More controllers are compatible with the Switch 2 than you might think, but they follow some bizarre compatibility rules. This guide explains how the Joy-Con 2, the Switch 2 Pro Controller, and your old Switch controllers work, covering pairing, charging,…
Here’s a simple guide to hooking up a Nintendo Switch 2 to a TV. Plug the dock into the mains power, connect an HDMI cable from the dock to the TV, select the HDMI input, and place the console into…
The Switch 2 dock is what makes the console a TV box. It transmits the video through the HDMI port, recharges the system, supplies a web cable port, and has a fan, which the original Switch dock never had. You…
The ideal Nintendo Switch 2 case varies with your gaming habits. A hard case is best for travel and storage, a slim pouch for commuting, and a shell for protecting the device during gaming. This applies to new console owners,…
Nintendo Switch 2 ships with a dock, an AC adapter, and a pack of Joy-Con 2 controllers, so the accessory question isn’t “what should I purchase” – it’s “what enhances my gameplay.” Here I list the relevant categories, suggest individual…
Nintendo Switch 2 racing games have come way out of the “just a few kart games” stage. With native releases like Mario Kart World and older hits that play on the new console, there’s enough here to compare more than…
Mojang has announced that a native Nintendo Switch 2 version of Minecraft will be available October 27, 2026, and it’s not a lazy backward-compatibility port. The added console’s horsepower unlocks Vibrant Visuals (the upgraded lighting and shadow mode the first…
Yes. You can play GameCube games on Nintendo Switch 2 with the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics app. Only available on Switch 2, you need a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription. As of September 2026, we know eleven…
A year-plus after release, the Switch 2 is well past the “a few good exclusives” stage. We now have a real library of Switch 2-native games, remastered Switch 2 editions of past hits, and third-party ports that actually perform properly.…
Nintendo Switch 2 isn’t a revolution in hybrid portables; it’s a genuine evolution of the platform. A larger, higher-res display, genuine performance improvements, an improved Joy-Con system, and an expanding library of in-depth, upgraded titles mean mean most owners of…
First things first: Black Friday 2026 is November 27. (And at this early stage of September, Nintendo hasn’t yet rolled out a Black Friday sale for Switch 2, and the console has gotten pricier, not cheaper.) Nintendo lifted the U.S.…
Nintendo Switch 2, $499.991 in the US from 1 September 2026. That’s $5 higher than the launch price in June 2025 ($449.99). The price jumps are equivalent in each territory; the system launched in Canada for 629.991, Europe for 469.991,…