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One of the most striking things about the design of the Switch 2 is how basic everything is. Gone are the days of New 3DS Faceplates or fun colors, and in is Nintendo’s era of functionality over personality… or so we thought. If a recent listing by AliExpress is anything to go by (thanks to Universo Nintendo for spotting it), it seems as if the new Joy-Con will feature detachable stripes on the side that users can swap to customize their controllers a little. Think of them as racing stripes: they make the Joy-Con go faster!

For more details, head to our website.

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U.S. Nintendo fans, pre-order week is finally here! Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will go live on Thursday, April 24th, 2025 at four different retailers: Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and GameStop. Best Buy, Target, and Walmart will have pre-orders available beginning at 12 a.m. ET (9 p.m. PT on April 23rd) while GameStop will be a little later, at 11 a.m. ET (8 a.m. PT on April 24th).

The Nintendo Switch 2 will be available for $449.99 alongside a bundle with a digital version of Mario Kart World for $499.99. Nintendo Switch 2 game and accessory pre-orders will also go live at the same time.

Set your calendars and make sure you’re ready to secure your Switch 2 when those "Buy" buttons go up!

#nintendonews #nintendo #nintendogames #nintendoswitch2 #switch2 #switch2news #gamenews #gaming #gamingnews #videogames #gamernews by @nintendowire

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When GameStop began listing the new amiibo set to launch alongside the Nintendo Switch 2, people noticed something suspicious: the prices were inflated from what amiibo used to cost. It may have been 11 years ago, but when Nintendo’s “toys to life” figures launched in 2014, they were originally priced at $12.99. That eventually rose to $15.99, and some select amiibo were more expensive (such as the deluxe-sized Detective Pikachu or the Mega Yarn Yoshi), but generally speaking, the figurines weren’t too extreme. For the upcoming Switch 2 generation, however, amiibo collectors are certainly going to feel the hurt.

This past weekend, Walmart started to list new amiibo to coincide with the launch of the Switch 2, and it confirmed the pricing GameStop had listed. Amiibo will now cost $29.99 for regular ones, and something like the Street Fighter 6 amiibo will run you $39.99. That’s a dramatic increase over the original price, to the tune of more than double the cost. That seems to be a trend this generation, though a lot of the extra burden is likely a mixture of general inflation and President Trump’s recent tariffs.

For more details, head to our website.

#amiibo #amiibonews #thelegendofzelda #streetfighter6 #nintendonews #nintendo #nintendogames #nintendoswitch2 #switch2 #switch2news #gamenews #gaming #gamingnews #videogames #gamernews by @nintendowire

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Over the last year and some change, Microsoft has pretty much shifted away from making Xbox consoles the only place where players can enjoy Xbox games. While the company transitioned to supporting PC with day-and-date Xbox releases some years ago, it was only recently that we began seeing Xbox Games Studios titles appear on both the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. With the upcoming release of the Switch 2 just a couple of months away, it seems Microsoft wants to further its relationship with Nintendo by supporting the new console with Xbox titles.

In an interview with Variety the other day, CEO of Microsoft Gaming Phil Spencer straight up stated, “I want to support Switch 2.” While he didn’t mention which projects would be making the transition to Nintendo’s latest console, it stands to reason that something like Doom: The Dark Ages or even the recently leaked Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster will probably see a release on the latest device. Spencer continued, “I’m really a big believer in what Nintendo means for this industry and us continuing to support them.”

For more details, head to our website.

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It seems like every second, there’s some new bit of information regarding the Switch 2. While the often reliable leaker billbil-kun claimed that Canadian retailers would be opening pre-orders for Nintendo’s next console on April 23rd, 2025, they’ve now stated that U.S. retailers will be planning to open pre-orders within a select window starting on April 21st, 2025.

In a post on Bluesky, Billbil-kun posted a generic image of the Switch 2 and its hardware with some news about different U.S. retailers having conflicting dates for when pre-orders will open. As they claim, outlets will begin accepting reservations for the console between April 21st-30th. Accessories, such as the Pro Controller, will be available for pre-order starting on April 30th.

For more details, head to our website.

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According to a report from Vooks, it appears as if physical versions of “Switch 2 Enhanced” games will contain the full game and its upgrades on the same cartridge. This follows after a Nintendo UK rep stated otherwise.

It’s safe to say that Nintendo has mostly botched the messaging around what the Switch 2 offers to customers as an upgrade. While the idea of “Switch 2 Enhanced” titles makes sense on its own, the wording for what the physical editions of those games are has been muddled. Originally, the packaging read, “Includes the Nintendo Switch game and the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack.” Then, a Nintendo UK PR rep “confirmed” to someone that the Switch 2 upgrades would be offered as a download code in the box.

