Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 timing confirmed
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
February 5: If you’ve been wondering when the Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 will be taking place specifically, Nintendo has now narrowed down the proper time. The event kicks off on April 2, 2025 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
No other information has been shared about the presentation. Nintendo has not said how long the event will last and what games will be present. However, many announcements are expected and we should more learn about the system in general, including its features and launch date.
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Rumor: Nintendo had denied Embracer Group Nintendo Switch 2 dev kits due to chaos at the company
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Imran Khan, a games journalist who previously leaked Everybody 1-2 Switch, has claimed that Nintendo had denied Embracer Group development kits for Nintendo Switch 2.
Khan says that Nintendo “deemed them too chaotic”, with that information being based on what was happening around eight months ago. He added that the company was “afraid the kits would go to studios that would then be closed down and then the kits might have gone missing.” Groups that were later sold off from Embracer and later checked back in apparently had more luck.
Nintendo Switch 2 gets new details on tech specs, Switch 1 comparison
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
While we’ve seen some leaked tech specs for Nintendo Switch 2 in the past, Digital Foundry shared the latest on that front today. This is a roundup of some previously-shared information and new findings.
A table from Digital Foundry outlines all of the important points clearly and also serves as a comparison to the current Nintendo Switch. That can be found below.
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JSAUX unveils its lineup of Nintendo Switch 2 accessories
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
JSAUX, a pro-grade gaming accessories brand, has shown off its lineup of products it has in store for Nintendo Switch 2.
The company says it has “consistently delivered high-quality, thoughtfully designed products that enhance the way people game and work.” Their products “are known for their reliability, performance, and seamless integration with the latest technology.”
Right now it looks like there are ten different add-ons planned. Most of these are different types of cases, but JSAUX is also working on screen protectors and a multi-mode joystick cap / thumb grip with lever guard.
Here’s a closer look at all of JSAUX’s Nintendo Switch 2 accessories:
Switch 2 is the perfect time to bring back Nintendo Selects – here’s why
Posted on 2 months ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
With Nintendo Switch 2’s big presentation not too far from now, we’re on the verge of a brand-new console generation. And this one is confirmed to have backwards compatibility with existing Nintendo Switch games, which means there will be a huge library of games to play on the new system immediately – even if they’re not all new. We’d expect sales for standard Nintendo Switch software would start to fall off after a few years of the Switch 2 being out. This means it would be an absolutely perfect time to bring back the Nintendo Selects line, which we saw on 3DS and Wii U for several first-party titles.
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Best Buy Canada says Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders begin April 2 [update: new pre-order details, possibly April 9]
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Best Buy Canada has announced that it will open pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 on April 2, 2025.
Many have expected reservations to begin next week, but this is the first time a retailer has come forward with any sort of official information. Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 will be held on April 2, and there’s a very strong chance that we’ll be getting the console’s release date during that presentation. Best Buy acknowledged the Nintendo Direct in its post, indicating that pre-orders will start sometime after the event concludes.
Virtual Game Cards page mentions “Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games”
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo has made official mention of something called “Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games”.
As part of today’s Nintendo Direct, this new feature was announced. The functionality will be coming to Nintendo Switch in late April as well as Switch 2 when that’s available. The announcement was noteworthy in its own right, but now the newly-launched hub for Virtual Game Cards page has mentioned “Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games”.
Here’s what’s stated on the site:
Nintendo announces Virtual Game Card for Switch and Switch 2
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo shared some surprising news today, announcing the Virtual Game Card. This can be used for digital games on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
After purchasing a game digitally, it’ll load on to your system. Virtual Game Cards will have a dedicated screen for this. You can load and eject these cards, allowing you to use them on another system. Local communication is required, but only the first time. Cards can be lent out to Nintendo Account Family Group members. Games can be lent out for two weeks, and then will be automatically returned to you.
Rumor: Nintendo Switch 2 to have three-phase launch plan for games, possible June launch
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch 2 | 0 comments
According to a report from Insider Gaming, Nintendo is planning a three-phase launch plan for Switch 2 games. This seems to be based on what the outlet has heard coming out of GDC 2025 last week.
The first part of the release will apparently begin with a focus on first-party games at launch. The second stage, which is claimed to be happening between October and November, will be for third-party studios. Following that is the third phase during the holiday period, though specifics weren’t provided.
Monster Crown: Sin Eater announced, targeting Nintendo Switch – and hoping for Switch 2
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Studio Aurum has announced Monster Crown: Sin Eater, a sequel to the series’ previous entry which is currently on Nintendo Switch.
The team says that success of the original on Nintendo’s console allowed Studio Aurum to hire a dedicated team. A Kickstarter campaign just opened today with Switch included as an option. Additionally, we’re told that Studio Aurum is looking to obtain a Switch 2 development kit as soon as possible, and will do everything possible to make a port there possible.
