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My Nintendo Adds Zelda Desktop Metal Display and Virtual Boy Glasses Case for Nintendo Switch Online Members
Nintendo has added two new rewards to My Nintendo in North America: a Zelda desktop metal display and a Virtual Boy–inspired glasses case, both exclusive to Nintendo...
Stellar Blade Switch 2 32GB Cartridge Confirmed by Shift Up — What It Means for Physical Releases
Shift Up confirms a 32 GB cartridge for Stellar Blade Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, marking the first mid-size cartridge option since the console's 64 GB...
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave — Intelligent Systems’ Ambitious Strategy RPG for Nintendo Switch
An in-depth look at Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave from Intelligent Systems, covering gameplay systems, story structure, character paths, and platform notes for Nintendo...
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave on Nintendo Switch 2 — Music, Characters, and Family in Dagda
A developer interview breakdown for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive launching September 17, 2026, covering music direction, character...
Diablo IV on Nintendo Switch 2: Performance Modes, Cross‑Progression, and Switch‑Specific Features
Blizzard's Diablo IV launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with Quality and Performance graphics modes, touchscreen and HDR support, full cross‑progression, and...
Picross S Climax Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 — December 10, 2026
Jupiter confirms Picross S Climax will launch on December 10, 2026 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, bundling 1,020 puzzles from Picross S through S9 plus 40...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort release date and features: Nintendo details Wuhu Island modes for Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo has revealed Nintendo Switch Sports Resort for Nintendo Switch 2, detailing a 22 October 2026 release, 12 sports using Joy-Con 2 motion controls, open...
Diablo IV: Age of Hatred Collection Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Release Date and Details
Blizzard Entertainment has announced Diablo IV: Age of Hatred Collection for Nintendo Switch 2, releasing worldwide on September 15, 2026. Read about the bundle...
Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Release: Japan Bundle, Pricing, and Launch Details (Dec 4, 2026)
Capcom and Nintendo confirmed Monster Hunter Wilds will launch on Switch 2 in Japan on December 4, 2026, with a dedicated console bundle, retail Game-Key Card pricing,...
Danganronpa 2×2 Nintendo Switch 2 Resolution and Frame Rate Details Confirmed
Spike Chunsoft confirms Danganronpa 2×2 resolution and framerate across Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and other platforms ahead of its January 14, 2027 launch. Read...
Valheim and Mewgenics Headline Nintendo eShop Update: Release Dates, Prices, and Details
Nintendo Download lists Valheim and Mewgenics for the Nintendo eShop with release dates and price details. Here's what developers and Switch owners need to know.
Nintendo eShop Update: Valheim and Mewgenics Launch on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo's latest eShop update brings Valheim and Mewgenics to Nintendo Switch 2 alongside new releases, pre-orders, and a Madden NFL 27 Game Trial. Key dates and...
Nintendo Switch 2 Update Version 23.0.0: VRR, Mii Maker Music, and Virtual Game Card Online Licenses
Nintendo released firmware version 23.0.0 for Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch on September 10, 2026, adding VRR support on Switch 2, Mii Maker...
Nintendo Direct Switch 2 Lineup Revealed: Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the World Beyond Lead 2027 Releases
A full breakdown of the latest Nintendo Direct showcasing major first- and third-party releases for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including release dates,...
Nintendo Direct Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 Games Lineup Including Metroid Ravenous and Kirby and the World Beyond
A comprehensive breakdown of the Nintendo Direct showcase detailing new Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives, remasters, release dates and platform upgrades for titles like...
September 2026 Nintendo Direct Recap: Major Nintendo Switch 2 Games and Release Dates
Comprehensive recap of the September 2026 Nintendo Direct covering Nintendo Switch 2 reveals, release dates, and key titles including Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the...
Nintendo Switch 2 Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Announced — Release Date, Price, and Accessories
Nintendo has announced the Nintendo Switch 2 – The Legend of Zelda – 40th Anniversary Edition, a themed console, Pro Controller, and accessories launching October 29,...
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Announced for October 29
Nintendo revealed a limited The Legend of Zelda – 40th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2, plus themed Pro Controller and carrying case, launching October 29 and...
Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Reportedly Revealed — What We Know
A circulating post claims a Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2 bundle. We summarize the claim, confirm verifiable facts about the Zelda...
Switch 2 Zelda: Ocarina of Time Special Edition Console Revealed — Launching October 29
Nintendo has revealed a Zelda: Ocarina of Time special edition Switch 2 console, Pro Controller 2, and carry case to coincide with the remastered game's release....
