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The Switch was a bolt from the blue. The Switch 2 is ho-hum.
From PC Gamer
Bungie's Marathon is getting a livestream with new gameplay, and the date was discovered by fans who decoded Marathon's ARG.
From IGN
Switch 2 pre-orders in the US remain indefinitely delayed, despite Nintendo originally announcing an April 9 pre-order date.
From Engadget
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Perhaps the biggest controversy of the Nintendo Switch 2 argument is the revelation that Nintendo's flagship games will retail for $80 RRP. That's a huge mark up from the $70 standard today, and will push games over $100 in some territories due to currency conversions, tariffs, and whatever else.
Ironically, the Steam Deck is also the Switch 2’s biggest threat. While Nintendo’s new console may have Valve’s beat on screen resolution, refresh rate, and a custom Nvidia processor capable of DLSS and ray tracing, Steam trumps it in value, particularly with game prices.
As revealed during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, the system will launch on June 5 with a starting price of $449. That's for the system itself. If you want a Switch 2 with a game, there will be a Mario Kart World bundle for $499. Pre-orders start on April 9.