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Mario and Peach racing in the foreground of a screenshot of Mario Kart World.

It’s beginning to feel like gaming isn’t for everyone

The Nintendo Switch 2's price tag opens up questions about who gets left behind as gaming hardware gets pricier.
A white-haired woman wielding a sword with a white dragon behind her stares at a black haired man also wielding a sword with a blue and black dragon behind him.

Some Nintendo Switch 2 game cards will also work on the original Switch

Some cross-gen Switch 2 launch game cards might also work on the original Nintendo Switch.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom runs on a Switch 2 screen.

Nintendo Switch 2 preorders begin next week, but accessories will cost more

Nintendo has revealed when you can preorder the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, but warns that accessory prices have increased.
Mario in Mario Kart World.

Everything revealed in the Mario Kart World Direct: A Rewind feature and more

Mario Kart World adds new tricks, new course, new items, and more alongside plenty of familiarity.
Mario in Mario Kart World.

Mario Kart World: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

We're finally getting a new Mario Kart game to take advantage of the Switch 2 hardware. Here is everything we know about Mario Kart 9, including its characters.
Baby Peach rides away from a T-rex in Mario Kart World.

Mario Kart World Direct: When and where to watch

Nintendo will host a short Direct centered around Mario Kart World. Here's how you can tune in.
The cast of A Minecraft Movie.

The best video game movies that are actually worth watching

Video game movies have been around since Super Mario Bros. in 1993, and they have had very mixed success over the years. These are the best video game movies.
An angry Wiggler ambushes the heroes from behind in Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope.

These are the Nintendo Switch 2 sequels I really want to see

There are lots of Switch games that deserve a Switch 2 sequel, but these games could get the most out of Nintendo's new console.
Link fights a Zonai in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition.

Nintendo’s upcoming Zelda Notes have an overlooked perk: item durability repair

The Zelda Notes feature will give players a once-a-day roll for a chance to repair their equipment.
Donkey Kong punching through a crystallized banana in Donkey Kong Bananza.

The Nintendo Switch 2’s launch game lineup is more exciting than you think

The Nintendo Switch 2's launch lineup doesn't include a 3D Mario game or new mainline Zelda title at launch, but it's still a big statement.
The Nintendo Switch 2 playing Mario Kart

The confusion around $90 Switch 2 games proves how broken the internet is

The internet seems to believe that Nintendo Switch 2 games cost $90, but that's not entirely accurate based on what we know.
Mario narrowly avoids a Chain Chimp in Super Mario 64.

The best games on Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo Switch Online still has room for improvement, but you can't deny the quality of games available via the service. These are the best NSO games.
Link pulls out the master sword in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Find your next great adventure with the best games like The Legend of Zelda

While we wait for the sequel to Breath of the Wild to finally hit our consoles, we've rounded up the best games like The Legend of Zelda you can play right now.
A Nintendo GameCube sits on a table with Luigi's Mansion.

I need these 10 GameCube games on Nintendo Switch 2 as soon as possible

The Switch 2's GameCube lineup is off to a good start, but we need to see these 10 games added to Switch Online soon.
deltarune heroes in old portraits

Switch 2 launch game Deltarune is getting surprise mouse support

Deltarune is getting exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 content that makes use of its mouse-mode function.
Mario Kart World appears on a Nintendo Switch 2 screen.

One week later, this is what still surprises me most about Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal was filled with surprises, but we're still most shocked by the tech powering it all.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is being held in a pair of hands.

Switch 2 woes cross the border as Nintendo delays preorders in Canada

Nintendo Switch 2 troubles have been extended to our neighbors north of the border. Pre-orders for the highly-anticipated hybrid console have been delayed in Canada just before they were slated to begin. Jonathan Ore, senior writer for CBC Radio Online, shared a statement from Nintendo of Canada on Bluesky on Tuesday saying pre-orders for the […]
The Switch 2 next to a TV with Mario Kart.

Switch 2 vs. Switch Lite: is the upgrade worth the heavy price?

The Switch Lite was a great, cheap way to get the full Switch experience with a few concessions. Does the Switch 2 offer enough new to justify the price?
Hades 2 key art from its first trailer.

Nintendo just landed a huge console exclusive for Switch and Switch 2

Hades 2 will be a console exclusive for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 at launch.
Hornet dueling in a field of white flowers.

