Nintendo says it’s not starting US Switch 2 pre-orders yet as it assesses tariffs and market conditions [update: Canada delayed]
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April 4: Nintendo has issued a statement about Switch 2 pre-orders in the United States, noting that they have been delayed. Reservations have not started since the company is evaluating “the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.”
Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 were set to begin stateside on April 2. Now, however, that has been pushed back to an unspecified date, though the console remains on track for June 5. Meanwhile, pre-order have opened in some other regions – and many have already sold out.
The full statement regarding the delay of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the United States are as follows:
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Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster apparently coming to Nintendo Switch 2
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April 4: Konami will release Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars on Nintendo Switch 2, apparently.
As of now there’s only been news shared for Asia – it’s not clear if there any plans for the west. However, the collection should be out for the console’s launch on June 5, 2025. Additionally, it’s been confirmed that it will be included on a proper game cartridge. Play-Asia says it confirmed the details with the regional publisher.
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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Croc: Legend of the Gobbos review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 7 months ago by Taioh in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: April 2, 2025
Developer: Argonaut Games
Publisher: Argonaut Games
Croc: Legend of the Gobbos first emerged in 1997 as a 3D platformer developed by Argonaut Software and published by Fox Interactive on the original PlayStation. Originally conceptualized as a Yoshi-centric racing game for Nintendo, it took on a life of its own when that collaboration fell through, leaving us with our adorable and plucky green crocodile set out on an adventure to free the charming little creatures that rescued and reared him. Brown, fuzzy, and cute to boot, the Gobbos are scattered all around the islands and apparently only Croc was spared – leaving him in the best position to start on those rescue efforts.
[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.
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.
