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Nintendo Switch 2 Launches June 5, Pre-Orders Soar!

5/7/2025

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Nintendo Switch 2 Launch

Get ready for the Nintendo Switch 2, set to launch on June 5, 2023, at a premium price of $449.99, marking it as Nintendo's priciest console yet. Despite worries about its cost and echoes of the Wii U's fate, pre-orders are flying off the shelves, showcasing an undeniable excitement for its upgraded hardware and backward compatibility that promise to elevate gaming to new heights.

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Nintendo Sues Genki

Nintendo is taking a stand against Genki, filing a lawsuit for trademark infringement and false advertising over unauthorized Switch 2 mockups. The gaming giant demands damages and an end to Genki's use of its trademarks. Undeterred, Genki is set to unveil its products at PAX East, showcasing its dedication to creativity and excellence.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Launch

Get ready for the Nintendo Switch 2, set to launch on June 5, 2023, at a premium price of $449.99, marking it as Nintendo's priciest console yet. Despite worries about its cost and echoes of the Wii U's fate, pre-orders are flying off the shelves, showcasing an undeniable excitement for its upgraded hardware and backward compatibility that promise to elevate gaming to new heights.

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