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Nintendo Switch 2 now has an option to limit charging to 90% to preserve lithium battery durability.

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Have Option to Limit Battery Charging to 90%

By Barkeeper May 13, 2025

A little trade-off for a longer life.

Genki is ready to respond to the lawsuit filed by Nintendo regarding the Nintendo Switch 2 mockup.

Nintendo Sues Accessory Maker Genki Over Switch 2 Mockups

By Barkeeper May 5, 2025

Swinging the legal hammer.

Most third-party Switch 2 games that are currently available for pre-order in Japan use the Game-Key Card format.

All Third-Party Nintendo Switch 2 Games Are Apparently Using Game-Key Cards

By Barkeeper April 25, 2025

More downloads, more time.

Nintendo's subpoena to Discord contains a request to reveal the identity of the Pokémon leaker from the October 2024 case.

Nintendo Subpoenaed Discord to Unmask Pokémon Teraleak Leaker

By Barkeeper April 22, 2025

Wielding the legal hammer.

Pocketpair argues that the patents cited by Nintendo are invalid because the associated mechanics and systems have been present in other games long before Nintendo’s filings.

Pocketpair Fights Back in Palworld Lawsuit, Claims Nintendo Patents Are Invalid

By Barkeeper April 21, 2025

The verbal and legal jibes continue.

Mario Kart World Direct - All You Need to Know About Courses, Characters & More

Mario Kart World Direct – All You Need to Know About Courses, Characters & More

By Jake Su April 18, 2025

Racers, start your engines!

The removal of the VRR claim, which had previously been included as part of the console's feature list, was done quietly and without any official explanation from Nintendo.

Nintendo Switch 2 Quietly Removes VRR Feature From Official Websites

By Barkeeper April 18, 2025

One to keep an eye on.

In his latest interview, former Sony veteran Shuhei Yoshida stated that Nintendo seems to have lost its identity with the Switch 2.

Sony Vet Shuhei Yoshida Thinks Nintendo Has Lost Its Identity with the Switch 2

By Barkeeper April 15, 2025

Can this really be true?

Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Game-Key Cards Can Still Be Resold

Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Game-Key Cards Can Still Be Resold

By Barkeeper April 10, 2025

The used games market rejoices.

The GameCube controller for the Switch 2 is said to only be usable for playing classic GameCube games that will be offered through the NSO (Nintendo Switch Online) service.

GameCube Controller for Switch 2 Reportedly Only Compatible With Gamecube Classics

By Barkeeper April 10, 2025

Going retro may have some issues.

The console version of HADES II will be available first on Nintendo before arriving on other platforms.

Hades 2 to Launch as Timed Console Exclusive on Nintendo Switch & Switch 2

By Barkeeper April 9, 2025

Supergiant Games pulling another surprise.

Much like its predecessor, Nintendo Switch 2 cartridges will feature a special coating to make them taste unpleasant as a safety measure.

Just So You Know, Nintendo Switch 2 Cartridges Will Still Taste Bitter

By Barkeeper April 8, 2025

Don't put things where they don't belong.

All You Need to Know About the Nintendo Switch 2 Launch

All You Need to Know About the Nintendo Switch 2 Launch

By Jake Su April 3, 2025

Prepare fully for the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo Switch 2 Southeast Asia Launch Set Between July and September 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 Southeast Asia Launch Set Between July and September 2025

By Barkeeper April 3, 2025

Official support comes to the region.

The physical edition of Mario Kart World will be priced at $80—a notably high price point by today’s standards.

Mario Kart World Available at Nintendo Switch 2 Launch for US$80

By Barkeeper April 3, 2025

A high price to pay for a likely great racer.