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The Nintendo Switch 2 launches June 5, and costs a lofty $449.
The New York Times |
The new console will include a microphone to chat with other players, screen-sharing and the option to add a separate camera for streaming.
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It will hit the market June 5 at a price of $449.99.
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Nvidia pulled back the curtain on the custom GPU that powers the Switch 2.
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Nintendo Co.’s Switch 2 unveiling showed its unparalleled ability to both delight and confound.
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The company said the new device would have better graphics and audio than its predecessor, and a chat button allowing players to speak to each other while playing.
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I was excited to be among the first journalists to test the Nintendo Switch 2, but questions about its launch titles and price left me unsure about preordering.
Donkey Kong Bananza could be what makes me buy a Nintendo Switch 2. Yes, other intriguing games are coming to Nintendo’s next handheld/console hybrid, such as Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Mario Kart World. However, Bananza seems to be the unofficial Super Mario Odyssey sequel I’ve been waiting for.
Nintendo's pricey new Switch 2 has been updated to create a product that feels both familiar and improved. WIRED spent some time with it.
The latter seems like the better option seeing that some Nintendo Switch 2 games will cost $80 or $90, depending on whether you like digital downloads or physical releases. Speaking of digital things, Switch 2 microSD cards are also more expensive because they’re fast, like SSDs. No, the old memory cards you already own won’t work.
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Why wait for the $450 Nintendo Switch 2 when you can get a Nintendo Switch OLED for $275? This Japanese version Nintendo Switch OLED deal will save you $74.
Ironically, the Steam Deck is also the Switch 2’s biggest threat. While Nintendo’s new console may have Valve’s beat on screen resolution, refresh rate, and a custom Nvidia processor capable of DLSS and ray tracing, Steam trumps it in value, particularly with game prices.
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CNET on MSNThe Hottest Switch 2 Accessory Could Be… a Lap DeskOne of the most interesting rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Cons was that you could use them like computer mice. Now that the feature has been confirmed in the April 2 Nintendo Direct, and we've seen it used for action and strategy games,
A new console is only as good as its launch games, so what can you look forward to playing when you get your Nintendo Switch 2? These are all the launch titles.