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Ampere forecasts Switch 2 sales to exceed 100 million units in 2030.

Gamers line up for Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day

June 07, 2025 9:10 am

The launch of the $499.99 Switch 2 is a test of Nintendo's supply chain management during U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war.

Switch 2 specs revealed: What’s powering Nintendo's next gen gaming handheld?

May 16, 2025 9:12 am

A new report hints that the Switch 2 is powered by an eight core ARM78C chipset and an NVIDIA GPU based on the Ampere architecture.

Nintendo expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles as launch nears

May 09, 2025 8:41 am

The Switch 2 is set to hit retail shelves worldwide on June 5.

An attendee plays with the Nintendo Switch 2 gaming device at a media event in Tokyo, Japan April 3, 2025. (File Photo: REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon)

Japan's Nintendo fans test Switch 2 ahead of launch amid tariff worries

April 26, 2025 3:55 pm

Nintendo gave fans an early chance to try the highly anticipated Switch 2 near Tokyo, but looming tariff concerns could mean higher prices when the console officially launches.

Nintendo's robust lottery applications indicate pent-up Switch 2 demand

April 24, 2025 8:58 am

Nintendo has received a staggering 2.2 million lottery applications in Japan for its upcoming Switch 2 console, far exceeding launch day supply.

Nintendo says cannot meet Switch 2 lottery demand in Japan

April 23, 2025 8:18 pm

The launch of the successor to Nintendo's popular Switch gaming device will test the company's ability to manage its supply chain.

Where to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 on April 24 in the US: Retailers, pricing, and more

April 23, 2025 8:17 am

Here's everything you need to know about pricing, bundles, and retailer-specific launch plans of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order starting April 24 in the US.

Nintendo has come up a Switch 2 ad featuring actor Paul Rudd, three decades after he appeared in a classic television spot for the SNES console.

Switch 2’s first commercial featuring Paul Rudd has a connection to Nintendo’s classic SNES console

April 22, 2025 10:55 am

Hollywood actor Paul Rudd reprises his role in a new commercial for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo faces trade war test with Switch 2 launch

April 21, 2025 6:53 pm

As tariffs loom over key supply chain regions, the company must balance pricing, profitability, and fan expectations, with the U.S. market playing a critical role in the device’s success.