The Switch 2's most exciting new feature!

During today's Nintendo Treehouse live, Nintendo staff showed off the Gamecube titles coming to Nintendo Switch Online on Switch 2. When they briefly opened the options menu, we spotted an optional CRT filter. This is significant as the only other 3D system currently on NSO, the Nintendo 64, does not offer a CRT filter.

US pricing for anything related to Switch 2 should be considered tentative at this point.

The current United States government is moving ahead with a policy of tariffs (taxes on import) that could potentially cause dramatic increases in Switch and Switch 2 costs.

Announced at a news conference earlier today in Washington, the tariffs establish a minimum baseline tariff of 10% on any import into the United States, with certain countries seeing higher percentages.

Amiibo support for Switch 2 confirmed!

Five new Zelda amiibo were announced by Nintendo today shortly after the Direct. Tears of the Kingdom companions Tulin, Yunobo, Sidon, and Riju will get amiibo June 5th, the same day the Switch 2 releases, and Mineru's Construct will release as an amiibo on a later date. When scanned in Tears of the Kingdom, they "might" grant a paraglider fabric.

Including Borderlands 4, most famous for getting the Seth Rollins "no pop" when it was announced.

As the longest Direct in history, the Switch 2 Direct had a lot of things to cover.

Or at least in a similar timeframe for those without dates.

The Switch 2 Direct had some familiar moments for those who watched the Direct last week.

Six third party titles were shown in both shows:

Time for a Final Fantasy VII Replay?

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is in development at Square Enix for Switch 2. Director Naoki Hamaguchi also asked players to "look forward to more updates on the Final Fantasy VII remake project for Switch 2."

The remake project is a series of action-RPG reimaginings of 90's turn-based classic... Read more...

Hopefully one of those efforts is more of a Canadian Stampede than the New Blood Rising the Switch 1 got.

The Switch 2 is ready for some football. And football. And basketball.

Both EA and 2K's sports divisions made appearances in the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct today to confirm that major sports will be represented on the system. EA recommitted to the EA FC series which has been on Switch since its launch... Read more...

We're finally getting the other thing that keeps George R. R. Martin from finishing the books.

The ungodly popular games of From Software will be represented on Switch.

One of the first 3rd party announcements of the Direct was the "Tarnished" version of 2022's Elden Ring will come to Switch 2 this year. It will include the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion (2024) plus some new customization options on top.

Would you like a potentially fine Scarlet and Violet, or would you like another "this will give ARMS legs" joke?

It won't just be Switch 2 Edition games that improve from their original form, but some old games will be getting updates.

Nintendo has posted a page detailing games that will receive updates post-Switch 2 launch for better compatibility, or to simply make use of the system's power or features. The games are:

Shrink down to learn the ins and outs of the Switch 2.

Nintendo Switch 2: Welcome Tour, a paid, playable tutorial minigame collection, launches June 5th.

The digital-only game explores features of the Switch 2, such as mouse mode, HD Rumble 2, and the microphone. Tech demos and minigames shown include golf, a UFO game, and maracas.

Pricing has not been announced.

A sequel to the Gamecube classic

In one of the final announcements of today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced Kirby Air Riders. The game is being developed in partnership with Masahiro Sakurai. It is a sequel to the Gamecube game Kirby Air Ride.

No specific date has been given at this time but it is expected to release sometime in 2025.

Featuring secret best Tony Hawk game.

It was announced in today's Nintendo Switch 2 direct that Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 remakes will be grinding it's way onto Nintendo's new console. Several skate parks were featured, including a teased Bikini Bottom level from SpongeBob SquarePants.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is set for a release window of this Summer for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Chances are there's something for everyone. (Sadly, we mean EVERYONE.)

The Switch 2 Direct confirmed the following games would be coming to Switch 2 on day 1:

The original AC Adapter is only good for charging, not for playing on TV.

Nintendo has just revealed a comprehensive list of which Nintendo Switch Accessories are not compatible, or only have limited compatibility, with the Switch 2 system.

Notably, the original Switch AC Adapter can charge the Switch 2 when connected directly, but cannot power the system via its new dock to play in TV mode due to "differing power output."

May they blaze a trail for future RTS games on Switch 2

In today’s Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Firaxis’ Games announced their recently launched Civilization VII will receive a Nintendo Switch 2 edition. Featuring compatibility with the system’s mouse controls, an upgrade path will be made available for those who purchased the Nintendo Switch version.

Some of the stuff will be new to you.

After being teased in fine print last week, Nintendo has detailed what exactly a "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" game is.

Switch 2 Editions will offer enhanced graphics and framerate, as well as additional gameplay options to selected games. The first example shown was be a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Party Jamboree on July 24, which will add a new series of dedicated minigames that support the Switch 2 camera and microphone.

A brand new DK in a brand new 3D platformer.

Closing out today's Switch 2 Nintendo Direct was the reveal of the long rumored Donkey Kong 3D platformer. Officially revealed as Donkey Kong Bananza, the new game stars a redesigned Donkey Kong similar in appearence to the design seen in Mario Kart World and the Super Mario Bros. Movie. Though he's also wearing pants this time around.

Yes, this is a Nintendo game.

The Switch 2's mouse controls will have a demo game shortly after launch.

During the Nintendo Direct, a new game called Drag X Drive was shown. Due in the summer, the game uses the JoyCon mouse movement to control a wheelchair in a 3v3 basketball-like game, using the top buttons to shoot and perform dunks.

It's a significant boost.

Following the reveal of Gamecube games being added to the Nintendo Switch Online service for Switch 2, Nintendo showed several brief trailers for the titles launching on the platform. After counting resolution on each title we are able to confirm that Gamecube titles on Switch 2 appear to be running... Read more...

Bundles including a digital copy of Mario Kart World will be available for slightly higher price points.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will cost $449.99 when it launches in the US. It will launch at £395.99 in the UK. It will require ¥49,980 in Japan. It will demand 469,99 € in the EU, and $629.99 in Canada.

Additionally, a bundle including both the Nintendo Switch 2 Hardware and an included code for... Read more...