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Apr 02 from http://gizmodo.com/

All the Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors That Came True, Plus the Many That Didn’t

We’ve been writing about Nintendo Switch 2 rumors for more than two years and—somehow—a fair chunk of them proved very accurate with Nintendo’s full handheld console reveal. It was smooth sailing until we hit the end of the road of Nintendo’s livestream. We had to wait until after the stream to learn you’ll need to pay $450 for Nintendo’s long-awaited sequel to its handheld console, $150 more...

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Apr 02 from https://mashable.com/tech

Switch 2 Nintendo Direct: Everything announced today

The wait is almost over, Nintendo fans. During today's Nintendo Direct event livestream, we received a slew of information about Nintendo's new upcoming console, Nintendo Switch 2. Mashable has compiled every single detail that was shared, including a release date. Here's everything Nintendo announced: Switch 2 release date The Switch 2 officially has a release date, and it's right around...

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Apr 02 from https://www.videogameschronicle.com/

Nintendo will sell a cheaper $330 Switch 2 in Japan that’s region locked

Nintendo Switch 2 will only be available region locked from Japanese stores, it’s been revealed. Likely in an effort to combat foreign resellers looking to take advantage of the weak yen, Nintendo announced on Wednesday that a Switch 2 ‘Japanese/Domestic Only’ version will be the only Switch 2 console available to purchase from general retailers. The ‘Domestic Only’ console will retail for a...

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Apr 02 from https://www.videogameschronicle.com/

Switch 2 will be available to pre-order from Nintendo next week

Nintendo has confirmed when Switch 2 will be available to pre-order directly from Nintendo. According to a page on the My Nintendo Store, pre-orders will be available from April 8. At the time of writing, the UK My Nintendo Store currently has a large queue of more than 44,000 users waiting to access the site. However, when arriving at the site, they will be met with a message telling them...

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Apr 02 from https://daringfireball.net/

Nintendo’s Switch 2 ‘C’ button is a Discord-like GameChat feature

Now that Nintendo has finally given us the rundown on the Switch 2, we can finally answer one of the biggest questions we had about the new console: “what’s the deal with that ‘C’ button?” The button, present on the right Joy-Con directly below the home button, is square and marked with a “C.” The mysterious new button was shown briefly in the video debuting the Switch back in February and...

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Apr 02 from https://daringfireball.net/

Nintendo Switch 2 specs: 1080p 120Hz display, 4K dock, mouse mode, and more

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Nintendo has finally shared many of the key specs about the Nintendo Switch 2 as part of its Switch 2-focused Direct and said the system will launch on June 5th. The device has a 7.9-inch screen, but it’s still 13.99mm thick, like the first Switch. The LCD screen has a...

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Apr 02 from https://edition.cnn.com/business/tech

Nintendo’s Switch 2 has big shoes to fill – at a much higher price

Summary Nintendo announced the Switch 2 console launching June 5 for $449.99, significantly higher than its predecessor's $300 price. The new console features improved hardware, larger screen, and Game Chat function for real-time player communication. Switch 2 supports non-Nintendo games including Elden Ring and Hogwarts Legacy to attract new audiences. Nintendo faces challenges including...

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Apr 01 from https://www.videogameschronicle.com/

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller will seemingly add a much-requested feature

A new filing for the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller suggests that it will add a long-requested feature. A filing with the FCC has suggested that the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller will add a headphone jack. While a standard feature on virtually every controller released in the last decade, Nintendo‘s own controllers have missed the feature. The filing suggests the controller will once...

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Apr 01 from https://www.videogameschronicle.com/

Nintendo has announced the runtime of the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

Nintendo has confirmed how long the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct will last. The stream, which will give fans the first in-depth look at the Nintendo Switch 2, as well as upcoming software, will take place on Wednesday, April 2. The stream will kick off at 6 AM PT/9 AM ET / 2 PM UK, and now Nintendo has confirmed how long it will last. The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct will last for “approximately 60...

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