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What Switch 2 Leaks Tell Us About The Upcoming Longest Nintendo Direct Ever

by admin September 10, 2025

The Nintendo Direct that fans have been waiting for is finally here and it’s a big one. September is usually when the company has its annual blowout showcase, and after a messy first half of 2025 ahead of the Switch 2 launch, it seems like we might be getting back into a familiar flow. After a quiet couple of years, the drought may finally be over. The Switch 2 is out and Nintendo can finally wheel out the big guns.

With Nintendo promising an hour-long livestream, the September 12 Direct will be the longest in the company’s history outside of the April one earlier this year for revealing the Switch 2 hardware. It also comes just ahead of the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. on September 13, suggesting plenty of Mario-themed announcements may be in tow as well. And then there’s the flurry of recently leaks from self-proclaimed insiders, some with a good enough track record to take them seriously going into the event. Here’s what we’re likely to see at the latest Nintendo Direct this Friday, from rumors and best guesses to some wild longshots that are too cool not to think about.

Resident Evil, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and more ports

According to Resident Evil leaker Dusk Golem, we should expect a whole lot of Capcom’s horror series to be coming to Switch 2 in the year ahead. That includes Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village, as well as the Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 remakes. Notably, all of these were created on the current RE Engine, which Capcom has been using for all of its new games. Dusk Golem has suggested the newest sequel, Resident Evil: Requiem, will arrive on Switch 2 at some point as well.

While only a port of RE7 has been claimed to be getting revealed at this week’s Direct, fans have already started speculating about what this will mean for Capcom’s other franchises on Switch 2. Both Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Monster Hunter Wilds were also developed in the RE Engine, as was Street Fighter 6 which was a launch game for the hardware back in June.

Final Fantasy VII Remake isn’t out on Switch 2 yet, but there are already rumors that Rebirth isn’t far behind. Reliable Switch leaker NateTheHate recently claimed the sequel is headed to Nintendo’s new console sometime in 2026. He’s also previously reported that Red Dead Redemption 2 is being ported to Switch 2, which seems likely to arrive sooner than later. That doesn’t mean either will be at this week’s Direct but they are certainly in the mix. There are rumors that Starfield and Assassin’s Creed Shadows will end up on Nintendo’s handheld hybrid at some point, too.

Then there’s a very messy riddle from leaker SwitchForce who was the first to reveal that a Nintendo Direct was happening on September 12. The tease is that there will be three games at the showcase with the number seven in the title. Outside of FF7, there’s been speculation about Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Ace Attorney 7 being the others, though SwitchForce said the long-running courtroom series definitely wouldn’t be in the livestream. A more obvious choice is 007 First Light, which was recently at the PlayStation State of Play as well.

The year of Super Mario Bros.

SwitchForce has also been teasing big Mario news at the event. “They buy the new systems for the mustache,” read a tweet featuring a GIF of Mario from Super Mario Odyssey. One theory is that the Odyssey team split in two, with a younger offshoot working on Donkey Kong Bananza and another developing the next 3D Mario game. The timing makes the reveal of Super Mario Odyssey‘s successor feel all but assured, though it probably won’t be the only Mario announcement in the Direct.

We’re also less than a year out from The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 with no real info about what the story will be or which celebrities will be joining the English-language cast. At least an initial teaser, if not a full-blown trailer, could be in the cards. Maybe we’ll even get a double feature with a tease for the upcoming Zelda movie in 2027 as well? It could be as simple as confirmation of whether it will be a brand-new story or not, or whether it will be another isekai tale (people from the real world magically appearing in Hyrule).

But back to Mario. It’s his time to shine after all. The way Nintendo usually likes to handle these anniversaries means we could get a new anthology of remasters or remixes of older games in the series, or ports of more recent entries that have been languishing on old hardware like Super Mario Galaxy (I’m still holding out hope for Super Mario Galaxy 3 myself). Another Switch Online exclusive multiplayer spin-off like Super Mario Bros. 35 doesn’t sound out of the question either. Maybe this time it’ll go from 2D side-scrolling to a Fall Guys-style 3D battle royale mode.

