I was hoping that Switch 2 would look more distinctive on its face. Hopefully, Hall Effect sticks will be used to prevent stick drift, at least.
I'm lukewarm on the system, unfortunately. My gaming "needs" are met almost completely by my Series X, and I'm more inclined to buy any Xbox handheld that should release. Even with all the problems that Xbox has created for itself over the years, I've spent more money on, and have more interest in, games that have appeared or will appear on Xbox but likely not on a Nintendo system. The only series exclusive to Nintendo that interest me are Smash Bros, which we don't know the status of and in which my interest has declined with age and changing circumstances; Metroid, which is a must-have but is often overshadowed by games on Xbox I would rather have; and Zelda, which has the same status for me as Metroid, but with the added note that Tears of the Kingdom was a real let-down.
Perhaps it's just nostalgia or tradition, but despite the above... I still want a Switch 2. I should probably quell this urge -- family and very little free time make most of my past gaming purchases wastes of money, especially given that I tend to fixate on some games for huge stretches of time (FromSoft games).
Also, Yoda (do you still go by this?), is there an issue with password reset emails? I got the indication that a password reset email would be sent so I could log in to my old Angry_Beaver account, but the email never arrived at the address I entered.
Yeah there is a problem with that Ellayodasaurus had to rest mine (IIRC).
Since I have a Steamdeck I've cooled on Switch 2, but let's wait for the games, then I'll change my mind.
This is cool, on the back side of the Switch, approximately below the usb c port at the top there seems to be a large magnetised circle area.
I can imagine a magnetic power bank or HDD that just clips on there.
Edit: this may be just the 3rd party case shown
So genki has a ring on their steamdeck case and it's there to house an external ssd. So now people are wondering if they know that Switch 2 will house one.
Gamestop has Switch 2 1tb micro sd express cards listed for sale at $150
Edit, story linked in updates says these sd express card capacity goes up to 128 tb wtf is this even possible?
And if so, why are the largest ones, still unreleased tapping out at 1tb?
Edit 2, apparently it's true but I'm not entirely sure, as some articles are marking differences between the SD Express full size and the micro version.
I think the full size sd express can hold up to 128tb. Whereas the micro version may tap out at 2tb.
Mind blowing that the speed of the full size one seems to be 4gb per second while the micro is 900mb p/s
Just heard on the radio: as of the end of last year, AI has parsed all the publicly available texts on the whole internet. They ran out of internet to train on.
On the upside, that means AI was also trained on the VGPress. It's only a matter of time before ChatGTP and others like it start incessantly whining about wanting a new Startropics game.
A list of third-party publishers planning to support the Nintendo Switch 2 has seemingly been leaked by French retailer FNAC, after several preloaded store pages were discovered.
This list of publishers includes the likes of Take Two, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, EA, and more, with ports for Red Dead Redemption 2 and Tekken 8 seemingly confirmed.
It was recently discovered that the EAN for the French versions of the first Red Dead and PS5 version of Tekken 8 are almost identical to those found on the Switch 2 store pages.
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There's also a list of publishers and how many games they are launching with, including Take two, Bethesda and EA, Bandai Namco.
I can't get the info right now but there's at minimum a couple of titles each.
'Switch 2' And Software Listings Spotted On French ... - Nintendo Life
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/01/switch-2-and-software-listings-spotted-on-french-retailers-internal-database
Surprise! Another 'Switch 2' Accessory Has Been Revealed
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/01/surprise-another-switch-2-accessory-has-been-revealed
Rumour: Xbox Series S Could Have Big Impact On The Nintendo Switch 2
https://www.purexbox.com/news/2025/01/rumour-xbox-series-s-could-have-big-impact-on-the-nintendo-switch-2
Genki Admits They Haven't Seen The Switch 2 As Nintendo ... - Gameranx
https://gameranx.com/updates/id/523719/article/genki-admits-they-havent-seen-the-switch-2-as-nintendo-reveals-they-never-gave-them-the-console/
Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks Seemingly Reveal Red Dead Redemption 2 And ...
https://www.thegamer.com/nintendo-switch-2-leak-suggests-red-dead-redemption-2-tekken-8-ports/
Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks Boast 8.4-inch Display And Sleek Upscale
https://app.cashify.in/news/nintendo-switch-2-leaks-boast-8-4-inch-display-and-sleek-upscale
Rumor: French retailer’s system has Switch 2 SKUs, including Take-Two game16 hours agoMy Nintendo News
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mynintendonews.com/2025/01/09/rumor-french-retailers-system-has-switch-2-skus-including-take-two-game/&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjliLb9jeuKAxW6VkEAHfmECLEQr_oDKAB6BAghEAE&usg=AOvVaw387I1QN8ecFLoKR8xF3bLA
TheGamerhttps://www.thegamer.comRed Dead Redemption 2 And Tekken 8 Are Seemingly Coming To The Switch 2
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.thegamer.com/nintendo-switch-2-leak-suggests-red-dead-redemption-2-tekken-8-ports/&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiqi_CAj-uKAxWoU0EAHb8mGBU4HhAWegQIFRAB&usg=AOvVaw2WMJMnAlXfM9EEru8vV0Eh
One of the square enix games is visions of mana. They inadvertently confirmed that when they first announced the game, but said it wouldn't be on the Switch at the time. And the Final fantasy 7 games have some exclusivity deal that's coming to an end with Sony, so I'm sure we'll see those as well.
