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The Switch 2’s Joy-Cons can double as mouse-like controllers
The controllers that accompany the Switch 2 will be able to offer mouse-like functionality. This should allow for easier ports of PC and Wii titles.
The Nintendo Switch 2 offers built-in voice chat and screensharing
With Game Chat, Nintendo will finally offer a native voice and video chat client, and for about the first year of the Switch 2's life, the feature will be free to use.
Nintendo lets Switch 2 players share their games
GameShare will let multiple Switch owners play together with just one copy of a compatible title.
How to watch today's Switch 2 Nintendo Direct
The "Nintendo Direct: Switch 2" presentation will fill in the missing details of the new console on April 2 at 9AM ET.
The 26 best Nintendo Switch games in 2025
Here's a list of the best games for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite, from A to Z trigger, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Patapon 1 + 2 Replay brings two PSP classics to PC, PS5 and Switch on July 11
A pair of cult classics from Sony's PlayStation Portable library are heading to the Switch.
The best Nintendo Switch controllers for 2025
A good controller can level-up your entire Switch gaming experience. These are the best Switch controllers you can buy right now.
The Legend of Zelda movie hits theaters on March 26, 2027
The long-awaited live action Legend of Zelda movie will come out on March 26, 2027. It’s being directed by Wes Ball.
Nintendo's digital Switch game sharing plan could be so much simpler
Nintendo's new Virtual Game Card feature makes sharing games easier, but it still comes with notable limits.
Nintendo Today! app will provide updates on games, events and the Switch 2
You can download the app, fittingly, today.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond gameplay trailer shows off Samus' new psychic abilities
There's still no specific release date for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, but you can take a closer look at the game in action.
Watch today's Nintendo Direct here at 10AM ET
Nintendo isn't done with the Switch 1 yet.
Nintendo's San Francisco store will open on May 15
Nintendo has set the date for its second US store to set up shop in San Francisco.
Walmart and Target now sell Nintendo's Alarmo in celebration of Mario Day
Nintendo's Alarmo clock is now more widely available — no Switch Online membership required, either.
The Nintendo Switch 2 will feature WiFi 6 and offer NFC support, per the FCC
FCC filings indicate that the Nintendo Switch 2 will have WiFi 6 and NFC support. The latter feature could prove ongoing integration with Amiibo figurines.
The MagicX Zero 40 handheld features a vertical display for DS emulation
The MagicX Zero 40 handheld console boasts a vertical display that’s perfect for emulating Nintendo DS games. It’s expected to release in April for $75.
Pokémon Champions is all about the battles
Game Freak announced Pokémon Champions at a recent Pokémon Presents livestream event. This battle sim is cross-platform, meaning Switch players can fight mobile users.
New Pokémon Legends: Z-A trailer reveals an absolutely massive version of Lumiose City
We finally got another look at Pokémon Legends: Z-A at today’s Pokémon Presents livestream. The game is set in a massive open-world city.
The dream of PictoChat on the Nintendo DS lives on in this iMessage app
PicoChat is an iMessage app that recreates the classic messaging tool pre-installed on the Nintendo DS.
Nintendo sees sales dip as Switch 2 debut looms
Nintendo is caught between its eight-year-old Switch console and the next-gen Switch 2 — a purgatory that usually hits sales.

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