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Nintendo finally reveals hardware specifications and more details of the new Nintendo Switch 2 from today's broadcast, including 4K gaming on the TV and 1080p during handheld, featuring almost full backwards compatibility. It will be priced at $449.99 and is coming out June 5th 2025.

The Mario Kart sequel headed for the Nintendo Switch 2 received new details with more to come announced for April 17th for a Mario Kart Direct. More details are incoming but the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct highlighted plenty to whet readers appetites while they await the upcoming direct.

CheckMag Nintendo has a history of selling full price games that have been available on sale for every other platform for years. Unfortunately, the Switch 2 seems unlikely to break from that tradition with a range of old, but admittedly great looking titles.

Another Ryzen 9 9950X3D joins the long line of dead Ryzen 9000 series CPUs that have been reported. The most common factor has been ASRock motherboards, though they are not the only ones allegedly ‘killing’ CPUs.

Nintendo has shown off Game-Key Cards alongside the Switch 2. While they may look like a regular cartridge, none of the game data is stored locally, meaning you have to download the game off the internet.

In addition to covering the Switch 2 during its announcement video today, Nintendo also confirmed a handful of games coming to the new console at launch. Here's a list of confirmed launch titles for the Nintendo Switch 2, as well as some titles gamers can look forward to.

The Nintendo Switch 2 offers 256 GB of internal storage, which is eight times as much as the original handheld. However, gamers who want to expand this storage will have to pay up, because the new console exclusively supports expensive microSD Express cards.

Steam is currently offering a tempting deal that might interest fans of dark fantasy and intense combat: Soulstice, a classic-style hack-and-slash, is going for just $4 until April 7.

Among the first-party accessories announced for the Nintendo Switch 2 is the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. The new controller not only has a new look but new features including an audio jack, and a higher price tag than the previous generation's pro controller.

When it comes to big third-party titles, the Nintendo Switch has often fallen behind. But according to two Nintendo insiders, that could change with the next generation of the console.

The developers assure players that nothing will go wrong in this role-playing game – but that might be misleading. If you're curious to see for yourself, you can grab the RPG for free on Steam for a limited time.

CRKD has partnered with Coffee Stain Studios to announce special editions of its Nitro Deck and Neo S Controller to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the latter's popular video game, Goat Simulator. The special edition products are available to pre-order ahead of their release at the end of the month.

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5000 and AMD's Radeon RX 9070 series GPUs are finally becoming more widely available on Amazon, but only because Amazon is seemingly taking steps to deter scalpers from buying 2025's best gaming GPUs. One such step is requiring an Amazon Prime account in order to buy a GPU.

Users can expect a relatively minor performance drop when moving down from the mobile GeForce RTX 5090 to the mobile RTX 5080.

Microsoft's plans for a new Xbox console involve streamlining Windows for gamers. A Windows 11 preview build holds clues for how the OS can better accommodate controllers. The Asus Project Kennan gaming handheld may soon show these changes in action.

Prices range from $2000 for the GeForce RTX 5070, Ryzen 7 7800X3D, or Core Ultra 5 245K up to $5600+ for the RTX 5090, Ryzen 9 9950X3Dm or the Core Ultra 9 285K.

The Super Pocket NeoGeo is a new gaming handheld that won't break the bank and comes with 14 pre-installed games. While this may not sound like much, the Super Pocket NeoGeo takes a slightly different approach compared to other gaming handhelds.

The Switch 2 dock may enable the 4K capabilities shared by competing consoles. A popular Famiboards user described a dock using a Realtek DisplayPort to HDMI 2.1 converter. Following surprising reports about dev kits, gamers have more hope that the Switch 2 specs will include a 4K output.

The ROG Strix XG27UCDMG shares its Gen 4 QD-OLED panel with the ROG Swift PG27UCDM. Nonetheless, Asus is charging €300 (~$325) less for the former than the latter.

AOC has released two new high-end gaming monitors. At the same time, the company has shared pricing and availability for the pair in Europe, too. The Agon Pro AG246FK6 and Agon Pro AG276UZD should appeal to gamers of all kinds thanks to their high refresh rates that reach up to 600 Hz.

Even with magnetic connectivity, new Joy-Cons aren't the only anticipated Switch 2 accessory. Nintendo has submitted FCC documents featuring a device that resembles the Switch Pro Controller. Among other changes, the Switch 2 Pro Controller will offer a headphone port.

Steam is currently offering a tempting deal for fans of high-octane action. Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition, the remastered version of the over-the-top shooter, is available for just $4 until April 10.

Eliminating VIPs, capturing tanks or stealing military gear from enemy bases – these are just a few possible objectives in the rumored Gauntlet mode, which could appear in Battlefield 7 according to a well-known dataminer.

MagicX has teased that it will be releasing at least four new gaming handhelds this year. While the Nintendo DS-inspired Zero 40 was already known, the company has now outlined that two clamshell options and even a dual-screen device are in development.

