The Nintendo Switch 2 has surpassed 5 million units less than a month from its launch. While Nintendo has not yet officially announced the sales milestone, the company did accidentally share the information on its investor website before quickly taking it down. The now-deleted post reveals that it took only 26 days for the Nintendo Switch 2 to pass 5 million units worldwide. The company revealed in June that the console sold 3.1 million units within 48 hours of its launch, so the extra few million were picked up throughout the month of June. To put this into perspective, the PlayStation 5 sold 3.4 million consoles during its first month on the market, but sales slowed down with only the hardware hitting 5 million after two and a half months. The original Switch console sold 2.74 million units in its first month, and it took Nintendo four months to reach 5 million units. The Switch 2 has already sold more units in Sony’s entire PS5 Digital Edition console lifetime sales in Japan. The data breaks down the Switch 2 global unit sales as follows: America – 1.8 million units, Japan – 1.47 million units, Europe – 1.18 million units, other – 550,000 units. At the moment, it isn’t clear why Nintendo removed the information from the website. If they announce the sales and they are any different to the “accidental” stats, we’ll share an update. Nintendo will likely move even more units in the coming months as it plans a massive software push for the console. This month, we have Donkey Kong Bananza, which has been confirmed to be developed by the Super Mario Odyssey team. Then there’s Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV in late June. In August, we have Kirby and the Forgotten Land Switch 2 Edition. There’s also Metroid Prime 4: Beyond this year, Pokémon Legends Z-A in October, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment before the end of 2025. Original article on GLITCHED Written by Marco Cocomello

After spending around a month with the Nintendo Switch 2, I can very confidently say that Nintendo has found a way to make the old feel new again. This is, by all accounts, a successor to the original Switch and when taken at face value, there’s a clear formula that they’re playing close to the chest. By eliminating the issues of the first console while beefing up key areas where it matters the most, the Switch 2 stands on its own as a subtle, but nonetheless impressive next-gen hybrid device. We have yet to see its full potential but the potential is there – this is the most on-track that Nintendo has ever been in the console market and the future is exciting. 1, 2, Switch The Nintendo Switch 2 design is safe, familiar and it just works. The design of the Nintendo Switch 2 is everything but risky. Nintendo decided to keep the general form factor of the original Switch in many ways – detachable joy-cons, this time by way of magnets (more on that in a bit), a hybrid system that’s capable of being handheld and docked as a traditional console when played on TV, and a sleek design that the PC handheld market itched to capitalise on. However, you won’t find a design quite as unique as the Switch and by extension, the Switch 2. Nintendo’s broader market appeal reflects in its excellent, sturdy, and eye-catching design. Instead of the usual red and blue colour scheme present on the original Switch, Nintendo decided to coat the Switch 2 in a matte black coating with hints of the trademark red and blue found beneath the joy-cons. The console itself leans into the sleek black aesthetic for a more modern touch –almost demanding to be taken more seriously - but it hasn’t forgotten its family-friendly image either. The console’s design strikes a fine middle ground that I find really pleasant, even if the colours are less vibrant and iconic. However, you won’t find a design quite as unique as the Switch and by extension, the Switch 2. At 10.7 inches wide and .55 inches thick, the Nintendo Switch 2 is a surprisingly thin, lightweight console. After playing around with bulky PC handhelds for a while, it was refreshing to set my palms on a thin yet powerful console that didn’t sacrifice an ounce of quality, at least in its build. It’s sturdy and feels exceptionally premium – Nintendo put a lot of effort into making the unboxing experience incredibly appealing, as if unwrapping a device you know is of the highest quality in its field. Turn Around, Bright Eyes It might not be OLED, but the improved LCD display is a stunner. The Nintendo Switch 2 packs a 7.9-inch LCD touch screen display which surprised me right out of the box. The screen isn’t a slouch either. Under the hood, it boasts VRR up to 120 Hz, 1920x1080 and HDR10 support. Putting it next to the Mario OLED Switch, the differences are immediately apparent. The LCD screen’s colours aren’t as vivid as the OLED but as far as comparisons to the screen quality of the base Switch goes, it’s absolutely night and day. The smoothness of the LCD screen on the Switch 2 is apparent from start-up, making games like Mario Kart World and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom burst at the seams with bright, eye-popping colours that’s visually crisp and easy on the eyes. The added hardware power boosts the visuals of these games to the point where even older titles can look and feel almost brand new – dare I say, almost appear remastered to a degree. I don’t know what technical wizardry Nintendo worked on the LCD screen