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Nintendo’s new My Mario app now live: FREE on iOS, Android, and the eShop

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Nintendo unveiled its new My Mario toy and collectible lineup last summer before officially launching it stateside last month. Fast forward today and you’ll now find some of the Nintendo Store exclusive live in its New York and San Francisco storefronts as well as the new and very FREE My Mario app available for download on iOS, Android, and on the eShop. 

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Xenoblade Chronicles X Switch 2 Edition launches today, here’s how to score a deal

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Nintendo just launched the new Xenoblade Chronicles X Switch 2 Edition on the eShop with a new announcement trailer and an upgrade pack for folks who own the Switch 1 version of the game. The upgrade pack will be live on the eShop today for $4.99 and that means if you can score a deal on the Switch 1 version you can upgrade to the new edition for less than buying the actual Switch 2 version of the game:

  • Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (physical, Best Buy) $42 (Reg. $60)
  • Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (digital, Amazon) $40 (Reg. $60)

Check out the details on the new Switch 2 Edition and upgrade pack right here, as well as the new Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition announcement trailer

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Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 for Switch just hit its best price ever on Amazon, more

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While we are still tracking a host of ongoing Presidents Day Switch game deals at Amazon and elsewhere live down below, Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 has just hit its best price ever on Amazon as of this morning. Regularly $70, you can now land proper U.S. physical copy of this one for Switch library down at $59 shipped – this deal is also live at Walmart now as well. While we have been tracking this same price over at Woot for a U.S. copy, this is the first time we have tracked the game down this low directly on Amazon. Head below for more hangover Presidents Day game deals. 

Official Super Mario Galaxy Movie toys and collectibles are now live from $5

New Virtual Boy officially launches on Switch and Switch 2 today

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Exclusive hands-on with Nintendo’s new My Mario collection

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Nintendo has just launched its My Mario collection in the US, which was originally introduced in Japan. The My Mario product line has been designed as an easy introduction to the Mario world for very young kids through toys, apparel, books, and simple digital experiences. I was able to get an exclusive hands-on with the entire product line and was even able to bring my four-year-old daughter to see what she thought of these new toys. The My Mario line was built around letting parents and kids explore and play together using iconic characters like Mario, Luigi, Peach, and so many more. Here is what you should know.

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Watch the Mario Tennis Fever Opening Cinematic ahead of its Switch 2 release this week

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We were lucky enough to attend a private hands-on Nintendo event to try out the new Mario Tennis Fever, among other things. You can scope out the details in our video coverage below, but Nintendo has also just released the game’s opening cinematic to get you hyped to hit the court later this week. 

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Hollow Knight Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade now available for FREE

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Nintendo hosted its first Partner Showcase Direct this morning with a series of updates and announcements. While we now have official confirmation of a host of Bethesda tiles landing on Switch 2 after around a year of speculation – Fallout 4, Elder Scrolls Oblivion, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, included – it also quickly reminded folks about the Hollow Knight – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. 

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Nintendo Direct goes live this morning with 30-mins. of upcoming 2026 Switch 2 games

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Nintendo officially confirmed this week’s Nintendo Direct showcases yesterday, and it is set to go live this morning. Rumors and predictions pointed at an official livestream hitting the airwaves in the first week of February and that it very much is, with a full 30-minutes of updates on upcoming Switch and Switch 2 games. 

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Update – Live again: Nintendo Virtual Boy hardware now up for purchase

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Update: The new Virtual Boy hardware is now available for purchase directly from Nintendo for Switch Online members. “This product can be purchased by those who have a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership. To play games in the Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics, you will need an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. The Nintendo Switch Lite is not compatible.”

During today’s lengthy Nintendo Direct, we did not get any updates on the Switch Online GameCube library, but Nintendo did officially announce Virtual Boy! It is ready to add an entirely new console to its Nintendo Classics collection in the form of the ultra-retro Virtual Boy library alongside an actual Virtual Boy peripheral you stick your Switch or Switch 2 inside of. Details below. 

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Nintendo invited us to come play Virtual Boy, Mario Tennis Fever, and more, check it out! [Video]

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We were recently lucky enough to attend a private Nintendo event in NYC to try out some the latest releases landing on Switch/Switch 2 this year, and we filmed it all for you. From the new Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics platform and its accompanying hardware through to the upcoming Mario Tennis Fever release and more, hit the jump to watch us go hands-on with Nintendo’s latest. 

