It was smooth sailing until we hit the end of the road of Nintendos livestream.
The most disappointingly rumor we have to discard was the price.
Some analysts suggested a $500 price point, while others claimed it would be $400.
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It basically confirms some of those original Switch functions are returning with the new console.
The dock now has a fan it to keep things less toasty.
That additional cooling means the processor on the console should handle bigger workloads when docked.
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Well be excited to see which games make use of this higher resolution.
TRUE: Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility
Practicallyevery single original Switch titleis compatible with Switch 2.
There are also some games with issues at startup, including titles likeWolfenstein II: The New Colossus.
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Ultra-popularFortnitealso has issues on Switch 2 hardware, but its getting its own Switch 2 version.
FALSE: That $400 MSRP for Switch 2
The pricing rumors pre-announcement were very conflicting.
Some suggested it could have a $400 MSRP and some claimed a $500 asking price.
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This is a FALSE because Nintendo split the cost down the middle and offered the console at $450.
While a version with a $500 asking price exists it also includesMario Kart World.
Nothing in Nintendos announcement video suggested this feature was available to Switch 2 buyers.
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However, Nintendo isnt giving anybody a hint whether that will ever come to pass.
Normally-reliable leakersproposedthe system would receive games likeHalo: The Master Chief CollectionandMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024on Switch 2.
Otherwise, youll need topay more for both.
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This shouldnt come as a big surprise.
The best feature to come from this new system is GameShare.
Its akin to wireless multiplayer from back on the Nintendo DS.
All these games and a few more will include the option to buy upgrade packs. © Nintendo
The $50 Nintendo Switch 2 Camera connects to your Switch 2 with a press of the C button.
The camera also includes a privacy shutter.
That was the same price asLegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomat launch back in 2023.
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News from the future, delivered to your present.
Those who want a console at launch June 5 should get in line as soon as possible.
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