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Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 hardware and software updates

Overview

Information regarding the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 continues to emerge through hardware specifications, software announcements, and digital storefront activity. Hardware details for the Switch 2 indicate the console will feature a custom NVIDIA Tegra T239 processor, 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB of internal storage, and an 8-inch LCD display. In Brazil, SanDisk has introduced microSD Express cards for the console using the PCIe 3.1 NVMe interface, with licensed Mario-branded versions available at a premium.

Nintendo has reaffirmed its commitment to physical media, a strategy Bill van Zyll, Vice President and General Manager for Latin America, described as being “agnostic” to media formats. This stance contrasts with Sony’s plan to cease PlayStation disc production by 2028. While the ‘Game-Key Card’ format has faced criticism, market data from Circana shows a 5% increase in US physical game spending in 2026, driven by a 631% surge in Switch 2 Game-Key Card sales. To manage rising costs, Nintendo has implemented a $10 premium for physical media.

Digital storefront activity provides insight into increasing storage requirements. Recent eShop listings reveal large file sizes for Switch 2 titles, such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (84.9 GB), Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix (54.2 GB), and Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen (54 GB). For the week of October 25, 2026, retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop have listed pre-orders for several upcoming titles. Notable releases include Minecraft, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2, Pikmin 4, Steins;Gate Reboot, Hello Kitty Party Land, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year One Edition, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

Entities

Nintendo · Switch 2 · Bill van Zyll · Nintendo Switch 2 · Sony

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Nintendo Switch 2 upcoming game pre-orders

    New pre-order listings for Nintendo Switch 2 games include Minecraft, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3, available through major retailers.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Nintendo eShop listings reveal file sizes for Switch and Switch 2 games

    New eShop listings reveal the digital file sizes for various upcoming games on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, including Stellar Blade and Minecraft.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Nintendo highlights Switch 2 and online services

    Nintendo provides details on the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware and the benefits of its Nintendo Switch Online membership services.

  4. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Nintendo eShop releases new titles for Switch and Switch 2

    Nintendo announced new game releases for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 platforms for the week of October 22, 2026, across North American and European eShops.

  5. [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Nintendo maintains commitment to physical media amid Sony's digital shift

    Nintendo is reinforcing its support for physical media as Sony prepares to end disc production for new PlayStation games by 2028.

  6. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Square Enix RPGs rumored for Nintendo Switch 2

    Leaks suggest Square Enix titles NieR: Automata and NieR Replicant could be released for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

  7. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Nintendo Switch 2 maintains strong software sales and library growth

    Nintendo Switch 2 software remains competitive in the UK, with Mario Kart World holding a top 10 spot and the console's library expanding through new releases and discounts.

  8. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Nintendo eShop listings reveal file sizes for Switch and Switch 2 games

    eShop listings for North America, Europe, and Japan have revealed file sizes for upcoming Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 games, including Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and Final Fantasy Resonance.

  9. [TECHNOLOGY] 12 sources
    Nintendo to maintain physical game support for Switch 2

    Nintendo confirmed the Switch 2 will continue to support physical games, including cartridges and Game-Key Cards, citing a commitment to consumer preferences despite industry shifts toward digital-only models.

  10. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Nintendo announces upcoming pre-orders for Switch 2 titles

    New Nintendo pre-order updates for the week of October 11, 2026, feature upcoming Switch 2 titles including Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Demon Slayer.

  11. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Nintendo Switch 2 storage and game file size details emerge

    New information regarding Nintendo Switch 2 storage options and upcoming game file sizes has surfaced, including SanDisk microSD Express cards and large titles like Call of Duty.

  12. [TECHNOLOGY] 37 sources
    Nintendo confirms continued support for physical games on Switch 2

    Nintendo will continue to support physical game media for the Switch 2, maintaining an agnostic approach to distribution in contrast to Sony's plan to end PlayStation disc production by 2028.

  13. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Nintendo eShop reveals file sizes for Switch and Switch 2 games

    Recent Nintendo eShop listings reveal upcoming game file sizes for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, featuring large titles like Kingdom Hearts and Dragon’s Dogma 2.

  14. [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    Nintendo eShop updates new game releases for Switch and Switch 2

    Nintendo has updated its eShop in Europe and North America for October 1, 2026, introducing new games for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, alongside various digital discounts.

  15. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 game file sizes revealed via eShop listings

    eShop listings have disclosed file sizes for several games on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, including large titles like Middle-earth: Shadow of War at 73GB.

  16. [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 eShop charts show top titles for late September 2026

    Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 eShop charts for late September 2026 show Super Mario Galaxy leading on the original console, while Fire Emblem and EA SPORTS titles feature prominently on Switch 2.

  17. [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    Nintendo Switch 2 software and hardware updates

    Nintendo Switch 2 updates include the confirmation that Splatoon Raiders will not receive DLC, new game releases like Ace Combat 8 and RuneScape: Dragonwilds, and hardware specs featuring 12GB of RAM.

  18. [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    Nintendo announces software sale and upcoming Switch 2 tabletop game collection

    Nintendo is running a digital software sale for Switch and Switch 2 users, while D3 Publisher announced a tabletop game collection for Nintendo Switch 2 arriving in December 2026.

  19. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Nintendo eShop listings reveal file sizes for Switch and Switch 2 games

    Recent Nintendo eShop listings reveal the expected file sizes for upcoming titles on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, including large releases like NBA 2K27 and Onimusha.

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