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Nintendo has reminded owners of the Switch 2 that the screen protector film installed on the console at the factory is not meant to be peeled off. The console, which launched in mid-2025 at $450 and later rose to a standard $500 price point, includes this film as part of its design rather than as an optional add-on.
NAT type describes how easily a gaming device can communicate over the internet, with Open, Moderate and Strict tiers on Xbox and PC (and equivalents on PlayStation and Switch). Open allows unrestricted connections but isn't practical or secure for most setups since it bypasses router protections, while Moderate works behind a router and Strict blocks necessary ports, causing matchmaking issues.
TSA regulations require that devices with lithium-ion batteries, including handhelds like the Switch 2 or Steam Deck and most game controllers, be packed in carry-on luggage rather than checked bags due to fire risk from thermal runaway. Home consoles such as the PlayStation 5 are permitted in checked luggage, though TSA data shows about 63.5 percent of consumer claims filed between 2002 and 2025 involved lost property. Whether devices must be removed from bags at security checkpoints varies by airport, depending on whether CT or older X-ray scanners are in use.
Xbox Series X/S remain third in global console sales behind Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5, a gap attributed to a lack of standout exclusives. Despite this, Microsoft's consoles offer stronger backward compatibility with older game libraries than Sony's PS5, letting players access many classic titles cheaply. Sony, by contrast, has leaned more heavily on new releases to drive its platform's popularity.
Costco is selling the digital remaster of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for $54.99, a $5 discount off the standard price, available to its members. The deal comes after other retailers had already offered preorder discounts on the Switch 2 exclusive title before its release.
The Nintendo Switch 2 ships with 256GB of storage, about 249GB usable after system software, which can quickly be consumed by large digital titles. Games like Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (90.4GB), Assassin's Creed Shadows (69GB) and Resident Evil Requiem (nearly 29GB) take up significant space, and some releases use Game-Key Cards that require full downloads even when playing from a cartridge.
Amazon has temporarily priced the 512GB Samsung P9 microSD Express card at $99.99, down from its usual $149.99 list price and matching its original MSRP. The card supports sequential read speeds up to 800 MB/s and is compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2's expandable storage.
Retailer Woot is selling the Nintendo Switch 2 for $469.99, a $30 discount off its $499 price, which itself was a $50 increase introduced a couple of months earlier. The deal is limited to available stock or runs through the end of the month, whichever comes first.
Woot, Amazon's discount site, is selling the Nintendo Switch 2 bundle for $459 for new customers using code SAVETOBER, or $479 for existing customers, down from $519. The bundle includes the console, dock, Joy-Cons and a digital code for a free game choice among Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza or Pokémon Pokopia. The coupon is set to expire November 1 at 11:59 pm ET, though the sale price itself runs for four days.
FromSoftware has delayed The Duskbloods, its multiplayer game exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, from its planned 2026 release to sometime in 2027. The studio said an August network test showed strong interest in the game's combat, strategic depth and player expression, prompting it to take extra time to refine rules and balancing.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2 is set to release on November 5th, and retailers Amazon and Walmart are currently offering the physical edition for $10 off its $59.99 list price. Once the game launches, the physical version is expected to rise to $69.99, while the digital edition will remain at $59.99.
ANBERNIC has released the RG 55G1, a sub-$150 Android handheld resembling the Nintendo Switch Lite, alongside the RG DS Plus, a dual-screen device modeled after the Nintendo DS Lite and DSi. A reviewer who tested both for several weeks recommends the RG 55G1 for most buyers, citing its build quality, plastic back, glass front, and control layout, despite noting it's heavier than the Switch Lite at 339 grams.