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You can now customize your Switch button layout for Joy-Con and Pro Controllers as part of the latest firmware update for Nintendo’s current generation consoles. Now available for all Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite consoles, the latest update finally brings the much-desired feature alongside the ability to move your downloaded games between an SD card and the internal system memory, among other things. Hit the jump for more details.
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It may only be April, but the folks at Hallmark are already looking towards the holiday season for its latest collection, of which you’ll find a batch of Nintendo and gaming-themed ornaments. From the classic NES and 8-bit Mario to festive decorations from Minecraft and even Fortnite, you’ll want to head below for a closer look.

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Nintendo has been offering a constant string of discounted digital Switch game deals for its player base trapped indoors right now. And let’s face it, the Switch library of games is a great way to pass the time and stay occupied for all ages. One thing you will definitely need to access it though is a Nintendo Switch. And the most affordable way to score one of those is with the Switch Lite — Nintendo’s latest, handheld-only gaming console. Unfortunately, Nintendo’s Lite console has been completely out of stock at Amazon and just about everywhere in the US lately, until now. Head below for the only way to pick one up in a pinch.
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As the collection of colorful Joy-Con continues to grow, Nintendo has now launched a build-your-own Switch bundle program in Japan. Anyone who has purchased a second set of Joy-Con at $80 or so just for the colors knows how expensive it can be to get the ideal colorway. Well, this new program allows gamers to purchase a Switch console with custom Joy-Con and Joy-Con straps with a variety of colors available. Head below for a closer look.
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It looks some new Mario games are on the way alongside classic Mario remakes or re-releases. Reports suggest Nintendo had a big-time showcase planned for the now-canceled E3 2020 in celebration of the Mushroom Kingdom plumber’s 35th anniversary. Despite the unfortunate outbreak of COVID-19, Nintendo is rumored to be going ahead with Mario’s big anniversary festivities. All the details are down below.
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The big N just dropped a surprise Nintendo Direct Mini presentation detailing loads of new Switch games, updates for some of its biggest franchises, and much more. Included among today’s updates and new Switch ports are a host of top-tier 2K titles, the announcement of Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, upcoming Animal Crossing: New Horizons content (full review here), and much more. Head below for a closer look at today’s Nintendo Direct Mini showcase.
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Last Friday, Nintendo finally released its latest first-party Switch game to the world, Animal Crossing New Horizons. Now after spending the past few days diving into the franchise for the first time and exploring the colorful and charmingly-crafted world, I’m absolutely hooked. Even if you think that Animal Crossing isn’t for you, I’m here to tell you that there’s not a single Switch owner who shouldn’t add this one to their library. Hit the jump for a closer look at what New Horizons has to offer in its virtual island getaway package.

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Sniper Elite is probably one of my favorite series outside of the standard AAA titles like Tom Clancy, Call of Duty, and Apex Legends. Zombie Army Trilogy comes from the same developers and features many similar aspects, including the x-ray kill cam that the series is known for. Well, the company is releasing its must-have game on Nintendo Switch on March 31st, so get ready to mow down Nazi Zombies anywhere you go on Nintendo’s portable gaming system.

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The Mega Man Nintendo Switch sale is still live with deals at up to 50% off but we are back again today to kick-off the weekend with even more digital deals. We have some award winning indie games on tap today starting from just $1 including the likes of Rocket League, Old Man’s Journey, Agent A: A puzzle in disguise, Bleed Complete, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, Trine titles, and even more. As usual, these games are a great way to stay busy in between your favorite major releases and you might as well score them while they are on sale. Here are the rest of today’s best game deals and you’ll find our top picks from the eShop sales event down below the fold.
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Well, it’s now March, and that means Mario Day or Mar10 is right around the corner now. Taking place on March 10 each year (March 10 = Mar10, get it?), what started as an unofficial holiday for everyone’s favorite plumber was embraced by Nintendo starting back in 2016 and has since become a staple in the gaming calendar. And if last year is any indication, we are in for a series of promotions directly from Nintendo, including price drops on Switch games with all of the major retailers following suit. Head below for more details.
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Nintendo has been on a roll lately for giving fans new ways to enjoy its highly popular franchises from iOS games to theme parks and more. Now the company is gearing up for something a little more practical, and partnering with Levi’s to make it happen. If you’ve ever wanted to add a bit of Mario action to your wardrobe, you’ll soon be able to do just that thanks to a new apparel collection. From t-shirts to overalls, head below for a closer look at what to expect from the Mario and Levi’s clothing lineup.

