Accessories subject to change, however.

We finally have a date for Switch 2 preorders in the United States following two weeks of tariff talk.

A press statement from Nintendo today has confirmed that the Switch 2 will be available for preorder on April 24 (Thursday). The prices of the system - US$449.99 for a standalone system, $499.99 for the system + digital Mario Kart World - will remain as announced for now.

Most importantly, you can use tilt controls.

The Mario Kart World Direct has dropped some new details on the Switch 2 launch title.

Among the key reveals in the show were the return of Battle Mode (with both Balloon Battle and Coin Runners as options), as well as "missions" unlocked in the Free Roam mode by hitting P-Switches or other panels... Read more...

Contains several games to start and sadly, far more game-like products at the end.

Things we missed last week: Konami's Gangbusters in the Archives.

This week sees the debut of the Lunar franchise on Nintendo hardware that we'll talk about.

"But there was a DS game."

This is the debut of the Lunar franchise on Nintendo hardware. With that settled, the other major games... Read more...

We have receipts

Despite recent reporting from IGN, Nintendo has not officially rescheduled the pre-order date for Nintendo Switch 2 in North America. The reporting cites the FAQ on Nintendo's own pre-order page which highlights that the first round of invites to their pre-order program will go out May 8th. However,... Read more...

One of which you'd be surprised wasn't already there.

There will still be additions to the Switch Online libraries before the GameCube drop on Switch 2 in June.

Expansion Pack subscribers have picked up a trio of Genesis games tonight. The games are:

We can only pray the deal isn't altered further.

The dramatic tariffs that have delayed Switch 2 preorders in the United States and later Canada are being temporarily lowered.

A statement from an official social media account today announced that the tariffs of 46% on imports from Vietnam (where Nintendo shifted hardware production to in the... Read more...

After a week of sheer insanity, it's back to what is sadly normal service on Switch OG.

Things we missed last week: Namco's Assault Plus in the Archives.

Last week can be summed up in four words: "OK, so THAT happened". Between the Switch 2 Direct and the absolute gong show that followed mostly from 20500, a week of eShop slop seems almost quaint. But there are a few highlights to... Read more...

Does she let you jump up in the air?

A regional Nintendo website may have spoiled an upcoming partner for Donkey Kong Bananza.

An image on the Nintendo of Korea page for Bananza - as well as the main homepage for the region - appears to show Pauline as a partner character with Donkey Kong. Although the image was removed, we were able to save it before removal:

No word on the situation north of the 49th.

United States consumers will not be able to preorder the Switch 2 as planned on Wednesday.

In a statement to GameSpot, Nintendo of America has confirmed the following: "Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions. Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025 is unchanged."

The Switch 2's most exciting new feature!

During today's Nintendo Treehouse live, Nintendo staff showed off the Gamecube titles coming to Nintendo Switch Online on Switch 2. When they briefly opened the options menu, we spotted an optional CRT filter. This is significant as the only other 3D system currently on NSO, the Nintendo 64, does not offer a CRT filter.

US pricing for anything related to Switch 2 should be considered tentative at this point.

The current United States government is moving ahead with a policy of tariffs (taxes on import) that could potentially cause dramatic increases in Switch and Switch 2 costs.

Announced at a news conference earlier today in Washington, the tariffs establish a minimum baseline tariff of 10% on any import into the United States, with certain countries seeing higher percentages.

Amiibo support for Switch 2 confirmed!

Five new Zelda amiibo were announced by Nintendo today shortly after the Direct. Tears of the Kingdom companions Tulin, Yunobo, Sidon, and Riju will get amiibo June 5th, the same day the Switch 2 releases, and Mineru's Construct will release as an amiibo on a later date. When scanned in Tears of the Kingdom, they "might" grant a paraglider fabric.

Including Borderlands 4, most famous for getting the Seth Rollins "no pop" when it was announced.

As the longest Direct in history, the Switch 2 Direct had a lot of things to cover.

Or at least in a similar timeframe for those without dates.

The Switch 2 Direct had some familiar moments for those who watched the Direct last week.

Six third party titles were shown in both shows:

Time for a Final Fantasy VII Replay?

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is in development at Square Enix for Switch 2. Director Naoki Hamaguchi also asked players to "look forward to more updates on the Final Fantasy VII remake project for Switch 2."

The remake project is a series of action-RPG reimaginings of 90's turn-based classic... Read more...

Hopefully one of those efforts is more of a Canadian Stampede than the New Blood Rising the Switch 1 got.

The Switch 2 is ready for some football. And football. And basketball.

Both EA and 2K's sports divisions made appearances in the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct today to confirm that major sports will be represented on the system. EA recommitted to the EA FC series which has been on Switch since its launch... Read more...

We're finally getting the other thing that keeps George R. R. Martin from finishing the books.

The ungodly popular games of From Software will be represented on Switch.

One of the first 3rd party announcements of the Direct was the "Tarnished" version of 2022's Elden Ring will come to Switch 2 this year. It will include the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion (2024) plus some new customization options on top.

Would you like a potentially fine Scarlet and Violet, or would you like another "this will give ARMS legs" joke?

It won't just be Switch 2 Edition games that improve from their original form, but some old games will be getting updates.

Nintendo has posted a page detailing games that will receive updates post-Switch 2 launch for better compatibility, or to simply make use of the system's power or features. The games are:

Shrink down to learn the ins and outs of the Switch 2.

Nintendo Switch 2: Welcome Tour, a paid, playable tutorial minigame collection, launches June 5th.

The digital-only game explores features of the Switch 2, such as mouse mode, HD Rumble 2, and the microphone. Tech demos and minigames shown include golf, a UFO game, and maracas.

Pricing has not been announced.

A sequel to the Gamecube classic

In one of the final announcements of today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced Kirby Air Riders. The game is being developed in partnership with Masahiro Sakurai. It is a sequel to the Gamecube game Kirby Air Ride.

No specific date has been given at this time but it is expected to release sometime in 2025.