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I wouldn’t have recommended this Nintendo Switch 2 accessory before, but this deal changes everything

Digital Trends

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July 13, 2026

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I wouldn’t have recommended this Nintendo Switch 2 accessory before, but this deal changes everything

GameStop just dropped the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera to its lowest price yet, making the once-pricey accessory much easier to recommend.

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DualShockers

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· Jul 1, 2026

Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition Review: Some Direction is Better Than None

How does the Definitive Edition of Sonic Frontiers change the experience on Nintendo Switch 2? Here's our full review.

SVG

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· Jun 28, 2026

5 Essential Nintendo Switch Features That You Have To Enable Yourself

There's ways to tweak the Nintendo Switch that most players have never found. These five essential features might help upgrade your gaming experience.

Gamesradar

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· Jun 23, 2026

I've had my Nintendo Switch 2 since day one, and these are my go-to accessories for $20 or less

I've had my Nintendo Switch 2 since day one, and these are my go-to accessories for $20 or less

ComicBook.com

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· Jun 27, 2026

New Nintendo Switch 2 Update Makes Backward Compatability Better

A new Nintendo Switch 2 update has been released by Nintendo, but it does not require a download from Nintendo users. As for what the update does, it improves backward compatability, fixing a handful of Nintendo Switch games that previously had significant problems running on the Nintendo Switch 2. Included in this list of games []

Kotaku

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· Jul 6, 2026

Nintendo Will Stop Selling The Original Switch In Europe Next Year

New regulations regarding replaceable batteries mean the OG Switch will be discontinued while a compliant Switch 2 model will be available later this year

Polygon

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· Jun 30, 2026

6 new Switch 2 games to play in July 2026

Nintendo Switch 2 new releases in July include two all-new Nintendo exclusives, two Switch 2 Editions, and some indie games

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· Jul 1, 2026

A Nintendo Switch 2 with a new screen may be incoming, but don't get your hopes up for an OLED panel

A Nintendo Switch 2 with a new screen may be incoming, but don't get your hopes up for an OLED panel

ZDNet

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· Jun 26, 2026

This smart rechargeable fan has been a lifesaver this summer (and it's only $60)

After using this SwitchBot smart fan for months, I strongly believe it's a steal at its current deal price.

Metro

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· Jun 30, 2026

Nintendo Switch 2 could be getting a new LCD screen according to report

Images have surfaced online of an updated Nintendo Switch 2 screen, which is speculated to address a ghosting issue some owners have with the current model.

Gematsu

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· Jun 23, 2026

Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition now available for Switch 2

SEGA has released Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition for Switch 2 for 49.99. It is available Source

IGN

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· Jun 22, 2026

Nintendo Slashes Price on Tears of the Kingdom's Switch 2 Edition for the First Time

A rare first-party Nintendo discount just went live: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is heavily marked down for Amazon Prime Day for players on both the original Switch and the new Switch 2.

Niche Gamer

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· Jul 6, 2026

Switch 1 will be discontinued in Europe in 2027

Nintendo has officially outlined its plans to introduce revised Switch 2 hardware across Europe, confirming that selected products will begin shipping with user-replaceable batteries in response to the European Union’s Right to Repair legislation and new battery regulations. According to Nintendo, the rollout will begin this summer and continue in phases through early 2027. While [] Source

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· Jul 10, 2026

Nintendo is hunting for a Switch 2 engineer who could help bring VRR to TV mode and next-gen consoles

Nintendo is hunting for a Switch 2 engineer who could help bring VRR to TV mode and next-gen consoles

MakeUseOf

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· Jun 25, 2026

I replaced every charger in my house with one device — this Prime Day deal makes it a no-brainer

This tech will change your charging life.

Guido Fawkes

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· Jul 10, 2026

EU Effectively Bans Nintendo Switch Console From Europe

Fun sponge EU bureaucrats have effectively banned original Nintendo Switch consoles as part of a new raft of regulations on battery technology. Don’t hate the player, hate the game Brussels bigwigs just dropped “upcoming changes in European battery regulations coming into effect in mid-February 2027,” which affects the Lite and OLED models of the popular handheld

TheGamer

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· Jun 22, 2026

Why You Should Play Your Switch 2 Less During A Heatwave

Nintendo officially advises you to put your Switch 2 aside when the temperature hits a certain threshold, and this is why.

Engadget

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· Jul 13, 2026

Oppo Watch X3 review: Come for the battery, stay for the versatility

Oppo's Watch X3 is a Wear OS watch that'll outlast all of its rivals.

Inoreader blog

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· May 11, 2026

A cleaner top bar and quicker access to key features

In our latest update, we’ve introduced a couple of interface changes that you’ll notice right away – less movement, less The post A cleaner top bar and quicker access to key features appeared first on Inoreader blog.

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· Jun 26, 2026

Prime Day Nintendo Switch 2 deals will end tonight, so I'm bringing you all the last-minute offers under $50

Prime Day Nintendo Switch 2 deals will end tonight, so I'm bringing you all the last-minute offers under $50

The Next Web

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· Jul 6, 2026

Nintendo will stop selling the original Switch in Europe next year

Nearly ten years after launch, the original Nintendo Switch will vanish from European shops next year. Blame a new EU rule on batteries, not the Switch 2. Nintendo will stop selling every version of the original Switch in Europe from mid-February 2027, The Verge reports. That lands weeks before the console’s tenth birthday. The cull [] This story continues at The Next Web

MobileSyrup

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· Jun 26, 2026

Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 is honestly kind of refreshing

Of the various remasters and remakes that Nintendo has done in the past several years, Star Fox on the Nintendo Switch 2 is arguably the least needed. After all, it’s a remake of Star Fox 64, which was itself based on the original Star Fox SNES game that has also been remade on 3DS and reimagined for the Wii []

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· Jul 8, 2026

Switch 1 isn't dead yet – Nintendo will "continue selling" its console worldwide in 2027, just not in Europe after February

Switch 1 isn't dead yet – Nintendo will "continue selling" its console worldwide in 2027, just not in Europe after February

Ars Technica

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· Jul 10, 2026

Firmware update bricks Hue Bridge Pro devices; Philips gives free replacements

Affected users will have to configure their lights and settings all over again.

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Gaming · 8
Technology · 6
World · 2
Politics · 2
Entertainment · 1

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