Finally, we know Nintendo loves its limited-edition accessories and merchandise. A Mario Bros. 40th anniversary Switch 2, new Amiibo, and new Switch 2 Joy-Con colors feel like an easy prediction. More exciting would be some new sort of dedicated device like the Nintendo Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros., only this time with more than just the first two games. And what’s going on with that detachable dual-screen add-on that Nintendo patented? Could the Switch 2 finally get DS games coming to its subscription service?

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 deserves a Switch 2 upgrade

If the original Switch taught us anything, it’s that Nintendo loves double-dipping. Half of the first-party library for that console was just Wii U games. And I fully expect the company to maintain that pattern with Switch 2 by continuing to roll out free and paid upgrades for older games. A recent Monolith Soft job posting on social media included fresh footage of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 that appeared to show it running at a much higher resolution. Those open-world RPGs have always struggled on the first Switch, leaving fans pining not only for Xenoblade Chronicles 4 on Switch 2 but also upgrades for the last two numbered entries. They’re also still waiting to see what’s up with Xenoblade Chronicles X‘s hidden 60fps mode.

There are also still lots of other old games Nintendo can pull onto the Switch 2 in one form or another. A Wii U HD remaster of Twilight Princess is still MIA on modern platforms, and the original Luigi’s Mansion could be remastered or added to the GameCube library on Switch Online. Nintendo’s also getting ready to release Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (a release date reveal at this Direct would be nice!) and yet two of the games in the original trilogy still aren’t available to play on Switch.

Smash Bros., Animal Crossing, and Mother 3

Beyond the next Mario, there are plenty of other Nintendo franchises that are ripe for their next entries. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is five years old now, and Smash Bros. Ultimate got its last DLC character in 2021. Despite multiple remakes in the series since, the last new Luigi’s Mansion was in 2019. It’s not quite time for a new Fire Emblem but we are getting close. And what about Nintendo’s back-bench franchises like Star Fox, Punch-Out, and Pilotwings? The company loves pulling from the past just as much as building new things.

Speaking of new things, a new Splatoon spin-off called Raiders was teased earlier this year and will no doubt make an appearance at the Direct if it’s coming out any time in the next 12 months. It would also be nice to see more of FromSoftware’s upcoming Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods. There’s also no word on what Platinum Games is working on for the console. Could Switch 2 be getting Bayonetta 4 or Astral Blades 2 anytime soon? And I know Team Ninja has been very busy lately, but it would be neat to see Marvel Ultimate Alliance 4 confirmed.

The deepest cut of all would be Mother 3, the GBA game never officially localized in the West but which is already available through Switch Online in Japan. There was a big exhibit for the series in Tokyo this summer, and this year marks the 30th anniversary of Earthbound coming out in the U.S. Meanwhile, 2026 will mark the 20th anniversary for Mother 3. Series creator Shigesato Itoi is already 76 and not getting any younger. It’s time. Seriously. Just give us Mother 3. Hell, give us Mother 4! Or even a 3D remake of Earthbound. How much money do I need to spend these Earthbound figures to make it happen?

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A Ton Of Nintendo Switch Games Are Really Cheap Right Now

by admin September 10, 2025

We’re about to get a ton of new games coming out this fall, but if you want to catch up on older stuff you already missed, a recent sale on physical Switch games is a great place to start. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl, and more are all decently discounted right now.

The sale is going on at the Amazon-owned daily deals site Woot which frequently unloads extra inventory of physical video games at cheap prices. The current sale is especially good, with just about ever major first-party Nintendo Switch game being $15-20 below the standard sticker price (which the company notoriously never lowers no matter how old the game is).

