[Let’s Talk] Your first reaction to Nintendo Switch 2
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There’s no doubt that this was a massive week for Nintendo. The company delivered on its promise to announce its next system by the end of March, giving fans a brief look at what to expect.
Extensive leaks pretty much informed us what we’d be getting here. Still, for the first time officially, Nintendo showed off the hardware itself, the new Joy-Con, and a new Mario Kart game. We also received confirmation that the new system will launch in 2025. You can watch the reveal video here and check out the official PR here.
What was your initial reaction to Nintendo Switch 2? What are your thoughts on the system so far? Did the leaks impact things at all for you? Let us know in the comments.
Nacon unveils its Nintendo Switch 2 accessories
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Nintendo Switch 2 was officially announced yesterday, and Nacon has now shared its lineup of accessories it has in the works. The full set will be available at launch.
First up are a few add-ons designed to protect the console. Nacon has come up with “a range of solutions to protect it from knocks and drops, including cases, protective shells, pouches and travel bag, all equally useful when playing or on the move.” Additionally, tempered glass protectors and cleaning tools will be available to take care of the screen.
Action adventure plaformer Aurascope announced for Nintendo Switch 2
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Nick Oztok intends to bring his upcoming project Aurascope to Nintendo Switch 2, the developer has confirmed. No release window has been provided.
Aurascope, a 2D action-adventure collectathon platformer, also features light puzzle and RPG elements. Players will follow the journey of Trace and Aurora to uncover the secrets surrounding the Aurascope, a mysterious drive from beyond the stars.
Here’s an official overview:
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Okami creator Hideki Kamiya rants about Nintendo Switch 2 leakers
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Hideki Kamiya, who is now working at his new studio Clovers on Okami 2, has gone on a lengthy rant regarding Nintendo Switch 2 leakers.
Nintendo finally unveiled its new system today. However, that wasn’t before tons of different leaks surfaced online over the past few months. Everything previously reported about the system was pretty much spot on, including the new Joy-Con. Even the actual announcement date of the reveal turned out to be correct.
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Report: Nintendo prepared supply chain network to sell 20 million Switch 2 units in first year
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A new report from Bloomberg may give us insight into the shipment numbers for Nintendo Switch 2 and what it could mean for launch.
The publication has information from Robin Zhu, an analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein. Ahead of today’s announcement, it was claimed that Nintendo has prepared a supply chain network that will allow Nintendo to sell over 20 million units in its first year.
Nintendo Switch 2 trailer with Mario Kart shows updated Donkey Kong design, 24 players
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If you checked out the just-released announcement trailer for Nintendo Switch 2, you may have noticed something interesting about the Mario Kart game shown: there’s an updated design for Donkey Kong, and it seems pretty similar to his look in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Just one game was shown alongside the reveal of the hardware. That was indeed Mario Kart, and given how it’s the best-selling title on the current Nintendo Switch by far, that probably makes sense.
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Nintendo Switch 2 revealed, Direct in April
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Nintendo has finally made an official announcement regarding its next gaming system, the Switch 2. It is confirmed to launch later in 2025.
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Rumor: New photos surface of Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con
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January 5: Another alleged Nintendo Switch 2 leak has taken place which may give us one of the best looks we’ve had thus far at the new Joy-Con.
Images were apparently posted on Chinese social media and have since spread to Reddit. The exact source is unclear, but it could have come from anywhere such as a factory production line. As we’ll always caution, nothing is confirmed until we see and hear something from Nintendo itself.
Rumor: Nintendo Switch 2 TFLOPS and clock speed tech specs leaked
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New tech specs for Nintendo Switch 2 are claimed to have made their way online that reveal the TFLOPS and clock speeds of the console.
It’s tough to nail down the actual source of where today’s numbers are coming from. The details were posted on various social channels and places such as Reddit and Famiboards, and people are taking it seriously enough to the point where it’s apparently worth considering. There’s also talk surrounding a Nintendo Switch 2 SDK leak – which could be where the numbers originate.
Rumor: Multiple Ubisoft games heading to Nintendo Switch 2, Metal Gear Solid Delta also coming
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Nate the Hate has made more claims regarding upcoming third-party Nintendo Switch 2 games, including titles from Ubisoft and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. Details were shared during a new podcast episode today.
As for Ubisoft’s Nintendo Switch 2 support, it’s claimed that we’ll be seeing Assassin’s Creed Mirage within the launch window. Assassin’s Creed Shadows is apparently planned as well, but will follow at a later date.