Nintendo Switch 2: Accessories and Upgrade Packs Draw Consumer Scrutiny
April 25, 2025, 3:20 pm
Recent reports reveal that Nintendo is revamping its Switch 2 ecosystem with significant changes to accessory compatibility and upgrade pack pricing. One article details that upgrade packs could cost as much as $20 while another highlights restrictions on lower-cost accessories, sparking a debate among gamers over quality versus cost savings.
Trying to secure a Nintendo Switch 2 preorder on Wednesday was predictably infuriating. Retailers were overwhelmed by the crowds assailing their sites. Target removed consoles … The post How to track Nintendo Switch 2 restocks at Best Buy, GameStop, and more appeared first on BGR.
Be careful: Cheaper Switch 2 gear like the new GameCube controller or Hori's third-party cameras may not work exactly as you think.
One of the last unanswered questions we had before the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct earlier this month was how Nintendo planned to upgrade old games … The post Switch 2 Edition upgrade packs will cost as much as $20 appeared first on BGR.
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