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Microsoft's Xbox Handheld Console 'Essentially Canceled', Company to Work on Xbox Software Platform: Report
Microsoft has reportedly cancelled its own Xbox handheld console, days after Asus unveiled its ROG Xbox Ally. The company will now focus on developing its new Xbox software platform, instead of launching a Nintendo Switch competitor. The Asus ROG Xbox Ally could be the first of many handheld consoles to arrive with Microsoft's improved software pla...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Closer to Xbox Series S Than PS4 in Power, Says Koei Tecmo
Nintendo Switch 2 is closer to the Xbox Series S than PS4 in terms of raw computing power, developer Koei Tecmo has said. The studio is gearing up to launch Wild Hearts S on the Switch 2 next month.
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Nintendo Announces Splatoon Raiders Spinoff Title for Switch 2 Alongside Splatoon 3 Update
Splatoon Raiders, a spinoff Splatoon game, is coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo also announced a free update for Splatoon 3 that updates the game's visuals and performance on Switch 2.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Sets Record, Sells Over 3.5 Million Units in First Four Days of Launch
Nintendo Switch has sold over 3.5 million units globally in four days following its launch on June 5. The hybrid console has set a new record, becoming Nintendo's fastest-selling hardware ever.
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Activision Says It's Working With Nintendo to Bring Call of Duty to Switch After Black Ops 7 Reveal
Activision signed a 10-year licensing deal with Nintendo in 2023, committing to bring Call of Duty to the company's platforms. Now, after confirming Black Ops 7, the publisher has said it is working with Nintendo to bring Call of Duty to Switch.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Will Release Before Holiday 2025, Not Tied to Xbox Ally Launch, Developer Says
Hollow Knight: Silksong is coming this year before the holiday season, developer Team Cherry has confirmed. The studio has said the game is not tied to the launch of ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, which will release in Holiday 2025.
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'We're Not Done Yet': CD Projekt Red Confirms Cyberpunk 2077 Is Getting Another Update Later This Month
CD Prjekt Red is not yet done with Cyberpunk 2077. The RPG is getting another update later this month, the developer announced at its REDstreams livestream for the game’s Nintendo Switch 2 launch on Thursday.
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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, Nioh 3, Romeo Is a Dead Man: Biggest Announcements at Sony's State of Play
Sony held its State of Play broadcast Wednesday, where it shared new updates and trailers for upcoming games on the PS5. The livestream also featured a few surprise reveals and a new Sony controller. Here are the biggest announcements from the State of Play broadcast.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Launches Globally Amid Huge Demand: Here's What's New
The console boasts enhanced features like 4K output, 120Hz refresh rates, and a robust game lineup, including Mario Kart, Cyberpunk 2077, and The Legend of Zelda upgrades.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Launches With 7.9-Inch LCD Display, Joy-Con 2 Controllers
Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendi's first brand-new gaming platform in eight years, launched on Thursday. The hybrid console, a successor to the phenomenally successful Nintendo Switch, brings a host of upgrades over its predecessor, including a bigger screen, better graphics and performance, redesigned Joy-Con controllers, new social features and more.
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IO Interactive Reveals James Bond Origin Story Game 007 First Light, Set for Release in 2026
IO Interactive revealed 007 First Light, its upcoming action-adventure title that reimagines the origin story of James Bond, at PlayStation State of Play Wednesday. The will launch on PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
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Gamers Line Up for Nintendo Switch 2 Launch with Global Shortfall Expected
Gaming fans queued up for the launch of Nintendo's Switch 2 on Thursday. In the Ikebukuro shopping district of Tokyo, dozens of successful applicants to a sales lottery by electronics retailer Bic Camera lined up before the store opened to collect their devices.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Game Upgrade Pack Prices Revealed Ahead of June 5 Debut
Nintendo Switch 2 launch is scheduled to take place later this week and Nintendo has revealed pricing for Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs across regions. These packs allow game owners to access Switch 2 versions of these titles. Some upgrades deliver enhanced graphics, resolution, and framerates, while others bundle these improvements with new cont...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Supports USB Input, Koei Tecmo Confirms in Gameplay Video
A developer has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will support USB mice, in addition to Joy-Con 2 mouse funtionality. Koei Tecmo shared Switch 2 gameplay for Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition last week and showed off USB mouse input in the game.
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Nintendo Turns to Samsung to Make Chips, Ramp Up Switch 2 Output
Nintendo has turned to Samsung to help make the main chips for the Switch 2. The Korean company is now working on a customized chip or processor designed by Nvidia for the Switch 2 using its 8-nanometer node, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Microsoft's Xbox Handheld Console 'Essentially Canceled', Company to Work on Xbox Software Platform: Report
Microsoft has reportedly cancelled its own Xbox handheld console, days after Asus unveiled its ROG Xbox Ally. The company will now focus on developing its new Xbox software platform, instead of launching a Nintendo Switch competitor. The Asus ROG Xbox Ally could be the first of many handheld consoles to arrive with Microsoft's improved software pla...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Closer to Xbox Series S Than PS4 in Power, Says Koei Tecmo
Nintendo Switch 2 is closer to the Xbox Series S than PS4 in terms of raw computing power, developer Koei Tecmo has said. The studio is gearing up to launch Wild Hearts S on the Switch 2 next month.
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Nintendo Announces Splatoon Raiders Spinoff Title for Switch 2 Alongside Splatoon 3 Update
Splatoon Raiders, a spinoff Splatoon game, is coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo also announced a free update for Splatoon 3 that updates the game's visuals and performance on Switch 2.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Sets Record, Sells Over 3.5 Million Units in First Four Days of Launch
Nintendo Switch has sold over 3.5 million units globally in four days following its launch on June 5. The hybrid console has set a new record, becoming Nintendo's fastest-selling hardware ever.
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Activision Says It's Working With Nintendo to Bring Call of Duty to Switch After Black Ops 7 Reveal
Activision signed a 10-year licensing deal with Nintendo in 2023, committing to bring Call of Duty to the company's platforms. Now, after confirming Black Ops 7, the publisher has said it is working with Nintendo to bring Call of Duty to Switch.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Will Release Before Holiday 2025, Not Tied to Xbox Ally Launch, Developer Says
Hollow Knight: Silksong is coming this year before the holiday season, developer Team Cherry has confirmed. The studio has said the game is not tied to the launch of ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, which will release in Holiday 2025.
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'We're Not Done Yet': CD Projekt Red Confirms Cyberpunk 2077 Is Getting Another Update Later This Month
CD Prjekt Red is not yet done with Cyberpunk 2077. The RPG is getting another update later this month, the developer announced at its REDstreams livestream for the game’s Nintendo Switch 2 launch on Thursday.
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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, Nioh 3, Romeo Is a Dead Man: Biggest Announcements at Sony's State of Play
Sony held its State of Play broadcast Wednesday, where it shared new updates and trailers for upcoming games on the PS5. The livestream also featured a few surprise reveals and a new Sony controller. Here are the biggest announcements from the State of Play broadcast.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Launches Globally Amid Huge Demand: Here's What's New
The console boasts enhanced features like 4K output, 120Hz refresh rates, and a robust game lineup, including Mario Kart, Cyberpunk 2077, and The Legend of Zelda upgrades.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Launches With 7.9-Inch LCD Display, Joy-Con 2 Controllers
Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendi's first brand-new gaming platform in eight years, launched on Thursday. The hybrid console, a successor to the phenomenally successful Nintendo Switch, brings a host of upgrades over its predecessor, including a bigger screen, better graphics and performance, redesigned Joy-Con controllers, new social features and more.
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IO Interactive Reveals James Bond Origin Story Game 007 First Light, Set for Release in 2026
IO Interactive revealed 007 First Light, its upcoming action-adventure title that reimagines the origin story of James Bond, at PlayStation State of Play Wednesday. The will launch on PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
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Gamers Line Up for Nintendo Switch 2 Launch with Global Shortfall Expected
Gaming fans queued up for the launch of Nintendo's Switch 2 on Thursday. In the Ikebukuro shopping district of Tokyo, dozens of successful applicants to a sales lottery by electronics retailer Bic Camera lined up before the store opened to collect their devices.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Game Upgrade Pack Prices Revealed Ahead of June 5 Debut
Nintendo Switch 2 launch is scheduled to take place later this week and Nintendo has revealed pricing for Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs across regions. These packs allow game owners to access Switch 2 versions of these titles. Some upgrades deliver enhanced graphics, resolution, and framerates, while others bundle these improvements with new cont...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Supports USB Input, Koei Tecmo Confirms in Gameplay Video
A developer has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will support USB mice, in addition to Joy-Con 2 mouse funtionality. Koei Tecmo shared Switch 2 gameplay for Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition last week and showed off USB mouse input in the game.
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Nintendo Turns to Samsung to Make Chips, Ramp Up Switch 2 Output
Nintendo has turned to Samsung to help make the main chips for the Switch 2. The Korean company is now working on a customized chip or processor designed by Nvidia for the Switch 2 using its 8-nanometer node, according to people familiar with the matter.