If you’re into GTA 5 and crave some stealthy hacking action, there’s a tempting deal waiting for you on the Epic Games Store. Watch Dogs 2 is currently 90% off, dropping the price from $50 to just $5.

Lenovo is set to launch a new gaming tablet shortly. This tablet will likely be a refresh of the Legion Y700 (2025) which debuted towards the end of last year, and is tipped to bring both performance and design upgrades.

With the upcoming season 3 of Call of Duty: Warzone, players will be able to turn off crossplay matchmaking - something that players have been requesting for a while now. And of course, Verdansk is back.

Runescape: Dragonwilds is an entirely new open-world survival game set in the forgotten lands of Ashenfall. The game will be released on Steam Early Access later this year and will feature familiar monsters, skills, and activities from the classic MMO.

A new screenshot leak is adding fuel to rumors of an Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake, showing improved graphics and a callback to a popular AC region. Fans are hopeful, but also cautious due to April Fools' timing. Update: The leaked screenshot has now been confirmed by the original poster to be an April Fools’ joke and not an actual image from Ubisoft’s development. No remake footage has surfaced yet.

Asus has released the first teaser for what is believed to be the new handheld gaming PC it is developing in partnership with Xbox. The teaser reveals the device will have multiple upgrades in key areas compared to the current ROG Ally handhelds.

The mobile GeForce RTX 5090 maxes out at 175 W compared to 500+ W on the desktop RTX 5090. Consequently, even the fastest mobile RTX 5090 is just barely better than the 150 W or 160 W versions based on our ongoing tests.

8 GB of PC RAM was barely acceptable a decade ago and it remains true a decade later especially on gaming laptops. Unfortunately, models are *still* shipping with just 8 GB of RAM which can noticeably impact the user experience.

There are new questions about whether Switch 2 specs will include a 4K video output. A popular insider reported that some dev kits are missing support for this resolution. On the other hand, Nintendo may be issuing multiple pre-release tools with varying capabilities.

Without dev kits, some developers remain unaware of key Switch 2 specs. Small and medium-sized studios may not receive these tools until June. Even with the next Nintendo Direct approaching, Nintendo still plans to contain inevitable Switch 2 leaks.

CRKD’s new Neo S Linkin Park 5-Fret Fortnite Festival Edition wireless gaming controller is now available for pre-order via its official website. The wireless gaming controller features artwork inspired by the Linkin Park instruments in the Fortnite festival. Other features include hall effect thumbsticks, remappable back buttons, swappable stick tops, adjustable triggers, and wireless connectivity.

Game developers now openly acknowledge that the newer 572.XX drivers cause frame drops and stuttering in games like inZoi and The First Berserker: Khazan for RTX 4000 / 3000 cards. They recommend a downgrade to version 566.36 for the time being.

The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller for Xbox now comes in a new color reminiscent of the original translucent Xbox console. It is already available for pre-order but won't begin shipping until May 2025.

In our Keychron keyboard reviews, we've always praised Keychron Launcher as a strong point for its ease-of-use, broad customisation, and support for macros. A new sweeping update makes Keychron Launcher even more powerful, thanks to the addition of SOCD, individual per-key RGB customisation, and debounce control options.

Sony is apparently not finished re-releasing the first two The Last of Us titles. A reliable leaker spotted a new Special Edition The Last of Us PS5 game. The version could be available for pre-order within two months at a price of $109.99.

The MGP01 is a new wireless controller produced by Minisforum. Available for less than its MSRP for the time being, the Minisforum MGP01 boasts almost a day's battery life with Hall effect triggers and joysticks, plus RGB lighting galore.

In this game, Toy Story collides with Fortnite as you step into the boots of a green plastic soldier battling for survival in a child's bedroom. Despite mixed reviews, it claimed a top spot on the Steam charts.

Few topics are stirring as much buzz among gamers right now as the potential lineup for the Nintendo Switch 2. According to a well-known leaker, one of the rumored titles is none other than Elden Ring – a game many fans of action RPGs consider one of the greatest of all time.

If you're into explosive action and multiplayer shooters, it could be worth checking out the Epic Games Store right now. Battlefield 4, known for its blockbuster-style gameplay, is available for just $2 until April 9.

The Redmi G27Q has been refreshed, and one key difference from the previous version is the refresh rate. The newer gaming monitor sports a 240 Hz refresh rate instead of 180 Hz but retains the QHD resolution and 1 ms GTG response time.

The Gamesir G8 Galileo typically costs less than the Backbone One mobile phone controller despite the former having better features. Now Amazon is offering a discount on the Gamesir controller that even widens the price gap, making it worth grabbing.

Many Nintendo first-party releases revisit favorite games of the past. Yet, the company seems more focused on the future than on remasters of Metroid Prime and The Legend of Zelda titles. A reliable insider thinks Nintendo Switch Online is a more probable destination for these classics.

Sandbox VR has added a Squid Game 2 mini-game tie-in to its Squid Game Virtuals full-body virtual reality experience. The games centers use VR headsets and motion-capture technology to allow players to enjoy a variety of experiences.