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Rumor has it pre-orders open on the 21st or 23rd or 30th depending on which dataminer you believe. 21st would be an extra cluster since so many people have work off.
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Official: preorders open April 24. No price increase for now.
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I wish each retailer would announce the specific times. I get why they won't, but I don't want to be hitting refresh all day!
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Accessories increased in price.

Nintendo Switch 2 - $449.99
Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle - $499.99
Mario Kart World - $79.99
Donkey Kong Bananza - $69.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - $84.99 (previously $74.99)
Joy-Con 2 Pair - $94.99 (previously $89.99)
Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip - $39.99 (previously $34.99)
Joy-Con 2 Strap - $13.99 (previously $12.99)
Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set - $24.99 (previously $19.99)
Nintendo Switch 2 Camera - $54.99 (previously $49.99)
Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set - $119.99 (previously $109.99)
Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector - $39.99 (previously $34.99)
Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case - $84.previously(was $79.99)
Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter - $34.99 (previously $29.99)
Samsung microSD Express Card – 256GB for Nintendo Switch™ 2 - $59.99 (previously $54.99
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1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)
2. Mario Kart (Wii)
3. Half-Life 2 (PC)
4. Twisted Metal 2 (PS1)
5. NHL 95 (Sega Genesis)
6. The Oregon Trail (graphical version, 1985, Apple II)
7. Metroid: Zero Mission (GBA)
8. Missile Command (Arcade)
9. Rocket League (PS4)
10. Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father (PC)
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tragabigzanda wrote:I want that Mario Kart bundle.

Do these only come with one controller? I'll need a second one to play with my kid?

And what's the opinion on the pro controllers with the last gen? Generally worth the upgrade, or just like if you're doing FPS stuff?
controller is a must-have. bigger sticks, more ergonomic

my question is does it come with a dock or does it come handheld only?
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The pro controller is excellent. I recommend that for TV playing. The system comes with the little Joycons grip that your kid can use. In a pinch you can each use a joycon but that experience is largely terrible.
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1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)
2. Mario Kart (Wii)
3. Half-Life 2 (PC)
4. Twisted Metal 2 (PS1)
5. NHL 95 (Sega Genesis)
6. The Oregon Trail (graphical version, 1985, Apple II)
7. Metroid: Zero Mission (GBA)
8. Missile Command (Arcade)
9. Rocket League (PS4)
10. Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father (PC)
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tree_ wrote:
tragabigzanda wrote:I want that Mario Kart bundle.

Do these only come with one controller? I'll need a second one to play with my kid?

And what's the opinion on the pro controllers with the last gen? Generally worth the upgrade, or just like if you're doing FPS stuff?
controller is a must-have. bigger sticks, more ergonomic

my question is does it come with a dock or does it come handheld only?
It comes with a dock.
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CopperTom wrote:
tree_ wrote:
tragabigzanda wrote:I want that Mario Kart bundle.

Do these only come with one controller? I'll need a second one to play with my kid?

And what's the opinion on the pro controllers with the last gen? Generally worth the upgrade, or just like if you're doing FPS stuff?
controller is a must-have. bigger sticks, more ergonomic

my question is does it come with a dock or does it come handheld only?
It comes with a dock.
A beefy dock with a fan!
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I suppose it would be too much to ask that our existing controllers continue to work on the new one. Fucking pro ones were $70.
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B wrote:I suppose it would be too much to ask that our existing controllers continue to work on the new one.
They do! You just can't "wake" the Switch 2 with Switch 1 controllers. Once the system is on, you're good to go.
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Monkey_Driven wrote:The pro controller is excellent. I recommend that for TV playing. The system comes with the little Joycons grip that your kid can use. In a pinch you can each use a joycon but that experience is largely terrible.
The single joycons with the clip-in adapter for shoulder buttons are perfectly fine for casual party games. I think it's pretty cool that they have that capability.

But yeah, the pro controller is the best controller of all time.
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Monkey_Driven wrote:
B wrote:I suppose it would be too much to ask that our existing controllers continue to work on the new one.
They do! You just can't "wake" the Switch 2 with Switch 1 controllers. Once the system is on, you're good to go.
thank fucking god.
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Can’t wait for my son to watch Switch 2 games on YouTube and then ask how we get them. He doesn’t know it’s coming yet but he’ll figure it out eventually.
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Monkey_Driven wrote:I wish each retailer would announce the specific times. I get why they won't, but I don't want to be hitting refresh all day!
Target: Midnight ET
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CopperTom wrote:
Monkey_Driven wrote:I wish each retailer would announce the specific times. I get why they won't, but I don't want to be hitting refresh all day!
Target: Midnight ET
Best Buy: Midnight ET
GameStop: 11 AM ET
GameStop In Store: 11 AM ET
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CopperTom wrote:
CopperTom wrote:
Monkey_Driven wrote:I wish each retailer would announce the specific times. I get why they won't, but I don't want to be hitting refresh all day!
Target: Midnight ET
Best Buy: Midnight ET
GameStop: 11 AM ET
GameStop In Store: 11 AM ET
These times make me think the rumors of a large inventory are true.
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A few friends and I plan to pre-order from Best Buy and then tailgate in the parking lot before the midnight opening. Two of the guys camped out with me to get the Wii in '06. It will be like old times!
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Pre-orders go live in 16 hours. Good luck!
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