[Let’s Talk] Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 reactions
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After weeks of anticipation, the Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 finally aired this week. Nintendo fully unveiled its new console with the release date, rundown of features, a blowout of games, and more.
Nintendo Switch 2 is now confirmed to launch on June 5, 2025 worldwide. It will have a variety of features, including GameChat, mouse support with the Joy-Con, GameCube support on Nintendo Switch Online, and more.
Metroid Prime 4 Switch 2 vs. Switch 1 comparison, Street Fighter 6 Switch 2 vs. PS5 vs. PS4 comparison
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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List of all Nintendo Switch 2 launch games and everything coming later
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With a ton of Nintendo Switch 2 games having been announced this week, we thought it’d be a good idea to fill you in on everything that’s been confirmed with a list of launch titles plus everything else in the pipeline.
Compared to the previous system, there’s a lot dropping on day one. Between Nintendo and third-parties, well over a dozen games are set to release immediately – it’s essentially double without counting Switch 2 Editions. On top of that, we know of many more that are planned for the future.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 Day 2 live stream
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Another day of Nintendo Treehouse: Live is starting soon with another look at upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games. Those that are interested can tune in starting at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 3 PM in the UK / 4 PM in Europe.
Street Fighter 6, Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster, and more will be shown today. The broadcast should be roughly three hours long.
Below is the Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 Day 2 live stream:
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FromSoftware shares first details on The Duskbloods
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FromSoftware has come forward with the first details about The Duskbloods, its new Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive announced this week. Aside from learning more about its development history including how it started out as a game planned for Switch 1, we get concrete gameplay details here. All of the important comes from a new interview with director Hidetaka Miyazaki.
Below is the full roundup:
