Nintendo Switch 2 might prioritize battery life over portable power

[ After a few months of relative calm surrounding Nintendo’s next console, the rumor mill is once again running at full speed. In a new episode of the Broken Silicon podcast, YouTubers Moore’s Law is Dead and The Phawx talked about ray tracing on the Nintendo Switch 2. During that talk, the two content creators … Read more

Fully backward compatible with the Switch, report claims

[ If you were intrigued by the rumor about Nintendo bringing magnetic Joy-Con controllers to the Switch 2, you’re going to want to see the extensive leak that followed. Over the weekend, third-party Switch accessory manufacturer Mobapad shared new details about the Switch 2, which it claims to have acquired while developing a controller for … Read more

Magnetic Joy-Cons and Pro Controller support

[ For as unbelievably popular as the Switch turned out to be, Nintendo’s newest console doesn’t exactly have the best primary controllers. The Joy-Con (L) and Joy-Con (R) serve their purpose by detaching from the Switch for on-the-go multiplayer, but the process of detaching them is not super smooth. They’re also incredibly small and they … Read more

Every rumored game console: Nintendo Switch 2, PS5 Pro, and more

[ Giovanni Colantonio / Digital Trends History would tell you that 2024 isn’t a year where you should expect a lot of new game consoles. We’re smack dab in the middle of a console generation and we’ve already seen the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series S get upgrades during it. A wave of brand … Read more

Nintendo Switch 2: release date rumors, features we want, and more

[ Rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2 (or Switch Pro) have been circulating for years. Whispers of the next-gen Nintendo console first started when The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was first teased in 2019, gained steam when the Switch OLED launched in 2021, and are increasing now that the standard Switch has been out … Read more

Here’s why the new console was delayed

[ Earlier this month, Nintendo fans were disappointed to learn that they likely wouldn’t be getting their hands on the Switch 2 in 2024. Multiple reports claimed that despite initially targeting a fall 2024 launch for the new console, Nintendo had started telling partners that it was pushing back the release date. It wasn’t entirely … Read more

Release date, design, games, and more

[ When the Switch was unveiled in October 2016, it was immediately apparent that Nintendo was getting ready to take its biggest swing yet. Nearly seven years later, it’s abundantly clear that the company’s bet paid off, as the Nintendo Switch is now the third best-selling video game console of all time. Given the system’s … Read more