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With just a single month until the newest Animal Crossing’s release, this morning Nintendo celebrated the occasion by taking the wraps off so many highly-anticipated details from the upcoming New Horizons title. In its latest Direct, Nintendo offers up nearly half an hour of new content ranging from first-looks at upcoming mechanics to never before seen locations and more. Head below for a closer look at today’s Animal Crossing Nintendo Direct and to see what’s in store for New Horizons.

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The folks over at CD Projekt Red are out with a new patch for The Witcher 3 that brings a collection of enhancements to the Nintendo Switch version. Amongst graphic upgrades and other tweaks, support for cross-saves between the handheld and Steam iteration is being rolled out, allowing you to pick up the game on your PC and finish later on Switch. Could this be the Switch’s big break for developers rolling out save state sync between various platforms? Head below for our thoughts and a closer look at all the enhancements included in the update.

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Nintendo has now unveiled a new pink Switch Lite console. Well, it’s officially known as Coral, but a new colorway nonetheless. Nintendo officially announced the handheld-only version of its latest console in the summer of last year before its release in the fall. The much more affordable entry to the growing Switch library of games dropped in four colors: turquoise, grey, yellow, and the multi-colored Pokemon edition, but it won’t be long before that number grows to five. Head below for a closer look at the new coral pink machine, pre-order information, and the release date.
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Nintendo is known for its indie game titles. Not only will you find AAA games like The Witcher, Mario, Doom, Skyrim, and more available for Switch, but there are a plethora of titles that are built by independent development studios, and gamers love them. The latest entry into Nintendo’s Switch catalog is dubbed Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl — Gold, which is a unique game that brings fourth-wall-breaking rogue like RGB characteristics with plenty of snark and food puns.

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Nintendo previously announced that it would no longer offer regular additions to its Nintendo Switch Online SNES and NES library. And while that seemed as though it would deflate some of the excitement here, December saw several new additions, and we are getting even more today. Those include a pair of SNES games that have never officially made it stateside along with two more NES titles to add to your vintage Switch library. All the details are down below.
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You’ll soon be able to pass your time waiting for flights in the new Nintendo airport lounge starting this month. Announced today via its official site, Nintendo is opening “Nintendo Switch On The Go pop-up airport lounges” at select locations where travelers will be able to get hands-on with the latest Nintendo hardware, it biggest game releases, and even score some free goodies while they are at it. But the lunges will only be appearing on a few locations across the U.S. as of right now. All the details are down below.
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We are getting a closer look at the Animal Crossing Nintendo Switch today. Late last month, Nintendo unveiled the new special Animal Crossing: New Horizons Edition Nintendo Switch featuring a custom design as well as brand new Joy-Con colorways and more. And now, Nintendo has taken to its YouTube account to show off the new system in greater detail. Head below to look for yourself.
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After news of The Wonderful 101 getting remastered for Nintendo Switch hit yesterday, Deep Silver has now announced Saints Row IV Re-Elected. Last year the company brought Saints Row: The Third to Nintendo’s hit hybrid console platform and is currently finalizing the launch of the fourth installment in the franchise for Switch. The game will hit with loads of DLC content, both of the add-on story campaigns, new weapons systems, and more come March 2020. All the details are down below.
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The Wonderful 101 Remastered should soon be available on Nintendo Switch, if not Steam and PS4 as well. Initially developed by the talented folks at PlatinumGames for Nintendo’s Wii U console, the remaster has seemingly been in the works for a while now and is expected to land on current generation consoles as early as April 2020. All the details are down below.
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We have seen reports of new Nintendo Switch hardware since 2018…That’s right, the rumor mill has been circulating that a Pro model of Nintendo’s best-selling console would be coming since around October of 2018. However, we’ve yet to see it, and we won’t in 2020 either. Last year, Nintendo did come through and launch a more portable version of its console dubbed the Switch Lite. However, according to reports from the company, Nintendo has no plans for a new Switch, pro or not, in 2020.

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Update 2/4 @ 12:19 PM: Pre-order is now available at Amazon.

Nintendo is known for many titles, most notably Mario and Luigi. However, the company is also well-known for its Animal Crossing game that became very popular with the GameCube. Animal Crossing is coming to Switch soon, but today, Nintendo announced a limited-edition console themed for the iconic game.

