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The New Nintendo Switch 2 Announcements Are FANTASTIC!www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-direct-live-coverage-all-of-the-details-around-the-companys-latest-console-100044216.html
383 sats \ 11 comments \ @Cje95 2 Apr gaming
I never thought I would be interested in watching a game system release but here we are! They are going way above and beyond! So many huge improvements especially with the audio system and to me.... THEY ARE RELEASING GAMECUBE GAMES WITH A GAMECUBE CONTROLLER!!!! Oh and the camera which in the video hinted at Wii Sports games coming back I am PUMPED! Plus we got Boarderlands 4 coming to it meaning..... the adult games are finally coming as well!
June 5th cannot come fast enough!
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55 sats \ 0 replies \ @endothermicdev 2 Apr
I just want to know if the joy-cons will use hall effect sensors or if they'll develop drift after 3 months like the current ones. I've lost track of how many times I've repaired/replaced these on my son's switch.
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @BlokchainB 2 Apr
Debating why should I upgrade from the switch 1?
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91 sats \ 0 replies \ @Cje95 OP 23h
Bigger screen, 120 fps, double the pixals, microphone now on the switch for chatting, 8 times the memory that the OG switch has plus more!
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10 sats \ 3 replies \ @SimpleStacker 23h
A little on the expensive side, IMO.
I don't know if most Switch consumers are willing to shell out that kinda cash. Especially given Switch's reputation as the lower cost option
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30 sats \ 2 replies \ @Cje95 OP 23h
110% agree! I think Switch 2 is a clear pivot away from it though given all the stuff packed into it. They even have the 2K games coming over finally and just in general bloody violent games as well.
From what I have read when systems first launch they are often priced at a point that the margins are slim to none. Some companies will even sell at a slight loss but with the tariff essentially the price was raised by $50
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @SimpleStacker 23h
It's definitely a bold move. Heard they're gonna charge $80 for Mario Kart too!
Dunno if this is smart for Nintendo. They have a reputation as the family friendly kid friendly option, which usually means lower cost.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Cje95 OP 23h
They did highlight the Nintendo Parental Control iPhone app that allows you to disable various things
They also just had to up the tech big time as well given Hogwats legacy and how degraded the switch version is even after the developers took time to throttle it down for the system
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @stack_harder 8h
ill 100% get this at some poitn, since i like Nintendo IP and play with the kids also, but i wont get it for like 4 years, by then there should actually be a decent size game library
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @gnilma 20h
Here is the full Direct for anyone who wants to see it. My reaction was simply "shut up and take my money!"
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @TheBTCManual 23h
Golden eye, metriod prime, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and Luigis manchine gonna be lit
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Cje95 OP 2 Apr
Press release from Nintendo just dropped that
Nintendo Switch 2 will be available for pre-order in North America from participating retailers beginning on April 9, 2025.
The system itself will cost $449.99 and come with
  • Nintendo Switch 2 console
  • Joy-Con 2 controllers (L+R)
  • Joy-Con 2 Grip
  • Joy-Con 2 Straps
  • Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
  • Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
  • Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter
  • USB-C Charging Cable
They are also releasing a bundle with Mario Kart World for $499.99 in the United States, which includes a system and a download code for the Mario Kart World game.
These prices are believed to be set as they are in preparation for the Tariffs that Trump is set to announce later on today.
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