Nintendo's newest console is out now, and many players might wonder how to play Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2.

The release of Minecraft on the Nintendo Switch has a weird caveat: in order to use the online multiplayer mode for cross-play, you need an Xbox Live account.

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In fact, the Nintendo Switch version of Minecraft has just become available for less than £5 for those who use a clever shopping trick at Argos.

Minecraft is, perhaps, the first and so far only game that has cross-play support on Xbox One, Windows 10, Android, iOS, VR, and, soon, Nintendo Switch. But, yes, still mo PlayStation.

Speaking of which, the Nintendo Switch port of Minecraft has just dropped under £5 for those that use a savvy shopping trick at Argos.