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Nintendo doesn't release their own titles on PC or really worry about competing against it like other console makers might because they have PC divisions in the company, so Nintendo just allowing keyboard and mouse connectivity is an interesting idea. I don't know what they really gain from it, but it's not like they lose anything either. A docked Switch being a living room PC is intriguing at the very least.
 
Mopetar said:
Nintendo doesn't release their own titles on PC or really worry about competing against it like other console makers might because they have PC divisions in the company, so Nintendo just allowing keyboard and mouse connectivity is an interesting idea. I don't know what they really gain from it, but it's not like they lose anything either. A docked Switch being a living room PC is intriguing at the very least.
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Maybe there'll be a new Mario Paint?
 
DrMrLordX said:
USB mice? On Switch 2? That's . . . interesting. Wonder if keyboards will follow suit?
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Yup:

www.tomsguide.com

Nintendo Switch 2 confirmed to support USB mice — it fixes my biggest issue with the console after playing it

Mighty mouse
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Of course, it also throws up plenty of new questions.

Will all USB-C mice work with the system or just a select few?

What about wireless mice?

Which games are supported?

Will we also be able to use a USB keyboard with the Switch 2?
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Didyouknowgaming did a pretty in depth essay of why the pics of old retail catalogs and price comparisons to previous generations even adjusted for inflation are bullshit.


In short, many of the cited previous generations saw 1st party games discounted rapidly to $20 within a year with the console price also often getting slashed outright in half in a couple years. These days their games basically stay at their msrp forever, as does the hardware. Many of the comparisons online also compared previous generation deluxe bundles that came with a game, extra controller and peripherals or both. Nintendo is also doing away with the buy 2 for $100 thing for Switch 2 titles. Their prices have also reached near parity with their competitors despite the specs still being as low as always.
 
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So three days before launch and no reviews for the console, no reviews for Mario Kart World yet, and apparently the reviewers don't even get the console until launch date. So is this the RTX 5060 all over again?
 
SteveGrabowski said:
So three days before launch and no reviews for the console, no reviews for Mario Kart World yet, and apparently the reviewers don't even get the console until launch date. So is this the RTX 5060 all over again?
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Maybe but knowing Nintendo it's more that they are paranoid about hackers.
 
jpiniero said:
Maybe but knowing Nintendo it's more that they are paranoid about hackers.
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They could have just given the Day 1 update to reviewers, though I guess that doesn't matter since they're not even sending units to them until Day 1. IDK smells fishy as hell. I know Nintendo doesn't allow really early reviews but after looking it up I see Switch 1 review embargo was two days before launch. Kind of makes me think I should just buy one and not do the Day 1 update and wait for CFW though just in case you're right. :tearsofjoy:
 
Doesn't seem like these have been at all hard to get in today's Gamestop preorder from reading the r/Switch2 reddit. Lots of people talking about showing up right around the 3PM time preorders went up in person and getting a system. Probably won't be too hard to go get one in person at Best Buy tonight either at midnight EST (11PM CST, 9PM PST) if you don't have a pre-order. Betting these will end up pretty hard to get after this initial stockpiled launch run sells out though.
 
switch 2 teardown
a few tri-wing screws
cartridge socket is not easily removed/replaced
glue strip battery
inner socket for joycons is covered with colored sticker. you have to remove the sticker every time you want to open it up.
 
controller teardown
still using potentiometer sticks, slight change on contact rails. completely non repairable.
no fix for trigger switch mounting with no reinforcement.
hard glued battery, not pull tab.
tri wing and phillips.
 
Here to say Costco membership FTW! Got console 41 of 48 they received at just after 10am yesterday. They went quick! I must say too, the moving of all data was stupidly simple to go from my Switch to Switch 2. My only gripe is they make you redownload your entire digital library instead of just transferring it locally with the upgrade app. Also, the loading speed for Switch titles is night and day as one would expect with like 8-9 times faster storage. As a side note, I ordered a 512GB Express card back in April and thankfully it got delivered in mid-May, otherwise I would be hurting for space.
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ifixit 3/10
full teardown shows nintendo doesnt intend for you to be able to fix/maintain the s2, and in some ways it is worse than the s1 in repairability.
tunneling magneto resistance joysticks could have been used if the attachment magnets prohibited hall effect.
 

RUH ROH​


ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming devices are real and will be released during the 2025 holiday season

PLAYER 2 HAS ENTERED THE GAME!

The portable PCs will run on Windows 11 and offer access to Steam, GOG and Ubisoft Connect.
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Play support:

* Access Xbox console remotely
* Xbox Gamepass
* Native PC games
* Battle.net
* Epic
* Steam
* GOG
* Ubisoft Connect
* Native Roblox (designed for portables)
* Other native storefronts

Features:

* Hall effect analog triggers
* Game mod support
* Xbox Play Anywhere (synced progress across devices)

Read up on Xbox game support


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Kaido said:
Gamecube MK is still GOAT to me. Still have my Wavebirds!!

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The only two MK I played a lot were the SNES original and Mario Kart 7 on New 3DS XL. The latter really nailed the 3D effect on the New 3DS XL systems. The SNES game was mindblowing, never played anything like it before. But every new one other than 7 felt like a less fun version of the original to me.
 
SteveGrabowski said:
The only two MK I played a lot were the SNES original and Mario Kart 7 on New 3DS XL. The latter really nailed the 3D effect on the New 3DS XL systems. The SNES game was mindblowing, never played anything like it before. But every new one other than 7 felt like a less fun version of the original to me.
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Dang, I never got to play 3D Mario Kart, that sounds awesome!
 
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