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The 5 worst mistakes of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch (and why it doesn’t matter) – Reader’s Feature

The 5 worst mistakes of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch (and why it doesn’t matter) – Reader’s Feature

A reader breaks down the Switch 2 launch line-up and lists the mistakes he feels Nintendo has made, from the marketing to the prices.

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Answering the Nintendo Switch 2’s lingering accessibility questions

Answering the Nintendo Switch 2’s lingering accessibility questions

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Nintendo Switch 2 review: exactly good enough

Nintendo Switch 2 review: exactly good enough

about 8 hours ago

2025's must-have handheld console launches in a matter of days - not the Switch 2

2025's must-have handheld console launches in a matter of days - not the Switch 2

about 9 hours ago

One of the best strategy games since Theme Hospital is free if you hurry

One of the best strategy games since Theme Hospital is free if you hurry

about 9 hours ago

Expect more PS Plus price increases as Sony looks to 'maximise profitability'

Expect more PS Plus price increases as Sony looks to 'maximise profitability'

about 10 hours ago

The 5 worst mistakes of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch (and why it doesn’t matter) – Reader’s Feature

The 5 worst mistakes of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch (and why it doesn’t matter) – Reader’s Feature

about 15 hours ago

Nintendo Switch 2: does it deserve the hate? – Reader’s Feature

Nintendo Switch 2: does it deserve the hate? – Reader’s Feature

about 20 hours ago

The Switch 2 gives Splatoon 3 a fantastically fresh coat of paint

The Switch 2 gives Splatoon 3 a fantastically fresh coat of paint

about 24 hours ago

Anbernic’s sliding screen handheld might be too chunky and heavy for your pockets

Anbernic’s sliding screen handheld might be too chunky and heavy for your pockets

Dbrand’s Killswitch is the best all-around Switch 2 case

Dbrand’s Killswitch is the best all-around Switch 2 case

PS Plus and Game Pass price hikes loom as Sony looks to ‘add more value’

PS Plus and Game Pass price hikes loom as Sony looks to ‘add more value’

Sony dismisses Switch 2 because PS5 is a ‘great experience on big screens’

Sony dismisses Switch 2 because PS5 is a ‘great experience on big screens’

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Switch 2 review – next gen gaming

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Switch 2 review – next gen gaming

Switch, Xbox, and the portable future of games

Switch, Xbox, and the portable future of games

Steam is finally adding native support for Macs with Apple Silicon

Steam is finally adding native support for Macs with Apple Silicon

Can MindsEye do a Cyberpunk? Early patch notes for PS5, Xbox and PC updates

Can MindsEye do a Cyberpunk? Early patch notes for PS5, Xbox and PC updates

Sony talks PS6 and next gen plans with hint at new portable console

Sony talks PS6 and next gen plans with hint at new portable console

Xbox next gen handheld cancelled in favour of PC gaming claim sources

Xbox next gen handheld cancelled in favour of PC gaming claim sources

Where to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 in the UK right now

Where to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 in the UK right now

Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut review – Kiryu on the Nintendo Switch 2

Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut review – Kiryu on the Nintendo Switch 2

Games Inbox: Is Nintendo the best video game company ever?

Games Inbox: Is Nintendo the best video game company ever?

Argos restocks Nintendo Switch 2 on Friday 13th but customers will need to hurry

Argos restocks Nintendo Switch 2 on Friday 13th but customers will need to hurry

Nintendo’s GameCube controller for the Switch 2 is once again available for purchase

Nintendo’s GameCube controller for the Switch 2 is once again available for purchase

Switch 2 size comparison: Nintendo’s latest up next to a whole lot of consoles

Switch 2 size comparison: Nintendo’s latest up next to a whole lot of consoles

The Witcher 3 rumour says new DLC is on the way but it’s not a full expansion

The Witcher 3 rumour says new DLC is on the way but it’s not a full expansion

Silent Hill 1 remake is official – new Castlevania still happening claims source

Silent Hill 1 remake is official – new Castlevania still happening claims source

Microsoft just teased its next-gen Xbox console, and nobody noticed

Microsoft just teased its next-gen Xbox console, and nobody noticed

Konami is remaking the original Silent Hill

Konami is remaking the original Silent Hill

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour review – how I would improve drab tech demo

