Yeah, it’s less of a rumor/leak and more of an open question that Nintendo has yet to address. Either way, the bigger screen will be fantastic

There are some discussions online about whether or not the Switch 2 will support switch 1 games in their docked profile but in handheld mode. For example, Metroid Prime runs on 1080p60 docked and 720p60 in handheld on Switch 1. On Switch 2, people are wondering if in handheld Metroid Prime could run in 1080p60 or it will be limited to 720p60.

Nintendo has not confirmed this one way or another yet. It may even be the case that in handheld the S2 would upscale the 720p image to 1080p instead of running it in 1080p native. We will have to wait and see how it all works

Just started Metroid Prime. I was tempted to wait and see if you can play it in its docked mode while handheld with switch 2, but alas I saw it for $30 and had to grab it.

PS and Xbox, then PC, then Switch 2, then PS6 and XboxNext, then PC2, then Switch 3. Seems about right

This actually looks pretty fun!

I don’t see this flopping. I don’t think it’ll be more successful than Switch 1, but every kid who loved switch 1 is now 8 years older. I think sales are going to be huge. I don’t disagree about prices of games being a concerning precedent, but honestly with silver, gold, deluxe editions and every game having battle passes we are already in a market with games costing more than $60-70. And most of those are incomplete garbage. At least with Nintendo you can expect a quality product for the most part (pokemon not included).

He’s probably looking forward to open world hangouts with friends. I’m looking forward to that also.

Prices for Canada:

https://www.nintendo.com/en-ca/whatsnew/nintendo-maintains-nintendo-switch-2-pricing-retail-pre-orders-to-begin-april-24-in-canada/

Retail pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 will begin in Canada on April 24, 2025. Pricing for Nintendo Switch 2 in Canada will remain at $629.99 for the standalone model, and $699.99 for the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle.

We apologize for the retail pre-order delay. We thank our customers for their patience, and we share their excitement to experience Nintendo Switch 2 starting June 5, 2025.

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price - As of April 18, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 - $629.99

Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle - $699.99

Mario Kart World - $109.99

Donkey Kong Bananza - $99.99

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - $109.99

Joy-Con 2 Pair - $124.99

Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip - $49.99

Joy-Con 2 Strap - $19.99

Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set - $29.99

Nintendo Switch 2 Camera - $69.99

Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set - $154.99

Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector - $49.99

Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case - $109.99

Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter - $39.99

Samsung microSD Express Card – 256GB for Nintendo Switch™ 2 - $84.99

Isn’t it already somewhat of a GAAS if people buy the new one every year for $60-70? At this point the move to full service doesn’t seem to be that much of a stretch. I might be off base here as I haven’t bought a COD game since the Xbox 360 days and only played warzone a few times with my friend’s kids. Curious to hear other thoughts on this