Here are some of best deals:

Super Mario Party Jamboree – $44 (27 percent off)
Luigi’s Mansion 3 – $43 (28 percent off)
Super Mario RPG – $35 (42 percent off)
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening – $47 (22 percent off)
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – $44 (27 percent off)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – $46 (23 percent off)
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – $45 (25 percent off)
Super Mario Bros. Wonder – $45 (25 percent off)
Super Mario Odyssey – $45 (25 percent off)
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury – $45 (25 percent off)
Metroid Dread – $47 (22 percent off)
Splatoon 3 – $45 (25 percent off)
Mario & Luigi: Brothership – $45 (25 percent off)
Pokémon Shining Pearl/Brilliant Diamond – $45 (25 percent off)
Pokémon Scarlet/Violet – $47 (22 percent off)

If you already own a Switch 2, this is a great opportunity to snag any of these games you might have missed last generation. Not only do they work thanks to backwards compatibility, many of them even play better on the new, more powerful hardware. Super Mario Party Jamboree has an upgraded version on Switch 2 with new DLC for $80, so with this deal you can effectively save $16 off that completely new release. Unfortunately, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, which both look outstanding on Switch 2, aren’t part of the current sale.

Mario Kart World is already on sale for $10 off

It’s also worth noting, for anyone who didn’t get the Mario Kart World Switch 2 bundle, that Nintendo’s newest racer is part of the current Woot sale. It’s currently $70 for the physical edition, which doesn’t feel like saving much, but hey, welcome to the world of $80 games. Of course, if you were somehow coming to the Switch ecosystem for the first time and had to choose between either Mario Kart World or Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, I would definitely recommend the latter. It’s cheaper and it feels like a more classic Mario Kart experience that benefits from years of post-launch updates and support, including dozens of extra characters and tracks in the form of a paid DLC add-on.

Go buy Xenoblade Chronicles X

Monolith Soft’s remaster of the Wii U open-world RPG only came out earlier this year and the Woot discount is its cheapest price yet. It’s $47 for a physical copy (the international version) which is 22 percent off the standard $60 price. It’s the definitive version of a great game that belongs in every RPG lover’s Switch collection. I suspect physical copies of it will become harder and harder to find, too. The soundtrack is great, the mechs are fun, and the world is sci-fi as hell.

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Many Resident Evil Games Are Reportedly Getting Switch 2 Ports

by admin September 10, 2025

Various industry leakers and soothsayers are claiming that Resident Evil 7 will get a Switch 2 port and that it will be announced at the rumored upcoming Nintendo Direct. Meanwhile, another industry insider with a solid track record says that many Resident Evil games powered by Capcom’s RE Engine are getting ported to Nintendo’s new console, too.

On September 3, well-known and reliable Resident Evil leaker Dusk Golem shared that they had heard that Capcom was bringing “all the Resident Evil RE engine games” to Switch 2. This news was shared on ResetEra in a forum thread about rumors that the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem would arrive on Switch 2 and PS4. Some assumed that, if Capcom was reportedly bringing the newest Resident Evil game to Switch 2, it might be possible for recent entries built using the same tech to arrive on Nintendo’s hybrid machine as well. And it sounds like that’s exactly what the publisher has planned.

Other leakers have since claimed that Capcom will announce a Switch 2 port of 2017’s Resident Evil 7 at a rumored Direct later this month. On Tuesday, Dusk Golem shared more information on social media. While the leaker couldn’t confirm those specific RE7 announcement rumors, admitting that they don’t have information about Capcom’s marketing plan, Dusk Golem did reiterate that they have heard “several times now” that Capcom has been working for “a hot minute” on bringing all the main RE Engine-powered Resident Evil titles to Switch 2. Importantly, the leaker clarified on social media that these will be native Switch 2 ports and not streaming versions powered by the cloud.

BONUS 2 I guess: I didn’t tweet it, but if anyone wants to read what I originally said this (and why I was asked about it), was last week here:https://t.co/jiVxmztiVC

— AestheticGamer aka Dusk Golem (@AestheticGamer1) September 9, 2025

“I’m guessing they’re lining up a number of the Switch 2 ports, and those PS5 versions of various Resident Evil games rated within the last year, as part of their 30-year anniversary celebration stuff,” conjectured Dusk Golem. “But that’s a guess on my side. Them happening is not though.”

