The Switch 2 Is Coming…Eventually
Episode Description
This week, Marques, Andrew, and David start it off with some Nintendo Switch 2 updates before diving into a new killer Oppo phone that really impressed Marques. Then they talk about new CMF products that are being teased as well as the push into free TV that Google is making. Of course, we wrap it all up with trivia. Enjoy!
Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:40 Tariffs 08:45 Switch 2 Updates 25:28 Coda.io (Sponsored) 27:04 Oppo Find X8 Ultra 33:00 Light Phone III 38:31 New CMF Phone 44:30 Sam Altman Buys Sam Altman 51:00 Shopify (Sponsored) 52:14 Vanta (Sponsored) 53:30 TikTok Ban Reprise 55:56 Google TV Live TV 1:07:32 Trivia Answers
Links: BBC - Tariff list: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1jxrnl9xe2o Gizmodo - Hall Effect Joy-cons: https://gizmodo.com/the-switch-2-wont-have-drift-free-hall-effect-joysticks-but-theres-hope-2000586011 Marques Oppo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p24qhUFIe68 Becca's Light Phone III video: https://youtu.be/6Pxhj3El-5w?si=8wjeQyHsDLkfEHCF Android Authority - Google TV free button: https://www.androidauthority.com/google-tv-remote-free-tv-button-3542332/
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Brief Summary
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders delayed due to tariffs; Oppo Find X8 Ultra impresses with specs.
Key points
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Delays. Pre-orders for the Switch 2 are delayed due to tariffs affecting pricing.
- Understanding Tariffs and Pricing. A deep dive into how tariffs affect the pricing of electronics like the Switch 2.
- Variable Pricing for Games. Nintendo's Doug Bowser discusses the pricing strategy for games like Mario Kart.
- Switch 2 Camera Features. The new Switch camera is designed like a piranha plant but has lower resolution.
- Switch 2 Updates. Breaking news: Switch 2 is cancelled. Stay tuned for more updates!
- Oppo Find X8 Ultra Impressions. The Oppo Find X8 Ultra impresses with an unbelievable spec sheet and camera capabilities.
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Episode highlights
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order DelaysPre-orders for the Switch 2 are delayed due to tariffs affecting pricing.“The pre-order is delayed in the US.”1:46Apr 11, 2025
- Understanding Tariffs and PricingA deep dive into how tariffs affect the pricing of electronics like the Switch 2.“A tariff is a specific lever that can be pulled by a politician.”2:24Apr 11, 2025
- Variable Pricing for GamesNintendo's Doug Bowser discusses the pricing strategy for games like Mario Kart.“It depends on the value of the game.”8:58Apr 11, 2025
- Switch 2 Camera FeaturesThe new Switch camera is designed like a piranha plant but has lower resolution.“It only does 480p versus the Nintendo edition camera that does 1080p.”17:39Apr 11, 2025
- Switch 2 UpdatesBreaking news: Switch 2 is cancelled. Stay tuned for more updates!“Wow. This is the Switch 2 podcast after all.”23:02Apr 11, 2025
- Oppo Find X8 Ultra ImpressionsThe Oppo Find X8 Ultra impresses with an unbelievable spec sheet and camera capabilities.“This is possibly the best phone camera.”28:32Apr 11, 2025
- Light Phone 3 PricingThe Light Phone 3 costs $600 if pre-ordered, raising questions about its value.“I don't understand that value proposition.”33:36Apr 11, 2025
- Sam Alman and Johnny IV's StartupRumors swirl about their startup potentially being sold to OpenAI for $500 million.“Is this just money laundering?”44:56Apr 11, 2025
