Here’s where and how to pre-order Nintendo Switch 2
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Following a delay, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are about to begin in the United States – and Canada. Reservations have been open elsewhere, but aside from a few select games, that’s not been the case stateside.
Major retailers are set to open Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders this week, April 24. Some listings will be going live as soon as the clock strikes midnight on the East Coast. Most of the big stores should have Nintendo Switch 2 available, but there’s likely a big exception. Nintendo and Amazon have seemingly been feuding again over the past year, so the console itself – and probably first-party titles – are unlikely to be up for pre-order there.
In this post, we’re providing a full roundup on where and how to pre-order Nintendo Switch 2. With various placeholder listings already live, this should come in handy.
Nintendo Switch 2 getting a camera that works in handheld mode
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Today, HORI unveiled a brand new camera accessory for Nintendo Switch 2 that’s compatible in handheld mode.
GameChat is a big new feature Nintendo is promoting for its upcoming platform. With it, you can stream games you’re playing with friends. On top of that, you can chat while playing.
Sonic x Shadow Generations won’t let you upgrade from Nintendo Switch to Switch 2
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With Sonic x Shadow Generations set to launch soon on Nintendo Switch 2, SEGA has confirmed that there is no upgrade planned for Switch 1 players.
That news comes directly from the official website. A note on one of the pages states: “The Nintendo Switch version cannot be upgraded to the Nintendo Switch 2 version.” This also applies to DLC, SEGA says.
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Nintendo shares first Switch 2 file sizes for Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong, more [update: Welcome Tour]
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April 4: Nintendo has shared the first wave of Switch 2 file sizes, revealing how big Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and more are.
Over on the official Japanese store, multiple games are listed. That provides us with the following information:
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Fast Fusion “First Look” trailer
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We have our first proper look at Fast Fusion with a brand new trailer that debuted today.
The video is less than a minute long, but it still contains some footage. We’re able to see some environments, fusing machines, and actual racing.
More: Fast Fusion, Shin'en
Sonic x Shadow Generations coming to Nintendo Switch 2 [update: release date]
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April 2: SEGA is bringing Sonic x Shadow Generations to Nintendo Switch 2, the company has just announced. It will be available during the system’s launch window.
Sonic x Shadow Generations is already on the current Nintendo Switch having launched last year. According to SEGA, more information will be provided later.
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Nintendo Switch 2 interest on Japanese store far exceeds expectations, president shares statement
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Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa shared a statement today about Japanese pre-orders on the My Nintendo Store in light of significant interest that exceeded the company’s expectations.
According to Furukawa, 2.2 million people registered interest in reserving the system through its official website. That number “far exceeds our expectations and far exceeds the number of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles that can be delivered from the My Nintendo Store on June 5,” Furukawa said. Many customers won’t be selected, but will be automatically enrolled for a second lottery later on.
Switch 2’s GameCube controller apparently only works with Nintendo Classics app [update: Nintendo statement]
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April 9: A key detail about Switch 2’s GameCube controller is seemingly confirmed. As it turns out, the device will apparently be compatible with just the upcoming Nintendo Classics app.
That information is included in Nintendo’s official video announcing GameCube games on Nintendo Switch 2. Since it’s only shown in the fine print of the UK upload (it’s not in the North American version), you may have missed it last week – in fact, it seems most people did.
Diablo 4 dev says Nintendo Switch 2 version is “something to look at”
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Although there haven’t been any announcements, Blizzard is leaving the door open to Diablo 4 on Nintendo Switch 2.
Rod Fergusson, who is overseeing the franchise, has said that porting it over is “something to look at”. It seems that the hardware itself is not the issue – rather, it’s about ensuring that the system 2 can fully support live services.
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Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders at a historic level at big French retailer, more
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We don’t have specific date as of now for Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders, but new information from one of France’s biggest retailers has provided interesting insight. New information was shared as part of an interview with Frandroid.
First, regarding hardware, we’re hearing that hardware sales are at a historical level. Unsurprisingly, the Mario Kart World bundle is extremely popular. Consumers can save a decent amount of cash by picking up that package as opposed to purchasing the system and game separately.
