Back in February we got a hands-on look at Nintendo’s newest venture, its STEM-focused cardboard accessory kits, Labo. While just about all of the details surrounding the kits were unveiled, Nintendo was still secretive with one of Labo’s most anticipated features, Toy-Con Garage, so we were only able to get a peak at what it would offer. Today, Nintendo has finally showcased what will be possible with Toy-Con Garage.
Nintendo’s Super Mario Run for iOS/Android will soon be available for 50% off. In celebration of Mario Day on March 10th, Nintendo is expected to have a number of events and promotions running. One of which will be the full game unlock for Super Mario Run for 50% off.
Last month we caught our first glimpse of the Dark Horse Super Mario Encyclopedia hardcover book. Spanning the entire history of the series (up until Odyssey that is), the 256-page encyclopedia is filled with information on the series, visuals, concept art, collectible guides and much more.
As we mentioned, Dark Horse has a habit of announcing the special edition version of its products a couple of weeks after the initial debut, much like what we saw with the trilogy of Zelda reference guides and the NES cartridge-style Deluxe edition. Well, as expected, the Limited Edition version of the upcoming Super Mario Encyclopedia book has now been unveiled. And this time, it has a literal trick up its sleeve.
Colorware makes a wide selection of bespoke and custom-painted electronics gear for just about all of your favorite manufacturers, as any avid 9to5Toys reader would know by now. That includes everything from a custom Apple Magic Mouse and Keyboard to PlayStation 4 covers, Bose headphones and even Nintendo Switch gear. Needless to say, there’s a little bit of everything for everyone.
Last summer, Colorware introduced a custom-painted set of Nintendo Switch Joy-Con in limited run. The vintage NES style paint job went over well with customers and now the company is tapping into that vintage aesthetic once again for the new Limited Edition 8-bit designs…
Following early January’s unveil of the latest games DLC Nintendo would be bringing to its consoles, the company also launched a surprising new accessory to the Switch. Nintendo Labo — a series of cardboard add-ons meant to emphasize DIY creations — was debuted to a lot of skepticism, but after finally getting our hands on the unique new system, we can say it’s worth more than the cardboard it’s printed on.
Publisher Dark Horse and the folks over at Nintendo have been quite successful with the trilogy of Zelda reference guides. The Zelda Encyclopedia features hundreds of pages detailing the titular hero, the princess of time and Hyrule itself through the ages. Needless to say, it is a must-own for hardcore Legend of Zelda fans and now it looks like Super Mario and friends will be getting the same treatment.
While Nintendo has thus far done a great job supporting Switch with excellent first party titles, we are always on the hunt for new and interesting experiences to fill out our libraries. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey have propelled the latest hybrid Nintendo console to new heights. However, it’s the smaller, sometimes indie titles that keep us occupied in between releases of Nintendo’s juggernaut franchises. So we were certainly excited when new details on the upcoming new Monster Boy game hit Twitter this morning.
The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild released in March of 2017 as a launch game for Nintendo Switch. It quickly became one of the highest rated games of all time and is widely considered to be one the best games Nintendo (or anyone for that matter) has ever made.
Players are still searching every corner of the map to find new secrets, max-out their character builds and more. While it can be hard to say goodbye to these experiences once we have completely exhausted the content within, one Zelda player has thought of a very interesting way to immortalize their time in Hyrule…
It has been a big week for Nintendo and the Switch. Kicking off with an astounding sales report and details about its Switch Online service, now Nintendo has closed out the week by showing off some more details on one of its latest ventures. Back in January, Labo launched to a surprising reception. And with what may very well turn out to be one of the more creative uses, the newly teased Toy-Con Garage lets you create your very own cardboard accessories and more.
If you somehow haven’t heard, the Nintendo Switch has launched to be one of the fastest selling and acclaimed consoles in recent years. But for all its feats, the Switch has lacked something that just about every other recent console shipped with, a robust online gaming network. While we’ve known one for the Nintendo’s latest was on the way, last night the company finally announced that its highly anticipated online service would finally be launching later this year in September.
The Nintendo Switch is a modern marvel. If you’re looking for a fantastic gaming console that has both portability and fun at its forefront, then the Switch should be your first choice. This isn’t a review of the Switch, however. Today we’re going to be talking about one of its shortcomings and how to fix it: storage.
Nintendo Switch was arguably the hottest release of 2017, with gamers new and old flocking to the beloved manufacturer’s latest console. Fast forward to today, and Nintendo is tapping into a whole new way of enjoying its handheld system.
Today’s fresh approach is called Nintendo Labo, and it features a DIY system of cardboard accessories that can transform Switch into a wide range of neat projects. That includes everything from a robot suit, to piano, fishing rod and more. Combining Switch’s Joy-Con controllers with these cardboard builds opens up a whole new range of mini-games. Nintendo is hoping to tap into the ever-expanding ‘maker’ culture while also bringing a tactile, real-life experience to kids.
