Reggie Fils-Aimé says Amazon once asked Nintendo to break the law
Reggie Fils-Aimé says Amazon once asked Nintendo to break the law Way back in the DS days, Nintendo decided to stop selling to Amazon. During a recent lecture at NYU, former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé said it was because Amazon was seeking preferential treatment that would have hurt its relationship with other retailers, […]
You can save $20 on the Super Mario Galaxy game bundle when you buy a Nintendo Switch 2
You can save $20 on the Super Mario Galaxy game bundle when you buy a Nintendo Switch 2 In celebration of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie coming to theaters, Nintendo is making it a little cheaper to get both Super Mario Galaxy games when you buy a $449.99 Nintendo Switch 2 console. Now through May […]
You don’t have to spend more than $50 on a great USB-C dock for your Switch 2
You don't have to spend more than $50 on a great USB-C dock for your Switch 2 You can’t make the wrong choice based on hardware, but you can spend more than you need to. Nintendo seemingly designed its latest console to be a mystery for third-party accessory makers. With the Switch 2, the company […]
Nintendo cuts Switch 2 production amid weakening console sales
Nintendo cuts Switch 2 production amid weakening console sales Nintendo will produce fewer Switch 2 units than it previously projected in response to weakening demand for the console in the US, Bloomberg reports. Four million units of Nintendo’s flagship device are expected to be made this quarter instead of the six million it had originally […]
The best Switch 2 controller just got better (and a little worse)
The best Switch 2 controller just got better (and a little worse) The pink option is one of the prettiest controllers I’ve used. | Image: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge Crowning the EasySMX S10 the best Switch 2 controller last fall was easy. The $60 wireless gamepad, which is often well below $50, mimics or […]
The best microSD Express card for the Switch 2 is the cheapest one you can find
The best microSD Express card for the Switch 2 is the cheapest one you can find Don’t buy one unless you can see the “EX” label on the card and package. | Image: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge Unlike the original Switch, the Nintendo Switch 2 requires microSD Express cards for storing and playing games. […]
Abxylute’s new Switch 2 controller prototype has one big problem
Abxylute's new Switch 2 controller prototype has one big problem Gaming accessory company Abxylute has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its upcoming N6 and GameCube-style N9C Switch 2 dock-style controllers. If the ergonomics of Nintendo’s Joy-Cons don’t jibe with you, these aim to be solid alternatives, particularly for people with medium-to-large-size hands. Both of Abxylute’s […]
Switch 2 pricing and next PlayStation release could be impacted by memory shortage
Switch 2 pricing and next PlayStation release could be impacted by memory shortage It may take Sony another three years to give the PS5 (pictured) a successor. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Sony and Nintendo are reportedly feeling squeezed by RAM shortages as demand from AI data centers takes up an increasing […]
Analogue’s 4K N64 is getting five new transparent color options
Analogue's 4K N64 is getting five new transparent color options Extreme green looks hard to resist. | Image: Analogue Analogue has announced another collection of limited-edition colors for its modern remake of the Nintendo 64. Last December it introduced several transparent versions of the Analogue 3D inspired by Nintendo’s Funtastic N64 series, but this time […]
The Switch is now Nintendo’s best-selling console of all time
The Switch is now Nintendo's best-selling console of all time The original Switch is officially Nintendo’s best-selling console of all time after surpassing the DS handheld in lifetime sales. In its latest earnings release, Nintendo reports that the Nintendo Switch has, as of December 31, 2025, sold 155.37 million units since its launch in 2017, […]