It makes sense that Capcom would bring all of the RE Engine-developed Resident Evil games to Switch 2, as every one of those games, starting with Resident Evil 7, has arrived on PlayStation 4, including RE4 Remake. So the engine is very scalable, and the company already has less graphically intense versions of these horror games ready to be ported to the Switch 2. Now we just have to wait and see if these rumors and leaks end up being true or if the real nightmare is that the Switch 2 never gets a single Resident Evil game. At the very least, next year we get a brand new Resident Evil game on PS5, Xbox, and PC.

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Nintendo wins $2 million settlement and permanent injunction against Switch pirate

by admin September 10, 2025

Nintendo has secured a $2 million stipulated judgment and injunction against Ryan Michael Daly, one of the modders Nintendo of America filed lawsuits against back in July last year, accusing them of violating its copyright by trading and selling “circumvention devices.”

Daly, who sold devices like the MIG Switch and MIG Dumper via his Modded Hardware website, initially denied any wrongdoing, but has now agreed to pay the company $2 million in a settlement to avoid going to court.

Accused of trafficking in circumvention devices, copyright infringement, breach of EULA contract, and tortious interference with contract, Daly has now admitted as part of last week’s order to violating both copyright and the DMCA’s anti-circumvention law.

“[The] Defendant’s conduct has caused [Nintendo of America] significant and irreparable harm. For example, the MIG Devices, Mod Chips, Hacked Consoles, and Circumvention Services allow members of the public to create, distribute, and play pirated Nintendo games on a massive scale,” the court papers said.

“Thus, the MIG devices, Mod Chips, Hacked Consoles, and Circumvention Services harm NOA’s goodwill, detract from NOA’s consumer base, and enable widespread illegal and difficult to detect copying.”

The defendant was also ordered a permanent injunction that prevents Daly or anyone else working on his behalf from “selling, providing, marketing, advertising, promoting, distributing, or otherwise trafficking in any devices whose purpose is to circumvent any technological protection measures contained within Nintendo video game consoles or video game software, including but not limited to devices such as Mod Chips, MIG Dumpers, MIG Switches.”

In July this year, the FBI seized Nintendo Switch piracy site, Nsw2u, as “part of a law enforcement operation.”

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Switch 2’s Most Impressive Port, Star Wars Outlaws, Just Got Better

by admin September 9, 2025

Star Wars: Outlaws recently landed on Nintendo Switch 2, and despite some initial fears that it would look and run terribly, the game is a bit of a technical marvel and easily the most impressive Switch 2 port yet. And now, a new update has improved this already wonderful-looking open-world action game on Nintendo’s hybrid console. Plus, a demo is coming, too.

Ubisoft and Massive’s open-world Star Wars: Outlaws was an incredibly gorgeous game when it launched last year. Sure, stealth sections could be annoying and combat could feel a bit stiff, but getting to walk around a perfectly recreated section of the Star Wars universe freely was amazing. And some later updates improved the game a lot, introducing some visual improvements on top of some significant gameplay tweaks. So I wasn’t sure what to expect when I booted up Outlaws on a Switch 2. Turns out, Ubisoft Red Lynx, who ported the game, did an amazing job. While it’s capped at 30FPS and lacks some of the higher-fidelity assets from the bigger console ports, this version of Outlaws is extremely playable, looks sharp, and feels great in handheld mode. As explained by Digital Foundry, it’s truly an extraordinary port. Now, Ubisoft has made it look even better with the game’s first Switch 2 update.

