<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide AU in Nintendo-switch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tag/nintendo-switch Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:45:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I tried Genki’s new Covert Dock 3 and it beats the Switch 2's official dock for one big reason ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/i-tried-genkis-covert-dock-3-with-the-nintendo-switch-2-and-it-beats-the-official-dock-for-one-key-reason UCSJFCdCL59psRRLHyFJrh Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:45:00 +0000 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:23:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ I never understood the cozy game hype until I played Pokémon Pokopia — and after 200 hours, I still can't put it down ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/i-never-understood-the-cozy-game-hype-until-i-played-pokemon-pokopia-and-after-200-hours-i-still-cant-put-it-down Rz3phqoGpLhUAYk8G38JHe Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s new expansion fixes my only gripe with the original — and it’s a blast on Switch 2 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/the-nintendo-switch-2-edition-of-super-mario-bros-wonder-isnt-just-a-visual-masterpiece-its-the-directors-cut-i-didnt-know-i-needed fNM5JSKbjcwdryrChno7xj Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:49:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 just got a huge performance upgrade for Switch 1 games — here’s how to use Handheld Mode Boost ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-just-got-a-huge-performance-upgrade-for-switch-1-games-heres-how-to-use-handheld-mode-boost CSnagnWMPw2UB7PE2DkR54 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I played every new Virtual Boy game on Switch 2 with Nintendo’s new accessory — and this one was my favorite ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/i-waited-30-years-to-own-a-virtual-boy-and-this-new-switch-2-accessory-lets-me-live-out-my-childhood-dream KKkQcFYcdeV46LMg7dGgAE Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:43:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Legend of Zelda at 40: Every game you can play on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/the-legend-of-zelda-at-40-every-game-you-can-play-on-the-nintendo-switch-and-switch-2 XDbqRyNwUUEyZuoab5onEV Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:40:00 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:27:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Staying in with your partner on Valentine’s Day? These are the 9 best couch co-op and two-player games to play on a cozy night-in ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/valentines-day-2026-best-couch-co-op-games RBdUc8nGEeENfbZK9Wu8GW Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:48:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ So you just got a Nintendo Switch 2 — here’s 5 essential tips you need to know before you start playing ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/so-you-just-got-a-nintendo-switch-2-heres-5-essential-tips-you-need-to-know-before-you-start-playing qn2nceCgHsAVx4uoSZRDyK Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Our basic policy is to recognize tariffs as cost and pass them on to prices': Nintendo president shares worrying comments about Switch 2 price hike ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/our-basic-policy-is-to-recognize-tariffs-as-cost-and-pass-them-on-to-prices-nintendo-president-shares-worrying-comments-about-switch-2-price-hike kni3dGGwBinMdCCqHf2xA6 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:36:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mario Kart vs Sonic Racing vs Kirby Air Riders — here's the Switch 2 racing game you need to play first ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/mario-kart-world-sonic-racing-crossworlds-kirby-air-riders-switch-2 UVpshR8U4EKCHwvaNpgw5M Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:15:00 +0000 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:53:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Metroid Prime 4 on Switch 2 was (mostly) worth the 18-year wait — but there's one major flaw ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/metroid-prime-4-on-switch-2-was-mostly-worth-the-18-year-wait-but-theres-one-major-flaw Ddt3HKNJfheRpE2ZpKghLS Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:57:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Verizon will give you a free Nintendo Switch this holiday season when you sign up for home internet — here's how to get yours ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/verizon-will-give-you-a-free-nintendo-switch-when-you-sign-up-for-home-internet-heres-how 8cw5Cie4UMRvXkrecWr84b Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:38:32 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:01:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ I played Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on the Switch 2 and it was absolutely worth the wait despite a few quirks ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/metroid-prime-4-beyond-review 4SZxcMUkscPQfxBTeniJZc Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:45:22 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just played Lego Voyagers on PS5 Pro — and it's one of my favorite co-op games in years ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/i-just-found-the-perfect-co-op-game-for-new-players-and-its-one-of-the-best-lego-titles-ever TNh5xN7USiZytf8EXxW7FC Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:52:56 +0000 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:36:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the best Nintendo Switch 2 controllers we've tested so far ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/best-nintendo-switch-2-controllers dWs2V69kBR2vkGMCM4nwBn Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:10:17 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:30:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Every Nintendo console