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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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The Best Switch 2 Feature Is its Lack of Achievements
Summary Nintendo refuses to add an achievement system to Switch 2, focusing on pure gameplay experience. Achievements can influence toxic gameplay habits, neglecting the gaming experience itself. Nintendo’s decision to avoid achievements is positive. Preventing these gaming pitfalls. Nintendo has never had an achievement system in the vein of PlayStation trophies or Xbox achievements, and it’s continuing this hallowed tradition…
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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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‘Insiders don’t need to break in’: A developer crippled company networks with malicious code and a ‘kill switch’ after being sacked – and experts warn it shows the huge danger of insider threats
Security experts have warned ITPro over the risks of insider threats from disgruntled workers after a software developer deployed a ‘kill switch’ to sabotage his former employer’s networks. 55-year-old Davis Lu was convicted in March after being found guilty of “causing intentional damage to protected computers”, according to the US Department of Justice (DOJ). Lu, who worked for power management…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Are Now Delayed, Thanks to the Tariffs
There’s a lot of hype around the Switch 2. Nintendo’s upcoming console improves upon the now eight-year-old Switch in almost every way, supporting 4K HDR resolution, high refresh rates, and even “mouse mode” via the Joy-Cons 2. In addition to all the new features and changes announced on Wednesday, Nintendo also revealed the release date (June 5) as well as…
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The 6 Most Disappointing Things About the Switch 2 Reveal
The original Switch is Nintendo’s most successful console, ever. After eight years of service and an incredible lineup of games, it’s doubtful that its successor could ever live up to the hype. The good news is that the Switch 2 looks good, especially if you’re a fan of Nintendo’s original hybrid console. But there are still a few things about…
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The Nintendo Switch 2 Will Support Third-Party USB-C Cameras
As someone who’s planning to buy the Nintendo Switch 2, I’ve had my eye on the accessories I’d need to get with the console. Since Super Mario Party Jamboree, which is getting some new mini-games in its Switch 2 port, is one of the games I’m very interested in, the Switch 2 Camera accessory caught my eye. After all, who…
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How to Play Original Switch Games on the Switch 2
Around November of last year, when readers were certainly not paying attention to anything else, Nintendo briefly shared that the Nintendo Switch 2 would be backwards compatible with games for the original Nintendo Switch. Fast forward to this year, and it turns out that’s not so clear cut. According to Nintendo, the Switch 2 can play the vast majority of…
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