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Hindustan Times
12-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Nintendo Switch 2 is a global hit, but how do you buy one in India?
The Nintendo Switch 2 is off to a record start, becoming the company's fastest-selling console with 3.5 million units sold globally within four days of its 5 June 2025 launch. For prospective buyers in India, however, the situation is more complex. As the console has not been officially released in the country, interested consumers are left without direct access. Consequently, many are turning to grey market importers through both online and off-line sellers to get their hands on the gaming console. However, before considering this route, it is crucial to understand the associated pros, cons, and other important nuances. Based on extensive research, this guide explains where you can get the console and what you need to remember before making a purchase. Also Read: Canon EOS R50 V review: Pro vibes, minus the price Now, because Nintendo has not officially launched the console in the country, people have been buying it from online and grey channels. This was the same for the original Nintendo Switch and the Switch OLED, and it is going to be the same for the Nintendo Switch 2, unless Nintendo decides to launch the console officially in India in the future. For now, we have noticed that the Nintendo Switch 2 is available on Amazon India. You will see that the standard version of the console is retailing for ₹75,999. Of course, this is a lot more than the official MRP, which is $449 (this works out to around ₹37,000). So, if you do the maths, you will be paying more than ₹40,000 to get your hands on the Nintendo Switch 2. We also noticed that games are available on Amazon India, including Hogwarts Legacy, which retails for around ₹4,000. We could also verify from buyers in India that they have bought directly from smaller retailers like Nevako, which is selling the Switch 2 for ₹49,999 for the standard variant and ₹59,999 for the Mario Kart Edition bundle. However, the same person also told us that order times can be long as the console is in high demand, and they have not received their 'pre-ordered' console yet. Note: We are not promoting buying from these websites, so do so at your own risk. If you want to buy completely worry-free, you can also have a look at off-line resellers. We got in touch with multiple off-line retailers in New Delhi's Gaffar Market, who quoted us different price points. For instance, Magic Land Games in Gaffar Market, quoted us ₹55,000-58,000 for the standard variant and said that games were available as well. The shop owner also mentioned that the Mario Kart World bundle isn't available yet. So, if you are in the market for the Switch 2 and cannot wait, you can head to off-line stores and check if they are importing the console from overseas. There are two main things you need to know. Firstly, if you are going to be buying the Switch 2 in India from these grey channels, or even directly from Amazon India, you should know that there is going to be no warranty or after-sales support with the console. Because the console has not launched officially in India, there are going to be no service centres from Nintendo directly. So, if something goes wrong during your ownership experience, you will have to get it repaired on the off-line market at third-party places. This was also the case for the original Switch. Therefore, if you want after-sales support, it is best to avoid the console for now. Secondly, the prices you are currently paying are highly inflated. They are expected to come down as and when the Switch 2's availability becomes normal and as the demand eventually subsides. Because the Switch 2 launched only a few days ago, the demand is currently very high. We have seen people lining up at official stores in places where the console has launched, including GameStop stores where people waited in lines, which goes to show how in-demand the console is. So, if you can wait, we would suggest waiting for a month or two before actually buying it. The price is expected to come down; currently, prices are inflated by almost 50 to 60 per cent. MOBILE FINDER: iPhone 16 LATEST Price, Specs And More
Evening Standard
09-06-2025
- Evening Standard
Best retro game consoles
The new console will boast 256GB of memory – a considerable improvement on the earlier Switches (the first one only had 32GB), and which can be improved upon even further with microSD cards. The only downside was the battery. The new console takes three hours to charge and lasts between 2.5-6.5 hours, depending on what games it's playing. That's not a lot of charge at all – certainly less than the upgraded Switch OLED with its whopping 4.5-9 hours of battery life. Then again, processing power doesn't come cheap, and the Switch 2's awesome power comes thanks to a custom bit of kit from gaming giant NVIDIA. While no further details have been released in terms of what that means, the software is capable of playing massive games like Cyberpunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy and even the new Hazelight game Split Fiction without breaking a sweat. This is a bigger beast than its predecessor, though it still weighs in at around the same, at about 500g. It feels great to hold, and comes in a lovely matte black colour. The Switch 2 has a much bigger 7.2-inch screen (compared to 6.2 inches), that displays games in 1080p, and (bonus) it's thinner than its predecessor, coming in at 1.4cm width. Oh yeah – and there's no OLED screen, as with the later Switch models. This is just LED for now, which essentially means slightly less crisp visuals. There is also a dock. While it looks roughly the same as earlier models, it's also bigger, and rightly so – when the Switch 2 is docked, it will be capable of outputting videos at a 4K resolution, and playing games at up to 120FPS. That's no joke – it's certainly much better than any of the current models, and explains why the new dock contains a fan to help the switch cool down faster.
Engadget
05-06-2025
- Engadget
Out-of-warranty Switch 2 repairs are a lot more expensive than the original console's
The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with a one-year limited warranty that covers the cost of repairing unexpected defects, but any damage that falls outside that coverage will cost you. Avoiding that could be key, because based on Nintendo's customer repair portal, paying to fix a Switch 2 is noticeably more expensive than repairing an older Switch. Now, prices could vary depending on how your Switch 2 or its accessories are damaged. Just looking at repairing water damage specifically, though, here's how prices break down: Console: $179 Dock: $66 Camera: $30 AC Adapter: $18 Pro Controller: $48 For comparison, fixing up a water-damaged Switch OLED costs $139, $40 less than it costs to fix a Switch 2. The original Switch dock and the original Pro Controller both costs $30 to repair, $33 and $18 cheaper, respectively. The only real outlier from the general trend of Switch 2 hardware costing more to service is the Joy-Con 2 controllers. Whether the stick feels loose or the magnets won't attach, Nintendo is apparently willing to fix a Joy-Con 2 controller for free. Maybe the hardware changes the company made to improve the performance of the sticks also made them easier to repair. Or maybe free repairs is some sort of quiet make-good for the well-documented stick-drift issues that plagued the original Joy-Con controllers. Either way, it's a small bright spot in what otherwise seems like a potentially pricey repair process.
