Nintendo Switch 2’s ‘Editions’ of Switch games like Zelda and Kirby cost $80
Some classic Switch titles are getting Switch 2 upgrades, at a price
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Nintendo Switch 2 Direct has us very excited – VGC: The Video Game Podcast
VGC's Jordan Middler and Chris Scullion break down the Switch 2 news
The original Ridge Racer is coming to Switch 2, launching a new Arcade Archives 2 series
It's the first ever re-release of the original arcade version
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders have opened at Smyths UK
Smyths is one of the first UK retailers to start taking pre-orders for the console
Nintendo Switch 2 battery life confirmed
Switch 2 has a higher capacity battery than the original Switch
Madden NFL is returning to Nintendo for the first time in 13 years
EA Sports' long-running American football series was never released on Switch
Nintendo Switch 2 Direct news round-up: Every major announcement made today
Here's every big Nintendo Switch 2 announcement that was made today
46 third-party games have been confirmed for Switch 2, with 17 coming on launch day
See the full list of third-party games coming to Switch 2
Nintendo legend Iwata once rejected Switch 2’s magnetic Joy-Cons, but the team ‘refused to give up’
The idea was originally intended for Switch 1, producer reveals
Nintendo says Switch 2 could’ve been called ‘Super Nintendo Switch’, but one detail changed its mind
“There were a lot of ideas for the name, and we really struggled to find the right one"
Zelda Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will have achievements on Nintendo Switch 2
In-app achievements will be exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 versions of the games
Mario Odyssey, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and more getting free Switch 2 ‘updates’
Several Nintendo Switch titles will receive free updates
Gallery: Nintendo releases over 90 new Nintendo Switch 2 images
The Switch console successor will officially release in June
Nintendo Switch 2 home screen looks similar to the Switch home screen
Though the UI is somewhat different, with new icons on the bottom of the screen
Nintendo will sell a cheaper $330 Switch 2 in Japan that’s region locked
A more expensive 'multilingual' Switch 2 will also be available
First look at Nintendo Switch 2 game box art
The Switch 2 game boxes will retain the red motif
Switch 2 GameCube controller will only be offered to those who pre-order the console
GameCube games are coming to Nintendo Switch 2 Online service
Nintendo Switch 2 accessory prices announced
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller will cost $80 / £75
Nintendo Switch 2’s Mario Kart World will cost $80 / £75
The game is more expensive physically than it is digitally
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade coming to Nintendo Switch 2
The first part of the trilogy has been confirmed
Switch 2 will be available to pre-order from Nintendo next week
Nintendo will invite "the most dedicated Nintendo Switch players" in the UK and Europe by inviting them to pre-order first
Kirby Air Riders is in development, with Masahiro Sakurai directing
The sequel to Kirby Air Ride is set for release this year
Nintendo Switch 2 price confirmed
Nintendo has confirmed the price of the system.
Donkey Kong Bananza is the next big 3D adventure coming to Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo mascot will come to Switch 2 in July
New FromSoftware game The Duskbloods is coming exclusively to Switch 2
The game is coming in 2026