Yeah there is a problem with that Ellayodasaurus had to rest mine (IIRC).
Since I have a Steamdeck I've cooled on Switch 2, but let's wait for the games, then I'll change my mind.
So genki has a ring on their steamdeck case and it's there to house an external ssd. So now people are wondering if they know that Switch 2 will house one.
Gamestop has Switch 2 1tb micro sd express cards listed for sale at $150
Edit, story linked in updates says these sd express card capacity goes up to 128 tb wtf is this even possible?
And if so, why are the largest ones, still unreleased tapping out at 1tb?
Edit 2, apparently it's true but I'm not entirely sure, as some articles are marking differences between the SD Express full size and the micro version.
I think the full size sd express can hold up to 128tb. Whereas the micro version may tap out at 2tb.
Mind blowing that the speed of the full size one seems to be 4gb per second while the micro is 900mb p/s
Full Switch 2 360 rotating look
Also I'm reading the screen is actually 8.4 inches not 8??
I don't think most female gamers will really notice that difference in size GG.
Not to mention the sterescopic 3D of the 3DS.
Please buy the 3D tencent device. Take the hit like Mario and Luigi.
PSA. If you have amazon prime these games are yours for no added cost: (January games available from Amazon Games).
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Just heard on the radio: as of the end of last year, AI has parsed all the publicly available texts on the whole internet. They ran out of internet to train on.
On the upside, that means AI was also trained on the VGPress. It's only a matter of time before ChatGTP and others like it start incessantly whining about wanting a new Startropics game.
This list of publishers includes the likes of Take Two, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, EA, and more, with ports for Red Dead Redemption 2 and Tekken 8 seemingly confirmed.
It was recently discovered that the EAN for the French versions of the first Red Dead and PS5 version of Tekken 8 are almost identical to those found on the Switch 2 store pages.
______
There's also a list of publishers and how many games they are launching with, including Take two, Bethesda and EA, Bandai Namco.
I can't get the info right now but there's at minimum a couple of titles each.
Also multiple Switch 2 Skus have been listed, a minimum 2.
Some retailers have 5 different skus listed but are probably bundles.
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/01/switch-2-and-software-listings-spotted-on-french-retailers-internal-database
Surprise! Another 'Switch 2' Accessory Has Been Revealed
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/01/surprise-another-switch-2-accessory-has-been-revealed
Rumour: Xbox Series S Could Have Big Impact On The Nintendo Switch 2
https://www.purexbox.com/news/2025/01/rumour-xbox-series-s-could-have-big-impact-on-the-nintendo-switch-2
Genki Admits They Haven't Seen The Switch 2 As Nintendo ... - Gameranx
https://gameranx.com/updates/id/523719/article/genki-admits-they-havent-seen-the-switch-2-as-nintendo-reveals-they-never-gave-them-the-console/
Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks Seemingly Reveal Red Dead Redemption 2 And ...
https://www.thegamer.com/nintendo-switch-2-leak-suggests-red-dead-redemption-2-tekken-8-ports/
Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks Boast 8.4-inch Display And Sleek Upscale
https://app.cashify.in/news/nintendo-switch-2-leaks-boast-8-4-inch-display-and-sleek-upscale
Rumor: French retailer’s system has Switch 2 SKUs, including Take-Two game16 hours agoMy Nintendo News
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mynintendonews.com/2025/01/09/rumor-french-retailers-system-has-switch-2-skus-including-take-two-game/&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjliLb9jeuKAxW6VkEAHfmECLEQr_oDKAB6BAghEAE&usg=AOvVaw387I1QN8ecFLoKR8xF3bLA
TheGamerhttps://www.thegamer.comRed Dead Redemption 2 And Tekken 8 Are Seemingly Coming To The Switch 2
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.thegamer.com/nintendo-switch-2-leak-suggests-red-dead-redemption-2-tekken-8-ports/&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiqi_CAj-uKAxWoU0EAHb8mGBU4HhAWegQIFRAB&usg=AOvVaw2WMJMnAlXfM9EEru8vV0Eh
x3 Bethesda
x4 Electronic Arts
x2 Bandai Namco
x5 Square Enix
x2 Take-Two Interactive
x2 Warner Bros. Games
French retailer has placeholder listings for Switch 2 games. Can anyone guess what they will be?
One of Bethesda's is Indiana Jones and maybe a Fallout
Oh wow. Five SquareEnix games. Nice.
Surprised there’s no Capcom games. I’m sure there will be though.
Skyrim
During the Wii Era at least.