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Only 3% of Japanese Want Nintendo Switch 2 Without Regional Lock, Survey Finds
A recent survey conducted in Japan about those planning to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch reveals that only 3% of the people surveyed prefer the version without regional lock. This version would allow users to play games from outside Japan, while the region-locked model restricts them to games…
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Palworld Team Responds to Nintendo’s Lawsuit, Denies Patent Infringement and Validity
The Japanese team behind Palworld, PocketPair, is working on its defense strategy against Nintendo‘s accusations in the ongoing lawsuit. They are focusing on denying the validity and infringement of the patents that Nintendo has filed concerning Pokémon, to defend their position. As we’ve seen, the long-awaited lawsuit against PocketPair has…
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No Price Increases for Nintendo Switch 2 and Games in the USA, But Some Accessories Will Get More Expensive
Nintendo has announced that preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will start on April 24 in the United States. The company also confirmed that the prices of the console and games will remain the same as initially announced, despite the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump. However, some accessories will see…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Demand in Japan Sparks Nationwide Shortage of MicroSD Express Cards
The Nintendo Switch 2 is one of the most highly anticipated products in Japan. While there’s no official data yet on pre-orders for the console or its games, one thing is clear: a huge number of people are planning to buy it right away. This excitement is partly driven by…
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Nintendo Is Stocking Up Switch 2 Units in the U.S. Despite Trump Tariff Concerns
Even though there’s a 90-day pause on new tariffs by Donald Trump, which was decided after market drops and pressure from big U.S. companies, Nintendo isn’t taking any chances. According to Bloomberg, the company has already shipped over 750,000 units of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 from Vietnam to the…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Power Compared to PS4 and Steam Deck: Early Insights Revealed
Last week, Nintendo finally introduced the Nintendo Switch 2, announcing its release date, price, launch games, and upcoming titles. However, there are still no specific details about the console’s hardware to give a clear picture of its performance. Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS4 and Steam Deck Digital Foundry, known for…
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Nintendo is Working with Third-Party Teams to Ensure Nintendo Switch 2 Backward Compatibility
The backward compatibility of Nintendo Switch 2 seems to be a key feature of the new console. However, ensuring this is not a simple task, which is why Nintendo has been working hard on this aspect. In fact, the company is also collaborating with third-party teams to ensure the proper…
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Nintendo Switch 2’s C Button Will Require an Online Subscription After Free Trial, Nintendo Clarifies
Nintendo has clarified that after the first free trial period, the C Button and its related features will require a subscription to Nintendo Switch Online. As we’ve seen, the new features brought by Nintendo Switch 2 to Nintendo Switch Online include many things, especially the introduction of GameChat. GameChat is…
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Nintendo Switch Games Could Run Better on Nintendo Switch 2 Even Without Updates
As many of you may know, some Nintendo Switch games will have a special Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. This means that they will receive an update to take advantage of the extra power of the new console. This update may include improvements like better graphics, new content, smoother gameplay, and…
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Nintendo President Talks About AI, Says Human Creativity Will Always Drive Game Development
Nintendo‘s president, Doug Bowser, recently reaffirmed that the company does not fully trust artificial intelligence in game development. In an interview with CNBC, Bowser explained that while the company has discussed the potential use of AI, it is not the only way to accomplish certain tasks. Nintendo believes that human…
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You Will Have to Pay to Use the Switch 2 C Button
If you thought Nintendo couldn’t get greedier, you were wrong. Nintendo now makes its very own Discord-like chat app exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2, which will require you to use an Online (NSO) membership. It’s not just that the app will be tied to the C button, so unless…
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Trump’s Tariffs Will Affect More Than Just Nintendo Switch 2, ESA Says
The recent tariffs announced by President Trump won’t just affect the Nintendo Switch 2. They are expected to have a serious impact on the entire video game market. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) expressed great concern about this situation. According to ESA’s spokesperson (thanks IGN), Aubrey Quinn, “We really are,…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Appears to Be Sold Out at Many UK Retailers Shortly After Pre-Orders Open
The Nintendo Switch 2 seems to be doing very well in the market, which was expected due to the high demand. It has already become sold out at many retailers in the UK just after the pre-orders opened. This could be a temporary stock shortage while waiting for more units…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Ditches OLED for LCD ‘After a Lot of Consideration’
One of the most talked-about topics before the official announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 was the decision to switch back to an LCD screen rather than continuing with the OLED display used in the latest model of the Nintendo Switch. This choice seems to have come after “a lot…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Was Almost Named ‘Super Nintendo Switch’
In a recent Q&A released after the latest Direct, Nintendo revealed that the Nintendo Switch 2 was originally supposed to be named something else. The original idea was to call it the Super Nintendo Switch, drawing inspiration from the shift between the 8-bit NES and the 16-bit Super NES, where…
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