Rebecca and Donnie break down the latestNintendo Switch 2 updates as the countdown to the bigSwitch 2 Direct on April 2nd begins. Newly published patents revealmouse functionality for the Joy-Cons, asplit-apart Pro Controller design, and a potential charging cradle. Meanwhile, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa promises action against scalpers and reassures fans that the next-gen console will maintainaffordable pricing. EA’s CEO also teases thatMadden andFC could “find real energy” on the new system.

On the financial side, Nintendo confirms150 million Switch units sold while lowering sales forecasts.Mario Kart 8 Deluxe leads the software charts at67 million copies, and Furukawa reconfirmsMetroid Prime 4 andPokémon Legends Z-A for 2025.

This week’s headlines include the arrival ofWario Land 4 onNintendo Switch Online, aDonkey Kong Country Returns HD demo,Super Mario World being added toNintendo Music, and the announcement ofCapcom Fighting Collection 2.

Finally, Rebecca and Donnie tackle listener questions! Will the Switch get one lastZelda orMario before its run is over? What’s the most visually impressive game on the system? CouldSwitch 2 replace other consoles, especially if Xbox exclusives start making their way over? And, most importantly—what’s theultimate Super Bowl meal?

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