Nintendo Switch

[GloatingSwine]

So the new Mario Kart is going the Forza Horizon/Burnout Paradise route. If the core driving is fun enough that you want to explore all the things that'll be cool.

Plus console built in party chat with screen sharing.

 

[Diabolical]

Oh no, face cam? That is totally not going to end up being ….

 

[Diabolical]

1080p/120fps?!
LCD w/ HDR…. I‘d like OLED, but that’s better than a -oke in the eye with a sharp stick.

Docked? 4k (if the game is compatible) and built-in wired ethernet.

 

[GloatingSwine]

4K/HDR docked though. So that's nice.

 

[Diabolical]

That new pro controller looks nice.
June 5th, 2025 - Launch day.

 

[Mortus]

Why on earth would you design a game that is a tour of the hardware and make it a paid game and not one that just comes with the hardware?

 

[Gandhim3]

Both Zelda games get a paid 4K HDR upgrade. May get me to buy on launch date.

And Elden Ring ?!

 

[GloatingSwine]

I probably won't buy Switch 2 upgrades for games I already own, but I might finally pick up Kirby Forgotten Land in its upgraded form, plus Metroid Prime 4.

Also I'm always onboard for a Hyrule Warriors.

 

[Quarthinos]

Why on earth would you design a game that is a tour of the hardware and make it a paid game and not one that just comes with the hardware?

Because Sony already did that with Astro's Playroom, and Nintendo can't be a follower?

 

[GloatingSwine]

So, jetpack T-rex Bloodborne then?

Didn't see that one coming.

 

[Mortus]

So, jetpack T-rex Bloodborne then?

Didn't see that one coming.

I was thinking Vampire Ring. But yeah, snagging a Fromsoft exclusive is pretty strong.

Of course, we get no price for the hardware.

 

[Gandhim3]

No launch Mario platforming game? Is that a first for Nintendo console release ?

 

[GloatingSwine]

No launch Mario platforming game? Is that a first for Nintendo console release ?

No. There hasn't been a new Mario game at the launch of a Nintendo console since the N64.

 

[Chris FOM]

Why on earth would you design a game that is a tour of the hardware and make it a paid game and not one that just comes with the hardware?

Because Mario Kart 8 sold 75 million copies, plus DLC. That’s well over a billion dollars in revenue from that game alone.

 

[Mhorydyn]

I was thinking Vampire Ring. But yeah, snagging a Fromsoft exclusive is pretty strong.

Of course, we get no price for the hardware.

I'm assuming it'll be a timed exclusive, or still end up on PC but 'exclusive' to the Switch 2 amongst the consoles. In any case, I was very surprised to see it.

I really would have preferred more details on pricing, particularly for the console and the Switch 2 upgrades for games, but overall I give the whole presentation two thumbs up. My wallet is ready.

 

[Gandhim3]

Kotaku is reporting $450 and preorders April 9

 

[Chris FOM]

Per The Verge it’s $450, or $500 with Mario Kart. That’s $50 more than I expected and by far Nintendo’s most expensive system ever. 5 years of worldwide inflation combined with node shrinks no longer making transistors cheaper are adding up. If even Nintendo is going that high, and given the PS5 Pro was $700 (which was both stupidly expensive and also probably legitimate), what are the neXtBox and PS6 gonna go for? I do t see a way they’re not $600 minimum, and higher wouldn’t surprise me at all.

 

[japtor]

Posted in the front page prediction thread, but that's about what I expected, $400-500 ballpark. With Switch OLED at $350 being the minimum, $100 above that seemed pretty realistic...particularly with the state of currency fluctuation and unpredictable US craziness, and other consoles getting pricey already.

Pretty happy that the 120Hz rumor was true, hopefully that means the VRR part was accurate as well (VRR wasn't mentioned anywhere in the Direct iirc).

And finally, F-Zero GX!

 

[Mortus]

Lucky for me, I'm not on the hook for this until Pokemon Z/A, so I've got until Q4 to see how things shake out with supply and demand.

 

[Mhorydyn]

Did anyone else miss the few seconds for Silksong in 2025 at 49:49? We'll see if it happens this time, but that's one hell of a thing to zip through.

 

[Diabolical]

Did anyone else miss the few seconds for Silksong in 2025 at 49:49? We'll see if it happens this time, but that's one hell of a thing to zip through.

The watch-a-long I was watching (Grand Poo Bear) was very much along the lines of, “That isn’t happening ,” and then laughing out loud while saying how the Silksong subreddit is (probably) going apeshit right now.

 

[Chris FOM]

And finally, F-Zero GX!

They announced F-Zero GX with the GameCube games? Hallelujah, I didn’t think Nintendo remembered that franchise even exists, and to this day I consider GX to be quite possibly the finest arcade racer ever made. 25-year-old me did basically everything in that game. All story mode missions on very hard, all cups on master class, unlocked every racer, custom part, track, and all the AX conent, basically everything but beating every cup with every racer. Wonder if 43-year-old me still has it.