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The Outer Worlds on Nintendo Switch now has a firm release date. The Obsidian developed sci-fi RPG was confirmed to be headed to Nintendo’s hybrid console in the summer of last year ahead of today’s confirmed March launch day. After landing on PS4, Xbox One, and PC in October of 2019, The Outer Worlds is finally making its way to the Switch some five months later. Head below for all the details.
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Nintendo has announced that it sold nearly 11 million Switch consoles during Q4 of 2019, marking a few notable milestones along the way. Last year shaped up to be a big year for Nintendo, as it unveiled its Switch Lite console, and introduced several new features for its Switch Online service. All of that culminated in a strong push to end the year with Nintendo Switch passing the iconic Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in lifetime sales, setting its sights on another popular gaming console next. Head below for full details on Nintendo’s Q4 results and information on where the popular Switch portable gaming console is headed next.

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There’s a Witcher game you might have forgot about known as Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales. While CD Projekt Red has been hard at work finishing up the highly-anticipated Cyberpunk 2077, it has also been readying The Witcher Tales for Nintendo Switch. As popularity on The Witcher series hits an all-time high based on the positive reception of a recent Netflix adaption starring Henry Cavill, CD Projekt Red is looking to capitalize with a timely release of Thronebreaker for Nintendo’s hit gaming platform. Additional details and the launch trailer can be seen below.
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Ever since I initially covered the debut of HORI Split Pad Pro, I’ve been anxious to take it for a spin. While my PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch both take up a bit of my time, the portable option has made the latter my go-to console more often than not. One gripe that I have had is that when in portable mode, Nintendo Switch can become uncomfortable to use over time. On top of that, I find Joy-Con joysticks to be very stiff, making any sort of aiming maneuver difficult. This is why I bought HORI Split Pad Pro. I’ve spent more than three weeks with it, continue reading to see what I think.

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Nintendo is a company that’s never been known to shy away from unique or even strange accessories for its consoles. That sentiment is something we’ve seen applied to the fullest over the Switch’s reign so far, with add-ons like Ring Fit Adventure mixing up what you can expect from a first-party gameplay experience. Now a recent patent looks to imbue the hybrid console with some additional functionality by way of a new Joy-Con stylus accessory. Head below for a closer look.

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We first heard about the upcoming Nintendo theme park back in 2017. The first of several locations spread across the globe is readying to open its doors in Osaka, Japan, ahead of this summer’s Olympic Games. The Mushroom Kingdom brought to life is excepted to be filled with Nintendo’s iconic characters and even feature a life-size Mario Kart experience. Today, we are getting some details on the Universal Studios theme park courtesy of some new marketing materials and recent press briefing event. Head below for all the details.
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We have seen our fair share of Nintendo-themed merchandise here at 9to5Toys, and you can add these new Kirby collectibles from Bandai to the list. Kirby is easily among the most famous and collectible in Nintendo’s arsenal of mascot heroes, so when Bandai decided to give the adorable little alien his own Banpresto box, we certainly took notice. The collector’s box features a series of Kirby toys, figures, and merchandise that have never before been available in North America. Take a closer look down below.
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After seeing massive holiday sale at the tail end of last year, we are now getting another wide-ranging Nintendo eShop New Year sale to kick-off 2020. From now through January 16, Nintendo is offering a large selection of digital Switch games at up to 30% off (but it’s more like up to 50% off). You’re looking at a series of first-party games like Yoshi’s Crafted World and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as well as The Witcher 3 Complete and a host of fantastic indie titles starting from less than $1. Head below for everything.
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There are some incredibly rare and near impossible to find consoles out there like the Genesis CDX and Nintendo 64DD, some of which never even saw an official release. But there’s nothing quite like the Nintendo PlayStation console. The result of a failed partnership between Sony and Nintendo — that subsequently and likely led to the development of PlayStation 1 — there is only one remaining Nintendo PlayStation system on the planet as far as anyone knows and it’s about to go up for sale. All the details are down below.
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Since officially debuting its Switch Online service in the fall of 2018, Nintendo kicked off each month with a batch of new retro titles re-releases. That all came to an end back in September, when we got word that the on-going updates would finally come to a close. Now for the first time since Nintendo has released six new games into its digital NES and SNES library. Head below for all of the details from the December update for Nintendo Switch Online.

