and really just trying to make sense of it all

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Mark and Sarah Erickson (and technically our daughter) talk about April's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, what they're excited about, and what would sell them on a $450 console.

Let us know: What is your favorite announcement from the Switch 2 Direct?

Things I didn't know while recording that I found out later:

• In Mario Kart World, the next race in a Grand Prix starts as you leave the course you just finished and it all becomes part of the race.
• Theoretically, any USB-C camera can be used for GameChat. Not all cameras are compatible, but there's a "Test USB Camera" option in the Switch settings to test it.
• If you're playing a Switch 1 game on GameShare, a Switch 2 must start/host the game, but a Switch 1 can receive it. A Switch 1 can't receive a Switch 2 game, even if a Switch 2 is hosting it.
• Screen sizes: A Switch 1 has a 6.2" screen size, Switch 1 OLED has a 7" screen, and Switch 2 has a 7.9" screen.

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Games mentioned:

• Rocket League
• Lego Fortnite
• Stardew Valley
• Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
• Animal Crossing New Horizons
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
• Mario Kart World
• Forza Horizon (series)
• Call of Duty (series)
• Halo (series)
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
• Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
• Super Mario Party Jamboree
• Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
• Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
• Super Mario Odyssey
• Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
• Pokemon Scarlet/Violet
• DragXDrive
• Mario Strikers: Battle League
• Nintendo Switch Sports
• Elden Ring
• Hades II
• Street Fighter 6
• Split Fiction
• It Takes Two
• EA FC / FIFA (series)
• Madden (series)
• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
• Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
• SoulCalibur II
• F-Zero GX
• Survival Kids
• Cyberpunk 2077
• Final Fantasy VII Remake
• Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Fortnite
• Dark Souls (series)
• Bloodborne
• The Duskbloods
• Kirby Air Riders
• Kirby Air Ride
• Donkey Kong Bananza
• Donkey Kong (arcade)
• Super Mario 64
• Super Mario Maker 2

What we’re playing:

• Balatro
• A Game About Digging a Hole