Nintendo's new "Choose Your Game" Switch 2 bundle, launching in early June for $499.99, includes the console and one of three blockbuster games (Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia), saving buyers $20 to $30. This deal beats the upcoming September 1 price rise to $499.99 and provides a discounted game. It's an opportune time to buy, especially with the Ocarina of Time remake rumored for later this year.
Nintendo introduces the Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle, offering a choice between Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and the surprisingly successful Pokémon Pokopia, all for $499.99, effectively a $50 game cost. This deal is set to expire on September 1, when the base Switch 2 price increases to $30 without a game included.
Preorders for the Star Fox Remake on Switch 2 are now available at My Nintendo Store UK, offering exclusive bonuses for both digital and physical orders. The game, a second remake of the 1997 classic Star Fox 64, promises improved level design, an enhanced story, modernised gameplay, and new character designs. Set to launch on June 25, 2026, fans can secure their copy starting from £41.99 for the digital version.
Nintendo aims to counterbalance the Switch 2's recent price hike with a strong lineup of games, including Star Fox and Splatoon Raiders this summer, alongside rumoured titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. With Pokémon Pokopia and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream already performing well, the company hopes to enhance the console's ownership value. High-profile exclusives like FromSoftware's The Duskbloods further bolster the roster.
Troy Baker delves into the daunting task of recreating the opening of Raiders of the Lost Ark for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, now available on Switch 2. Baker shares the meticulous process of matching the 1981 film's aesthetic and Harrison Ford's iconic portrayal. The result not only impressed fans but also earned the approval of Harrison Ford himself.
Nintendo has confirmed a global price hike for the Switch 2, increasing costs by $50 in the US, $50 in Canada, and €30 in Europe. Despite this, the company assures a higher adoption rate than its predecessor and promises multiple unannounced Switch 2 games for later this year. The move follows an 8% drop in Nintendo's share price since the announcement.
Nintendo's share price has dropped 7% despite announcing a $50 price hike for the Switch 2, as investors worry about production costs and a barren 2026 game release list. The console has sold 20 million units and 50 million games, but the lack of upcoming big titles, including the next mainline Pokémon game not arriving until 2027, spooks backers. This contrasts with Sony's 10% share price leap, highlighting Nintendo's vulnerability.
Star Fox's original creator, Takaya Imamura, has expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming Switch 2 remake, stating the new character designs are "exactly what [he] had in mind" in the 90s. Despite initial mixed fan reactions to the realistic visuals, Imamura praises the game's faithfulness to his original vision. The game is set to launch on June 25th, featuring new cutscenes and a multiplayer element.
Nintendo's President Shuntaro Furukawa has apologized for the $50 price increase across all regions for the Switch 2, citing rising production costs. To compensate, the company promises a "robust software lineup". The move comes after a year of unprecedented demand in 2025, with predicted lower console sales in the coming year.
Path of Exile 2 is set to achieve Steam Deck verification by the end of May with patch 0.5.0, enhancing its portable playability. This move sparks optimism for a potential Nintendo Switch 2 release, given the game's impending full 1.0 launch this year. Developer Grinding Gear Games hasn't ruled out exploring Switch 2, citing their focus on ensuring a seamless Steam Deck experience.