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The Nintendo Black Friday bundle and deals have now been made official. Much like last year’s offerings, the big N will be dishing out a custom configuration console bundle as well as a series of notable game deals on the some of the most popular titles out there. But although we are expecting even better offers to come down the pipeline once the Thanksgiving week festivities kick-off, the official Nintendo Black Friday deals might not be what you were hoping for. Head below for everything.
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Making its frightening debut on Halloween yesterday, Nintendo’s latest first-party title has finally arrived. Luigi’s Mansion 3 enters with so many things to write home about, including gorgeous graphics, delightfully-designed levels, a satisfying combat system, and much more. Head below for our first impressions on Nintendo’s newest release as we go hands-on with Luigi’s Mansion 3 for our latest review.

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The Nintendo Black Friday 2019 offerings will surely be among the most popular out there this year. With a series of new hardware launching in 2019 and solid holiday releases on the slate, this year’s shopping event will undoubtedly be a busy one for the big N. While the best Nintendo deals tend to get scattered throughout the online retail ecosystem, Nintendo is excepted to launch some of its special holiday plans soon. We have collected all of the essential information down below to ensure you’re ready to go when the best deals and Black Friday-specific hardware hits over the next couple of weeks.
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After getting an early look at the big N’s official Christmas sweaters, we are getting our first look at the new Nintendo shop gear today. Officially known as Nintendo Tokyo, the company appears to be set to open the very first official Nintendo store in Japan, according to reports. Scheduled to launch in about one month, as expected, it will be filled with exclusive merchandise, apparel, in-store software experiences, and much more, not unlike the NYC store. Head below for a closer look.
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With the rise of Wii Fit in the late 2000’s, Nintendo was able to dethrone predecessors like Dance Dance Revolution in order to be crowned king of the workout video game genre. Helmed by a plethora of motion-centric experiences, the Wii’s initial success allowed the console to become synonymous with fitness games as a whole. Now over a decade later, Nintendo is trying its hand at yet another title to help get its console owners in shape. Enter Ring Fit Adventure, a unique narrative-driven fitness experience that we’ll be taking a hands-on look in our latest review. Hit the jump for all of the details.

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While it still feels like we are on the wrong side of Halloween to start talking about Nintendo Christmas sweaters, the iconic brand’s official collection is here. Ugly holiday sweaters take the internet by storm every year as we approach the holidays, and it looks like Nintendo wants to make sure it gets in on the action early. Today, the company is unveiling three conventional designs that are already available. Head below for a closer look.
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There are already a number of solutions out there, but nothing quite like the new Switch Racing Wheel Pro from Hori. The officially licensed Nintendo Switch peripheral is designed to bring a more realistic driving experience to Mario Kart sessions (and other racing games). The peripheral is now up for pre-order at Amazon and will begin shipping next month. Head below for more details.
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After first getting a glimpse at Nintendo’s official SNES controller for Switch back in August, the much-anticipated controller is now rolling out to the masses. You initially needed a Nintendo Online membership to order, but that requirement is going away in due time. The $30 controller certainly delivers a heavy dose of vintage vibes, but questions have remained about build quality and how it relates to the Nintendo Switch’s current lineup of games. With the introduction of new SNES virtual titles, this has come into focus further in recent weeks. Head below for a quick unboxing and look at everything you can expect with the latest retro rerelease from Nintendo.

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Nintendo’s Switch Lite has been on the mind of Nintendo fans for nearly a year now, long before it was adorned with its current miniature namesake. Since its official debut back in July, the console has drummed up quite a bit of fuss. Posits swirled on whether or not Switch Lite would live in its hybrid predecessor’s shadow, or if it’d shine as a standalone, even more portable alternative.

As for my take on the matter, several days of enjoying Nintendo’s latest release has left a great first impression. Switch Lite delivers a value proposition that’s hard to pass up on for first-time Switch adopters or on-the-go-focused gamers. Head below for a closer look.

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Some seven months ago, Amazon and Twitch began offering anyone with a Prime membership one year of Switch Online for free. A surprisingly great deal despite the already affordable price tag, especially considering how many gamers are already Prime members. Not only has the value on a Switch Online membership grown considerably since then, but there are just days before the whole promotion shuts down and you’re stuck paying full price again.
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The folks at Skull and Co. have been ahead of the Switch accessory curve for quite some time. Over two years ago the brand launched the SwitchCase, beating the recent trend of grip-style cases for Nintendo’s hybrid console. Now Skull and Co. are back to tease its latest product, which looks to offer the same portable comfort for the Switch Lite with its GripCase. Head below for a closer look at the upcoming accessory.

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The new Ring-Con and Ring Fit Adventure have now been made official by the folks at Nintendo. Last week the big N teased some new and odd-looking motion controller for Nintendo Switch, and today we are finally getting more details. Head below for everything.
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