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Here’s where you can buy microSD Express cards for the Switch 2

is an editor covering deals and commerce. He joined in 2018, and served as commerce editor at Polygon until May 2025. The Nintendo Switch 2 is here, and so you might be in the market for a microSD card to store more games. While all microSD cards look the same, only microSD Express cards will work on the Switch 2 for storing and playing games. The card you used in your original Switch or Switch Lite will only offer very limited functionality if installed into Nintendo’s new handheld, letting yo

Finally, We’re Seeing More Ways to Quadruple Your Switch 2’s Paltry Storage

If you’re like me, your hungry Switch 2’s belly is already full up with a slate of launch games combined with your backlog of original Switch titles. When a growing number of games take up 60GB or more on your new handheld, you’ll want to look for extra storage options. Unfortunately, every option available right now costs close to half of what you already need to spend on Nintendo’s $450 handheld console. The Switch 2 only accepts microSD Express cards, not stock-standard microSD. Express-leve

Switch 2 Is the Best Handheld Console, but I Think You Can Wait on It, Too

8.5 / 10 SCORE Nintendo Switch 2 $450 at Best Buy Pros Slim design Large 1080p display Notably better graphics Great-feeling magnetic-attaching controllers Cons microSD Express cards are hard to find right now Battery life is worse than Switch's Still needs more unique exclusives Halfway between Newark and San Francisco, I was settled into my economy seat and fully enjoying the first-class gaming ticket that the Nintendo Switch 2 was giving me in-flight. A big 7.9-inch screen, tilted at a

The Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Is Getting Its Inevitable Sequel

Dean Fleischer Camp’s summer blockbuster hit Lilo & Stitch has officially been given the Disney green light for a sequel. It makes sense for Disney to make the move official today, on June 26—the date co-opted by the company to be an unofficial Stitch holiday inspired by his experiment code from the film, 626. The first film was a blockbuster hit for the studio, which made $920 million globally after being made for a mere $100 million, which is small considering Disney’s usually oversized budge

Switch 2 Review: The Best Handheld Console Is the Future in Familiar Form

Halfway between Newark and San Francisco, I was settled into my economy seat and fully enjoying the first-class gaming ticket that the Nintendo Switch 2 was giving me in-flight. A big 7.9-inch screen, tilted at a perfect angle as I played Mario Kart World's vast tracks using luxurious new controllers with fantastic vibration. Yep, the Switch 2 is great. Except that the battery was already winding down after just an hour and a half of play. Watch this: Nintendo Switch 2 Two Weeks In: All I've Lo

The Switch 2 Pro Controller Makes a Comfortable Upgrade, but Still Falls a Bit Short

The Switch 2 Pro Controller is a standalone controller that pairs with the new Switch 2 and provides a more comfortable gaming experience than the standard Joy-Cons. While it might look similar to the old model, the second-gen controller has a number of new features to help it earn that "Pro" title. The 2 Pro retails for $85 -- a pretty significant jump over the original's $70. The good news is that, if you want to save some money, the Switch 1 Pro Controllers do work on the Switch 2. Since it'

We Tested the Switch 2 Display - Is It Really That Slow?

In recent weeks, the Nintendo Switch 2's display has come under fire. Digital Foundry and other outlets in the gaming community have criticized its lackluster motion performance and questionable HDR credentials, despite Nintendo marketing it as an HDR-capable panel. That criticism piqued our interest. We've tested hundreds of PC gaming monitors over the years and have the tools capable – and the curiosity – to take a closer look. We also happen to own both a Switch 2 and the original Switch 1 w

We Tested the Switch 2 Display - Is It Really That Slow?

In recent weeks, the Nintendo Switch 2's display has come under fire. Digital Foundry and other outlets in the gaming community have criticized its lackluster motion performance and questionable HDR credentials, despite Nintendo marketing it as an HDR-capable panel. That criticism piqued our interest. We've tested hundreds of PC gaming monitors over the years and have the tools capable – and the curiosity – to take a closer look. We also happen to own both a Switch 2 and the original Switch 1 w

Finally, a wallet tracker as effective as an AirTag (and you won't believe the price)

ZDNET's key takeaways The SwitchBot Wallet Tracker Card is on sale right now for under $20. This slim wallet tracker works with Bluetooth and the Apple Find My network, is IP67 waterproof, and is almost as reliable as an Apple AirTag. It only works with iOS, not Android, and its battery isn't replaceable or rechargeable. $17.99 at Amazon The SwitchBot Wallet Finder Card is on sale for only $18 on Amazon. Losing stuff is a huge issue in my home. My husband constantly loses his keys and wallet

The Nintendo Switch 2 webcam compatibility mystery is solved and updates are on the way

