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Mario Kart World is Priced at €79.99, Donkey Kong Bananza at €69.99 For Digital Editions

Mario Kart World is Priced at €79.99, Donkey Kong Bananza at €69.99 For Digital Editions

Nintendo seems to plan on deciding the prices for its releases on a game-by-game basis, with physical copies costing more than digital.

Hitman World of Assassination and Project 007 Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2

Hitman World of Assassination and Project 007 Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2

The Signature Edition of IO Interactive's popular stealth sandbox title will launch alongside the Switch 2 on June 5th worldwide.

Nintendo Switch 2 With Multiple Languages Priced Higher Than Japanese Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2 With Multiple Languages Priced Higher Than Japanese Switch 2

There is seemingly a ¥20,000 price difference between the Japanese-only Switch 2 when compared to a regular one in Japan.

Nintendo Switch Games Can Become Switch 2 Editions Through Upgrade Packs on the eShop

Nintendo Switch Games Can Become Switch 2 Editions Through Upgrade Packs on the eShop

The price of upgrade packs on the eShop seem to vary depending on whether the Switch 2 upgrade also adds new content to the game.

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Use Game-Key Cards to Sell Physical Copies of Larger Games

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Use Game-Key Cards to Sell Physical Copies of Larger Games

Game-Key Cards include a code used to download the game, but the player will also need to insert the card into the Switch 2 to play.

Nintendo Switch 2 Home Screen UI is Almost Identical to Original Switch UI

Nintendo Switch 2 Home Screen UI is Almost Identical to Original Switch UI

The only changes in the UI seem to be the fact that it has been designed for a higher resolution display, and that it has more colours.

Playing Nintendo Switch Games on Switch 2 Through Backwards Compatibility Will Offer Better Experience – Nintendo

Playing Nintendo Switch Games on Switch 2 Through Backwards Compatibility Will Offer Better Experience – Nintendo

Playing games developed for the Switch on more modern hardware apparently leads to better performance and shorter load times.

Nintendo Switch 2 Powered by Custom Nvidia Chip, Offers 2 to 6.5 Hours of Battery Life

Nintendo Switch 2 Powered by Custom Nvidia Chip, Offers 2 to 6.5 Hours of Battery Life

While Nintendo hasn't revealed too many details about the chip, the fact that it's made by Nvidia lines up with rumours from January.

Drag x Drive Harnesses the Switch 2’s Mouse Functionality in 3v3 Basketball

Drag x Drive Harnesses the Switch 2’s Mouse Functionality in 3v3 Basketball

Play as competitors in wheelchairs and move around the court with the Joy-Con 2's mouse to score points, slam dunk, and more.

Borderlands 4, WWE 2K and NBA 2K Coming to Nintendo Switch 2

Borderlands 4, WWE 2K and NBA 2K Coming to Nintendo Switch 2

Gearbox's Randy Pitchford didn't confirm whether the Switch 2 version of its looter shooter would launch alongside other platforms.

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is a Paid Game Showcasing the Console’s New Features

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is a Paid Game Showcasing the Console’s New Features

The Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour will be available to purchase digitally when the console hits store shelves on June 5.

Donkey Kong Bananza Launches on July 17th for Nintendo Switch 2

Donkey Kong Bananza Launches on July 17th for Nintendo Switch 2

The 3D platforming adventure sees Donkey Kong exploring Ingot Isle, climbing and smashing through environments with abandon.

Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on Launch Day

Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on Launch Day

The Director's Cut release of Yakuza 0 includes new content, such as never-before-seen cutscenes, as well as a new multiplayer mode.

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is a Launch Title For Nintendo Switch 2

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is a Launch Title For Nintendo Switch 2

The Ultimate Edition will include the base game as well as the critically-acclaimed expansion Phantom Liberty featuring Idris Elba.

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Retail for $449.99, Mario Kart World Bundle Revealed

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Retail for $449.99, Mario Kart World Bundle Revealed

The bundle retails for $499.99 and includes the console alongside a download code for the next Mario Kart (also launching on June 5th).

Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs Announced for Switch Games, Will Include Enhanced Visuals and Additional Content

Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs Announced for Switch Games, Will Include Enhanced Visuals and Additional Content

The Nintendo Switch 2 release of Metroid Prime 4 will also feature a new control mode, as well as the choice for 4K/60 FPS or 1080p/120 FPS.

FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods Announced, Launches in 2026 for Switch 2

FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods Announced, Launches in 2026 for Switch 2

The multiplayer title is set in a macabre land with vampire-esque beings and appears to be an open-world action RPG like Elden Ring.

Kirby Air Riders Announced for 2025, Masahiro Sakurai Returns to Direct

Kirby Air Riders Announced for 2025, Masahiro Sakurai Returns to Direct

The game is the first game in the Kirby franchise to feature Masahiro Sakurai as its director since Kirby Air Ride back in 2003.

Nintendo Switch 2 – GameCube Games Are Coming to Online Subscription Service

Nintendo Switch 2 – GameCube Games Are Coming to Online Subscription Service

The collection will kick things off with The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soul Calibur 2, and F-Zero GX. More titles to come.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Announced for Switch 2, Out This Winter

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Announced for Switch 2, Out This Winter

Developed by Koei Tecmo's AAA Games Studio in partnership with Nintendo, the Musou title encompasses the Imprisonment War.