Nintendo had a record-breaking 2017 with major new hardware releases and some of the highest rated first-party titles in history. The hybrid Switch console was apparently the highest selling home video game console in U.S. history in its first 10 months on the market, and we all know how fast the SNES Classic Edition flew off store shelves. But the company’s best-in-class handheld division has been pretty busy as well. We saw the new Zelda 2DS for Black Friday, the Poké Ball Edition 2DS XL and the Super Nintendo-themed 3DS handheld, just to name a few. To sum it up, Nintendo has been on fire lately.
After some major new game announcements during yesterday’s Nintendo Direct Mini, including Super Mario Odyssey DLC, Donkey Kong on Switch and Dark Souls Remastered, we now know the New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition is coming later this month…
The Japanese gaming giant released a new Nintendo Direct today via YouTube. With a shorter run-time than its usual events, today’s broadcast is referred to as a Nintendo Direct Mini. But don’t be fooled by the naming scheme, we got some major new Switch announcements including new Super Mario Odyssey and Pokemon Tournament DX content, Dark Souls: Remastered, Hyrule Warriors, Donkey Kong for Switch and more…
Last year was a big one for the folks at Nintendo. The massively successful launch of the Switch along with the SNES Classic Edition and some of the best first party titles in history helped propel the company to new heights after the somewhat disappointing Wii U era. Today, Nintendo announced that its latest hardware is now the fastest selling console in U.S. history.
Amazon now looks to have finalized its list for the best-sellers in gaming for 2017. Nintendo has a number of products in the top 20 alongside hardware from both Sony and Microsoft. On top of that it looks like extra controllers and and PS Plus membership extensions were popular gifts this season…
New Super Mario Bros. was released back in 2006 for the Nintendo DS. While being somewhat criticized for its overall simplicity and similarities to previous titles, the game went on to sell nearly 31 million copies, firmly placing it on the best-selling games of all-time list. Like with most Mario titles, fans just couldn’t get enough of the original DS action and have taken it upon themselves to create a bunch of new levels and worlds for the game…
PDP makes its fair share of officially licensed Nintendo devices and gear from Wii U fight Pads to charging systems and even amiibo accessories. Its Mario Pipe amiibo stand is certainly one of the coolest ways to display your iconic plastic figures, and now the company has teamed up with Nintendo once again to launch 3 more options:
As usual, Nintendo’s E3 2016 presence came by way of a special Treehouse Live event today. After massive showcases from Microsoft and Sony yesterday, it’s all about Zelda now. Maybe one the of most anticipated titles in recent memory, Nintendo showed all sorts of new Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild footage in glorious HD, along with more on Pokemon Sun/Moon.
In today’s best game/app deals, Amazon is offering the New Nintendo 3DS XL in black or red for $174.99 shipped. That’s about 14% off the original $200 price tag it still fetches at most retailers. This is matching the Amazon all-time low. It has the C-stick controls, a faster processor and plays all of the Nintendo 3DS games.
Down below you’ll find today’s best iOS/Mac deals including Insta Reposter, FLASHOUT 3D, Inspire Pro, Slow Shutter Cam, PDF Reader Pro Edition and more:
Ongoing game deals/promotions:
Doom on both Xbox One and PS4 for $39.99 (Reg. $60)
Tom Clancy’s The Division for $40 (matched at Walmart, Reg. $50)
Nintendo has now announced another official price drop coming to its popular 2DS. Nintendo’s entry-level handheld was already one of the most affordable ways to play what might be the best line-up of mobile games on the planet (all the 3DS games/more), and now starting May 20th it’s going to be even less.
Update (6/1 4:05pm): It looks like we are also getting a line of bags, clothes, backpacks, socks and hats, many of which with the same 8-bit style patterns as the previously mentioned shoes. You can get a closer look at some of them in the new gallery below, along with the incredible packaging for the…
In today’s best game/app deals, Amazon is offering Just Cause 3 on PlayStation 4 for $33.17 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. That close to 50% below the original listing, $3 under our previous low, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best price we can find. As for the Xbox One version, Walmart has the best price right now at just over $35 (matching low) with free in-store pickup or free shipping in orders over $50.
Eager Pokémon trainers have been awaiting the first news of the next title in the main series for a while now. After images of what appeared to be the next entry’s logos surfaced yesterday, we now have official word on the new titles. During the 20th anniversary Pokémon Direct event this morning, the new Pokémon Sun and Moon for Nintendo 3DS were officially announced with a holiday 2016 release date.