to make it look so vibrant, but it’s stunning. With the larger screen size and less empty black frame space, you’re getting one of the best displays I’ve ever seen on a handheld device. Joy-Con Division The new Joy-Cons are a snap. One aspect that I was a little let down in was the new Joy-Cons (or Joy-Con 2). Despite the sturdier build on the actual controllers, the sticks don’t feel like they’ve been improved all that much. In fact, they might also be prone to stick drift after a while – something that the original Switch was notorious for. It’s hard to tell after a few weeks of testing since they work relatively fine for now, but Nintendo made it clear that similar components were used in the making of the new Joy-Cons, which means there’s a good chance it will bring along all of the same problems as well. However, mileage may vary and if you’re primarily using a Switch 2 Pro controller or any third-party controller, you probably won’t run into the annoying stick drift issues if the Joy-Cons will be snapped onto the screen 99% of the time. That said, the Switch 2 Joy-Cons are slightly larger to accommodate the larger screen size of the new device and honestly, they feel a bit more solidly built than its predecessor. The Switch 2 has many slight but necessary improvements over the original Switch but if there’s one area where I feel Nintendo really went above and beyond, it’s the magnetised Joy-Cons. However, its biggest selling point is that it’s now magnetised. Unlike the previous Joy-Cons which slid into the Switch’s screen, the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons snap onto the screen with magnets. They can easily be detached by applying a tiny bit of pressure to a small button at the back corner of each controller. I was initially worried that it would be difficult to wiggle them free but to my everlasting surprise, they’re very simple to attach and detach. They snap on with a satisfying click and detach without much hassle. The Switch 2 has many slight but necessary improvements over the original Switch but if there’s one area where I feel Nintendo really went above and beyond, it’s the magnetised Joy-Cons. Of course, that isn’t the only improvement made to the new Joy-Cons. They now double as a mouse which can be used for a variety of games, though we imagine they might be used more frequently for first-person shooters like Metroid Prime or games with extensive resource management and menus like Sid Meier’s Civilization VII. Putting it to the test, it’s a great gimmick and it’s capable of smoothly gliding across most hard surfaces with very little latency, probably on par with a decent gaming mouse. Unfortunately, I don’t see myself using this feature a lot as it’s entirely dependent on the games. Surgical Dock The dock does its job and this time, you probably won’t damage your console with it. Probably. The original Switch had a dock problem. Within a few months of owning the last-gen console, the dock has slightly damaged my screen every time I switched between handheld and docked mode. It got so bad, I had to almost surgically remove the Switch screen with steady hands for fear of putting another scratch on my screen. Of course, this problem could be remedied with a screen protector but creating a solution to a self-inflicted problem wasn’t a good look. Thankfully, Nintendo has put a bit of consideration into the Switch 2’s new dock. It’s bigger to accommodate the larger screen and also slightly weightier, but the best addition is the smooth rubber strips on the inside of the new dock, ensuring less damage when sliding the screen into place. It’s so subtle but putting it side-by-side with the original Switch’s dock, it’s noticeable. The Switch 2 also comes equipped with a screen protector this time to prevent any potential damage or screen scratches, though you probably should get another one just in case. You and I The user interface gets very big improvements. To understand how big of an improvement the UI is for the Nintendo Switch 2, you simply have to experience it for yourself. Unlike the original Switch which had jitters while browsing the main page and lagging when accessing the eShop, the Switch 2’s user interface runs buttery smooth by comparison. No jitters, no lag, no odd delays. It’s all wonderfully seamless. For the most part, it retains the same neat layout as its predecessor, now with a quick access button on the main menu to quickly jump into your Virtual Game Cards library. Getting into the Nintendo eShop is also remarkably quick and smooth. Whereas the original Switch always took a few seconds to load into the online store, the Switch 2 almost instantaneously loads in, even with a relatively weak internet connection. With the added hardware power, you’re getting a much quicker user experience. Power Up What's under the hood? Underneath the hood, the Nintendo Switch 2 packs a custom NVIDIA chip capable of DLSS upscaling and ray tracing, though it also seems to brute force performance upgrades for older games. For example, even though it wasn’t explicitly advertised, Bayonetta 3 seems to run at a higher, smoother frame rate on the Switch 2 than it did on the original Switch. This secret enhancement applies to several last-gen titles which have quietly gotten performance boosts. In my testing phases, sadly the Xenoblade Chronicles games mostly run the same, but other titles like Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster have seen a slight bump in performance. I’m sure the same applies to several other games that need to be tested. It has a promising future and with the added power, potentially a longer lifespan than its predecessor should third-party studios take full advantage of its upgrades. Like most consoles at launch, the Nintendo Switch 2 hasn’t really showcased the full extent of its hardware power yet so it’s hard to gauge just how massive the jump is from the last generation, at least not at the moment. However, the brick work laid here is excellent and so far, what has been showcased of the console’s capabilities is very impressive. It has a promising future and with the added power, potentially a longer lifespan than its predecessor should third-party studios take full advantage of its upgrades. Game Time Mario Kart World is a strong launch title but older games get a great boost. Let’s get to the exciting part: the games. After all, if your shiny new console doesn’t have a great selection of games at launch, what’s the point? It seems like the Nintendo Switch 2 is a bit of a special case in that regard. The only true launch title, at the time of writing, is Mario Kart World (with Donkey Kong Bananza around the corner). Yes, Mario Kart World is a fantastic launch game but, well, it’s one game. Not every Nintendo owner wants to experience the stress of getting hit with a blue shell. Sometimes, we want to go on a grand adventure or shoot some aliens. Unfortunately, the Switch 2 is a bit of a let-down as far as launch titles go. Instead, Nintendo opted to push its “Switch 2 Edition” upgrades like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. Nobody doubts these games’ incredible quality, but their value on the Switch 2 will entirely depend on if you’re willing to double-dip and replay them. That said, the boosted visuals and smoother 60FPS is immediately noticeable and I envy anyone who is playing these games for the first time on the Switch 2. Yes, Mario Kart World is a fantastic launch game but, well, it’s one game. There’s a good selection of third-party games available on the system that wouldn’t otherwise be possible on the original Switch such as Cyberpunk 2077, which is a testament to CD Projekt Red’s own technical wizardry to get it to run so well on the Switch 2. Some shortcuts were taken but you would not be short-changed at all if you decided to play the RPG for the first time on the Switch 2, which seems to be leagues above the PS4 version and a notch below the PS5 performance, still managing to output a mostly solid 60FPS. As far as the gaming selection goes, the Switch 2 is still relatively early in its lifespan. There are plenty of opportunities for third-party publishers to bring their games over to the new system and thanks to the extra hardware power, fewer compromises will need to be taken to get it up and running on the console at a quicker pace unlike the original Switch, which sacrificed a bit too much quality in some cases (see Hogwarts Legacy or Mortal Kombat 1). Cards on the Table Virtual Game Cards open the door to the digital future. Nintendo’s push into encouraging players to build their digital library starts with the new “Virtual Game Cards”, which allows for peer-to-peer game sharing (very much like game share on other consoles) for a limited time. Personally, I like that your digital game library has now been sorted into Virtual Game Cards, giving the illusion that digital titles hold the same share value as physical cartridges (and by all accounts, they should). Sadly, there’s a limit to how long another user is allowed to virtually “borrow” a game from another’s library and there’s no way to trade digital games either, which is a bit of a missed opportunity as that would’ve differentiated Nintendo from the competition. Blue Shell in the Room Let’s talk price. The Nintendo Switch 2 currently retails for R12,499 (or R13,499 if you’re gonna pick up the Mario Kart World bundle). The console is fairly priced considering what it brings to the table as a next-gen device, upgrades and all. The tougher pill to swallow is the increased prices of its games. Mario Kart World fired the first shot at pushing AAA games to $80 or R1,799 while Switch 2 Editions of games can cost you upwards of R1,399 or more. This is a frightening future as it does drop a steel barrier of entry in front of casual players who have always championed Nintendo as the inexpensive option for gaming. Those days are long gone, sadly, and it began as early as the original Switch. The Switch 2 simply continues that strategy, maybe pushing the envelope a bit more than its predecessor. If you can afford it as a long-time Nintendo fan, you’re getting a great next-gen console here, but if you’re floating around the market looking for a new console, be aware of the Switch 2’s steep entry costs. Final Form It’s hard to go back to the original Switch after the Nintendo Switch 2. The Nintendo Switch 2 is less of a "new console" and more of an iteration on what already worked from the original Switch, simply polished and refined to glorious results. It's heavier, more firmly built, and boasts a terrific display with tons of potential for wider third-party support thanks to the more powerful hardware under its hood. Issues about the price of its games and probable Joy-Con drift aside, Nintendo have really delivered one of its best consoles with the Switch 2 and that's saying something considering the Wii, Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance would comfortably sit in my top five favourite consoles of all time. Only time will tell now whether Nintendo puts in the leg work to truly make it one for the history books. *Nintendo Switch 2 review unit provided by Nintendo | The Nintendo Switch 2 is available to purchase at Nexus Hub right here

