Switch 1 buyers upgrading to a Switch 2 may also have to budget for some new accessories, from controllers to microSD cards. Here's what is and isn't compatible between the handhelds.

With game sizes exploding and the Switch 2 being a more powerful system, you might be worried about running out of space. We've all run out of storage on our Switch 1 many times, right?

“So I should clarify that when you do the system transfer, everything like save data will remain on the Nintendo Switch and once it moves to the Nintendo Switch 2 as well,” Dohta explained.

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UK shoppers will get another chance to pre-order Switch 2 this week. Pre-orders are set to open on the My Nintendo Store. But who is eligible for an invite? Gamers who missed out on getting a ...

Hades 2 is getting its first console launch on the Nintendo Switch 2, and the developers at Supergiant Games have praised the system, saying "with the extra power of Nintendo Switch 2, we know we ...

During a media roundtable Q&A with the Switch 2's hardware architects last Wednesday, a moderator quickly deflected a question about the price, saying the panel was there to answer questions about ...

That’s the impression the company gave last week when it introduced the Switch 2, which launches June 5 and costs $450 — substantially more than its $300 predecessor. Nintendo’s next ...

Editor’s note: This interview was conducted on April 3, 2025, prior to Nintendo’s announcement about delaying Switch 2 pre-orders in the United States due to the potential impact of tariffs.

We may earn a commission from links on this page. All of the cool stuff revealed in last week’s Switch 2 Direct was quickly overshadowed by worries about its higher prices, including $450 for ...

Update (04/08): Multiple retailers have now restocked Switch pre-orders in the U.K. and we're also tracking the latest news regarding delayed pre-orders in the U.S. in our ongoing Nintendo Switch ...

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