Explore a Mediterranean island paradise with complete vertical freedom – skydive, BASE jump and free dive in an open world…Cause massive chains of destruction in military bases, harbors, prisons, police stations and communications facilities to bring down a dictator
Prima Games is offering 50% off official digital game guides right now using code SNOW50 at checkout. That brings your total down to just $5 on these, which is the lowest price we can find. The code works on pre-order games as well like Twilight Princess HD, Dark Souls 3, Far Cry Primal and more.
After a long wait, Minecraft and Nintendo are finally getting together on a Wii U version of its wildly popular block-building third-person game. After hitting nearly every console over the last four years, Minecraft is rounding out its offerings. This won’t be a stripped down version either, Wii U gamers will have access to six of the most popular texture packs plus another 16 expansion options. Full details below on the release and more.
Target’s official eBay Store is now offering the new Nintendo Wii U Deluxe Smash Splat bundle for $249.99 shipped. That’s more than $50 under the regular price without these premium games and matching the best Black Friday price we have seen outside of a very limited $30 GC Doorbuster deal at Meijer.
Today is your last chance at the new App Store Free App of the Week and Pixelmator – our favorite photo editing app for Mac gets a 50% discount today. Down below you’ll find today’s best iOS/Mac price drops including Noteshelf – Take Notes, Sketch, Annotate, Evernote Sync, Week Calendar, Menu Planner and many more:
Target is now offering the Nintendo 2DS Mario Kart 7 bundle for $72 using code LIST during checkout. Some users are even getting the bundle to drop down to $69.99 by using codes LIST and TGTSCVPV. There looks to be free shipping and free in-store pickup here, but shipping availability appears to vary based on location.
In today’s best game/app deals, Amazon is offering Splatoon on Wii U for $44.99 shipped (matched at Best Buy). That’s $45 under our previous mention and the lowest we have seen the game go for from a trusted retailer. Along receiving its very own set of Inkling amiibo, Splatoon released to solid reviews for its fun and interesting take on the typical arena shooter.
Splatter enemies and claim your turf as ink-spraying, squid-like Inklings in Nintendo’s ultimate mess-fest!
In today’s best game/app deals, we are seeing an all-time low on Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition: Star Wars Saga Bundle on PlayStation 4 for $80.65 shipped. That’s 30% under the regular price and the best we have ever seen for it. It includes the main game, the 3.0 Edition base, Star Wars Twilight of the Republic Play Set piece, Ahsoka Tano figure, Anakin Skywalker figure,Star Wars Rise Against the Empire Play Set piece, Luke Skywalker figure, Princess Leia figure, Boba Fett figure and more.
If you didn’t camp out early this morning for today’s new amiibo figures, chances are you’re coming home empty handed. Some retailers have been putting the new amiibo up online throughout the morning including Walmart, Target, and Gamestop but those opportunities have been pretty random. Conversely, Amazon is clearly laying out its availability plans for the all-new wave 5B amiibo figures…
Today, the Pokémon Company has announced that it is partnering with Nintendo and Alphabet-owned Niantic to produce a new upcoming mobile game called Pokémon Go. This title will be available on both iOS and Android devices for free. The main focus of the game is collecting, training and battling Pokémon characters against other users based on their GPS location.
However, this new adventure will be supplemented by an optional wearable. Imagine a Pokémon smart watch of sorts.
We have some interesting Nintendo news today including a Zelda handheld, a whole new way to buy digital Nintendo games and the North American release date for the New 3DS:
With the highly anticipated release of Super Mario Maker just around the corner now, more and more interesting bits of information about the game are popping up. As if those sweet easter eggs spotted in the title screen and the impressive looking level creations we have seen thus far weren’t cool enough as it is,…
Nintendo has announced an official price drop coming to its already affordable 2DS handheld system. It currently holds a suggested retail price of $129.99, but come August 30th, the portable system will drop to $99.99 shipped. The 2DS, which plays almost the entire 3DS (and DS) library of games, will still ship with Mario Kart 7…
After some pretty amazing looking level creations, the ability to create stages while seamlessly switching between 4 different titles, and some amiibo support, Super Mario Maker has certainly caught our attention. Set to release just around the corner now, reviewers have begun to dig in to early copies and have noticed some sweet little easter…
The new amiiqo is a small Android-connected disc that allows users to store and share their amiibo collections. Pre-loaded with 10 characters, the small device will essentially act in place of the actual figurine once its data has been transferred from the companion Android app. Nintendo isn’t going to be happy about this:
Have you ever wanted to turn your fridge into a giant Game Boy? Us too. Ok, well your fridge isn’t going to be able to play actual Game Boy games with the Freezer Boy set like this giant GB XXL emulator or the mini 3D printed Game Boy project. But for under $20 Prime shipped, you…
Rumors are popping up all over the internet today that Nintendo might be getting into the subscription merchandise game. Companies like Loot Crate have achieved moderate success with the home delivered gamer/geek merch boxes, and it looks like Nintendo may want in on the action: While nothing has been confirmed, sources say the “N-Box” will…
