Rhys Wood

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Struggling to place a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order? I've got 7 tips that will make your life so much easier

1 day ago | techradar.com | Rhys Wood

(Image credit: Future/Nintendo)If you're struggling to secure a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order, we're here to help. After a brief delay, pre-order stock will be going live in the US on April 24. And hopefully, that'll have a knock-on effect of more stock becoming available in regions like the UK, where it's been especially tough to track down a pre-order. So what can you do about it if you're especially keen on learning how to pre-order Nintendo Switch 2?
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller tech specs reveal the same world-class battery life at almost half the charge time of the original

1 day ago | global.techradar.com | Cas Kulk |Rhys Wood

We hebben goed nieuws voor mensen die een Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller willen kopen voor bij de nieuwe console die in juni uitkomt. Nintendo Life heeft een kijkje genomen naar Nintendo's officiële technische specificaties voor de Switch 2 Pro Controller, die het bedrijf op zijn website heeft geplaatst. Hoewel er wel wat kleine veranderingen zijn qua formaat en gewicht vergeleken met de originele Pro Controller, is het grootste verschil hier de oplaadtijd.
The Switch 2 Pro Controller will have the same colossal battery life as the original, with a significantly shorter charge time, according to Nintendo

1 day ago | techradar.com | Rhys Wood

(Image credit: Future/Nintendo)The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller's tech specs have been revealedAccording to Nintendo, its charging time will be significantly reducedThe new gamepad is also ever so slightly slimmer and lighterThere's some great news if you're looking to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller to go along with the new console in June. Spotted by Nintendo Life, Nintendo's official technical specifications for the Switch 2 Pro Controller have been revealed on its website.
Believe it or not, the Nintendo Switch 2's magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers almost didn't have a release button

2 days ago | techradar.com | Rhys Wood

(Image credit: Future/Nintendo)The Joy-Con 2 could have shipped without release buttonsThis comes from an interview with Switch 2's hardware leadsThe original removal method could have been as primitive as simply pulling them awayThe Nintendo Switch 2 hardware leads have confirmed that the console's magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers may have at one point have shipped without release buttons.
'I have the desire to face that challenge'

5 days ago | msn.com | Rhys Wood

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'I have the desire to face that challenge'

5 days ago | msn.com | Rhys Wood

Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
Final Fantasy 14 composer Masayoshi Soken discusses his work and reveals why he'd love to make a horror game soundtrack: 'I have the desire to face that challenge'

5 days ago | techradar.com | Rhys Wood

(Image credit: Bastion / Square Enix)Even if you haven’t played Final Fantasy 14 Online, it’s hard to avoid the influence its composer, Masayoshi Soken, has had on the gaming landscape. Be it his diverse back catalog the encompassies everything from bossa nova to speed metal, or his infectiously optimistic personality, Soken has become a beloved figure among 14’s player base - and it is fair to say his work keeps plenty of fans coming back to the game each and every patch.
I think the Joy-Con 2 mouse controls are the Nintendo Switch 2’s most exciting feature - here’s why

1 week ago | techradar.com | Rhys Wood

Now that official Nintendo Switch 2 details have been out in the wild for more than a couple of weeks, there’s plenty to mull over - both good and bad. While I was greatly impressed with the hardware in my Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on in Paris, I won’t pretend there aren’t any ghosts at the feast. The ongoing tariff complications in the US have left Switch 2 pre-orders and pricing in limbo in the region, and Nintendo’s own pricing strategy is at best confusing and at worst greedy.
Xbox's own support account may have just lifted the veil on Oblivion Remastered by allegedly sharing its release date

1 week ago | techradar.com | Rhys Wood

Xbox's official support account may have spilled the beans on the Oblivion remaster's release dateSeveral X / Twitter users have been sharing direct message videos and screenshotsThe alleged release date is just a few days from now on April 21, 2025Xbox's official support account may have just shared more than it was supposed to on the alleged remaster for The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion.
I'm not going to spend money on these limited edition Doom: The Dark Ages Xbox controllers, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't tempted to pre-order them | TechRadar

1 week ago | techradar.com | Rhys Wood

Doom: The Dark Ages is getting some limited edition Xbox hardwareA new Xbox Wireless Controller and Elite Series 2 can be bought nowAdditionally, an Xbox Series X console wrap is available to buy, tooTo coincide with the launch of Doom: The Dark Ageson May 13, 2025, Microsoft has created a selection of limited-edition hardware based on the look and feel of the upcoming game that you can pre-order now.

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Rhys Wood

Articles

Struggling to place a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order? I've got 7 tips that will make your life so much easier

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller tech specs reveal the same world-class battery life at almost half the charge time of the original

The Switch 2 Pro Controller will have the same colossal battery life as the original, with a significantly shorter charge time, according to Nintendo

Believe it or not, the Nintendo Switch 2's magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers almost didn't have a release button

'I have the desire to face that challenge'

'I have the desire to face that challenge'

Final Fantasy 14 composer Masayoshi Soken discusses his work and reveals why he'd love to make a horror game soundtrack: 'I have the desire to face that challenge'

I think the Joy-Con 2 mouse controls are the Nintendo Switch 2’s most exciting feature - here’s why

Xbox's own support account may have just lifted the veil on Oblivion Remastered by allegedly sharing its release date

I'm not going to spend money on these limited edition Doom: The Dark Ages Xbox controllers, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't tempted to pre-order them | TechRadar

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