Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders start in the U.S. on April 24, price staying the same
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Nintendo just provided the latest information about Switch 2 pre-orders for the United States. The console will be available to reserve starting on April 24, 2025.
Nintendo was originally planning on starting Switch 2 pre-orders stateside last Wednesday. However, that decision was reversed following news regarding tariffs.
Also confirmed is that the console’s price will not be changing – that means you can grab the system for $450 or the Mario Kart World bundle for $500. Game prices will be “unchanged at launch” as well, though “accessories will experience price adjustments”.
The full notice from Nintendo reads:
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Mario Kart World Direct recap announcement
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Nintendo just delivered an official recap announcement for today’s Mario Kart World Direct. The press release goes over all of the notable details shared during today’s presentation.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Nintendo Download – April 17, 2025 (North America) – Lunar Remastered Collection, more
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It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of April 17, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Lunar Remastered Collection
Here’s the full roundup:
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Famitsu sales (4/7/25 – 4/13/25)
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Mario Kart World Direct live stream
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The Mario Kart World Direct is almost here, and for those looking to tune in, we’ve got a dedicated post for the live stream. Look for the broadcast to kick off at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe. The event will be about 15 minutes long.
We were given a pretty good look at the game during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and Treehouse: Live just a couple of weeks ago, but Nintendo clearly has more to say. If there’s anything significant, we’ll pass it along on the main site. Nintendo should also provide us with an official recap announcement after the event which we’ll share as well.
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Dokapon: Sword of Fury for Switch just received a surprise English release on Nintendo Switch in the west
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Out of nowhere, Dokapon: Sword of Fury has just launched on Nintendo Switch in the west.
The remaster of the PlayStation game first came to Japan last August. There’s been no word on an English release, so today’s news certainly comes as a surprise. The title originally released in 1998.
The store page provides the following details:
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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound reveals Kumori
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Kumori will be fully playable in Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, it’s been announced. She’ll be present right alongside Kenji Mozu, who was shown as part of the initial reveal a few months ago.
Kumori is a member of the antagonistic Black Spider Clan, which is central to the series. Her fighting style forgoes traditional rules to emerge victorious from battle by any means necessary. Kumori uses modern weaponry and demonic sources of power to reach her goals and brave challenges unique to her story.
Here’s some additional information:
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Mario Kart World Direct announced
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April 2: A Mario Kart World Direct is on the way, Nintendo has announced. The presentation will take place on April 17 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
Mario Kart World was fully revealed today, but it’ll have its own dedicated presentation later in the month. Fans looking for more information about it will want to tune in.
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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 backwards compatibility list [update: news for two games]
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April 2: Nintendo has provide a new Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatibility list, which outline which games aren’t compatible with Switch 1.
As of now there’s just one title identified as fully nonfunctional – that being Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit. Nintendo has also outlined games that need a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, titles that start up but have issues, and ones with flat-out start up problems.
Here’s the full list:
