Nintendo Switch Launch

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  Nintendo Switch 2 Third-Party Game Sales Reportedly 'Very Low' Despite Console's Record Launch

  Nintendo Switch 2 launched on June 5 and set the record for the biggest-ever console launch in the US. Sales of third-party games released on the console, however, have reportedly disappointed, with one publisher saying the numbers were below its lowest estimates.

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  Stellar Blade's Nintendo Switch 2 Port Reportedly in Development After Successful PC Launch

  After successful launches on PS5 and PC, Stellar Blade could be coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Developer Shift Up has reportedly started initial work on the Switch 2 port of the action title.

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  Nintendo Direct Livestream Featuring Donkey Kong Bananza Announced for June 18

  A Nintendo Direct presentation dedicated to Donkey Kong Bananza has been announced. The game will launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17. The Direct presentation will likely include a gameplay deep dive.

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  Borderlands 4 Won't Cost $80 After All as 2K Confirms Pricing and Pre-Order Details

  Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford drew criticism last month after suggesting that "real fans" woudn't mind paying $80 for a game. Now, publisher 2K has confirmed that the Standard Edition of Borderlands 4 will be priced at $70. The game will launch on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X on September 12.

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  Nintendo Switch 2 Sets All-Time Launch Week Sales Record in the US, Beating Sony's PS4

  Nintendo Switch 2 sold over 1.1 million units in its launch week ending June 7 in the US, data from Circana showed. The console has set a record for all-time launch week units sold for video game systems in the US, beating Sony's PS4.

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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 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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  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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  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...