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The Nintendo Switch 2 Situation

09/04/25·Entertainment·00:51:13

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The Nintendo Switch 2 Situation

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Nintendo's next-gen console is on the horizon, and Linus and Luke have a lot to say. From upgraded specs to the controversial voice chat system and a new approach to scalper prevention, the Switch 2 has people talking. Are the game prices justified? Should online features be locked behind a subscription? And is Nintendo finally treating their hardware with some respect? The guys share personal takes, some hot ones too, and dive deep into the broader implications for the gaming industry.

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Timestamps
00:00 - Nintendo Switch 2 announcement
01:48 - Specs, no frame gen, Nintendo Chat
08:28 - Nintendo Online, game issues, renting games in the past
21:50 - Smash Champs pricing, why Floatplane lacks regional pricing
30:32 - Linus will buy the Switch 2 from the shop, original pricing
34:08 - Game upgrades, upgrade packs, compatibility
38:32 - What shockwaves will Nintendo's pricing cause? (Skins, subscriptions)
41:38 - Game devs & the current state of the games industry

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