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New Nintendo Hello, Mario! board book collectible now available at Amazon for $13

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Update: Alongside pre-orders on the new My Mario Nintendo Hello, Mario! board book collectible at $13, you’ll find even more of the new My Mario toys and playlets waiting right starting from $7.99 Prime shipped

The brand new official Nintendo Hello, Mario! board book collectible from the new My Mario toy line is now up for pre-order on Amazon at $12.99 Prime shipped – it might not stick around for long. 

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Come tune in to today’s Nintendo Direct livestream

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Update: Nintendo has officially revealed the April 16 Switch release date for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – it is “also compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.”

Right on the heels of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct from last weekend with our fist look at Yoshi and some new details ahed of the April release, an official announcement was made for another Nintendo Direct stream and it is set to go live this morning. 

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Nintendo just officially announced another Direct showcase for this week

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While this weekend was all about the Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nintendo Direct and getting our first look at Yoshi, not to mention the new Talking Flower going up for pre-order via Amazon at $35, this week it’s Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Nintendo has announced the next Direct livestream and it is set to go live in a few day’s time. 

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Pre-orders now live: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition + new amiibo

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Update 1/24: Pre-orders are now live at Amazon for the new Super Mario Bros. Wonder amiibo right here, and the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition game

Alongside the new overview trailer for Nintendo’s adorable Talking Flower collectible from Super Mario Bros. Wonder, we are also getting some details on the actual game itself. We already knew the Switch 2 edition and an expansion were on the way this spring, but Nintendo has debuted a new trailer and announced the official release date alongside some special edition amiibo too. 

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Pre-orders now live: Nintendo announces release date for new physical Talking Flower collectible

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Update 2: Pre-orders are now live via Amazon on Nintendo’s new Talking Flower at $34.99.

Update: Nintendo has also announced that Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park is launching on on March 26 with new amiibo (Elephant Mario, Captain Toad and Talking Flower, Poplin and Prince Florian). Trailer below.

As part of the Mario Bros. 40th anniversary, Nintendo announced an upcoming expansion for Super Mario Bros. Wonder that is set to release sometime this spring, but it is also releasing a physical collectible known as Talking Flower too. Today it launched an overview trailer for its adorable new Talking Flower, serving up some details on some of its (sort of) smart capabilities and a release date – pre-orders are set to go live today. 

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NOW LIVE: Nintendo officially announces Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition + FREE update

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Update 1/15: The Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and the free 3.0 content update for all players are available now

Update: Pre-orders are now live on the Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition via Best Buy at $64.99

Nintendo has just official revealed Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with a series of upgraded features specifically for the new console, as well as a FREE update coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Nintendo Switch. 

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Nintendo launches 2026 Supercharge Switch game sale from $11: Zelda, Donkey Kong, indies, more

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Nintendo has had a busy week with the launch of Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance on the Switch 2 GameCube library, the debut of the new My Mario toys and collectibles, and the new purple/light green Switch 2 Joy-Con, but it’s time for some deals. It has now officially launched the first new eShop sale of 2026 as the Supercharge event goes into to full force today with discounts on AAA third-parties, some wonderful indie games, and even some first-party Switch titles. Details await below. 

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NOW LIVE: Nintendo just officially revealed the new purple/light green Switch 2 Joy-Con

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Update 1/12: The new Joy-Con 2 (L)/(R) Light Purple / Light Green are now up for pre-order over at Amazon.

Update 1/9: The new Joy-Con 2 (L)/(R) Light Purple / Light Green are now up for pre-order ahead of next month’s launch over at Amazon.

A new year has arrived and a new set of official Joy-Con for your Switch 2 have as well. This morning, in the official Nintendo Today! app, Nintendo has given us our first look at a set of new Switch 2 Joy-Con with the purple/light green treatment. 

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Nintendo officially set to bring new My Mario toys and collectibles stateside next month

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Update 1/9: A pair of the new My Mario plushy toys are now available for order on Amazon at just $7.99 Prime shipped:

  • My Mario Super Star $8
  • My Mario Mushroom $8

Last summer Nintendo revealed a new set of Mario toys for the Japanese market under its new My Mario moniker, and it has now announced it is coming to the U.S.

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Sonic X Shadow Generations on Switch 2 now 50% off + deals on Mario titles, and more

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Update: Amazon is now offering Kingdom Come: Deliverance II on PS5 down at $29.99 with free shipping for Prime members. Regularly $60, this is matching the lowest price we have tracked on Amazon since release. 