On September 8, Ubisoft put out a patch for Star Wars: Outlaws on Switch 2 that features numerous visual improvements. Players should now see less “pop in,” less flickering smoke, better shadows, nicer-looking leaves, and a host of other “small visual fixes.” For a game that already felt like it was pushing the Switch 2’s hardware to its limits, I’m impressed by Ubisoft cranking the knob a bit more to eke out an even nicer-looking port.

Oh, and if you want to see the game in action on your Switch 2 without buying it, good news: Ubisoft has updated the game’s FAQ page to confirm that a demo for Outlaws is coming. Ubisoft says it will “share more information soon” about this upcoming demo. Anyway, here’s the full patch list for the new Outlaws update on Switch 2.

General Gameplay

Fixed several issues where NPCs would not spawn, e.g. when chasing Kay during the ‘Crashed’ quest on Toshara
Reduced likelihood of Kay being stuck when traversing the environment
Improved hiding and detection when in tall grass on Akiva
Various stability improvements and other minor fixes

Graphics

Improvements made to visual quality when moving quickly through the world or using binoculars, with less “pop in”
Reduced flickering with smoke and lighting
Improved shadows at the edge of the screen when moving in cities and stations
Improved quality of leaves, cloth and other things that let light through
Various other small visual fixes and improvements

Camera

Fixed camera movement when traversing certain objects in certain ways with Kay

Fixed controller image types and directional button prompts when switching between Joy-Con and Pro Controller
Fixed the gadget inventory HUD not resizing when using the handheld preset custom scaling settings

Wild Card Story Pack

Fixed an issue where NPCs would not be highlighted when using Nix to plant a card

A Pirate’s Fortune Story Pack

Mynocks are now visible when attached to your ship

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Nintendo and accessories manufacturer Genki settles Switch 2 trademark infringement lawsuit

by admin September 9, 2025

Nintendo’s lawsuit against accessory manufacturer Genki, which earlier this year debuted a mock-up Switch 2 unit before the console had actually been officially unveiled, has come to an end.

Back in May, Nintendo filed a copyright claim against Genki, when it accused the manufacturer of “capitalising” on demand for Switch 2 news and giving “contradictory and inconsistent” statements.

Nintendo and Genki have now reached a settlement, without any further need for a trial. As per official court documents, Genki is required to pay an undisclosed amount to Nintendo for damages.

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In addition, Genki along with all other subsidiaries of its parent company Human Things are banned from using any Nintendo logo, design or “anything confusingly similar thereto”, in “any manner in connection with its business”.

Genki is now also prohibited from using approximations such as ‘Glitch’, ‘Glitch 2’, ‘Genki Direct’ and ‘Genki Indirect’ when promoting its own products, with these of course being very close to Nintendo’s own Switch and Nintendo Direct-related branding.

The accessories manufacturer is also no longer able to use colour schemes in any of its products or packaging which are “confusingly or substantially” similar to Nintendo’s. The court document states: “Namely, red and white, red and blue, green and pink, blue and yellow, purple and orange, pink and yellow, and purple and green.”

You can read the full court document here.

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Star Wars Outlaws Switch 2 launch on Game-Key Card was down to performance, not cost

by admin September 8, 2025

Star Wars Outlaws made its Nintendo Switch 2 debut last week, but rather than releasing the game on a physical cartridge Ubisoft opted for the Game-Key Card.

No data is stored in this card – instead it includes a digital license that requires the full game to be downloaded to the console’s internal storage to play.

Ubisoft’s decision to put Outlaws on a Game-Key Card became a topic of discussion on social media, with Digital Foundry’s John Linnerman pondering whether it was to do with the cost of manufacturing the Switch 2’s 64GB cartridge.

In response, Ubisoft audio architect Rob Bantin said the Switch 2 cards “simply don’t give the performance” needed to run the developer’s engine Snowdrop.

“Snowdrop relies heavily on disk streaming for its open world environments, and we found the Switch 2 cards simply don’t give the performance we needed at the quality target we were going for”, Bantin wrote.

“I don’t recall the cost of the cards ever entering the discussion – probably because it was moot.”

