One thing to remember about the original Switch is that it doesn’t actually charge particularly slowly. The console can pull in 18W of power while recharging, which isn’t slow, but it can still take up to three hours before it hits 100% again. Longer if you’re also playing at the same time.

The Nintendo Switch 2 release date may have just been leaked by a retailer and its listing for the new Nintendo console.

I've been reporting on rumours of the Nintendo Switch 2 (or as we thought it might be called, Nintendo Switch Pro [or Super Nintendo Switch]) for over three years, and the thing gets announced while I'm on holiday.

The original Switch came out in March of 2017 with a $299 price tag. Leaks and rumors suggest the Switch 2 could release in June of 2025. The price will likely fall somewhere between $399 and $499 USD.

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For one, Nintendo promised "a closer look at Switch 2" in a Direct video presentation scheduled for April 2. It would be a little weird for that "closer look" to come after the console itself was launched, so a launch before April seems out of the question.

At long last, we know that the Switch 2 is both real and coming in 2025. No doubt this will be a hot item and likely to sell out. Here's how to preorder yours.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your I

Get this awesome handheld console complete with joy-con controllers and a free download of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for just $299.