While we are still tracking a host of hangover Switch game deals over at Amazn right now starting from just $6 down below, we wanted to highlight the offer it is running on Sonic X Shadow Generations for Nintendo Switch 2 right now. Regularly $50, you can now score the Switch 2 version down at $24.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. That’s 50% off the list price and the lowest we can find – it is also on par with the Black Friday offer we featured at Amazon and is currently down at $22.30 Prime shipped. You’ll find even more SEGA titles on sale over at Best Buy in its publisher sale event right here

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Nintendo has now officially announced the next pair of N64 titles coming to Switch Online

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Nintendo has now officially the next games set to land in its Nintendo 64 Switch Online library. While many folks are really waiting on the next Game Cube additions, Nintendo is turning back to its N64 library this month to introduce a pair of classic 3D polygonal platformers (and they are going live every soon). 

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Nintendo announces new NES and Game Boy titles for Switch Online: Battletoads, Ninja Gaiden II, more

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The Nintendo Black Friday deals are in full swing now with solid 50% price drops across loads of physical Switch games, a solid eShop Cyber sale, and new all-time low pricing on some of he 2025 amiibo releases, but we are taking a quick break to take a look at some new Nintendo Classics NES and Game Boy titles this morning. 

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Here are the first images of Zelda and Link from Nintendo’s upcoming live-action film

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While it’s been all about the new Super Mario Galaxy Movie as of late, Nintendo did confirm its live-action Zelda film earlier this year before announcing the actors set to personify its titular princess and the Hero of Light this past summer. However, up until now, we were yet see any images from the film or the set – Nintendo just unleashed the very visuals of Zelda and Link from the film. 

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Nintendo just released a lengthy new Metroid Prime 4 Beyond overview video: Locations, mechanics, story, more

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The next major Nintendo Switch 2 release is quickly approaching with the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond set to land early next month. Now just under 3 weeks from launch, and just after Nintendo unleashed the recent Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Survive trailer we featured, a brand new Metroid Prime 4 Overview trailer has just released on the Nintendo Today! App – we are assuming it will be up on its YouTube and X channels very soon (if it isn’t already). 

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November Nintendo Direct: World premiere trailer for the new Super Mario Galaxy Movie debuts this morning

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After several months of leaks and rumors, Nintendo finally confirmed the name of the next Mario film – The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – and today it will debut the very first trailer. While we got a quick snippet in Title Announcement trailer as part of the Mario 40th anniversary bonanza, the celebration continues this morning as Nintendo is set to host a dedicated Nintendo Direct just Mario’s next appearance on the silver screen.

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Nintendo 2025 Black Friday deals officially revealed: Up to 50% off games, more [Updated]

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The official Nintendo Black Friday 2025 deals have now been announced! Every year at this time, Nintendo issues a press release detailing the official Nintendo Black Friday plans, featuring loads of game deals, console bundles and more, and this year it is not playing around – it is going to be offering a straight $50 price drop on the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle. Head below for all of the details. 

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Nintendo launches Square Enix sale from $2: BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY for Switch 2, much more

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The official Nintendo Black Friday sale has yet to be announced, but it has now just launched a wide-ranging Square Enix sale on the eShop with some notable and rare deals. Alongside loads of Final Fantasy classics, OCTAPATH TRAVELLER discounts, and a series of Dragon Quest games, you’ll find a solid deal on THE LAST REMNANT Remastered down at $7.99 from the usual $20 as well as BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster for Switch 2 down at $31.99 from the usual $40. This one was a day 1 Switch 2 release back in June and is now seeing a rare price drop. Browse through the rest of the Square Enix sale on the eShop right here and head below for more. 

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Next GameCube game will be available to play on Switch 2 as early as tonight

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As Nintendo previously announced, the next additional to the Switch 2 Nintendo Classics GameCube library is officially set for release tomorrow. Much as we predicted, the original Luigi’s Mansion for GameCube is arriving just in time for Halloween this year and all eligible Switch Online members with a Switch 2 will be able to dive in starting…as early as tonight.

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Giant 50-foot Mario balloon set to soar through the streets of NYC

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It is Mario’s 40th anniversary this year and we have already detailed all of the new releases Nintendo is set to drop in celebration – there’s even a Talking Flower collectible from Super Mario Bros. Wonder. But Nintendo isn’t done yet, as it just announced that Mario will be soaring the skies through the streets of NYC this Thanksgiving in the Macy’s Day Parade

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Tune in to today’s hour-long Kirby Nintendo Direct: New details, gameplay, and maybe even Switch 2 hardware?

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Nintendo Direct goes live again this morning, and it’s all about the new Kirby Air Riders. As was officially announced earlier this week, Nintendo will livestream its next Direct presentation very soon on its official channels to give us another particularly lengthy look at the new Kirby racing title. 

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