The Nintendo Switch 2 is getting more expensive later this year
When we reviewed the Switch 2 just after its launch last year, we warned that interested customers might want to buy in early, as the launch price could go up. That potential price hike became a reality today, as Nintendo announced the Switch 2's MSRP will increase to $499.99 on September 1, a $50 (and about 11 percent) increase from the $449.99 launch price. In an announcement of the impending price increase today, Nintendo cited "changes in market conditions" and "the global business outlook"
📅 08/05/2026
The Nintendo Switch Refuses To Retire, And The PS2 Should Probably Be Nervous
While all eyes are on the Switch 2 console following the release of Nintendo's financial results briefing today, its predecessor has continued to cement itself as Nintendo's best-selling console of all time with 155.92 million consoles sold as of March 31, 2026. That puts the Switch within spitting distance of Sony's PlayStation 2--currently the best-selling console of all time, with 160 million units sold as of March 31, 2024. To put all of this into perspective, 19.86 million Switch 2 consoles
📅 08/05/2026
Why Nintendo Expects Fewer Second-Year Switch 2 Hardware Sales
Nintendo foresees Switch 2 hardware sales declining during the system's second year of availability--an unusual development for successful games systems. This comes as the hybrid console has already sold almost 20 million units in 10 months, but with a price hike waiting in the wings. The company behind Mario explained why fiscal 2027's (April 1-March 31, 2027) forecast sees a reduction in Switch 2 sales, with the current estimate at 16.5 million units sold. Nintendo offered the following reason
📅 08/05/2026
The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Officially Getting A Price Hike In September
Amid pressure from investors, Nintendo has announced that it will be increasing the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 to $500 from September 1, 2026. The new pricing is a $50 increase from the Switch 2's current $450 price point. Nintendo announced the price hike in today's earnings release for the 2026 financial year, where ongoing hardware pressures continue to impact the company's bottom line. The pricing changes are being implemented "in light of changes in market conditions, and after consider
📅 08/05/2026
Fans Can't Stop Clowning On The Latest Star Fox Reveal
Star Fox fans had their hopes briefly raised today when Nintendo revealed a surprise Star Fox Direct, only to discover that the new game for the Switch 2 is doomed to be yet another remake of Star Fox 64. What's more, the uncomfortably realistic character redesigns have not gone down well with Star Fox's fanbase--but at least the meme game is on point. The news of yet another Star Fox 64 remake has been met with some incredulity among fans, considering Star Fox will be the third remake Nintendo
📅 07/05/2026
Star Fox For Nintendo Switch 2 Announced
As part of a surprise Direct presentation aired on May 6, Nintendo officially confirmed a Star Fox game for Switch 2. Appropriately enough, it's called … Star Fox, and if you feel like you've played it before, you're not entirely wrong. The Nintendo Switch 2 Star Fox is based on Star Fox 64, as was the Wii U's Star Fox Zero. The visuals have been completely overhauled, and the classic team of Fox, Slippy, Falco, and Peppy all make a return. The stage layouts are just as you remember from Star Fo
📅 06/05/2026
Nintendo Under Pressure to Raise Switch 2 Console Price, as Hardware Currently Sold at a Loss — Report
Nintendo is reportedly facing pressure to raise the price of Switch 2 consoles, as costs rise and its share price continues to fall.
📅 06/05/2026
OUTBOUND – Le jeu sortira en éditions physiques le 14 mai 2026 !
Silver Lining Interactive, le développeur Square Glade Games et Maximum Entertainment France ont annoncer la date de sortie des éditions physiques standard et collector de Outbound sur PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 et PlayStation 5, qui seront disponibles dès le 14 mai prochain. Le jeu devait normalement sortir en avril mais le studio a préféré repousser la date […] L’article OUTBOUND – Le jeu sortira en éditions physiques le 14 mai 2026 ! est apparu en premier sur GEEKNPLAY.
📅 06/05/2026
Avec FF7 Rebirth sur Nintendo Switch 2, Square Enix va réussir là où tout le monde attendait le naufrage. On l’a testé
Depuis son lancement, la Nintendo Switch 2 encaisse les comparaisons de performances comme un punching-ball de luxe, celui qu'on ne sort que pour les gamers qui ne jurent que par les téraflops. Cyberpunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy et consorts ont démontré que la console hybride pouvait porter à bout de bras des mondes ouverts sans complètement s'effondrer, au prix de sacrifices graphiques qui ne surprennent personne. Impossible d'exiger d'une machine à double casquette, qu'elle rivalise pixel pour pi
📅 06/05/2026
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure are coming to PS5 and Switch 2 in Fall 2026
Both Crossbell games will support up to 4K 120fps on PS5 and Switch 2 from NIS America.
