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Sorry gamers, Nintendo’s hefty Switch 2 price tag signals the new normal – and it might still go up

Last week, Nintendo announced the June 5 release of its long anticipated Switch 2. But the biggest talking point wasn’t the console’s launch titles or features. At US$449 in the United States, and A$699 in Australia, many were struck by the steep cost.

The Conversation

Vampire Survivors stealth-launches Emerald Diorama DLC, but PlayStation cross-save looks unlikely

Vampire Survivors just got a new SaGa-themed DLC with Emerald Diorama. New characters, weapons and even a chicken coop stage! Cross-save has now rolled out to all platforms but not on PlayStation (for now).

Windows Central

Nintendo Finally Clears Up One of The Switch 2's Most Confusing Aspects

Nintendo has finally clarified that physical copies of Switch 2 Enhanced Editions games won't need any extra download, after confusion arose.

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Amiibo are back but Nintendo has the chance to make them more playable than ever

I'm glad amiibos are back, but Nintendo has the chance to make one change that'll make them ever better for the Switch 2.

GamesRadar

Analyst says Nintendo could take the hit on Switch 2 tariffs if they stay as they are now, but previously "expected them to raise by $50 to $100" for US customers

Switch 2 pre-orders are still delayed in the US and Canada as a result of the tariffs

GamesRadar

Yes, Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games will contain the upgrades on the cartridge, but it seems Breath of the Wild DLC will still need to be purchased separately

Nintendo has confirmed that Switch 2 Edition games will contain the full game and upgrades on the cartridge, but there's uncertainty surrounding DLC.

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Former PlayStation boss says the platform wars are effectively over since "only the dog can hear" the difference between consoles now

PS5 and Xbox Series X are "very similar," Shawn Layden says

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Undertale follow-up Deltarune will feature a "special room" that uses controls "only possible on the Nintendo Switch 2"

I'm officially sold on the Switch 2

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Nintendo says its divisive Game-Key Cards will help 'future-proof' the Switch 2

Nintendo wants to ensure that the Switch 2 is "future-proof", and it's trying to achieve that with its new Game-Key Cards.

TechRadar

Nintendo missed the most obvious Switch 2 upgrade, and your Joy-Con may suffer

Nintendo missed an opportunity to ensure that Joy-Con drift is a thing of the past

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The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller is available to pre-order, and here's where we recommend you get yours

Stock is going fast, but you can still pre-order the new Pro Controller in time for the Switch 2 launch.

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You've never heard of Nex Playground, but it's one of the most interestingly designed games consoles out there

The Apple-like design and a focus on motion control makes this tiny cube unique.

Creative Bloq

Nintendo Switch 2 — why tariff pause could be good news for US shipments

Will Nintendo start pre-orders in the US soon now that some of the tariffs are delayed?

Tom’s Guide

"Terrible financial decision on my end": Switch 2 hopeful moves out of new apartment and flies over 800 miles to be first in line for the console at Nintendo's unopened San Francisco store

He's the second to camp out, the other is in New York

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Nintendo Switch 2 scalpers aren't getting nearly as far as they did with the PS5 launch, as fans are mobilizing to boot them off resale websites

"Bye Bye eBay Scalpers"

Creative Bloq

LIVE: Nintendo Switch 2 stock is still fluctuating, but we're tracking it all so you don't have to

I'll be bringing you all of the latest stock updates, plus my top picks of essential Switch games and accessories.

Player One

Nintendo Boss Shares Tone-Deaf Statement to Broke Fans: 'Can't Afford Switch 2? Stick With the Old One'

Nintendo fans are furious after Doug Bowser told those who can't afford the Switch 2 should buy the Switch 1 instead. It's an instant PR attraction after all.

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Former Sony exec says Nintendo can charge $80 for Switch 2 games because of its exclusives: "If it's the only place you can play Mario, then you get your wallet out"

"And Donkey Kong and Zelda"

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"Nintendo has been really good at supporting us": Hollow Knight dev Team Cherry has been on Nintendo's side for at least 7 years, so it's no wonder Silksong is immediately launching on Switch 2

Team Cherry seems to have been Team Nintendo for a long time

International Business Times UK

Tariffs Could Push GTA 6 Over $100 — But Gamers Still Set to Splurge on Switch 2 and More

Tariffs threaten the price of games like GTA 6, potentially pushing its cost beyond $100, but this isn't dampening overall excitement in the gaming world.

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"I'm really excited — but not about the price": As tariff threats loom, Nintendo fans at exclusive NYC event are torn over the Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 has entered a complicated world. Higher costs and the chaos of Trump tariff threats see a beloved device debut in a precarious economy.

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Trump tariffs made Dell, Microsoft, and Lenovo panic-ship laptops to the U.S.

Apple, Dell, Microsoft, and Lenovo accelerated shipments of various electronics into the United States by air, all in an attempt to beat the tariffs before they went into effect.

InsideEVs

This Company Made Your iPhone. Now, It Wants To Make Your EV

If you've heard of Foxconn, it's probably because of the iPhone. Officially known as Hon Hai Technology Group, the Taiwan-based firm is the world's largest electronics manufacturer, building everything from Apple's ubiquitous smartphone to Amazon Kindles and Nintendo Switches. Now, it wants to sell you an electric vehicle.

Inverse

Why 'Hades 2' Will Be A Nintendo Switch Exclusive At The Start

'Hades 2' lead developer Greg Kasavin tells us what it's like to develop for the Switch 2, and why it's launching on Nintendo's two consoles exclusively.

GamesRadar

Nintendo wasn't sure about Mario Kart: Double Dash's central 2-driver gimmick, so the devs made a single-driver version simultaneously as an "emergency escape hatch"

"The pressure is huge" to make worthy Mario Kart entries

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