While Nintendo Switch 2 is straightforward, it apparently wasn’t an easy decision for the team. The company’s Kouichi Kawamoto noted that “we really struggled” to find the best name for the hardware.

Super Nintendo Switch would have used the same path as the NES to the SNES. However, Kawamoto said that it “didn’t feel right.”

Here’s the full exchange with Kawamoto as well as Takuhiro Dohta and Tetsuya Sasaki:

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First look at the Nintendo Switch 2 home menu, eShop

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It’s a small image, but we have a first at the Nintendo Switch 2 home menu.

Those that own the current Nintendo Switch will find that the UI looks extremely similar here. It again looks like games will be rolled out in a row, with your most recent one played in the first slot. There are also buttons for the Nintendo Switch Online app, settings, photos / videos section, and more.

Here’s a look:

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Nintendo planning free Switch 2 updates for Super Mario Odyssey, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Pokemon Scarlet / Violet, more

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Nintendo has confirmed plans to offer free updates for a number of Switch 1 games on Switch 2.

Twelve different tiles have been confirmed as of now. Nintendo says that by downloading free updates, they “may improve performance or add support for features such as GameShare”. What’s planned will differ for each game.

Below is the full list:

Mario Kart World boxart, screenshots

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Nintendo has come through with the official Mario Kart World boxart, attached above. Additionally, we have an official set of screenshots.

Below is an overview of the game:

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Donkey Kong Bananza boxart, screenshots

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Following the reveal of Donkey Kong Bananza for Nintendo Switch 2 today, we now have the official boxart. On top of that, we’ve got official screenshots from the Big N as well.

Here’s an overview of the game:

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Mario Kart World to cost $80, Donkey Kong Bananza costs $70

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The first game price for Nintendo Switch 2 is in, and it turns out that Mario Kart World will cost $80.

This is by far the most amount for a title in the industry thus far. Even across other consoles, the standard had started to become $70. Most of Nintendo’s Switch 1 games were priced at $60, though Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was at $70.

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Nintendo shares official Switch 2 tech specs sheet, battery life and more revealed

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Nintendo has come forward with an official specs sheet for Nintendo Switch 2, sharing things like battery life.

The console itself is included here, but we also have tidbits about the dock, Joy-Con, and more. For those interested in battery life, it’s approximately 2 – 6.5 hours.

Here’s the full rundown:

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GameMaker engine announces Nintendo Switch 2 support

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GameMaker games will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 at launch, it’s been confirmed.

The 2D development engine has collaborated with Nintendo to enable games made with the tech to be exported directly to the new console. Further details regarding support for Nintendo Switch 2, including features, timelines and how developers can get involved, will be announced soon.

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders confirmed for April 9

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Those looking to put in a pre-order for Nintendo Switch 2 will need to wait just a bit longer. It’s just been shared that reservations start on April 9, 2025.

If you’re interested in purchasing straight through Nintendo, you can sign up and register your interest on the My Nintendo Store here. Those in the UK can do so here.

Invitations from Nintendo will be sent out starting on May 8, 2025 on a first-come, first-serve basis and you’ll have 72 hours to complete your purchase. There’ll then be more going out until Nintendo’s store has things available for all consumers.

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Nintendo Switch 2 third-party announcements – Fornite, Human Fall Flat 2, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S, Star Wars Outlaws, Wild Hearts S, more

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While today’s Nintendo Direct 2 presentation had a ton of third-party announcements, a bunch of extra ones were squeezed in via a quick sizzle reel. We figured it’d be smart to round up everything into a single post.

Here’s the lineup shown in that footage: