Metroid Prime 4 Switch 2 vs. Switch 1 comparison, Street Fighter 6 Switch 2 vs. PS5 vs. PS4 comparison
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo Switch 2 graphical comparison videos are starting to drop, and first up is Metroid Prime 4 and Street Fighter 6.
For Metroid Prime 4, it’s Nintendo Switch 2 going up against Switch 1 here. Nintendo has already highlighted how on the new console, it can run at a higher resolution and frame rate. Support is included for HDR as well. Also, while it’s a gameplay feature, Nintendo Switch 2 supports the new mouse functionality.
Below is the full Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch 1 comparison:
Nintendo Switch 2 third-party devs very happy with the console and its tech
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo Switch 2 appears to be receiving a ton of third-party support, and now a couple of developers have discussed their excitement about the console, including its technical capabilities.
Firaxais will be on board with the system at launch thanks to Civilization 7, which will feature new mouse controls. Series executive producer Dennis Shirk, in a recent interview, said the team is “extremely happy” about its horsepower. The port has been in the works since October.
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Mario Kart World leaks Rainbow Road
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
In what will come as a surprise to no one, Mario Kart World will indeed feature Rainbow Road.
Rainbow Road has been a staple of the series going back to its original incarnation on the SNES. However, we now appear to have our first official look for Mario Kart World, though that seemingly happened by accident.
Before it was removed, the official Nintendo Korean website included a look at Rainbow Road in map form. Here’s a look at the art that was spotted by fans as shared by EdwardSabaVO:
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Cyberpunk 2077 will support cross-progression on Nintendo Switch 2, tech details
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Cyberpunk 2077 will support cross-progression on Nintendo Switch 2, CD Projekt Red has confirmed.
The feature is available across all platforms the game released on. Those looking to take advantage of cross-progression in Cyberpunk 2077 simply need to have a CD Projekt Red account – that’s how the save data is maintained.
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Nintendo Korea site leaks big Donkey Kong Bananza detail
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
A new detail about Donkey Kong Bananza has been leaked by the official Nintendo Switch 2 website in Korea. We’ll be sharing this information after the break, so keep that in mind before proceeding.
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Switch 2 now on display at the Nintendo Museum, display shown
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
It took less than a week, but Switch 2 is already on display at the Nintendo Museum.
The console is not available to play, as expected. However, Nintendo set up a case to show off the new system. Visitors can get a look at the new system itself, the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, new camera, console packaging, and boxart.
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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – April 5, 2025 – Minecraft all the way back at the top
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of April 5, 2025.
An old favorite returns to the top with Minecraft at #1. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, which has been on a run as of late, settles for #2.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of April 5, 2025:
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Rusty Rabbit getting physical in Japan with English support, pre-orders open
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
As a heads up for those interested in Rusty Rabbit this month, a physical version has been confirmed. The game will be getting a boxed version in Japan that supports English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, German, and Spanish.
We’ll always point this out as a reminder, but Nintendo Switch is a region free console. That means despite this being a Japanese-only release, you can play through the whole thing on your system regardless of region.
More: NetEase Games, Nito Plus, Rusty Rabbit
Vagrus: The Riven Realms launch trailer – turn-based post-apocalyptic fantasy RPG drops on Nintendo Switch
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Having made it to Nintendo Switch this week, Vagrus: The Riven Realms has received a launch trailer. The video offers up another look at the turn-based post-apocalyptic fantasy RPG.
Plenty of information can be found in the following overview:
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Why Donkey Kong ’94 is one of Nintendo’s hidden gems
Posted on 6 months ago by Ethan in Features, Switch | 0 comments
Just a few weeks back, Nintendo added Donkey Kong to the Game Boy division of Nintendo Switch Online for the first time. It was previously available on the 3DS’ Virtual Console back in 2011, and it’s taken well over ten years for us to see the game again. Every time Nintendo has released or re-released Donkey Kong for the Game Boy, it’s pretty much flown under the radar despite including some of their most iconic characters. So today, we’re taking a look at what makes this game so fun even in the modern day. It’s aged very well!
