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News and community chatter focus on Nintendo Switch 2 momentum: major third-party releases/announcements (including Call of Duty and Capcom talk), fast-selling physical adoption, and Pokémon Pokopia hitting 5M sales. Alongside that, there are practical concerns like accessory/feature support (mouse input) and a UK price increase.
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Key TakeawaySwitch 2 is accelerating with Call of Duty and major sales milestones, but buyers may face regional price hikes and peripheral support limitations.
Tracking: Another Crab's Treasure - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Launch Trailer / The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition – Fear No Darkness – Nintendo Switch 2
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How does Nintendo's share of new physical game sales compare to Xbox's share in this report?
Nintendo accounts for 63% of new physical game sales in the US this year, while Xbox makes up just over 4% of those sales. This means Nintendo's share is roughly fifteen times larger than Xbox's in this report. Answered
Is Nintendo Really Going To Finally Let Mario Have A Gun?
Some have leaned into the jokey side of things, demanding Nintendo finally put Mario in a game where he can shoot a gun, while others are clinging to the hope that Nintendo might finally be about to reverse course on its Samus decision. It was claimed years ago that Samus almost made it into Fortnite, around the same time that Kratos and Master Chief skins were added. However, Nintendo’s insistence that the skin would only be visible to those playing on Switch meant the deal fell through. Even though the Override season doesn’t start until Thursday, there’s already a theory that Epic approache
Snap Spot/Shutterstock There are multiple reasons why Nintendo opted for its compact optical discs. The three main ones go like this: Games were harder to pirate, it meant Nintendo could avoid licensing fees, and it also led to a smaller machine that was cheaper to manufacture. Let's start with that last factor. While retro collectors have found GameCube games are so expensive in modern times, the console launched back in late 2001 for an absolute snip at $200. That made it seriously attractive for gamers on a budget compared to the PS2 and Xbox, both of which launched at $300.
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