📅 05/05/2026
007 First Light – Sur Switch 2… Un défi technique majeur pour les développeurs !
Une version Nintendo Switch 2 est également prévue pour sortir plus tard dans l'année. L’article 007 First Light – Sur Switch 2… Un défi technique majeur pour les développeurs ! est apparu en premier sur GEEKNPLAY.
📅 05/05/2026
Dragon Quest XI S pourrait ressortir sur Nintendo Switch 2 dans sa Definitive Edition
ActuGaming.net Dragon Quest XI S pourrait ressortir sur Nintendo Switch 2 dans sa Definitive Edition On ne compte plus le nombre de fois où l’existence d’un jeu ou d’un portage […] L'article Dragon Quest XI S pourrait ressortir sur Nintendo Switch 2 dans sa Definitive Edition est disponible sur ActuGaming.net
📅 30/04/2026
GUIDE Animal Crossing New Horizons : La liste complète des insectes d’avril 2026
Il est temps de ressortir votre filet pour attraper les insectes d’avril dans Animal Crossing New Horizons, sur Nintendo Switch et Nintendo Switch 2.
📅 27/04/2026
PowerWash Simulator 2 Star Wars DLC Announced
The PowerWash Simulator series has announced its biggest collaboration yet: a Star Wars DLC for PowerWash Simulator 2. The PowerWash Simulator 2 - Star Wars Pack will launch for PC, PlayStation 5, Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S this summer, and include six cleaning jobs set across the Star Wars galaxy. Players will take on the role of classic five labor droid P0-W2 for the DLC, and wield an exclusive power washer designed specifically for the pack. Some sort of story will also be included, set
📅 27/04/2026
Final Fantasy XIV for Switch 2 "should run stably at 30fps" in towns with better performance elsewhere
Naoki Yoshida discusses FFXIV's Switch 2 performance right now in an interview with Famitsu.
📅 26/04/2026
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch resolution and frame rate targets revealed
Bandai Namco confirms Digimon Story: Time Stranger will run at up to 30fps in quality mode and up to 60fps in performance mode on Switch 2.
📅 26/04/2026
March 2026 Was A Huge Month For Console Sales In The US
Circana's latest monthly sales report revealed that not only was spending on software up year-over-year, but spending on hardware grew as well. Sales of gaming hardware in the US during March 2026 rose by 69% compared to March 2025, reaching $500 million. Circana said the Switch 2 "drove the overall gain" for March 2026, with spending on PlayStation 5 increasing by 3% compared to March 2025. The report had no data about Xbox. The Switch 2 was the best-selling console platform in the US for units
📅 22/04/2026
Star Wars Outlaws Drops to Best Price Yet on Switch 2 Ahead of May 4th
Grab Star Wars Outlaws on Nintendo Switch 2 for under $30 with this early May 4th deal. We break down where to find the lowest price before Star Wars Day.
📅 22/04/2026
Assassin's Creed actor Abubakar Salim jokingly warns Troy Baker about creating his own game studio: "Don't do it"
With Mouse: P.I. for Hire out now and the Nintendo Switch 2 port of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle coming next month, Troy Baker is the talk of the town again, and his comments regarding the potential creation of a studio and video game of his own are among the juiciest bits we've gotten from the veteran actor. Read more
📅 22/04/2026
These New Releases Gave Game Spending A Much-Needed Boost In March
March 2026 was a pretty great month for new releases, and according to new data by Circana, games like Crimson Desert, MLB The Show 26, and Pokemon Pokopia contributed to a bumper sales period. Circana's Senior Director, Mat Piscatella, revealed that video game spending in the US reached $5.3 billion in March 2026, a 12% increase when compared to March 2025. New releases such as Crimson Desert, MLB The Show 26, and Pokemon Pokopia were some of the biggest winners, and video game hardware spendin
📅 22/04/2026
Splatoon Raiders gets summer Switch 2 release date, as well as a Deep Cut amiibo to add to your collection
Nintendo has announced a release date for its single-player focused action shooter, Splatoon Raiders. Read more
📅 21/04/2026
Overwatch on Switch 2 works as intended now, but it's still a few big updates away from greatness
Overwatch's Switch 2 debut last week was astoundingly bad, to the point where we had to question whether the launch build had been tested at all before it went live. As we expected, though, Blizzard quickly deployed a patch to fix its FPS cap issue, and the port now works as intended. Read more
📅 21/04/2026
Upcoming Video Game Release Dates Schedule
Welcome to VGC’s comprehensive guide to the biggest upcoming video game release dates for July 2026 and beyond. With the first half of the year officially behind us, we’ve been blessed with a strong line-up of games for Xbox, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, including the likes of Resident Evil Requiem, Pokémon Pokopia, and Forza Horizon 6. Looking ahead, there’s still plenty more to look forward to. Following Summer Game Fest, we now have confirmed dates for the likes of Marvel’s Wolverine, On
📅 01/04/2026