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Last November, we ran an op/ed speculating about the performance improvements the Nintendo Switch 2 could bring to the vast library of Switch 1 games. While some have gotten native ports or Switch 2-specific updates, it would be impossible for Nintendo and every other publisher to update all 5,987 games…

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As people discovered yesterday, the newly released Nintendo Switch 2 is compatible with a variety of generic USB webcams for use with GameChat. That’s great for people who already have a webcam in their possession and don’t want to shell out for Nintendo’s official camera. What if you wanted to…

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Nintendo announces the Mario Kart World Invitational for this October

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Categories: News, Switch 2

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Categories: News, Mobile, Switch, Switch 2

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Guide – How to unlock every character in Mario Kart World

Author: Abbie Maxwell
Categories: Switch 2, Featured, Guides

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Categories: Switch 2, News, Switch

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The Ultimate Nintendo Switch 2 Purchase Guide – 6/5 Launch Edition

Author: Jason Ganos
Categories: Guides, Switch 2

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Author: Jason Ganos
Categories: Switch, News, Switch 2

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