 

[Mhorydyn]

Posted in the front page prediction thread, but that's about what I expected, $400-500 ballpark. With Switch OLED at $350 being the minimum, $100 above that seemed pretty realistic...particularly with the state of currency fluctuation and unpredictable US craziness, and other consoles getting pricey already.

Pretty happy that the 120Hz rumor was true, hopefully that means the VRR part was accurate as well (VRR wasn't mentioned anywhere in the Direct iirc).

And finally, F-Zero GX!

It's a bit annoying that the somewhat pricey upgrade to a Switch 2 will be a downgrade in one facet for those with OLED models. I still have my orginal LCD Switch, so it's an upgrade across the board and I'm in for pre-ordering all the things, but I still would have preferred OLED for the price (or an even higher-priced option with OLED).

 

[Ryan B.]

The Daily Silksong News Youtube Channel will have to reset its no-news counter.

 

[Leaping Gnome]

It's a bit annoying that the somewhat pricey upgrade to a Switch 2 will be a downgrade in one facet for those with OLED models. I still have my orginal LCD Switch, so it's an upgrade across the board and I'm in for pre-ordering all the things, but I still would have preferred OLED for the price (or an even higher-priced option with OLED).

Then they would not have anything to re-sell you in 2-3 years...

 

[gregatron5]

Lucky for me, I'm not on the hook for this until Pokemon Z/A, so I've got until Q4 to see how things shake out with supply and demand.

Same, but for Hyrule Warriors.

 

[Gandhim3]

Any info on what the upgrade pricing is for OG Switch games to Switch 2? I want to play Zelda in 4K HDR

 

[Mhorydyn]

Any info on what the upgrade pricing is for OG Switch games to Switch 2? I want to play Zelda in 4K HDR

The only thing I've seen is that you get the Zelda upgrades for free if you have the Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.

 

[Gandhim3]

The extended video Nintendo posted on YouTube shows much more enhancements to the Zelda games then just a resolution and frame rate bump. But no pricing info.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmDD7JSfhcE

 

[sporkman]

It probably would have been $400 but for the Trump tariffs.

I'll probably wait for the OLED version.

 

[sporkman]

The extended video Nintendo posted on YouTube shows much more enhancements to the Zelda games then just a resolution and frame rate bump. But no pricing info.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmDD7JSfhcE

I really hope that this is an auto update for those who have the original game. I hope it doesn't require another purchase

 

[Colm]

https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/how-to-buy/

Open to Nintendo Account holders in the U.S. and Canada, who are at least 18 years old. If you are eligible, an invitation email will be sent to the email address associated with your Nintendo Account when it is your time to purchase. The invitation will be valid for 72 hours. Invitation emails will be prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis to registrants who have purchased a Nintendo Switch Online membership with a minimum of 12 months of paid membership and a minimum of 50 total gameplay hours, as of April 2, 2025. Once invitation emails have been sent to all registrants meeting the priority criteria, invitations will be sent to remaining eligible registrants on a first-come, first-served basis.

Looks nice a solid enough way to root out resellers.

 

[japtor]

So joycon necessary stuff works (ie Labo, Ring Fit, etc), but some software has issues. They have lists here in the linked PDFs:

https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/transfer-guide/compatible-games/

The only thing I've seen is that you get the Zelda upgrades for free if you have the Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.

Oh is that right? Didn't see it but nice if true. I'll be having it for F-Zero GX anyway and was waiting for new Switch to finish BotW so that'll be nice.

 

[Chris FOM]

https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/how-to-buy/



Looks nice a solid enough way to root out resellers.

That’s a great way to eliminate scalpers. My big question is the 50 hours. I’ve put hundreds of hours into my Switch, but a lot less lately. However my kids have their own profiles and are on it all the time. So do the 50 hours need to be under my profile, and if so over what time frame? I’m expecting my profile, within the last year, which would be disappointing but understandable.

 

[Thorvard]

Yeah I haven't touched the switch in 2 years probably but my wife and daughter have played a ton. I guess I'll need to register interest under their account

 

[japtor]

I have...over a hundred hours in at least two games off the top of my head. It's the NSO part I'm worried about cause I haven't had it in forever (but did buy annual at one point pretty sure). Hopefully they mean ever, vs recently active for a year.

Anyway besides the "Switch 2 Edition" stuff there'll be free updates to other games too (already hinted before I guess, but nice for confirmation):

https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/transfer-guide/games-with-free-updates/

 

[sword_9mm]

So 120hz vrr hdr. LCD still but hell; that's not a bad upgrade really. Wasn't expected at least.

 

[Resolute]

Glad for football fans that Madden is coming. Sad for me that NHL is not.

 

[Entegy]

$80USD for first party games.

That's $115CAD before tax is even calculated. That's.... a very tough pill to swallow.

 

[Resolute]

$80 for Mario Kart
$70 for the others.

I half think they priced Mario Kart that way to make bundle sales more popular.