They continued: “I think if we’d designed a game for Switch 2 from the ground up, it might have been different. As it was, we’d build a game around the SSDs of the initial target platforms (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC), and then the Switch 2 came along a while later.

“In this case I think our leadership made the right call.”

Overall, Nintendo’s decision to introduce Game-Key Cards has been a controversial one. Especially when it comes to game preservation, as many are concerned that these cards will be dependent on servers supporting them.

Once those servers are turned off, as happened with the Wii U and 3DS eShops, these games may become unplayable. You can read more about developers’ concerns with Game-Key Cards and game preservation here.

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Hogwarts Legacy For Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Limited-Time Discount

by admin September 8, 2025

Hogwarts Legacy for Nintendo Switch 2 is on sale for $49.86 (was $60) for a limited time at Walmart and Amazon. A launch game for Nintendo’s new console, Hogwarts Legacy takes advantage of the Switch 2’s improved hardware to offer an experience that, while still not on par with PS5 and Xbox versions, is vastly superior to the Switch edition.

$49.86 (was $60)

This updated version of Hogwarts Legacy is the same open-world action-RPG as the one released in 2023. The original Switch edition suffered from performance issues, including lengthy load times, graphical hiccups, and inconsistent frame rates.

The Switch 2’s additional processing power helps offer a markedly improved experience for Hogwarts Legacy players. On Switch 2, players can expect shorter load times, reduced input latency, steady 30fps, and clearer visuals overall thanks to better draw distances. With DLSS upscaling, Hogwarts Legacy displays in 1440p resolution in docked mode and 1080p on the Switch 2’s screen. The Switch 2’s DLSS upscaling really helps Hogwarts Legacy 2’s It also has better audio performance on Switch 2.

In addition to performance upgrades, Hogwarts Legacy supports mouse controls with Nintendo’s new Joy-Con 2 Controllers.

Note that Hogwarts Legacy on Switch 2 comes on a Game-Key Card, which means none of the game data is on the cartridge itself, and instead it acts as physical DRM that unlocks the digital version. You’ll need to download the game to your console before you can play.

If you already own Hogwarts Legacy on Switch, you can purchase an upgrade pack for $10 on the eShop. Notably, the Switch version of Hogwarts Legacy still retails for $60 on the eShop, and the physical edition appears to be out of print.

Hogwarts Legacy takes place well before the events of Harry Potter. It sees you creating your own character and enrolling in Hogwarts. You’ll learn a variety of useful spells during your adventure, as you set out to discover a secret regarding ancient magic and a dangerous dragon. It earned positive reviews from critics and was the No. 1 bestselling game of 2023.

Hogwarts Legacy was developed by Avalanche Software, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Prior to the game’s initial 2023 launch, Hogwarts Legacy was embroiled in controversy due to transphobic remarks from Harry Potter author JK Rowling. Although she was not personally involved with its development, she stands to profit from its success. For more, read our in-depth article on how Rowling’s comments have impacted the trans community. In this article, you will also find links to trans creators you can support, as well as charities you can donate to.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 with the Belkin Tempered Glass Anti-Reflective Screen Protector applied; Mario Kart World is displayed on screen with bright, vibrant colors.

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Belkin Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2: affordable, easy to apply and sure to keep your Switch screen safe

by admin September 7, 2025

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Belkin Tempered Glass Anti-Reflective Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2: review

The Belkin Tempered Glass Anti-Reflective Screen Protector is designed for anyone looking to defend their Nintendo Switch 2 from knocks and scratches.

Made from tempered glass, covered with an anti-reflective surface and treated with an anti-fingerprint coating, it promises to keep your handheld console crack-free, while not diminishing your gameplay experience; a big swing, particularly given its relatively affordable $24.99 / £14.99 / AU$29.95 price.

The process of applying the screen protector to our Switch 2 was easy, thanks in no small part to Belkin’s simple system. Once you’ve popped the supplied frame over the Switch 2’s screen, the screen protector naturally nestles into its exact position on the glass, without the hesitation and second-guessing often experienced when applying screen protectors.

