Nintendo's next-generation hardware and community-driven preservation efforts were the focus of Infendo Radio Episode 822, which consolidated several verified industry developments affecting Switch owners, retro collectors and third-party developers.
The episode summarized a confirmed price change for the Nintendo Switch 2, publisher and developer moves around high-profile ports, grassroots work to restore legacy online services, and new licensed products revealed at Gamescom.
Confirmed Switch 2 pricing and bundle
Hosts reported that Nintendo will increase the base price of the Nintendo Switch 2 to $499.99 effective September 1.
They also detailed an upcoming Mario Kart World bundle that is slated to arrive in late September at a retail price of $549.99.
In journalistic terms: the podcast stated Nintendo will raise the Switch 2's MSRP to $499.99 on Sept. 1 and release a Mario Kart World-branded console bundle for $549.99 later in September.
CD Projekt Red: Witcher 3 Remastered Switch 2 upgrade
CD Projekt Red has confirmed a free upgrade path to the Witcher 3 Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 for players who already own the existing Switch edition.
Infendo Radio relayed this as a developer-backed commitment to supporting prior purchasers with a no-cost upgrade to the enhanced Switch 2 release.
Wii U online revival by Protarium
The episode covered community preservation efforts led by a group identified as Protarium to restore legacy Wii U services.
Reported restorations include Wii U Chat, Miiverse, and online connectivity for Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate.
The hosts framed this as a successful community-led push to bring back several defunct Nintendo-era services.
Gamescom LEGO reveal and retro theft report
At Gamescom, Nintendo-branded LEGO minifigures and sets were revealed with a retail window scheduled for January 2027, according to the episode.
Separately, Infendo Radio reported a high-profile theft: a complete NES collection in Washington state valued at more than $100,000 was reportedly stolen and is under investigation.
Episode highlights and coverage
In the show's review segment “Change the System,” hosts split coverage across multiple titles: Justin focused on Star Fox, Brandon reviewed South of Midnight, Burgertime, Sonic Racing Crossworlds and Star Fox Online, while Eugene covered demos and classics including Hyperdrop, Thief Gold, Denshattack, the Hacktivist demo and Metroid Prime Origins.
This roundup reflects the verified details discussed on Infendo Radio Episode 822, relevant to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 owners, retro preservation communities, and fans tracking platform pricing and third-party upgrade policies.
The episode summarized a confirmed price change for the Nintendo Switch 2, publisher and developer moves around high-profile ports, grassroots work to restore legacy online services, and new licensed products revealed at Gamescom.
Confirmed Switch 2 pricing and bundle
Hosts reported that Nintendo will increase the base price of the Nintendo Switch 2 to $499.99 effective September 1.
They also detailed an upcoming Mario Kart World bundle that is slated to arrive in late September at a retail price of $549.99.
In journalistic terms: the podcast stated Nintendo will raise the Switch 2's MSRP to $499.99 on Sept. 1 and release a Mario Kart World-branded console bundle for $549.99 later in September.
CD Projekt Red: Witcher 3 Remastered Switch 2 upgrade
CD Projekt Red has confirmed a free upgrade path to the Witcher 3 Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 for players who already own the existing Switch edition.
Infendo Radio relayed this as a developer-backed commitment to supporting prior purchasers with a no-cost upgrade to the enhanced Switch 2 release.
Wii U online revival by Protarium
The episode covered community preservation efforts led by a group identified as Protarium to restore legacy Wii U services.
Reported restorations include Wii U Chat, Miiverse, and online connectivity for Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate.
The hosts framed this as a successful community-led push to bring back several defunct Nintendo-era services.
Gamescom LEGO reveal and retro theft report
At Gamescom, Nintendo-branded LEGO minifigures and sets were revealed with a retail window scheduled for January 2027, according to the episode.
Separately, Infendo Radio reported a high-profile theft: a complete NES collection in Washington state valued at more than $100,000 was reportedly stolen and is under investigation.
Episode highlights and coverage
In the show's review segment “Change the System,” hosts split coverage across multiple titles: Justin focused on Star Fox, Brandon reviewed South of Midnight, Burgertime, Sonic Racing Crossworlds and Star Fox Online, while Eugene covered demos and classics including Hyperdrop, Thief Gold, Denshattack, the Hacktivist demo and Metroid Prime Origins.
This roundup reflects the verified details discussed on Infendo Radio Episode 822, relevant to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 owners, retro preservation communities, and fans tracking platform pricing and third-party upgrade policies.
