Nintendo Switch 2 goes on pre-order in the US today, select games do too
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- 25 Apr 2025
Lister, 24 Apr 2025Then you're going to very disappointed, as this thing ... moreHuh? Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PS5 also sold out when they launched in 2020 and faced shortages. Plus, Xbox Series S at $299.99 is still literally the best value deal in gaming.
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Lister, 24 Apr 2025The game price hike won't be as bad as they think eith... moreYou compare PS5 with Switch 2? You're joking, right?
Switch 2 has about the capabilities of a PS4 with a little plus on fps. So compare it with that.
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Anonymous, 24 Apr 2025According to Konami, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Suiko... moreAnd much more expensive.
A good standard SD Card is fast enough for a game with mediaocre quality. But okay. Nintendo ripping off people is the norm...
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Seriously, never buy a Nintendo console to play non-Nintendo games. Games released after the Switch 1's lifespan, like Hogwarts Legacy, are obviously incomplete games designed to force you into buying the new Nintendo hardware. The Switch 1 is literally dead.
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Splatoon 3's campaign, multiplayer, Salmon Run mode, and the Side Order expansion all run like garbage on Switch 1. The Switch 2 is absolutely necessary to run Splatoon 3 properly. I loved the Side Order expansion, so I'm looking forward to seeing what it looks like on the new hardware :D
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And other Island Anime games like "The Future You've Been Dreaming Of" are only available on Switch and Windows. But non-Nintendo games always run like garbage on their consoles. Always opt for the Windows versions if you want the best experience.
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Anonymous, 24 Apr 2025Upgrade packs upgrade Nintendo Switch games to Nintendo Swi... moreThank you for the thorough explanation. I appreciate you taking the time to explain it. You're a good person.
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Bot10Exists, 24 Apr 2025so was the switch 1's, and look what happened thereThe Nintendo Switch's SoC is an off-the-shelf SoC. It's an underclocked Tegra X1. The Tegra 239 is a custom SoC that was made specifically for the Nintendo Switch 2.
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Bot10Exists, 24 Apr 2025so was the switch 1's, and look what happened thereThe problem with jailbreak/hacking a console is...the moment it's done, the console is dead. Noone will release games for it any longer and the next model's release is imminent. So they're two options - Nintendo will piss off too many people and the Switch 2 will get hacked fast or
.. it will be hacked but not made public and all sheeps will have to pay for immature games 90€ for a while ;)
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Anonymous, 24 Apr 2025It's a wishful thinking to expect that you can mod a N... moreso was the switch 1's, and look what happened there
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xPandamon, 24 Apr 2025And yet the prices for the Switch 2 so far are 70-80 dollar... moreStop being so dramatic. Mario Kart with a bundle is $50 or 40Eur. All other games at launch are $10, $15, $40, $50 etc. Lots of price points for everyone. Zelda upgrades are $10. Many other upgrades will be free. If you can't afford that then wait for sales or buy used games (yes you can do that, unlike on PC for example).
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xPandamon, 24 Apr 2025The bigger screen makes a higher resolution neccessary. Bes... moreAccording to Konami, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Suikoden I&II HD Remaster runs in 1080p60 in handheld mode. microSD Express cards are much faster than microSD cards.
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Anonymous, 24 Apr 2025The Nintendo Switch 2 is much more powerful than the Steam ... moreThe bigger screen makes a higher resolution neccessary. Besides, that higher resolution will only be useful if you "enjoy" lower framerate games, unless we are talking about indie titles. Funny cause the actual experience due to that won't differ much from the Steam Deck. Same issue with the higher refresh rate, you seemingly either get that, or the high resolution. MicroSD is also supported on Steam Deck. Controllers, most people won't care, especially once Nintendo gets flak again for still not using hall effect. The joycons are fine for short sessions with friends, but they are far from enjoyable as actual controllers, you'd still want to carry a proper one if you plan to often play with them disconnected. The dock is nice, however there are plenty of docks available for the Steam Deck (and it simply does not need more cooling). Kickstand, nice, but easy to put on a Steam Deck if needed. Mouse mode, that's why it has touchpads. You won't really use that mode, since that requires a proper desk to utilize, something console players don't tend to have. DLSS can help, raytracing will be utterly unusable without going back to the awful times of 30 fps gaming. It has some nice gimmicks, but that's it, gimmicks. Doesn't make up for the awful game price policy.
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Anonymous, 24 Apr 2025The Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of Super Mario Party Jambore... moreJamboree just released for the Switch, that means they are scammed out of additional content, which is wild for a Mario Party game that NEEDS as much content as possible..
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Anonymous, 24 Apr 2025Some people may not even know that big PS5 and Xbox Series ... moreAnd yet the prices for the Switch 2 so far are 70-80 dollars, for lukewarm enhanced editions at times. Something doesn't add up.
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Crackling Doom, 24 Apr 2025Ok, that's fair. I was under the impression that Switc... moreUpgrade packs upgrade Nintendo Switch games to Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of games. They upgrade resolutions/frame rates, and some of them add more content such as Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World Upgrade Pack and Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV Upgrade Pack. Yes, Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of games are essentially remastered versions of Nintendo Switch games and may have more content. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond runs in 900p at 60 fps. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition runs in 4K at 60 fps and supports mouse mode.
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So, where's the guy saying that those prices are an exception? 70-80 dollars, for games that at times are several years old. The greed from Nintendo knows no bounds, this is absolutely shameless and I really hope the console gets cracked quickly so Nintendo learns their lesson
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Lister, 24 Apr 2025The game price hike won't be as bad as they think eith... moreSome people may not even know that big PS5 and Xbox Series X games are $69.99. It's a standard price for big games. What is concerning is the game-key cards. If Nintendo Switch 2 games on 64 GB cards are significantly more successful than Nintendo Switch 2 game-key cards, more publishers should release more games on 64 GB cards.
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Lister, 24 Apr 2025The game price hike won't be as bad as they think eith... morePS5 is far more capable and powerful than Switch 1 and likely the Switch 2.
Nintendo consoles have always been behind the curve when it comes to capabilities of other consoles. I can't see that changing anytime soon.
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Anonymous, 24 Apr 2025You can play Nintendo Switch games on the Nintendo Switch 2... moreOk, that's fair. I was under the impression that Switch 2 was only backwards compatible for Switch 1 games by paying extra.
What exactly are the upgrade packs? Sort of like a remaster for the Switch 1 games for Switch 2?