All I then had to do was peel back the top layer of film and coax all of the air pockets to the edge of the display; this took all of about 20 seconds, which is far faster than with some of the best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories.

Admittedly, a few stubborn bubbles remained, but I’ve applied a lot of screen protectors in my time – I’m both an early upgrader and horrendously clumsy – and I’ve always found that these eventually get squeezed out over the first few days of use.

Belkin Tempered Glass Anti-Reflective Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2 at Amazon for $24.56

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Before applying the Belkin Tempered Glass Anti-Reflective Screen Protector(Image credit: Future)Fitting it within the frame was a piece of cake, easily allowing me to align it precisely.(Image credit: Future)A few bubbles appeared beneath the surface but they were easy enough to chase away.(Image credit: Future)A quick polish with the microfiber cloth and I was done!(Image credit: Future)

As long as you’ve ensured that your Switch 2’s screen is sufficiently clean before applying the protector, it really is hard to imagine how you could go wrong here.

Once it was applied, I was genuinely impressed with the quality of Belkin’s screen protector. Thanks to the tempered glass it’s fashioned from it feels sturdy to the touch – rather than the plasticky feel of some products, you get all of the hardness of standard glass without the brittleness. And its bevelled edges mean it can have a decent thickness to it while not having a pronounced lip around its rim, allowing it to blend seamlessly into the device.

Sometimes this kind of protection can come at a bit of a tradeoff, giving you peace of mind at the cost of increased reflectivity, but Belkin’s anti-reflective treatment seemed to minimize the amount of reflections cast across the screen. It didn’t seem to hurt the pop of the Switch 2’s gloriously vibrant display at all, with Mario Kart World’s colorful palette still looking as hyperreal as ever.

Even under the harsh lighting of our photography studio, I had to spin it to pretty extreme angles for reflections to significantly affect the viewing experience, and you’re unlikely to encounter conditions this unfavorable under real-world use.

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Being this well designed doesn’t mean anything if a screen protector cracks under pressure though. So how did the Belkin Tempered Glass Anti-Reflective Screen Protector perform under testing conditions?

Pretty capably, it turns out.

Out of the gate, I wanted to make sure it was going to actually go the distance – it doesn’t matter how hard your screen protector is if it peels off long before it sees any action. Rubbing the corner didn’t cause any layers to come away and, even when I got my nail in there, it didn’t easily lift away from the screen. My impression is that the Belkin should hang on in there for the long haul.

Simulating multiple years of cumulative wear and tear isn’t all that easy, so it’s important that we subject these screen protectors to a level of abuse I’d hope you wouldn’t subject your own console to.

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Scratch testing the Belkin Tempered Glass Anti-Reflective Screen Protector…(Image credit: Future)… And the aftermath, showing little in the way of scratches.(Image credit: Future)

Taking my keys to the screen protector, I started trying to scratch it, gingerly at first and then, when it resisted my efforts, rather less gingerly. No matter how hard I tried to score the glass, the keys in my hand just slipped off it, so while I imagine it will sustain damage from direct blows, you can rest easy knowing that it’ll laugh off regular scuffs and scrapes with ease.

Even though I’ve spent a lot of money on screen protectors over the years, the Belkin Tempered Glass Anti-Reflective Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2 still impressed me. It’s easy to apply, well made, and should guard your handheld console against all but the most severe abuse.

Once you factor in the aforementioned price – just $24.99 / £14.99 / AU$29.95 – it becomes a bit of a bargain, especially given that you shouldn’t have to replace it for trivial reasons, like superficial scratches or premature peeling. If you want to safeguard your Switch 2, it’s a very safe bet.