Switch 2 Zelda 40th Anniversary Special Edition Reportedly Revealed During Nintendo Direct
A report from Nintendo Life says Nintendo unveiled a Zelda-themed Switch 2 special edition tied to The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary, including themed Joy‑Con, a...
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary: Nintendo Reveals Special Nintendo Switch 2 and Pro Controller
Nintendo confirmed a special The Legend of Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 system and matching Pro Controller during the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, with...
Switch 2 Battery Replacement: Teardown Shows Minor Hardware Changes to Improve Serviceability
A recent teardown of the updated Switch 2 hardware highlights small but meaningful internal changes that make battery replacement easier. Reports and hands-on footage...
Nintendo Switch 2 User-Replaceable Battery: First Look at Europe's Updated Model
A detailed first look at the new Nintendo Switch 2 model released in Europe with a user-replaceable battery, packaging and serial changes, weight and capacity...
Revised Nintendo Switch Model in Europe Reportedly Adds Replaceable Console and Joy-Con Batteries
Nintenduo's hands-on video and a Reddit summary outline hardware changes in a revised Nintendo Switch model reportedly appearing in European markets, including visible...
Nintendo Direct September 2024: Zelda Direct Confirmed — What’s Verified and What’s Rumor
Nintendo has scheduled two September Directs, including a 30-minute Zelda-focused presentation. Here’s what is confirmed, what’s reported as leaks, and what remains...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Update: Orbitals, NBA 2K27, Onimusha and This Week’s New Releases
A comprehensive roundup of this week’s Nintendo eShop update for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including Orbitals, NBA 2K27, Onimusha: Way of the Sword,...
Stellar Blade on Switch 2: Shift Up Explains DLSS Upscaling and FSR 3.1 Frame Interpolation
Shift Up CTO DongKi Lee clarifies how Stellar Blade's Switch 2 port combines DLSS upscaling with AMD FSR 3.1 frame interpolation to target 60fps. Details on the...
Donkey Kong Bananza Drumbeat Sound Design: How Nintendo Crafted DK's Transformation on Nintendo Switch 2
Inside Nintendo's sound design for Donkey Kong Bananza: how the Drumbeat transformation audio was created to work across button inputs and Joy-Con 2 motion on Nintendo...
The Witcher 3: Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 — Performance, Controls, and September 29, 2026 Release
CD Projekt Red details technical targets and control options for The Witcher 3: Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 during Gamescom 2026. Read about resolution, frame-rate...
The Witcher 3 Remastered on Switch 2: Performance Targets, Mouse & Gyro Controls Confirmed
CD Projekt Red details resolution, frame-rate targets, mouse mode and gyro aiming for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered on Switch 2, plus release date and free...
Boltgun 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Release Window Confirmed for 2026
Auroch Digital confirms Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 later in 2026, with PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions launching...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo expands on Nintendo Switch 2 — Capcom launches updated eShop demo
Capcom has released an expanded demo of Onimusha: Way of the Sword on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2, adding a second quest, new mechanics, and exclusive...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Trailer Highlights Switch-Specific Features Ahead of October 23, 2026 Release
A Nintendo Switch 2-specific trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 arrives during the game's Switch 2 beta, confirming Joy-Con controls, gyro support, Pro...
Nintendo 64DD Prototype Sells on Mercari: Transparent Unit Fetches Approximately $7,000
A Japan-only Nintendo 64 peripheral prototype recently appeared on Mercari and reportedly sold for around $7,000. Hard4Games and social media users shared images and...
Stellar Blade Nintendo Switch 2 Port Confirmed: Shift Up Reveals Complete Edition and 2026 Release Window
Shift Up has released a gameplay trailer announcing Stellar Blade Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, with a worldwide retail and Nintendo eShop launch slated for...
Stellar Blade: Complete Edition Trailer Confirms Nintendo Switch 2 Port — What We Know
Shift Up has released a new trailer for Stellar Blade: Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, showcasing the port, Joy‑Con 2 motion support, and a 2026 release window....
Maestro Switch Release Date Confirmed: Microids and Double Jack Bring VR Conductor Game to Nintendo Switch
Maestro, developed by Microids and Double Jack and previously released on Meta Quest, arrives on Nintendo Switch on 17 September 2026 with Joy-Con motion controls,...
Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 Won't Support USB Mouse and Keyboard, Official Account Confirms
Official Call of Duty account confirms Nintendo Switch 2 version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will not support external USB mouse and keyboard but will include a...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2 First Impressions: Digital Legends' Native Port Targets 60fps in Beta
Early access hands-on with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch 2. Read verified first impressions from outlets, performance notes, developer attribution...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 First Impressions: Performance, Resolution, and Developer Details
Early hands-on impressions of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 detail strong frame-rate performance, trade-offs in resolution and draw distance, and...
ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 — August Nintendo eShop Releases & Metal Gear Solid Collection
A roundup of this week’s North American Nintendo Download: ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition and Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 lead August releases on Nintendo...
YouTuber Builds Joy-Con and Wii Remote Hybrid Mod for Nintendo Switch Controls
YouTuber KOUZEX combines a Joy-Con revision with a Wii Remote shell to create a magnetic, Switch-compatible controller hybrid — a detailed look at the mod, development...
Wii Remote to Joy-Con Mod: KOUZEX Converts Classic Wii Remotes into Nintendo Switch 2 Joy‑Con
YouTuber KOUZEX has converted two Wii Remotes into functional Nintendo Switch 2-style Joy‑Con using Joy‑Con 2 components. Read an in-depth look at the build, technical...
Maestro Nintendo Switch 2 Demo: Conduct Verdi’s Requiem Ahead of September 17 Launch
Maestro launches for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17. A playable demo is now available on both platforms, letting players learn core mechanics in...
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Difficulty and Features Explained for Nintendo Switch 2
A concise breakdown of difficulty modes, core mechanics, and release details for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave on Nintendo Switch 2, including Normal/Hard and...
Zelda Switch 2 Limited Edition Leak: Images Surface Showing 40th Anniversary Console and Pro Controller
Images credited to online outlets show a Zelda-themed Switch 2 and matching Pro Controller bearing 40th anniversary branding. Nintendo has not confirmed the hardware;...
Leaked Zelda Switch 2 Console and Pro Controller Images Surface Ahead of Ocarina of Time Remake
Leaked images purportedly showing a Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch successor and Pro Controller have surfaced online. Here’s what the images show and how this ties to...
Final Fantasy XIV on Nintendo Switch 2 Review: A Realm Reborn Reimagined for Portable Play
A hands-on look at Final Fantasy XIV on Nintendo Switch 2. Developer Square Enix's MMORPG, relaunched with A Realm Reborn in 2013, finds new portability and control...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed — Capcom Trailer Highlights Joy‑Con 2 Motion Controls
Capcom has released a new trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword and confirmed a worldwide Nintendo Switch 2 release on 4 September 2026. The Switch 2 port adds...
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Adds Joy-Con 2 Mouse Controls, Intelligent Systems and Nintendo Confirm
Nintendo has confirmed Joy-Con 2 mouse-control support for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. Read how the long-running tactical RPG series from Intelligent Systems will...
DayZ Cool Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 Confirmed for August 20, 2026
DayZ Cool Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 20, 2026. Bohemia Interactive and Virtuos bring gyro aiming, DLSS, VRR and touchscreen support to the eShop...
Fitness Boxing 3 Switch 2 Edition Review: Camera, Boost Up, and Local Co-op Bring Home Workouts Up to Date
An in-depth look at Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer — Switch 2 Edition, covering the December 2024 base release, Switch 2 enhancements, new modes, pricing, and...
Maestro Nintendo Switch Release Date: Maestro Arrives on Switch and Switch 2 on September 17, 2026
Maestro, the VR-to-Switch rhythm game from Double Jack, launches on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17, 2026, with a same-day physical release for...
Nintendo tariff refunds: Company says it’s not legally required to pass refunds to customers
Nintendo has told a U.S. court it does not believe it must pass tariff-related refunds to consumers, arguing commercial transactions do not obligate retroactive rebates.
Rhythm Heaven Groove on Nintendo Switch: 80 Minigames, Beatspell, and Local Multiplayer
A detailed look at Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch — release date, minigame structure, Beatspell mode, multiplayer, and handheld recommendations. Developer:...
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Review: Is the $90 Pro Controller Worth It?
A hands-on review of the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. Features, battery life, pricing, and alternatives like 8BitDo Ultimate 2 for Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Mii Body Revealed: First Look at Miis for Switch 2
A Japanese advert offers the first look at Mii body types in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort for Switch 2. Read the verified details on sports lineup, Joy-Con 2 use, and...
How to Replace Joy-Con Batteries: Nintendo's Official Battery Replacement Kit and 13-Step Guide
Nintendo has published an official 13-step Joy-Con battery replacement procedure and launched a Battery Replacement Kit for supported Joy-Con models in Europe ahead of...
Nintendo Joy‑Con Replaceable Batteries: Nintendo of Europe Publishes Step‑by‑Step Replacement Guides
Nintendo of Europe has published official guides and a battery replacement kit for revised Joy‑Con controllers with replaceable batteries to comply with new EU...