Nick Fernandez / Android Authority The Nintendo Switch 2 is shaping up to be another smash hit for the Japanese company, at least until pricing is considered. The $450 price tag on the console itself isn’t too far off from what most people expected, but the jump to $90 for games like Mario Kart World … Read more
Nintendo finally revealed when gamers in the US and Canada will be able to place their orders for Switch 2 consoles. Nintendo announced that Switch 2 pre-orders will open on April 24 in both regions. Price has remained the same, even in the face of tariffs: the Switch 2 console alone will cost $450, while … Read more
The advent of mouse controls on the Nintendo Switch 2 has been a veritable saga. Despite being long rumored, the feature didn’t get so much as a mention when Nintendo officially announced the new console in January 2025, only being confirmed in April’s full reveal. With a sensor built into both the left and right … Read more
The Pan European Game Information website, better known as PEGI, just rated Assassin’s Creed Shadows for the Nintendo Switch 2 — and that’s a pretty solid indication the game could make its way to the console either at or after its June 5 launch. That said, it’s also possible that someone simply clicked the wrong … Read more
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Mint Mobile prides itself on offering cheap phone plans for as little as $15 a month, making it a great deal for someone looking to save money on their phone bill. In 2023 the carrier widened its target to families as well. Is the Mint Mobile family plan worth it? … Read more
Nintendo finally revealed when gamers in the US and Canada will be able to place their orders for Switch 2 consoles. Nintendo announced that Switch 2 pre-orders will open on April 24 in both regions. Price has remained the same, even in the face of tariffs: the Switch 2 console alone will cost $450, while … Read more
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is a Nintendo Switch 2 launch title, but according to publisher Marvelous, the same cartridge will also work on the original Nintendo Switch. Even the “Nintendo Switch 2 Edition” of the game will work on the original Switch — you just won’t receive the upgraded version with graphical enhancements. “There’s no … Read more
If you’re eager for the new Nintendo Switch 2, the current preorder situation should make you a bit nervous. Nintendo’s upcoming console is scheduled to launch on June 5, but without a preorder, there’s no telling how difficult it’ll be to buy one. Fortunately, things are improving. On Friday, Nintendo finally announced the new date … Read more
TL;DR Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will open in the US next Thursday, April 24. Pricing for the console itself and first-party launch games remains unchanged. Accessories are seeing small price bumps, largely in the $5 range. Nintendo’s Switch 2 is easily one of the most anticipated new console launches in years, and gamers everywhere tuned … Read more
During an interview with The Verge, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer sat down to discuss everything from unannounced games coming in 2025, Minecraft, Fallout, and everything else gaming-related. His doubling down on the world of Nintendo piqued my interest and that of many others. Last week, the Nintendo Switch 2 was revealed to the world. … Read more