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Belkin Tempered Glass Anti-Reflective Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2 review: price & availability

Launched June 4, 2025
Retails for $24.99 / £14.99 / AU$29.95

First released on June 4, 2025, the Tempered Glass Anti-Reflective Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2 is Belkin’s first foray into the gaming screen protector space. Priced at $24.99 / £14.99 / AU$29.95, it’s a very competitive option – although it is worth noting that some rivals’ offerings include two protectors for the price of one.

Still, I would argue that the value you’re getting here is pretty decent. Two screen protectors over one sounds like a bargain, as long as they don’t last half as long, effectively negating their cheaper price. Based on Belkin’s track record in this space, and how durable its screen protector proved in our testing, this one should last you a decent while, making it still a smart investment for the price.

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Should I buy the Belkin Tempered Glass Anti-Reflective Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2?

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Ease of application

The frame makes it a cinch to fit it in place, and getting an essentially bubble-free seal only takes a few swipes.

4.5 / 5

Design

Bevelled edges allow the protector to have a decent thickness without rough edges, while reflection-reducing and fingerprint-resistant design ensures the screen remains visible even in direct light.

4.5 / 5

Toughness

Thick, robust tempered glass that neither peels nor scratches easily – our testing didn’t leave a single mark on it.

5 / 5

Value

Priced at the cheaper end of the market and designed to last, although some rivals offer two protectors for their higher price.

4 / 5

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How I tested the Belkin Tempered Glass Anti-Reflective Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2

I applied the screen protector following the instructions
I tested how it affects brightness, shows fingerprints, and how easy it is to damage
I relied on decades of handheld gaming experience

Since TechRadar has started testing Nintendo Switch accessories, it’s been important for me to work out a standardized process for how we test them. First off, we apply the screen protector to a Nintendo Switch 2 to see how easy it is to adhere. Then we test how the screen protector affects the brightness of the screen and viewing angles, before seeing how it copes with smudges and fingerprints.

I also wanted to make sure that we checked how well the screen protectors cope with damage. While I wasn’t quite brave enough to drop a flagstone onto our testing Switch 2 and see whether it survived until the release of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, I did try several methods to test the hardiness of the Belkin Tempered Glass Anti-Reflective Screen Protector. I tried scuffing the edges of the screen protector and peeling it with my nails to see if it would come loose, before attempting to scratch it vigorously with my keys.

In terms of experience, not only have I been gaming on the go for most of my life – Imma OG Game Boy right here – but I’ve been writing about tech and gadgets on and off for almost 15 years. My reviews team tests a wide array of gaming accessories from controllers to wireless headsets – and perhaps most relevant, I’ve broken more screens than I can count.

First reviewed: September 2025
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Nintendo wins a $2 million lawsuit against popular Switch modding webstore

by admin September 7, 2025

Nintendo has just won another major battle in its longstanding war against piracy. Earlier this summer, a US federal court ruled in favor of Nintendo in a lawsuit against Ryan Daly and the Modded Hardware website. The site was known for selling devices that allowed users to get around Nintendo’s piracy protections, including the popular MIG Switch flashcart that lets buyers play official Nintendo games without the need for a physical cartridge. Besides requiring Daly to pay $2 million to Nintendo, the lawsuit requires him to shut down the website and forfeit the domain to Nintendo as part of an all-encompassing permanent injunction.

The order also prevents Daly from any future involvement with devices that get around Nintendo’s guardrails, including creating, selling, contributing to, hosting other websites related to or investing in other businesses that deal in similar products. While MIG flash carts could be used as a backup for legally purchased physical games, it was more commonly used to pirate official Nintendo Switch titles. Nintendo has steadily fought against mods and pirating tools, including recently granting itself the power to brick Switches that have pirated games on them.

Nintendo is no stranger to taking legal action against those who defy its strict policies. In March of last year, Nintendo filed a lawsuit against the makers of the Yuzu emulator. The suit was settled quickly, with the team behind the Nintendo Switch emulator agreeing to pay $2.4 million. Like the lawsuit against Daly, the team behind Yuzu had to surrender its website and permanently refrain from doing any activities that bypass Nintendo’s rules.

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