Hollow Knight: Silksong will be a cross-gen launch, devs say

The highly-anticipated follow-up to Hollow Knight will release on both Switch and Switch 2.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom runs on a Switch 2 screen.

The Nintendo Switch 2 could still be vulnerable to the original’s biggest issue

The Switch 2 doesn't use Hall Effect sensors, but Nintendo says its Joy-Cons are much improved.
Two people playing a game on an OLED Switch.

All Switch games that don’t run on Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 is mostly backwards compatible, but what does that mean? These are all the games you can't play on the Switch 2.
Two players play Nintendo Switch.

Can you use my Switch controllers on the Switch 2?

The Switch 2 looks a lot like the original Switch, including the new Joy-Cons, but will your old controllers work with the new console? We have the answers.
A Switch 2 in its dock.

Switch 2 vs. Switch OLED: is the new system a worthy upgrade?

The Switch OLED is the most expensive version of the original system, so does the Switch 2 offer enough to make the upgrade worthwhile?
Link overlooking a floating island in promotional art for The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom.

Nintendo confirms pricing for BotW and TotK upgrade packs

If you already own The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or its sequel, the Switch 2 upgrade is pleasantly affordable.
A Switch 2 sits on a display next to its controller.

Will the Switch 2 work with my Switch Dock?

The Switch 2 is a powerful console already, but is at its best when docked. The system comes with a dock, but will you be able to use your old Switch dock too?
Players laugh together as they play Nintendo Switch 2.

Inside the smile factory: Nintendo’s quest to save the Switch 2 from reality

We spoke with Nintendo's Bill Trinen and Nate Bihldorff about the Switch 2, GameChat, game pricing, and more.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom runs on a Switch 2 screen.

Nintendo Switch 2 analysis: How does it compare to PC gaming handhelds?

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct included a lot of surprises. Now that we know more about the console, how does it hold up against other handhelds?
Bowser in Mario Kart World.

I played 11 Nintendo Switch 2 games. Here’s what I thought of each

We played 11 games on Nintendo Switch 2 this week. Here's how each one is looking so far.
The Nintendo Switch 2 playing Mario Kart

The Nintendo Switch 2 is missing one small thing that speaks to a bigger problem

The Nintendo Switch 2 has some nifty new hardware features, but there are still some holes in its broader ecosystem.
A Switch 2 sits on a display next to its controller.

Nintendo halts Switch 2 preorders in the United States to assess tariff impact

Nintendo has halted its plans to begin Switch 2 preorders next week, citing President Donald Trump's newly announced tariffs as the reason.
Two bloodsworn in The Duskbloods posing at dusk.

The Duskbloods: release window, trailers, gameplay, and more

The Duskbloods is the next game from HIdetaka Miyazaki of FromSoftware coming exclusively to the Switch 2. This is everything we know so far.
Bowser in Mario Kart World.

The Switch 2’s higher prices won’t hurt its chances at success, analysts say

Nintendo Switch 2 and its games are more expensive than expected, but analysts don't think that's disastrous for Nintendo.
A gothic bridge in The Duskbloods.

Despite The Duskbloods’ multiplayer pivot, FromSoftware is not ditching single player

The Duskbloods might have a stronger multiplayer focus than other FromSoftware games, but single-player is here to stay.
Wiim Voice Remote 2 beside a Wiim Ultra streamer.

Wiim officially reveals its Voice Remote 2 for $39

The Apple Siri remote clone can be used to control any Wiim product.
A player throws a ball in Drag X Drive.

Drag X Drive is a great sales pitch for the Switch 2’s mouse controls

Drag X Drive may not become the next great esport, but we walked away from our demo excited about how it's using the Switch 2's unique controllers.
Characters walk on a Joy-con in Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour.

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour could have been a PDF, but it’s a cute idea

We went inside of the Switch 2 in Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, the system's cute but bizarrely priced digital manual.
How to Preorder the Nintendo Switch OLED.

The Nintendo Switch 2 seems expensive, this deal makes the original a great value

Why wait for the $450 Nintendo Switch 2 when you can get a Nintendo Switch OLED for $275? This Japanese version Nintendo Switch OLED deal will save you $74.