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. If you plug the world’s best-reviewed webcams into the Nintendo Switch 2 today, they won’t work, while many comparatively ancient webcams do. Why? That’s been a mystery for the nearly three weeks since the handheld launched. Now, two companies say they’ve figured it out and are pledging to update the firmware on their cameras. Here’s a pos

The Switch 2 is coming to Walmart tonight at 9PM ET — but there's a catch

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Sam Rutherford for Engadget Walmart has confirmed that the Switch 2 will be available on its site tonight at 9PM ET, but the first hour of availability will only be open to paid Walmart+ members. So, in order to potentially add the new Nintendo console to your cart, you'll need to be

Bitcoin rises, NYSE battles for Trump ETF, and crypto may be coming to mortgage next

The price of bitcoin rose again on Wednesday, reaching above $108,000 at an intraday high, as investors looked past the recent tensions in the Middle East and the stock market hovered near an all-time record. But the trading in cryptocurrencies was uneven, with ether and solana both slipping modestly in afternoon trading. Washington, D.C., figured in a major way in the latest crypto headlines. Fed Chair Jerome Powell spoke about crypto in his testimony before the Senate Banking Committee on W

Best early Prime Day deals 2025: 45+ sales on tech products live now

When is Amazon Prime Day? Amazon Prime Day will run from Tuesday, July 8, to Friday, July 11, 2025. The annual two-day sale was extended to four days in 2025. How long will Prime Day last? Amazon Prime Day will last four days, running from July 8-11, 2025. That's two days longer than the years prior. Where will Prime Day take place? Amazon announced that its July Prime Day event will return in over 20 countries, including Ireland for the first time. Prime Day 2025 will return to the followi

I tested 12 Switch 2 cases and these are the best

is an editor covering deals and commerce. He joined in 2018, and served as commerce editor at Polygon until May 2025. You might find it kind of sad to put a hard-earned gadget into a protective case. To me, it’s freeing. Using a case relieves me of the worry that it will accumulate tons of little scratches. So, I wasted no time testing cases on the new Nintendo Switch 2, and it didn’t take long for me to find one that I think is the best. I tried several types of cases on the Switch 2. I teste

Sitch’s new dating app fuses human matchmaking and AI

Can AI improve the dating app market? A new dating app called Sitch aims to find out by leveraging human expertise in matchmaking to power its AI model. Today’s dating apps bank on the speed of onboarding and having millions of options. Users create profiles within seconds by uploading photos and answering simple questions. The apps then rely on basic info and feedback from users’ swipes to find them potential matches. Sitch aims to take a more thoughtful approach with its onboarding process a

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Belkin Charging Case for Switch 2 review: Simple but effective

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Aside from a screen protector, the best accessory to keep your Switch 2 safe is a carrying case. And with the increased price of Nintendo’s latest console compared to the original, there are even more reasons (about $150 of them) to figure out a way to shelter your console. But why sto

The Nintendo Switch 2 will be available for Walmart Plus subscribers today at 9pm Eastern

Most restocks are free to participate in, but not the latest one at Walmart. The retailer will stock both the $449.99 standalone Nintendo Switch 2 and a $499.99 bundle that includes the system along with a digital copy of Mario Kart World exclusively for Walmart Plus subscribers today starting at 9PM EDT/6PM PDT. Mind you, there’s no discount. You’re just getting a chance to buy one. The Switch 2 has been difficult to find, and there haven’t been many opportunities to buy one if you missed out

dbrand stops blaming customers for holding Switch 2 case wrong, offers Joy-Con grip replacements

Oliver Cragg / Android Authority TL;DR Users reported Switch 2 Joy-Cons easily detaching with the dbrand Killswitch case installed. dbrand’s initial response echoed Steven Jobs’ “you’re holding it wrong” debacle. Enhanced replacement units will be offered for free to all customers next month. If dbrand is known for anything, it’s premium products and excessive snark. Usually that works in its favor, but when several customers revealed a flaw in the Killswitch case for the Switch 2 on Reddit,

How to buy the Nintendo Switch 2: Latest stock updates at Walmart, Best Buy and more

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Here are your best options for finding the Switch 2 -- and why you should skip Amazon for now. The Nintendo Switch 2 has been available in the US for more than two weeks — but good luck finding one. While millions of people have been able to snag the $450 console since it officially w

Some Asshole Allegedly Steals $10,000 Worth of Switch Games From Local Libraries

Few fans would want to reenact Mario villain antics outside of your local gaming convention, but it seems certain groups aim to acquire Switch-related merchandise by any means necessary. Weeks after an unknown group, individual, or perhaps a certain King Koopa stole a trove of Switch 2 units from the back of a truck, police accused a separate California man of stealing thousands of dollars worth of Switch games from local libraries. It’s clear the $450 Switch 2 is so hot right now that some folk

Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Drag x Drive Arriving in August as Digital-Only Budget Game

The inaugural fully mouse-controlled game for the new Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be released on Aug. 14, and you'll be able to grab it for $20. You won't be able to get a physical copy of Drag x Drive, however, because the game is limited to the Nintendo eShop. The pricing for Drag x Drive reflects the scope of the game, as this is a low-stakes party title spotlighting an underrepresented sport with quick pickup matches. But compared with the pricier Welcome Tour, Drag x Drive seems like a muc

Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive, Drag x Drive, Releasing in August as Digital-Only Budget Game

The inaugural fully mouse-controlled game for the new Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be released on Aug. 14, and you'll be able to grab it for $20. You won't be able to get a physical copy of Drag x Drive, however, because the game is limited to the Nintendo eShop. The pricing for Drag x Drive reflects the scope of the game, as this is a low-stakes party title spotlighting an underrepresented sport with quick pickup matches. But compared with the pricier Welcome Tour, Drag x Drive seems like a muc

I Used Science to Find the Best Cooking Appliance for a Heat Wave

I love my grill but standing over hot flames in 90-degree heat isn't my idea of a good time. Cooking inside isn't ideal either, since the oven raises the temperature of the entire house and using your gas range with the windows closed raises serious air quality concerns. Enter the air fryer. These mighty machines cook fast and use less use less energy than ovens, making them an ideal candidate for cooking inside during a heat wave. Air fryers do release warm air but it's nothing compared to the

I Used Science to Find the Best Cooking Appliance During a Heat Wave

I love my grill but standing over hot flames in 90-degree heat isn't my idea of a good time. Cooking inside isn't ideal either, since the oven raises the temperature of the entire house and using your gas range with the windows closed raises serious air quality concerns. Enter the air fryer. These mighty machines cook fast and use less use less energy than ovens, making them an ideal candidate for cooking inside during a heat wave. Air fryers do release warm air but it's nothing compared to the

Honeywell H316 Kitchen Computer (2023)

Honeywell H316 kitchen computer Some thoughts in defense of the often ridiculed Honeywell H316 kitchen computer. Hey, this monstrosity has no keyboard at all! So what is it doing on kbd.news? Firstly, I was pretty sure I've written about this Honeywell kitchen computer somewhere, someday. In fact, I was so sure about this that when I came across the poster below I thought I'd add it to my original post for the sake of completeness. But it turned out there's no such article, at least I can't fi

Your Bitcoin Might Soon Get You a Mortgage—No, Really

In a move that should send a chill down the spine of anyone who remembers 2008, the man now in charge of regulating a huge chunk of the U.S. housing market wants to see if your crypto holdings—like Bitcoin or Solana—should count when Americans apply for a mortgage. That’s right: your dog-themed coin stash might one day help you buy a house. Bill Pulte, the new director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), announced the plan on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. “We will study t

9 Rules for Keeping Your Kitchen Cool During a Heat Wave

Record-breaking heat has descended upon the Midwest and Northeast yet again. Scorching temps in spring and early summer are now the norm, not the exception, which makes keeping your home cool while cooking a daunting task. Before you reach for the takeout menu or delivery app, consider my bible for keeping the kitchen cool while cooking, even during a heat wave. Read more: Best Foods for Staying Hydrated During Hot Weather Using the right appliances and cooking at certain times will help keep

This Billionaire Turned a Software Firm Into a $42 Billion Bitcoin Whale

Michael Saylor doesn’t just believe in Bitcoin. He’s betting his entire company on it. On Saturday, the billionaire founder of MicroStrategy, once a sleepy business software firm, announced he had bought another 245 bitcoins for around $26 million, paying an average of $105,856 per coin. That brings MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin holdings to a jaw-dropping 592,345 BTC, acquired for $41.87 billion at an average cost of $70,681 per coin. Saylor posted the update to his 4.4 million followers on X, bragg

9 Rules For Keeping Your Kitchen Cool During a Heat Wave

Record-breaking heat has descended upon the Midwest and Northeast yet again. Scorching temps in spring and early summer are now the norm, not the exception, which makes keeping your home cool while cooking a daunting task. Before you reach for the takeout menu or delivery app, consider my bible for keeping the kitchen cool while cooking, even during a heat wave. Read more: Best Foods for Staying Hydrated During Hot Weather Using the right appliances and cooking at certain times will help keep

Nintendo’s wheelchair basketball game will be out in August

is a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and the quirky, horny culture of video game communities. Drag x Drive is the next Switch 2 exclusive to get a release date. Nintendo, via its Nintendo Today news app, announced that the 3 v 3 wheelchair basketball game would be out August 14th. Since the launch of the Switch 2 earlier this month, most of the new console’s catalogue has been third party releases like Deltarune and