Nintendo comments on Switch 2’s GameChat choppiness and frame rate
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One of the major features of Nintendo Switch 2 and its game screen sharing functionality, but there’s been some discussion surrounding its quality, including the frame rate. The developers of the system have now given more insight into why things appear the way they do.
Ultimately, things come down to resources. It seems the choppiness was an intentional decision to ensure that GameChat wouldn’t be taxing on the hardware so that the games themselves could take advantage of the console’s power.
More: GameChat, interview, Takuhiro Dohta, Tetsuya Sasaki
Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster apparently coming to Nintendo Switch 2
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April 4: Konami will release Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars on Nintendo Switch 2, apparently.
As of now there’s only been news shared for Asia – it’s not clear if there any plans for the west. However, the collection should be out for the console’s launch on June 5, 2025. Additionally, it’s been confirmed that it will be included on a proper game cartridge. Play-Asia says it confirmed the details with the regional publisher.
Nintendo UK customer support says physical Switch 2 Editions are Switch 1 cartridges with code for upgrade pack [update: different response]
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April 5: Based on new information from Nintendo UK customer support, we seem to have new information about how the physical Switch 2 Editions work at retail.
In case you missed it, these versions are Switch 1 games with extras. These could come in the form of technical upgrades, new content, and more.
Shovel Knight Dig dev announces Mouse Work for Nintendo Switch 2
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Nitrome is planning Mouse Work for Nintendo Switch 2, the developer has revealed. No confirmed release window was provided.
Mouse Work is a party game made by the same studio behind Shovel Knight Dig. As a game that aims to take advantage of Nintendo Switch 2’s mouse feature, you’ll play mini-games by picking up various jobs.
Further details can be found in the following overview:
More: Mouse Work, Nitrome
Animal Crossing: New Horizons will let you move your island to Nintendo Switch 2
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Nintendo has shared a key detail about Animal Crossing: New Horizons and plans for Switch 2, confirming that your island can transfer straight to the new console.
Those that have been playing on Switch 1 can already move their island with a couple of different methods. With the first one, you could save it to the cloud and redownload it, which came in handy if you lost or broke your system, but also involved contacting Nintendo. The other option was using the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Island Transfer Tool.
Nintendo confirms that Switch 2 cartridges taste bad, just like Switch 1
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Just like its predecessor, Nintendo Switch 2 will feature cartridges that taste bad.
Early on in the Nintendo Switch 1’s lifecycle, there was a brief phase in which system users tried tasting their physical games. Very quickly, the consensus was that the coating on the cartridges wasn’t something you’d want to try more than once, if that.
Nintendo Switch 2 will have optional friend codes
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Nintendo Switch 2 will be bringing back friend codes, but they’ll just be one way in which you’ll be able to connect with others.
Those that own the current Nintendo Switch will find that the friends list system will act similarly on the new console. In fact, you’ll be able to transfer it over to Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch 2 doesn’t have achievements, why there’s no eShop music
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Nintendo has confirmed a couple of things that won’t be included with Switch 2 – specifically system-wide achievements and eShop music.
For achievements (or trophies in the case of PlayStation), that’s something seen on rival platforms for a few generations now. However, Nintendo has not fully embraced that feature. We do see it in some games here and there, but it’s most definitely a case-by-case basis.
Nintendo says previous tariffs were not factored into Switch 2’s $450 price tag
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More Nintendo quotes are emerging regarding Switch 2 pricing, and now it’s confirmed that previous tariffs were not factored into the console’s price.
Doug Bowser, president at Nintendo of America, shared that news in an interview with The Verge. He told the outlet:
More: Doug Bowser, interview, top
Nintendo confirms Switch 2 Joy-Con don’t have Hall Effect sticks
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Before Nintendo’s official blowout of Switch 2, there was some speculation online about the controllers using Hall Effect sticks. Unfortunately, it turns out that these are not included.
In a recent interview, Nintendo of America’s Nate Bihldorff reiterated that “the Joy-Con 2’s controllers have been designed from the ground up.” However, he confirmed that they do not make use of Hall Effect sticks.
