Nintendo Switch 2
Hardware, storefront and ecosystem news for Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo Is Suing The U.S. Government Over Trump's TariffsNintendo of America is suing the U.S. government to recover over $200 billion in tariffs imposed in 2025. The company argues these tariffs, enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, were unlawful and caused significant harm, including delaying the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders and increasing the price of existing Nintendo Switch models and accessories.
The Entry-Level PC Will Disappear By 2028 Due To Ongoing RAM Crisis, Firm PredictsResearch firm Gartner predicts the entry-level PC market will vanish by 2028 due to a severe RAM shortage driven by AI data center demand. This shortage is expected to increase PC prices by 17% and smartphone prices by 13% compared to 2025, potentially delaying future console releases like the PlayStation 6.
Nintendo Switch 2's best memory card drops to an all-time low in the New Year salesThe storage capacity for the Nintendo Switch 2 has become significantly cheaper, with a 256GB Samsung P9 MicroSD Express card now available for an all-time low of $34.99 during New Year sales. This deal offers a substantial increase in storage for the console, which comes with 256GB onboard, and ensures no performance compromise.
Nintendo Switch 2 price leak risks the most expensive Nintendo console everLeaks and industry insiders suggest the Nintendo Switch 2 could launch at $400, making it Nintendo's most expensive console ever when adjusted for inflation. This price point places it competitively against the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, but requires significant improvements to justify the cost compared to the original Nintendo Switch's $300 launch price.
Nintendo Switch 2 could launch in June and here's the new leak of the dockNew leaks suggest the Nintendo Switch 2 could launch in June 2025 with an updated, more compact dock featuring a detachable USB-C charging cable. The redesigned dock may also offer improved cooling and potentially higher resolution output, addressing common complaints about the original Switch dock's bulkiness and screen-scratching issues.