgeous visuals.

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'Pokémon Legends: Z-A' Preorder Bonuses: Nintendo UK Drops Mega Merch Bundles You Won't Believe

Nintendo UK reveals insane "Pokémon Legends: Z-A" preorder bundles for Switch 1 & 2, packed with Mega Charizard figures, pins, gear, and collector swag.

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Nintendo Switch 2 gets a CT scan that shows off internals layer-by-layer, including a scan of the Nvidia Tegra SoC

Scan-of-the-month over at Reddit shows off what the Nintendo Switch 2 looks like under a CT scan and confirms the hardware inside.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Restock Problem: Gamers Face Sky-High Prices From Scalpers, Retail Confusion

Nintendo Switch 2 restocks turn into chaos as scalpers jack prices to $800, leaving fans frustrated and retailers scrambling to meet demand.

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I’ve spent 20 hours in Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster on Nintendo Switch 2, and not much has changed, but that’s okay

Your enjoyment with Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster depends on what you want from it. If you crave a reimagining of the original you won’t find it, but otherwise, one of the best RPGs in recent years is back.

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Obsidian won't rule out bringing Grounded 2 to PS5 in the future, but says that its initial release is "all about being in Game Preview and Early Access"

Summer Preview | Grounded was a success on PS5 and Switch, so why isn't its sequel following in its footsteps? We speak to Obsidian to learn more

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Tears of the Kingdom is great, but the Switch 2 upgrades have made me confront the hard truth: Breath of the Wild is still the superior Zelda game

Opinion | Two years later and with the benefit of hindsight, who agrees that Breath of the Wild was better than Tears of the Kingdom?

Tom’s Guide

I just spent a week with the Nintendo Switch 2 — here's the 3 essential accessories to upgrade your console

After a week with the Nintendo Switch 2, I've already picked up a suite of excellent accessories, and these 3 have upgraded my Switch 2 the most.

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The Switch 2 pulled off something no console maker has before

Nintendo's strategy for the Switch 2 appears to be paying off.

Tom’s Hardware

Nintendo Switch 2 screen survives being smashed with pliers 50 times — destructive testing finds the Switch 2 to be exceptionally tough

Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything tore apart the Nintendo Switch 2 to show us its internals and then stress-tested the screen with pliers to see how durable it is.

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The Most Anticipated New Games of 2025 (Still to Come)

The year may be halfway over, but the great game releases feel like they're just beginning. At least that's our realization after Summer Games Fest. Here's what we're most looking forward to in 2025.

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Woot is having a big gaming sale, here are 9 deals I would grab fast

Save big on video games and gaming accessories at Woot.

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Nintendo Switch 2 beats PS4 to set sales record in the US with Mario Kart World, Cyberpunk 2077, and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom as its best-selling games

79% of buyers also picked up Mario Kart World

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