Canada gears up for Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders starting April 9

Canadian gamers can pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 starting April 9 from retailers like Walmart Canada ahead of its June 5 launch. The console is priced at $630 or $700 with Mario Kart World.

Key new features include a larger 7.9-inch 1080p LCD screen (up to 4K/60fps docked), 256GB expandable storage, and Joy-Con 2 controllers that can function as a mouse and include a dedicated GameChat button.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons expected to feature mouse functionality

Rumours surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Cons have been swirling since last month's teaser video, which showed the controllers skidding across a surface like mice. Now, a newly discovered Nintendo patent seems to confirm the speculation: the Joy-Cons will indeed have mouse-like capabilities.

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Nintendo debuts bigger Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo has officially unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2, offering a glimpse into the next generation of its popular hybrid console. Maintaining the familiar form factor, the Switch 2 appears larger than its predecessor. Although, the exact dimensions remain undisclosed. As with the original, gamers will have the flexibility to play handheld or docked to a TV.

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'Nintendo Switch 2' rumoured to offer backwards compatibility and game enhancements

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Universo Nintendo, a website with a track record of accurate Nintendo leaks, claims the Switch successor will boast full backwards compatibility for both physical and digital Switch games. Twitter leaker Centro Leaks shared a translation, indicating both cartridge and eShop titles will be playable on the new console. Additionally, developers will reportedly be able to "enhance" existing Switch games to leverage the improved processing power. This aligns with prior rumours of a graphically boosted The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild running on the new hardware.

The Switch successor (still officially unnamed and referred to as the Nintendo Switch 2) has been the subject of intense speculation in recent months. An industry survey found 8% of developers already working on titles for the new console, while another analyst predicts a 2024 release with an 8-inch LCD screen (instead of the current OLED). While Nintendo remains tight-lipped, the constant rumours suggest something significant is brewing. 

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