Stuff.tv
05-06-2025
- Stuff.tv
This is the one thing you must not do with your new Nintendo Switch 2
There will be a lot of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles leaving their boxes today after certainly weeks and probably months of cardboard imprisonment. But there's one thing that Nintendo has had to tell new owners that they should not do as part of the small print. The Switch 2 screen has a layer of film over it – and you must not take it off. In the manual, Nintendo tells users not to take off the layer of film – it's there for protection in case the display is fully smashed (hopefully by accident). It prevents shards of glass from spreading. 'The screen is covered with a film layer designed to prevent fragments scattering in the event of damage. Do not peel it off' is the warning that Nintendo provides. That warning is contained in very small print in what appears to be a guide to warnings and some usage tips such as how to use the Joy-cons and integrated kickstand. There's only 2.5 pages of instructions per language in the guide so hopefully it will be more obvious that you don't need to remove the film when it comes to actually unboxing the console. Otherwise we can see a lot of people removing the film thinking it's the kind of packaging protector you get on new smartphones. Although, the film should stay, additional screen protection is already available from several vendors and this would then go on top of the film finish. The Switch 2's screen is considerably larger than the original Switch's 6.2in display at 7.9in, but the console's thickness hasn't changed generation-on-generation. When full details of the console were revealed in early April, I was disappointed at the lack of an OLED display as it felt like a downgrade from the 7in Switch OLED. I said at the time that 'most of us are very used to OLED displays now on our phones, TVs and high-end laptops and while Mini LED is now a big segment of the large-screen market, OLED is the new mainstream for mobile displays (it already had over 50% of the market in 2024). LCD is yesterday's news.' But not everyone felt that way, reasoning that the resulting extra battery life would be worth the retention of LCD over OLED. The 120Hz Switch 2 display certainly looks nice and bright too and with HDR on board things should be very positive on the screen front despite my early reservations. Although the Switch 2's display is predictably Full HD in resolution, you can also experience games in up to 4K resolution at 60Hz if you plug it into your TV.
Daily Record
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Nintendo Switch 2 stock sells out fast but gamers can save £185 with this OLED deal
The Nintendo Switch 2 is now available to buy in the UK but retailers including Currys and Very sold out fast. For those who missed out, we found a deal on an OLED model that saves £185 It's Nintendo Switch 2 launch day, and after months of anticipation, the new console has finally landed on shelves across the UK. Some keen gamers queued up overnight to get their hands on a Switch 2 as soon as doors opened, with some retailers hosting a midnight launch for the most dedicated fans. Stock sold out fast at retailers including Currys and Very, while the likes of Amazon, My Nintendo Store and EE are still taking orders. Prices are largely consistent across the board, ranging from £395 to £395.99 for the console, with bundle deals available including the Switch 2 and Mario Kart World for £429.99. However, given that the console is pricey, some shoppers might want to consider opting for the previous Switch models, which have seen a hefty price reduction. The cheapest deal we've spotted is for the red and blue Neon Nintendo Switch OLED, now reduced to £207.60 at Onbuy - £187.40 less than the Switch 2, with the white model priced at £209.99. Over at Amazon, the White Switch OLED is now down to £243.99, while the Neon Switch OLED is £275. We've also found a way to knock up to £210 off the price of a standard Switch by trading in an old console at Very. The retailer will slash the price to £49 when you trade in a PlayStation 5, with discounts also on offer for those swapping an Xbox Series X, Meta Quest 3, PlayStation 4 or vintage gaming gear like Gameboys and Sega Mega Drives. For those seeking a more affordable option within Nintendo's Switch lineup, the Switch Lite stands out as a budget-conscious choice at £166 on Amazon, reports the Express. This model is designed exclusively for handheld play, making it perfect for gamers who aren't concerned about connecting to a TV. But those opting for the Switch OLED model will be treated to a device that has garnered over 2,800 five-star ratings from Amazon shoppers. One happy customer of the console: "Not my first Nintendo Switch, but my first OLED version, and the difference really is night and day. The screen is a million times better than the standard Switch and Switch Lite, the games and colours pop so much more and are really vibrant. As you come to expect with Nintendo, there is a brilliant selection of games for all ages. Top tip if buying the white model, invest in a protective shell case for the actual console and Joy-Cons." This gamer highlighted a possible drawback, saying: "I've noticed the OLED generates more heat faster than the original model. I tried dimming the brightness and lowering the volume, but the fan whirred like crazy after two hours. I advise taking breaks here and there from the Switch if in handheld mode." But another satisfied shopper said: "This new updated Switch OLED really is worth the upgrade. It has 64GB of memory, twice what the original Switch has, and the console is faster at updates and loading games. With its OLED screen, it is much clearer to play games on the move and has better battery life too. Overall, it is worth every penny."
