Nintendo Switch 2

[Jerroddragon]

For someone that loved talking up the Switch 2 Phil Spencer is surprisingly absent from any opportunity to announce anything for it isn’t he? I have money for you dude, just take it.

Yeah

I dont get it, Xbox has been talking about putting Halo and Gears on Nintendo for years

The system can now handle most games...and nothing

I hope we get the Halo Collection one day....finally

 

[Mike S]

Yeah

I dont get it, Xbox has been talking about putting Halo and Gears on Nintendo for years

The system can now handle most games...and nothing

I hope we get the Halo Collection one day....finally

The latest rumor I’ve seen is that rather than releasing the Master Chief Collection multiplatform what they’re doing instead is a new remake of Halo 1. I’ve even seen that it might only be the campaign as well.

I have MCC on my Steam Deck because I was hoping to play with an old friend of mine but we never got to it yet. Thankfully I got it on sale for only $10 lol

 

[Jerroddragon]

The latest rumor I’ve seen is that rather than releasing the Master Chief Collection multiplatform what they’re doing instead is a new remake of Halo 1. I’ve even seen that it might only be the campaign as well.

I have MCC on my Steam Deck because I was hoping to play with an old friend of mine but we never got to it yet. Thankfully I got it on sale for only $10 lol

I hope its Online as well, that base would not mind more players and would also tell Xbox how much people want Halo MP on switch and could help when they make the next Halo

 

[AvoidTIMtation]

I believe if Microsoft had their way Gamepass itself would be on Switch 2, but we know how controlling Nintendo is with their content and ecosystem

 

[Mike S]

I believe if Microsoft had their way Gamepass itself would be on Switch 2, but we know how controlling Nintendo is with their content and ecosystem

Sony too. Neither company would want GamePass on their console when they stand to make more money from the percentage cut of an actual sale and in a way that would help Microsoft as well subsidize all the people using GamePass on Xbox and PC.

 

[Jerroddragon]

I believe if Microsoft had their way Gamepass itself would be on Switch 2, but we know how controlling Nintendo is with their content and ecosystem

I'd love game pass but release the games on Switch 2

No one is going to stop them porting games and it would make money. Halo on Switch or Gears would be easy money

 

[Mike S]

The Switch 2 has sold 5.82 million units and Mario Kart World stands at 5.63 million as of June 30th.

Nintendo Switch 2 has now sold 5.82 million units worldwide

Nintendo has confirmed this morning that the recently released Nintendo Switch 2 has sold 5.82 million units worldwide since the console launched on 5th June. This sales figure counts hardware sales…

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Mario Kart World has sold over 5.63 million copies worldwide

Nintendo has announced this morning that the excellent Mario Kart World has now sold over 5.63 million units worldwide since it launched on 5th June. Nintendo’s first party game was the big launch day…

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[Jerroddragon]

Switch 1 Price increase along with some Switch 2 accessorizes

Nintendo Switch Pricing Update - News - Nintendo Official Site

Pricing for the original Nintendo Switch™ family of systems and products will change in the United States based on market conditions, effective August 3, 2025. These include Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite and sel…

www.nintendo.com

Nintendo Switch prices are going up after this weekend

On Sunday the Switch 1 family gets more expensive.

www.theverge.com

 

[Mike S]

Switch 1 Price increase along with some Switch 2 accessorizes

Nintendo Switch Pricing Update - News - Nintendo Official Site

Pricing for the original Nintendo Switch™ family of systems and products will change in the United States based on market conditions, effective August 3, 2025. These include Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite and sel…

www.nintendo.com

Nintendo Switch prices are going up after this weekend

On Sunday the Switch 1 family gets more expensive.

www.theverge.com

I guess we should’ve expected this after the news about Canada from a while ago. The OLED model has been leading in sales but if it’s brought up that close to the Switch 2 I think sales are going to tank but who knows Nintendo might actually want people to buy a Switch 2 instead. It’ll be tough for them to beat the PS2 now.

 

[Mike S]

Call it cope or whatever you want to but I think that if we get a general Direct in September it’s entirely possible that big third party announcements could’ve been saved for that just because everyone knows a Direct that includes first party announcements will always attract more attention.

Chris Dring says he knows 3 games pulled from Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase

UK-based gaming journalist Christopher Dring has taken to X to declare that three games he was told were certain to be shown in the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase were pulled at the last minute.

mynintendonews.com

 

[Mike S]

As of now Prime 4 is still slated for 2025. I hope it doesn’t change.

Former Nintendo marketing lead says it's "not normal" we still don't have release dates for Elden Ring, Metroid Prime 4, and more Switch 2 games: "That's not the Nintendo that I know"

It's August and there are five big 2025 Switch 2 games we don't have release dates for

www.gamesradar.com

 

[Mike S]

More about Prime 4.

Retro leaker KiwiTalkz says Metroid Prime 4 was announced early due to reception of Federation Force

Gaming interviewer KiwiTalkz ,who has a close relationship with some team members at Retro Studios, has posted some new Metroid Prime 4 information which has handily been summed up by Reddit user…

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[chris.g]

The game is literally rated in Korea. It’s done. DK Bananza was also in development for Switch 1, that “insider” smells like a load of garbage.

