➀ Nintendo reportedly removed products (including Switch 2) from Amazon U.S. due to third-party sellers undercutting prices;
➁ Amazon allegedly attempted to resolve disputes with authenticity labels but failed, leading to Switch 2's absence during its U.S. launch;
➂ Both companies deny Bloomberg's claims while Switch 2 remains unavailable on Amazon.com despite record-breaking sales.
➀ The Onn 256GB microSD Express card is back in stock at Walmart for $35.77;
➁ It is currently the cheapest 256GB microSD Express card available;
➂ The card is compatible with Switch 2 and offers up to 800MB/s read and 600MB/s write speeds.
➀ The Nintendo Switch 2 has been on sale for about two weeks, and this article reviews the impressions and reviews of the new portable console, comparing it with the original Switch and other game consoles.
➁ The Switch 2 has a larger screen and a larger body, and its display quality and performance are discussed, including the screen's brightness, image persistence, and compatibility issues.
➂ The article also covers the Switch 2's controls, input options, online play, battery life, performance, and backward compatibility, and compares it with other portable gaming PCs.
➀ Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, praised Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console, calling it the beginning of a 'bold new chapter' in gaming;
➁ The custom silicon inside the Switch 2, designed by NVIDIA, is a significant upgrade over the Tegra X1 found in the original Switch;
➂ The T239 chip features advanced graphics, full hardware ray tracing, high dynamic range, backward compatibility, and dedicated AI processors.
➀ Congratulations to those who preordered the Nintendo Switch 2 console before its upcoming retail release. For those who missed out, there will be another chance on launch day or even the night before with Best Buy hosting a late-night launch event. Whether you secured a preorder or hope to grab one on launch day, don't forget to pick up a microSD Express card to expand the system's storage.
➁ The Switch 2 is one of the first devices to support the faster storage specification, and it's the only type of microSD card supported on the next-gen handheld. You can't use your existing microSD card from the current Switch 1 console with the Switch 2.
➂ Nintendo recommends using licensed microSD Express cards for the Switch 2. The article lists several options available for purchase, including Lexar, PNY, and SanDisk brands.
➀ Despite the price premium and the high cost of first-party games, Nintendo expects to have a strong first year for Switch 2, matching or even exceeding the first Switch's debut year sales.
➁ Nintendo's sales forecast includes selling 15 million units in the first year, with a potential revenue of around $6.75 billion.
➂ The forecast also includes 45 million software unit sales and additional sales of 4.5 million units of the first-generation Switch systems.
➀ There are reports that Walmart is cancelling some Nintendo Switch 2 preorders, causing concern among customers who had secured preorders.
➁ Walmart has been accepting Switch 2 preorders after other retailers stopped, and was promising early morning delivery.
➂ Some reports suggest that cancellations are due to pending authorizations being returned to bank accounts, while others claim it's related to potential bot activity.
➀ The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to have good performance, though not on par with PlayStation 5 Pro or Xbox Series X;
➁ The Switch 2 is rumored to support 4K resolution and up to 120 fps frame rates when docked;
➂ Nintendo Switch 2 is priced at $450 with a release date of June 5th.
➀ Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa issued a sincere apology for the shortfall of available Switch 2 units;
➁ The preorder system in Japan received an overwhelming number of applications, far exceeding expectations;
➂ Nintendo is working on strengthening its production system to meet the demand.
➀ The new Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be a hit with its upcoming release, featuring the anticipated Mario Kart World.
➁ The console boasts NVIDIA's DLSS support for smoother gameplay and up to 120 fps with HDR support.
➂ Preorders for the Switch 2 start on April 24th, with a release date of June 5th, although the price is a significant increase from the original Switch.
➀ The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with 256GB of storage, but it's not enough considering the size of current games;
➁ You need a microSD Express card for the Switch 2, which is not compatible with regular microSD cards;
➂ Many third-party games will use 'game-key cards' instead of physical cartridges, requiring more storage space;
➃ SD Express cards are rare and in high demand, with limited stock available.
➀ The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5th, priced at $449.99 with Joy-cons and dock, or $499 with Mario Kart World.
➁ Nintendo Online subscribers may be eligible for priority invitations to pre-order.
➂ The Switch 2 will have exclusive games like Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and The Duskbloods, and will support most Switch games through emulation.
➀ The article discusses Nintendo's plan for backward compatibility with the Switch 2, addressing the challenges of running older games on new hardware.
➁ It explains the hybrid approach taken by Nintendo, involving software translation similar to Sony's method for PlayStation 4 games on PlayStation 5.
➂ The article mentions the current status of Switch game compatibility on the new system, with around 99% of first-party titles working and around 20% of third-party titles fully playable.
➀ Nintendo has delayed the preorder date for the Switch 2 console in the United States due to uncertainty over the impact of tariffs.
➁ The preorder was initially set for April 9, 2025, but has been postponed indefinitely.
➂ Concerns over the potential increase in prices due to tariffs remain a major issue.
➀ NVIDIA确认Nintendo Switch 2将使用基于Tegra处理器的芯片，可能名为“Orin”；
➁ Switch 2的处理器名为“Drake”，拥有8个Arm Cortex-A78C CPU核心、128位LPDDR5X内存接口和基于Ampere架构的集成GPU；
➂ Switch 2的GPU能够运行NVIDIA的DLSS技术，并可能支持AI面部追踪和背景移除等功能。
➀ Nintendo revealed the upcoming Switch 2 handheld console during a special event;
➁ Preorders start on April 9, 2025, and the console releases on June 5, 2025;
➂ Strategies for increasing your chances of preorder success include setting up accounts, having browser tabs open, and being prepared for launch day.
➀ A user on Famiboards forum posted an image of an alleged placeholder for a Nintendo Switch console, which may indicate the upcoming Switch 2's price.
➁ The image was claimed to be from a Costco employee in Canada, but the authenticity of the listing is questionable.
➂ The potential price of $499 CAD (around $349 USD) would be a $50 CAD premium over the Switch OLED in Canada, with no price increase expected in the US.
