Nintendo discusses how Switch 2’s new Joy-Con changed during development
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In a recent interview, key developers behind Nintendo Switch 2 discussed the making of the new magnetic Joy-Con, revealing that the SL/SR buttons are made of metal and how there wasn’t originally a button that releases the magnet.
Although it’s not something typically done with consoles, the SL/SR buttons are made with metal so that they stick to the magnet included with the Joy-Con. Hardware design lead Tetsuya Sasaki said Nintendo tried out different ideas first, and thanks to technology advancements, it was finally possible.
More: interview, Kouichi Kawamoto, Tetsuya Sasaki
Xbox “really looking forward to supporting” Nintendo Switch 2
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January 25: Xbox began its support with the current Nintendo Switch, and that should extend to Switch 2 as well.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer was recently asked about his thoughts concerning the new console in an interview with Gamertag Radio. Spencer has heaped paise on Nintendo plenty of times before, so it’s no surprise that he once again shared some very positive thoughts here.
Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat will have a report feature
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According to Nintendo, its new GameChat functionality for Switch 2 will include a report feature.
GameChat is one of the big things being highlighted for the upcoming console. Up to twelve people chat while playing titles on the system, and on top of that, screen sharing is possible.
More: GameChat, interview, Kouichi Kawamoto, Takuhiro Dohta, Tetsuya Sasaki, top
Palworld studio not big on the “Pokemon with guns” label
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Although many have said that Palworld is essentially “Pokemon with guns”, developer Pocketpair isn’t a fan of that label.
Communications director and publishing manager John ‘Bucky’ Buckley was speaking about the title at the Game Developers Conference last month. Buckley indicated that western media pushed the moniker, and it’s “something that has stuck with us to this very day, despite our best efforts to shake that off.”
Buckley stated:
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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
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 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:
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Nintendo explains why Switch 2 Welcome Tour isn’t free
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When Nintendo unveiled Switch 2 Welcome Tour last week, many had hoped that it would be a free pack-in with the new console. The company has known to include some free software with previous platforms and comparisons have been drawn to Astro’s Playroom, which didn’t cost anything extra when picking up a PS5.
Bill Trinen, Nintendo of America’s VP of product and player experience, has now weighed in on things. First, it’s now confirmed that the title will cost $10. Trinen also mentioned that Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is “a pretty robust piece of software” and it’s intended for those “that want more information about the system rather than necessarily a quick intro to everything it does.”
Trinen’s full words, as shared by IGN:
Nintendo comments on Switch 2 game and console prices
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In light of recent controversy surrounding Nintendo Switch 2 pricing – and the cost of games in particular – VP of product and player experience Bill Trinen has weighed in on the situation.
Arguably the biggest issue right now is Mario Kart World, which sots $80 on its own. Trinen indicated that the game has a lot of value with a lot of meat on its bones, believing many will “find this to be probably the richest Mario Kart experience they’ve ever had.”
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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.
