It's a rough time for game consoles, but Nintendo's Switch sequel now seems like a better proposition than it did in 2025.

Today, June 5, is the first anniversary of the Switch 2, Nintendo’s successor to its best-selling console ever. The hybrid handheld has seen its share of highs and lows since launch, and it still feels like it hasn’t fully found its groove.

After the June 2026 Direct, fans still have plenty of reasons to pull out (or buy) the original Nintendo Switch

Well, it’s finally time. The Nintendo Switch 2 has landed after months of rumours, leaks, and speculations, and I’m here to put Nintendo’s iteration of their hybrid console through its paces for a definitive answer on whether it is a worthy successor ...

The new Switch 2 will have an easily removable battery.

Classic GameCube and Wii games are now available on the Nintendo Switch. Find out how to easily access the games on your console for free or by subscription.

Utterly obsessed with gaming, anime, and manga for the past 25 years, Carley attended Florida State University, graduating with a degree in Japanese in 2012. A professional Japanese/English translator for over a decade, she has worked largely in the pop ...

Nintendo said the price of the Switch 2 in the U.S. will rise from $449.99 to $499.99. In Japan, Nintendo will hike the price from 49,980 yen to 59,980 yen.

Mojang Studios confirmed during June 2026’s Nintendo Direct that Minecraft is finally getting a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version, ending the console’s reliance on backward compatibility with the original Switch release.