With this Vooks report, it seems that won’t be the case. A spokesperson for Nintendo stated to the outlet:

“Physical versions of Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games will include the original Nintendo Switch game and its upgrade pack all on the same game card (i.e., they are exclusively Nintendo Switch 2 game cards, with no download code). Alternatively, some publishers may release Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games as download codes in physical packaging, with no game card.”

For more details, head to our website.

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Last week’s Nintendo Switch 2 presentation naturally brought with it many exciting reveals for the upcoming system. From new games entirely, third party ports, and system info in general, there’s a lot to be excited about. Among that repertoire of exciting reveals was the confirmation that the GameCube is getting its own Nintendo Switch Online library on the console, with The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker being a part of its starting library. This left many wondering whether that meant that the HD edition released on the Wii U wouldn’t be coming to the system, but according to a Nintendo representative, that isn’t the case.

In a recent episode of Kinda Funny Games Daily, Tim Gettys spoke on his experience at a Nintendo Switch 2 press event. He mentioned asking a Nintendo representative on whether or not Wind Waker being a part of Nintendo Switch Online meant it wouldn’t see an HD port in the future, and the representative was very quick to reply with “No, all options are on the table.” Of course, this doesn’t confirm that Wind Waker HD will be coming to Switch 2, but it very well still could. After all, as was pointed out by the representative in the same conversation, there are many examples of games which are on Nintendo Switch Online and on the Switch itself in a different way.

For more details, head to our website.

#thelegendofzeldathewindwaker #windwaker #windwakerhd #zeldawindwaker #zelda #zeldanews #thelegendofzelda #nintendonews #nintendo #nintendogames #nintendoswitch2 #switch2 #switch2news #gamenews #gaming #gamingnews #videogames #gamernews by @nintendowire

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In this week’s Nintendo Music update, Luigi is getting all the love with all tracks from Luigi’s Mansion! Luigi’s Mansion first released back on GameCube in 2001 as a launch title for the console and was very well received, becoming the start of a franchise that spawned two sequels and was eventually remade for 3DS.

Luigi’s Mansion has 73 total tracks and has a runtime of 56 minutes. For more details, head to our website.

#luigismansion #nintendomusic #nintendonews #nintendo #nintendogames #nintendoswitch2 #switch2 #switch2news #gamenews #gaming #gamingnews #videogames #gamernews by @nintendowire

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There’s a key detail about the upcoming wireless GameCube controllers for Switch 2 that we all seem to have missed: they will only function with the GameCube app provided with a Switch Online subscription. As noticed by Nintendo Everything, the fine print in the UK version of the “GameCube Nintendo Classics” video states the following:

“This controller is only compatible with Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics”

Curiously, this disclaimer was left out of the North American video. It’s also completely different from how the other classic controllers released for the Switch 1 operate. If you happen to buy the NES, SNES, N64, or Sega Genesis gamepads, they will function in every Switch title (though the lack of buttons will hinder their playability). This time around, it seems the wireless GameCube controller will only work for the app and nothing else. That will likely sting for Smash Bros. fans.

For more details, head to our website.

#nintendogamecube #gamecube #gcn #nintendogamecubeclassics #nintendoswitchonline #switchonline #nso #nintendonews #nintendo #nintendogames #nintendoswitch2 #switch2 #switch2news #gamenews #gaming #gamingnews #videogames #gamernews by @nintendowire

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Last week, Nintendo announced that it would be delaying the pre-order date for the Switch 2 in the United States “in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.” While the company stressed the console would still be releasing on June 5th, 2025, the recent tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump have thrown the global economy into a downward spiral. At the time, no other regions would experience delays, but that has changed this morning.

As confirmed to outlet MobileSyrup, Nintendo has delayed Switch 2 pre-orders in Canada “in order to align with the timing of pre-orders to be determined in the U.S.”

Much like the statement given by Nintendo of America, Nintendo of Canada’s statement confirms that the launch date won’t be changed. The Nintendo Switch 2 is still set for a global release on June 5th, but it seems the chaos from Trump’s recent tariff rampage is too erratic to anticipate. It could also be that NOA doesn’t want people pre-ordering from Canadian retailers and taking stock away from native Canadians.

For more details, head to our website.

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Following the Switch 2 Direct last week, Nintendo updated its official website to reveal a new type of cartridge it will be producing for certain Switch 2 titles. Dubbed the “game-key card,” it basically is a key to unlocking a downloadable version of the game, with the card acting as nothing more than… well, a key. You’d then need to keep the card inserted into your console to play, acting similarly to how physical games do. Many were confused about the specifics, such as whether or not these game-key cards would be account locked or not, but there is some good news today.

Nintendo has confirmed to GameSpot that game-key cards will not be locked to your console or Nintendo account.

For more details, head to our website.

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