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Nintendo Switch 2

The Switch 2 is here, and it's poised to be the next great handheld gaming console for the masses.

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Nintendo Switch 2 with Joy Cons docked in TV mode.
Your Switch 2 Could Get a Nintendo Ban if You Buy Used Games

You could be punished for the previous owner ripping the game.

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A Nintendo Switch 2 running a kart racing game with knockoff Link and Hollow Knight characters, three golden coins above, and red warning signs around.
I Finally Fell for a Switch eShop Scam, and You Might Too

It's time for my walk of shame.

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A Nintendo Switch 2 and Super Mario in the background running while holding several coins.
Nintendo Is Ending the Switch Game Voucher Service

This was a great way to save money on buying games.

Nintendo Switch 2 with Joy Cons docked in TV mode.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Getting More Docks and Webcams, With a Catch

This isn't a permanent solution, but it's the best we've got.

Divided image showing a TV on the left displaying a Nintendo Switch game, and a Nintendo Switch 2 console docked on the right, with red and blue background colors.
Why My Switch 2 Has Me Playing Old Switch Games Docked Again

I can finally Switch again.

Wario on a throne in Wario World
12 GameCube Games That I Want to See on Nintendo Switch Online

From Melee to Monkey Ball, and a few weird gems you may have forgotten.

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Nintendo Switch 2 in its dock.
I Remapped My Switch 2's C Button—You Should Too

Now you're playing with power, not GameChat.

Nintendo Switch 2 with a Joy-Con detached.
11 Nintendo Switch 2 Settings You Should Change Right Away

Start making the most of your new console from day one.

Smartphone displaying the Google Play Store with game offers, surrounded by floating coins, next to a video game controller.
Android Games Aren't as Cheap as I Thought

eShop sales give the Play Store a run for its money.

A close-up of the left Joy-Con on a Nintendo Switch 2.
I Already Sold My Switch 2 and I Don’t Regret It

I thought I might regret selling my Switch 2, but I'm happy I got rid of it.

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A Nintendo Switch 2 in the center, with two Joy-Cons on either side, set against a blue and red background
Your Nintendo Switch 2 Isn’t Lagging, It's Just the Screen

The Switch 2's refresh rate doesn't tell the full story.

A Nintendo Switch 2 and Super Mario in the background running while holding several coins.
The Hidden Costs of Owning a Switch 2

These invisible coin blocks aren't missable.

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A Nintendo Switch 2 with 3D-printed mouse shells around it.
I Tried 3D Printing Switch 2 Mouse Attachments—And The Results Are Surprising!

Modern solutions to modern problems.

A Nintendo Switch 2 next to a Galaxy Z Fold6
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Nintendo Switch 2 Have More in Common Than You'd Expect

One may be a phone, but they're both gaming handhelds.

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A hand holding the box of a Nintendo Switch 2.
I Bought a Nintendo Switch 2 on a Whim—Here's Why I'm Keeping It

I was no longer planning to buy one, but I'm glad I did.

Daisy winning a Knockout Tour in Mario Kart World.
8 Tips for Ranking Up in Mario Kart World's Online Mode

It takes more than just good driving to gain points online in Nintendo's Switch 2 racer.

Nintendo Switch 2 with a Joy-Con detached.
The Best Nintendo Switch 2 Cameras in 2025

The missing piece of your Switch 2 setup.

Shiver, Frye, and Big Man from Splatoon 3 looking with surprised expressions outside a helicopter window.
I Need These 7 Nintendo Franchises to Get Switch 2 Spin-Offs

Splatoon is getting a fresh take, and these franchises should, too.

Person playing Nintendo Switch 2 in dual mouse mode
PSA: You Don't Need a Switch 2 to Play Console Games With a Mouse

You already have the power.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller and a model of the pro controller in Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Review: Nintendo’s Best Controller Ever

A bigger Switch-up than you'd think.

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