For those looking for a business-centric notebook, the ASUS ExpertBook P3 wants your attention. The ExpertBook P3 is an entry-level product that has a reasonable price tag thanks to its modest feature set. Instead of being bloated by OLED panels, high SSD storage options, and soldered-on RAM, the P3, at its base configuration, makes for a decent notebook for businesses looking to kit out their staff or perhaps someone looking for a capable device at the same time. This sleek on-the-go device comes with everything you’ll look for from a business notebook, including a capable 14-inch 16:10 display, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. You can upgrade the RAM up to 64GB if you want to, and of course, the SSD is also swappable for larger ones, and there’s an empty 2280 M.2 PCIe 4 slot inside the notebook where you can further bump up the storage. The model ASUS sent me to test is dubbed the Misty Grey colour. From a design point of view, the ExpertBook P3 doesn’t look bad at all. It isn’t the thinnest notebook I have ever tested, but it gets the job done. The design is simple and to-the-point. On top, there’s the ExpertBook logo in a silver finish, and the bottom features a range of air vents to help with the cooling. Port-wise, the ASUS ExpertBook P3 comes with one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port and one RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port on the right-hand side. On the left-hand side, you’ll then find an HDMI 2.1 port, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C ports, of which they both support power deliver and display-out. There’s also an additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port and a 3.5mm audio jack combo port. Port selection on this notebook is okay. I would have liked to see an SD card slot just to have it if you need it, but it isn’t such a big deal. It is nice to see ASUS include an Ethernet port here, at least given how most thin notebooks seemingly ditch them. This specific P3 features a clasp connection hinge, which makes it possible to include the port on this device. Inside the ASUS ExpertBook P3, you’ll find the display, of course. This 1080p panel is exactly what it says it is: a 1080p panel. It doesn’t exactly blow me away, but this isn’t a design notebook, so I didn’t expect anything groundbreaking. Instead, the 14-inch display gets the job done. It is bright enough, and the anti-glare coating looks clean. The panel has some good viewing angles too. Even from the side, the display was somewhat viewable, and I could see all the information clearly. Great for groups of people who will end up huddled around the screen. The keyboard here is half-sized. Meaning it doesn’t include a numerpad. But the keys that are here feel great to use, and typing on the notebook is just as good as on the next modern-day device. The power button includes a fingerprint scanner and provides a different type of click to the reset of the keys. The keyboard also features the expected Copilot key and four blue-rimmed F1-F4 keys that act as shortcuts to access ASUS’s AI tools. There’s also full backlighting on the keys. The LEDs can only be set to white, but the various brightness settings help in different environments. As for the trackpad, it is okay. It is fairly large and feels great to use. Nothing really fancy is going on here. Other features on the ExpertBook P3 include a 50Wh battery, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.4. There’s also a 1080p camera with a privacy shutter above the display. The speakers are powered by Dirac. The ASUS ExpertBook P3 has a design that I don’t have much to complain about. It’s a bit heavier and chunkier than some of ASUS’s higher-end products, but I don’t think thin and light is what the company was going for there. The notebook is 31.5cm long, 22.6cm wide, and 1.79cm thin, weighing 1.4Kgs. While the design isn’t the main focus, there are some nice accents. For example, the silver trim around the base of the notebook looks fancy and makes it look a bit premium compared to competitors. ASUS has also integrated some helpful AI tools into the notebook through its AI ExpertMeet feature. While AI is common in modern notebooks, this ExpertBook includes some business-centric ones that may be useful. For instance, Webcam Watermark keeps an image on-screen during web calls, allowing you to display a business card. Screen Watermark is another helpful AI tool that splashes your presentation screen with a watermark to keep your ideas and content from being stolen. This is all automated. Outside of the AI and design, the ASUS ExpertBook P3 comes with a modest 13th-Gen Intel Core i7-13620H CPU. The chip has a clock speed of 1.7GHz, which isn’t remarkable by any means but should be ample for your day-to-day business needs. With that being said, I ran some benchmarks across business-centric apps. I focused on productivity, Excel spreadsheets, and a bit of CPU tests. Here are the results I got. PC Mark 10 - Essentials – 10293 App Start-up Score – 13334 Video Conferencing – 8171 Web Browsing Score – 10009 - Productivity – 6610 Spreadsheets – 7620 Writing Score – 5734 - Digital Content Creation – 6910 Photo Editing Score – 10258 Rendering and Visualisation – 5191 Video Editing – 6197 Geekbench 6 Single Core – 2476 Multi-Core – 10288 Geekench AI Single Precision Score – 2733 Half Precision Score – 1175 Quantinized Score – 4823 3DMark CPU Profile Max Threads – 4824 16 Threads – 4236 8 Threads – 3523 4 Threads – 2707 2 Threads – 1629 1 Thread – 937 Cinebench R24 Multi-Core – 584 Single-Core – 104 You can see from the scores that this ExpertBook P3 won’t fly you to the moon when it comes to performance, but it is more than capable for your day-to-day tasks. The notebook handles its programs and apps fairly well. So you’ll be able to load up some complicated documents while also keeping your web tabs and web calls open. During the tests, the fan on the notebook did turn on, and it stayed on for the majority of the testing. However, outside of the actual tests, the fan didn’t bother me. It was only when I started pushing the performance to the limit that the fan became a notably loud issue. But generally speaking, I was impressed by just how cool this notebook remained during daily tasks. Hey there! I tried out the webcam and speakers, and they both worked great. The speakers aren’t super loud, but they’re good enough for everyday stuff and maybe some background music. They’re not exactly powerful, but they’re not bad either. Speaking of which, using this daily was a breeze. The screen isn’t the most fancy or bright, but it looks good and has some great viewing angles and contrast. I didn’t have any trouble watching videos or writing articles. I also didn’t have any issues navigating around Windows, typing on the keyboard, or juggling everything together. Oh, and the webcam? This 1080p camera is awesome. It handles its lighting really well and even worked pretty well in low light. I don’t have any complaints here, and it should be plenty for those who have to sit in online meetings with their camera on. As for the battery, it is okay. I have seen better, larger batteries in similar notebooks, so I do think ASUS bumped this cell up to perhaps a 70Wh cell. This 50Wh could be bigger, but it does a good job lasting through the day. You’ll get around 10 hours of battery life when using this notebook in power-saving mode. This will obviously be shorter if you run in performance mode and bump up the screen brightness. In the end, the ASUS ExpertBook P3 does the job it is made for. This isn’t meant to be a super-powered high-end device, and that is expected. The performance here is for your everyday business user or perhaps a student looking for a workload device. Are there some features I would want to be better? Sure, but again, this notebook ticks all the boxes even if it doesn’t excel in any. This ASUS ExpertBook P3 review is based on a unit sent to us by the brand. Visit the official ASUS site here to find out more about this specific notebook. *Original review posted on GLITCHED | Written by Marco Cocomello

ASUS South Africa hosted an exclusive multi-sensory localised event titled “Design You Can Feel”, celebrating the cutting-edge craftsmanship and design innovation behind the acclaimed Zenbook Ceraluminum laptops and the futuristic Zenbook Duo. The immersive experience took place in Johannesburg, drawing media, creators, and tech enthusiasts into a world where design meets the senses. The event brought the ASUS design philosophy to life, weaving together the five senses through a curated journey. Guests interacted with tactile product displays, explored a “smell room” inspired by ASUS’s material palettes, and enjoyed a culinary experience that interpreted product textures and aesthetics into gourmet dishes, presented by Chef Ransley, Leah Tsonye, Andrea Burgener & the incredible Nirox team. At the heart of the afternoon was an interactive exhibit showcasing ASUS’ iconic design language, featuring real Ceraluminum prototypes and the evolution of ASUS’s dual-screen technology. The Zenbook Ceraluminum range, known for its ultra-light, ultra-strong material composition and minimalist elegance was a tactile centrepiece of the event, with guests encouraged to engage with raw samples of the ceramic-aluminum blend and experience its unique finish firsthand. ASUS patented Ceraluminum™ technology – an industry-first innovation refined over 4 years for precise colours, hardness, and texture. Unmatched scratch resistance and longevity, inspired by nature. This high-tech ceramic, revered in aerospace and luxury watches, being 3X harder than anodized aluminium, it merges metal’s lightness with ceramic’s resilience through a ceramization process. A special spotlight was placed on the Zenbook Duo, the latest dual-screen marvel from ASUS, which merges productivity and versatility through refined, ergonomic design. Speaking on the design process, Coraline Lin from the ASUS Taiwan Design Team shared insights into the development journey: “We created various models and prototypes, testing feasibility, including screen angles, stand designs, and keyboard positioning back and forth. Through a user-centered design mindset, we integrated a detachable Bluetooth keyboard and a built-in foldable aluminium stand to enhance flexibility and usage modes, providing a seamless and convenient experience.” For more information about the ASUS Zenbook range, visit ASUS South Africa.