#nintendo-switch-2

#nintendo-switch-2

Americans are spending more on game consoles in 2025, compared to August of last year, and that's mostly thanks to the Nintendo Switch 2 and tariffs. Hardware sales topped $312 million in the US in August, up 32 percent from $236 million in August of 2024, according to Circana. That's a huge increase, especially considering that sales of the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and original Switch all fell by double-digit percentage points year over year.

If you choose to get an extra controller for your Nintendo Switch 2, you can spend a lot - and get a lot in return. Buying Nintendo's own $89.99 Switch 2 Pro Controller, for instance, will net you the console's only wireless controller with a 3.5mm headphone jack, not to mention great rumble and a slick design. It's not perfect, but it's the total package.

The latest Nintendo Switch 2 firmware update has arrived, but do not expect much in the way of significant changes. Version 20.5.0 launched on September 29 and is focused on stability. The one-line patch notes state: "General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience." Social media user OatmealDome, who is known to pore over the files and discover additional details not mentioned in the patch notes, said there is "no info"

Ahead of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's release this December, fans of the iconic Nintendo series can revisit the original Prime Trilogy in written form. On October 28, an official Metroid Prime Trilogy retrospective will be published by Piggyback, the strategy guide publisher best known for its excellent Legend of Zelda guidebooks. Preorders for Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective are available now at Amazon for $46.49 (was $50).

Usually, I'm very careful with my tech, and before I even begin to use something, I'll ensure that it has a case, screen protector, and even camera lens protectors applied if necessary (see our guide to the best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories for our top picks). As a clumsy person, I've learned over the years not to trust myself with shiny new toys unless they're guarded, but I had to make an exception for my Switch 2 as Amazon delivery didn't arrive in time.

Up until this week, Amazon required customers to request an invite and then wait for an approval email. The invitation sometimes arrived the same day, while other times you had to wait a week or longer (if you received an invite at all). But now you can purchase either model just like any other product, and both editions are eligible for Prime shipping; you may even be eligible for same-day delivery.

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is a big new strategy game on the way for Nintendo Switch 2, and it might be set in the same universe as Fire Emblem: Three Houses - seeing as the trailer ends with a shot of an adult Sothis. That's tantalizing on its own, but actually not the biggest secret the trailer might hold. Three Houses, of course, was well known for its branching story that has you aligning with one class of students,

It has been just over a month since 8Bitdo released its Pro 3 controller. While the new model is a great option, its predecessor shouldn't be kicked to the wayside especially when it's on sale. Right now, Prime members can get the 8Bitdo Pro 2 wireless Bluetooth controller and a travel case for $40, down from $60. The 34 percent discount solves our biggest gripe about the device: that it's too big to carry around sans case.

If you're looking for an alternative handheld controller for Nintendo Switch 2, popular third-party manufacturer GameSir just launched a new budget-friendly option that's worth checking out. The GameSir X5s is a $50 Bluetooth mobile controller for Switch 1/2, iOS, and Android. It can hold devices measuring up to 8.38 inches and has several pro-style features and design elements that make it an intriguing substitute for Nintendo's Joy-Con 2 Controllers.

Nintendo later filed a complaint against the accessory maker in May over alleged "trademark infringement, unfair competition, and false advertising." Nintendo said it didn't provide Genki with technical Switch 2 specifications, and alleged that Genki either "unlawfully or illicitly obtained an authentic Nintendo Switch 2" prior to the console's public release, or "cannot claim compatibility with enough certainty to make its advertising claims in good faith."

Good morning! I'm not sure why I'm even writing today's Morning Checkpoint, as nobody is going to read today's edition. Instead, you'll all be out there playing your fancy new Silksong. Congrats to all of you. For the few of you actually here, today's Checkpoint includes news about another long-awaited indie game, an update on Wolverine, some info on the development of the Switch 2, and our thoughts on Bloober's next big horror game.

After eight long years, Hollow Knight: Silksong has finally arrived. There's just one small problem: the biggest game release of 2025 is causing all sorts of issues for the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop and Steam store page. Fans racing to download the highly-anticipated Metroidvania sequel are stuck looking at error screens instead. The PlayStation and Xbox stores are getting hammered too.

Prior to this year, the release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 console was the subject of numerous rumors and speculative reports. The wait for fans officially ended in early June, but a new report states that Nintendo pushed back the Switch 2 launch multiple times despite the frustration of third-party companies. According to Bloomberg, the reason Nintendo didn't rush Switch 2 to the market is because its designers requested extended deadlines for the launch titles in order to "perfect" them.

The protector in question is a pre-production sample of the Jsaux Obsidian AR screen protector, which is coming in October for $21.99. The company claims it's better than standard screen protectors because it features a similar physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating found in the Apple Studio Display. It's supposed to reduce glare while retaining a glossy appearance - an ideal combination for gamers, since you can't always choose where you'll play games.

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion's Limited Edition is back in stock at Amazon and Walmart ahead of the mecha-action game's September 5 launch on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Titanic Scion's Limited Edition had been sold out for most of the summer at all major retailers. The $100 edition is available for all three console platforms and comes with numerous collectibles for only $30 more than the price of the standard edition.

The Legend of Zelda and Street Fighter 6 Amiibo figures that launched alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 are steeply discounted at Amazon and GameStop. All four Tears of the Kingdom Sages are on sale for $20 each, down from $30. The trio of Street Fighter 6 characters are also available for $20, but these are 50% discounts, since each one retails for an eye-watering $40. Fans can also snag the GameStop-exclusive Street Fighter 6 Amiibo Card Starter Set for $20 (was $40).

The Nintendo Switch 2-exclusive edition of Yakuza 0 has dropped to $37 (was $50) at Amazon and Walmart, marking the best price yet for the game.

The launch date for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is set for November 14, marking the latest release date for the franchise in its history.

Amazon has restocked the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller after selling out a week ago, making it the most popular accessory for Switch 2 at $85.