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Here’s Everything You Missed From Nintendo Direct
If you missed today’s Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, don’t worry — OkayplayerGO is here to break down everything you need to know.
ATTENTION PLAYERS WORLDWIDE:
The day’s finally arrived! Nintendo just lifted the veil off of the Nintendo Switch 2, and they did NOT disappoint. The Switch 2 is confirmed to drop this summer on June 5 for $450, with preorders going live as soon as April 9! Now you may be thinking, ”Am I really gonna spend $450 for another device?” Well, here’s our take… just start saving now!
As a matter of fact, you should probably save $50 more to get your hands on the Mario Kart World and Switch 2 bundle at $500 — instead of dropping $80 once you realize how long it’s been since you last sent a couple of red shells out at the squad.The good news is: whether you’re a nostalgic gamer hoping to relive the glory days with your new squad, a tech junkie that won’t settle for minor innovations, or you’re a cool parent looking for the right birthday gift for your kids, the Switch 2 has you covered. But before we talk about the new physical features, let’s answer the question that everyone’s wondering…
YES, Nintendo DID announce an insane amount of other games coming to the Switch 2 — some for launch, and many for post-launch.
We’re hype for new worlds from some of our favorite franchises! A new Zelda game, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, drops this winter as a prequel to Tears of the Kingdom, focusing on Zelda. The Switch 2 will also be home to Kirby Air (the sequel to 2003’s Kirby Air Ride on the Gamecube) and Donkey Kong Bonanza (dropping July 17).
Speaking of breathing life back into the greats — GAMECUBE IS COMING TO NINTENDO SWITCH ONLINE, exclusively for the Switch 2! GameCube titles like The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soul Calibur II (with Link!) and F-Zero GX will soon be available for OG players everywhere. Complete with a brand new wireless GameCube controller dropping with the release of the Switch 2, it’s safe to say that our time is now!
Back to the new drops though — the Switch 2 is getting some of the hottest titles dropping this year, including Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, Borderlands 4, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 and the previously released Split Fiction 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition, amongst a ton of others.
These games and more will take on a new life with the Switch 2’s upgraded hardware and connectivity features. You’ll be able to cop a new “Nintendo Switch 2 Camera” that will put you on screen, as well as the new “C” button – enabling Gamechat, gameplay sharing, and more. You’ll be able to share your screen and communicate with the squad whether you’re in handheld or docked mode, and whether or not you’re playing the same game. Parents can rest easy knowing that parental controls are baked in too.
For more details, click here to see Nintendo’s official Switch 2 site, as well as a full list of accessories that will be available for the Switch 2 (and their prices).
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