except the Switch 2 just got a price hike due to tariffs — here's how much you'll pay now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/every-nintendo-console-except-the-switch-2-just-got-a-price-hike-due-to-tariffs-heres-how-much-youll-pay-now LRoW6Y3tEMEonDWLaopWqV Mon, 04 Aug 2025 22:28:33 +0000 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 22:29:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's one way to encourage Switch 2 purchases — Nintendo is raising prices on the original Switch and Switch OLED ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/network-carriers/heres-one-way-to-encourage-switch-2-purchases-nintendo-is-raising-prices-on-the-original-switch-and-switch-oled AkKSAxAvsybCmAMjUmGNpD Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:33:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ I played Super Mario Party Jamboree on the Switch 2 — and it’s the best reason yet to get a Nintendo Switch 2 Camera ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/i-played-super-mario-party-jamboree-on-the-switch-2-and-its-the-best-reason-yet-to-get-a-nintendo-switch-2-camera Tq2A7Qy8Rfg3vB3L93M4RB Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:33:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Donkey Kong Bananza is the 3D Donkey Kong game I’ve always wanted — and one of the best reasons to get a Switch 2 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/donkey-kong-bananza-review DH4sTaZSp74j37eFFk4GpH Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ I took my Nintendo Switch 2 on a trip for the first time — here’s 3 things I loved and 2 I didn’t ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/i-took-my-nintendo-switch-2-on-a-trip-for-the-first-time-heres-3-things-i-loved-and-2-i-didnt ryQattypo86vtge5m3furK Sat, 05 Jul 2025 08:30:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:26:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Switch 2 dock supports a key feature Nintendo won't let you use — so what's going on? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/switch-2-dock-supports-a-key-feature-nintendo-wont-let-you-use-so-whats-going-on dUM828xPRPCLuVrKfZS93E Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget Joy-Cons — this $20 accessory brings PS5/Xbox controller support to the Switch 2 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/forget-joy-cons-this-usd20-accessory-brings-ps5-xbox-controller-support-to-the-switch-2 cPogizkhT4vqptCvCNWq9Q Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:26:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ I doubled my Nintendo Switch 2 storage for half the price of Mario Kart World — but it still wasn’t enough ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/i-doubled-my-nintendo-switch-2-storage-for-just-usd36-all-thanks-to-this-budget-microsd-express-card Nfw44xzsx9gz4SMgoENxzc Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:30:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:16:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mario Kart World kicks off the Nintendo Switch 2 era in colorful style — but there are some speed bumps along the way ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/mario-kart-world-review amDYxzvg2RyX3LKccWPaFn Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:17:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 review — no gimmicks here, just a fantastic hybrid console ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-console-review EZLrV58EjXARz7XARHNE3Y Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:09:37 +0000 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:42:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried playing Mario Kart World with a racing wheel on Switch 2 — and it's perfect for cruising in Free Roam mode ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/i-tried-playing-mario-kart-world-with-this-racing-wheel-for-the-original-switch-and-it-works-like-a-charm-on-switch-2 UZHnobXUsvvah9Jd2FwNgT Sun, 08 Jun 2025 07:15:00 +0000 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:59:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 hasn't fixed one of the biggest issues with the Switch — and my hands are not happy about it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-hasnt-fixed-one-of-the-biggest-issues-with-the-switch-and-my-hands-are-not-happy-about-it aSkWKttqWvy8wmCP2hKD3C Sat, 07 Jun 2025 07:45:00 +0000 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:39:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Setting up my Switch 2 was proving tedious until I remembered Mouse Mode isn’t just for games ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/i-was-struggling-to-set-up-my-switch-2-until-i-tried-using-mouse-mode-heres-why GtFFPABnrJ7vwMspfgAKsF Fri, 06 Jun 2025 08:45:00 +0000 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:31:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 review in progress — 8 of us have played it and here’s what we think so far ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-review-in-progress Zg5cLd4UQFn5ptbXRH3JNL Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:53:29 +0000 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:24:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Confirmed: Nintendo Switch 2 USB-C port does NOT support AR glasses ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/confirmed-nintendo-switch-2-usb-c-port-does-not-support-ar-glasses cPbR8KPLFbVBBbcczKLssc Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:04:07 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 has just got its first teardown — here's what we learned ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-has-just-got-its-first-teardown-heres-what-we-learned qPBJTwboxNMdNTh88Pqq6X Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:30:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you use a VPN with the Nintendo Switch 2? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vpns/can-you-use-a-vpn-with-the-nintendo-switch-2 UjYHdPnbaNMtf3aNuH4FY Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:30:42 +0000 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:02:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Nintendo Switch 2 will not support streaming apps — here’s what we know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/the-nintendo-switch-2-will-not-support-streaming-apps-heres-what-we-know HyeyNBbkg2eN7sWxbyqG5h Fri, 30 May 2025 11:35:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mario Kart World was supposed to be a Nintendo Switch 1 game — but I'm glad it's not ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/mario-kart-world-was-supposed-to-be-a-nintendo-switch-1-game-but-im-glad-its-not VwZxTQJfYugQXJ4iGvV8hH Thu, 22 May 2025 11:21:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 leaks just confirmed more specs — and finally reveal what happened to Switch Pro ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/switch-2-hardware-leaks-detail-more-console-specs-and-finally-reveal-what-happened-to-switch-pro 8jN7cnJWb59KPLdGhuDFaK Thu, 15 May 2025 10:05:33 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 11:57:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 must-play Nintendo Switch games you missed this generation ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/7-must-play-nintendo-switch-games-you-missed-this-generation uRb3oEwtCcTyyxXHXQaD8c Thu, 15 May 2025 09:51:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a gamer and my partner isn't — but she still can't resist these 5 couch co-op games ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/im-a-gamer-and-my-partner-isnt-but-she-still-cant-resist-these-5-couch-co-op-games EjnpbHtVhzPQrbLUuPqW68 Tue, 13 May 2025 11:07:07 +0000 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:38:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tom’s Guide Gaming Week: Your guide to all things gaming in 2025 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/toms-guide-gaming-week-may-2025 5wZP9EviEjf2XTjteHLHy8 Mon, 12 May 2025 17:25:54 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 16:08:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo just made it easier to pre-order the Switch 2 — but only in the UK for now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-just-made-it-easier-to-pre-order-the-switch-2-but-only-in-the-uk-for-now NKxbUU3vpR5go993GZsuoj Thu, 08 May 2025 11:34:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo releases fix for Switch boot-up error — here's how to install the update ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-releases-fix-for-switch-boot-up-error-heres-how-to-install-the-update hRfp2fuTBoJZf4xuStHwXS Fri, 02 May 2025 17:03:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo just closed a Switch game-sharing loophole in new update — what you need to know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/nintendo-just-closed-a-switch-game-sharing-loophole-in-new-update-what-you-need-to-know bkiKh5sK2HRm8TkSFqwsGn Thu, 01 May 2025 14:37:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 biggest new games launching in May 2025 for PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/5-biggest-new-games-launching-in-may-2025-for-ps5-nintendo-switch-xbox-and-pc wNwkYWZTCAJXcyGZtybTSM Thu, 01 May 2025 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order listings are flooding eBay — how to tell which ones are scams ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-pre-order-listings-are-flooding-ebay-how-to-tell-which-ones-are-scams gLeCaTEWqr9uH23kRbecMA Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:28:44 +0000 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:29:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Star Wars Outlaws gets a Switch 2 release date plus a free playable demo ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/star-wars-outlaws-gets-a-switch-2-release-date-plus-a-free-playable-demo xb6d7nEtD45GHFA3rJVBDP Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:17:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ I played the Switch 2, but speaking with Nintendo made me realize just how big of a game changer GameChat could be ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/i-played-the-switch-2-but-speaking-with-nintendo-made-me-realize-just-how-big-of-a-game-changer-gamechat-could-be dK6baeDPNHZGjkVDGjRiPW Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:00:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm impressed by the Nintendo Switch 2 — but here's why I'm not buying one until 2026 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/i-like-the-nintendo-switch-2-but-heres-why-im-not-buying-one-until-2026 Sm5gwRDvH2hmRLJFNHAh9X Sun, 06 Apr 2025 04:45:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is my first experience with the Switch RPG series — and it’s all I want to play until Switch 2 arrives ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/xenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-is-my-first-experience-with-the-switch-rpg-series-and-its-all-i-want-to-play-until-switch-2-arrives QEqskziMBhpD53w9VzjC2f Sat, 05 Apr 2025 04:30:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ I played over a dozen games on the Switch 2 — and I have a surprise favorite so far ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/i-played-over-a-dozen-games-on-the-switch-2-and-i-have-a-surprise-favorite-so-far K5QaZszpLcqEAHqZpTiNs5 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:34:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just played the Nintendo Switch 2 and it's everything I wanted — except for one thing ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-review hzaMwgWXM95kZuAbRyvwgR Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:00:30 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:29:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ If Nintendo Switch 2 blocks AR glasses again, I might actually lose it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/if-nintendo-switch-2-blocks-ar-glasses-again-i-might-actually-lose-it RXqTvBUB763aqGgPVAcFQ3 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:39:24 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:51:31 +0000