Their investors call even reiterate the game will release this year still.

 

[Mike S]

The game is literally rated in Korea. It’s done. DK Bananza was also in development for Switch 1, that “insider” smells like a load of garbage.

Their investors call even reiterate the game will release this year still.

Yeah I noticed the inconsistencies as well.

 

[bdubsCEO]

Bananza is pretty much tied with Galaxy for my favorite “3D Mario”. They went all out. The ending was just absolutely insane, I can’t wait to play the postgame. I can’t believe this is only the second first party release…

 

[Mike S]

Metroid Prime 4 will be playable at Fan Expo Canada and is still coming this year.

Nintendo confirms Metroid Prime 4 to be playable at Fan Expo Canada and still due 2025

Nintendo has announced that attendees at this year’s Fan Expo Canada will have the opportunity to go hands on with the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. The blurb from Fan Expo Canada also…

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Nintendo has also sent out a survey concerning physical games, digital games, and Game Key Cards.

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Edit: Survey no longer up.

 

[Mike S]

I doubt it would happen but I’d be tempted to buy the first game by itself if the option was available like with some other third party collections on Switch. Also the mini games from the first installment are an absolute MUST to include.

Leaker claims New Super Mario Bros Collection coming for 40th Anniversary

John Skinny, of Neogaf and Discord notoriety, has said that Nintendo will be releasing a New Super Mario Bros. Collection in celebration of the franchise’s 40th Anniversary.

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Edit: Reddit isn’t having any of it. The guy isn’t trusted.

We’re also getting an Indie World on Thursday.

Nintendo Indie World presentation on Thursday

Join us this Thursday, August 7 at 6am PT / 2pm UK for a new Indie World Showcase! Tune in for roughly 15 minutes of new announcements and updates on indie games coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and…

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I’d like to see an announcement for Yooka-RePlaylee and an actual Switch 2 version of Mouse: P.I. for hire.

 

[bdubsCEO]

I doubt it would happen but I’d be tempted to buy the first game by itself if the option was available like with some other third party collections on Switch. Also the mini games from the first installment are an absolute MUST to include.

Leaker claims New Super Mario Bros Collection coming for 40th Anniversary

John Skinny, of Neogaf and Discord notoriety, has said that Nintendo will be releasing a New Super Mario Bros. Collection in celebration of the franchise’s 40th Anniversary.

mynintendonews.com

Edit: Reddit isn’t having any of it. The guy isn’t trusted.

We’re also getting an Indie World on Thursday.

Nintendo Indie World presentation on Thursday

Join us this Thursday, August 7 at 6am PT / 2pm UK for a new Indie World Showcase! Tune in for roughly 15 minutes of new announcements and updates on indie games coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and…

mynintendonews.com

I’d like to see an announcement for Yooka-RePlaylee and an actual Switch 2 version of Mouse: P.I. for hire.

I would be straight up offended if Nintendo chose to celebrate Mario 40 with a New Super collection of all things. No way that’s legit.

The new hot rumor is that we’re getting a gauntlet of three directs: partner showcase last week, indie world thursday, proper Direct next week. I’m not sure if I buy it, but it’s significantly more likely considering they’re doing even two directs in a row, and there are tons of announcements they need to make.

I’ve started playing Minecraft again lately. The Switch version is DRASTICALLY better on Switch 2 with the infamous performance issues straight up gone. The render distance is still locked to 12 which is pretty low, and the new real time shaders are locked. I hope the dedicated Switch 2 version is announced soon.

 

[Mike S]

I would be straight up offended if Nintendo chose to celebrate Mario 40 with a New Super collection of all things. No way that’s legit.

The new hot rumor is that we’re getting a gauntlet of three directs: partner showcase last week, indie world thursday, proper Direct next week. I’m not sure if I buy it, but it’s significantly more likely considering they’re doing even two directs in a row, and there are tons of announcements they need to make.

I’ve started playing Minecraft again lately. The Switch version is DRASTICALLY better on Switch 2 with the infamous performance issues straight up gone. The render distance is still locked to 12 which is pretty low, and the new real time shaders are locked. I hope the dedicated Switch 2 version is announced soon.

I just bought Batman: Arkham Asylum for the first time. Already having fun in the tutorial. I’ll likely buy City too before the sale ends. I will NOT buy Knight on Switch though, that’ll be on the Steam Deck. The reason I’m getting the first two on Switch is because they’re basically straight ports of the original 7th gen versions rather than the Return to Arkham versions which not everyone likes the changes made. Plus I think it’s just nice to have and support them on Nintendo.

Edit: Just looked it up and the Steam versions are also the original but on Switch I get to play the Joker challenges so I’m still good lol.

 

[Mike S]

I’ve had my Switch 2 since June 7th and Nintendo just sent me the email that I can now shop for a Switch 2 on their online store because I signed up for that as a backup MONTHS ago. Hilarious