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Nintendo Switch 2 — GameStop reveals trade-in prices for your original Switch
After Trump’s tariffs hit pause on the Switch 2’s rollout in the U.S., we finally got some new details this week. Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will kick off on April 24, and the standalone Switch 2 will keep its $449 price tag as elsewhere in the world. That’s still a chunk of change, though, and the nearest thing to a…
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Nintendo Finally Announced a New Preorder Date for the Switch 2
If you’re eager for the new Nintendo Switch 2, the current preorder situation should make you a bit nervous. Nintendo’s upcoming console is scheduled to launch on June 5, but without a preorder, there’s no telling how difficult it’ll be to buy one. Fortunately, things are improving. On Friday, Nintendo finally announced the new date fans can expect to preorder…
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Nintendo Switch 2 US pre-order date announced — console price stays same but accessories going up
Nintendo just announced the pre-order date for the Switch 2 in the U.S. The new date is April 24, but there’s good news and bad news about pricing. Thankfully, Nintendo has decided to keep the price at $449 for the Nintendo Switch 2, which is good news given all the tariffs and price increases affecting tech products. However, Nintendo has…
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The Best Nintendo Switch 2 Cases of 2025
If you’re planning to buy the new Nintendo Switch 2, you should also include a case in your budget. Here are the best Nintendo Switch 2 cases to help you protect your handheld gaming device against bumps, spills, scuffs, and scratches. Best Hardshell Case Overall dBrand Switch 2 Killswitch For $3, you can reserve the dBrand Switch 2 Killswitch which…
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Nintendo VPN not working? Here’s how to fix it
Are you struggling with your Nintendo Switch VPN not working? You’re not alone. Many Switch users encounter VPN issues that prevent online gaming, from NAT-type restrictions to complete connection failures. This guide provides practical solutions to get you back online quickly. Common Nintendo Switch VPN problems Before diving into solutions, let’s understand what might be causing your Nintendo Switch VPN…
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Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date just tipped for Canada — and US could be next
We know the Nintendo Switch 2 is on its way. Nintendo has stood by a June 5 release date for the U.S. even after delaying the launch of pre-orders for the console due to tariffs. However, we may have just received our first bit of positive Switch 2 news, as a reliable source claims that the console will be available…
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Nintendo Switch 2 versus Asus ROG Ally: how these handhelds compare
The Nintendo Switch 2 has entered the ring, possibly complicating your decision of which handheld to buy this year. While Nintendo’s new console, which comes out on June 5th, may seem similar to handheld gaming PCs like the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally, there’s a lot that sets them apart. Everything like how you buy and play games, their…
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7 Nintendo Switch 2 Features You Might Have Missed
The official reveal of Nintendo Switch 2 details has come as a flurry, and all the information at once can be pretty hard to handle. Now that the dust has settled, there are a few things that are worth knowing about this console that were either glossed over in the main video, or relegated to supplementary material. There are still…
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How the Nintendo Switch 2 Stacks Up Against the PS5 and Xbox Series X
Summary The Switch 2 will not be as powerful as an Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5, instead falling coming in closer to a PlayStation 4 or Steam Deck with some notable improvements on both. Hardware-accelerated upscaling powered by NVIDIA’s DLSS technology will be key to Switch 2 hitting 4K resolution and maintaining performance. The Switch 2 has a few…
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Nintendo announces Switch 2 pre-order delay for Canada
During the April 2 Nintendo Direct, it was announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 would be available for preorder starting April 9, 2025, and launch on June 5. That same day, President Donald Trump announced his sweeping global reciprocal tariffs. Soon after those announcements, Nintendo revealed that it was delaying the April 9 pre-order date because of the tariffs. Nintendo…
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