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour review – how I would improve drab tech demo

Razer’s new mobile controller can stretch wide enough to fit an iPad Pro

Razer’s new mobile controller can stretch wide enough to fit an iPad Pro

Four great games from Steam’s June Next Fest

Four great games from Steam’s June Next Fest

GTA meets Cyberpunk game MindsEye blasted on Metacritic as some players request refunds

GTA meets Cyberpunk game MindsEye blasted on Metacritic as some players request refunds

The 8 worst reviewed Nintendo games ever – from Welcome Tour to Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival

The 8 worst reviewed Nintendo games ever – from Welcome Tour to Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival

The Alters brings Kojima-esque weirdness to a tale of sci-fi survival

The Alters brings Kojima-esque weirdness to a tale of sci-fi survival

PS Plus vs Xbox Game Pass for June 2025 – can Sony secure a rare win for PlayStation Plus

PS Plus vs Xbox Game Pass for June 2025 – can Sony secure a rare win for PlayStation Plus

How to resolve Nintendo Switch 2 battery issues - step-by-step fix

How to resolve Nintendo Switch 2 battery issues - step-by-step fix

Mario Kart World review - fine effort but 1 big weakness stands out

Mario Kart World review - fine effort but 1 big weakness stands out

Huge game franchise could still come to Nintendo Switch 2

Huge game franchise could still come to Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2 back in stock at Currys after setting sales record

Nintendo Switch 2 back in stock at Currys after setting sales record

PS Plus Extra and Premium June 2025 reveal date, time, early announcements and predictions

PS Plus Extra and Premium June 2025 reveal date, time, early announcements and predictions

Argos shoppers rushing to buy PS5 Pro before Days of Play discount expires

Argos shoppers rushing to buy PS5 Pro before Days of Play discount expires

Twitch streamer breaks down in laughter trying to promote MindsEye

Twitch streamer breaks down in laughter trying to promote MindsEye

Nintendo Switch 2 outsells Switch 1 launch by over 100% but fails to beat PS5

Nintendo Switch 2 outsells Switch 1 launch by over 100% but fails to beat PS5

Nintendo Switch 2 officially breaks record for fastest-selling console ever

Nintendo Switch 2 officially breaks record for fastest-selling console ever

Games Inbox: Is Mario Kart World too hard?

Games Inbox: Is Mario Kart World too hard?

Resident Evil Requiem preview – first and third person horror

Resident Evil Requiem preview – first and third person horror

MindsEye still has no reviews but plenty of bugs in ‘disastrous’ launch

MindsEye still has no reviews but plenty of bugs in ‘disastrous’ launch

How to unlock everything in Mario Kart World: all characters, costumes and more

How to unlock everything in Mario Kart World: all characters, costumes and more

Games Inbox: When will Mario Kart World DLC be released?

Games Inbox: When will Mario Kart World DLC be released?

New Splatoon game coming to Nintendo Switch 2 – plus massive Splatoon 3 update

New Splatoon game coming to Nintendo Switch 2 – plus massive Splatoon 3 update

Nintendo Switch 2 comparison: how do Switch 1 games play on the new console?

Nintendo Switch 2 comparison: how do Switch 1 games play on the new console?

Fast Fusion review – 4K and 60fps on the Nintendo Switch 2

Fast Fusion review – 4K and 60fps on the Nintendo Switch 2

The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – the GOAT gets an upgrade

The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – the GOAT gets an upgrade

Nintendo’s Switch 2 Pro Controller is pro enough for me

Nintendo’s Switch 2 Pro Controller is pro enough for me

Mario Kart World is the perfect Switch 2 launch game

Mario Kart World is the perfect Switch 2 launch game

The Switch 2 is available online from Best Buy (update: sold out)

The Switch 2 is available online from Best Buy (update: sold out)

Nintendo’s Switch 2 is the fastest-selling game console of all time

Nintendo’s Switch 2 is the fastest-selling game console of all time

Nintendo says your bad Switch 2 battery life might be a bug

Nintendo says your bad Switch 2 battery life might be a bug

Ninja Gaiden 4’s gory combat hides a goofy center

Ninja Gaiden 4’s gory combat hides a goofy center

It’s more than just a hat

It’s more than just a hat