While Prime Day may be over, there are still some great deals live at other retailers. Dozens of major video games were on sale this year, especially for Nintendo Switch. If you’re on the hunt for a new Switch game still on sale, look no further than Super Mario Odyssey. Walmart has the masterpiece available for $39.39 today, and it’s …
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Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller gets a damning review from iFixit
YouTuber and tech expert iFixit has given a rather damning review of the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, calling it “piss poor” due to how difficult it is to repair and its high cost. Ever since the Nintendo Switch 2 was first announced, it’s fair to say that many fans didn’t think much of the new console. There were worries …
Read More »GameStop Stapler That Damaged Nintendo Switch 2 Now on eBay for $250,000
An innocuous black stapler became public enemy No. 1 for some New York City-based gamers after it damaged a Nintendo Switch 2 at a local GameStop in June. Now, GameStop has turned that viral mishap into a marketing opportunity: That same stapler, and some additional items, are now selling on eBay for nearly $250,000 as part of a GameStop-organized charity …
Read More »Video: Digital Foundry Tests Switch 2’s GameCube Emulation
Watch on YouTube Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube827k GameCube has joined the Switch 2’s library of classic games, and it was recently updated with Mario Smash Football. While the service’s experience has been fun so far, there have also been some reports of underlying issues with the emulation. Now, Digital Foundry has tested GameCube emulation and backward compatibility – …
Read More »FBI Shares Official Statement After Seizure Of Major Switch ROM Site
Image: Nintendo Life Earlier this week, a major Switch ROM site known as ‘nsw2u’ was seized by the FBI as part of a ‘law enforcement operation’. Now, we’ve got an official statement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, highlighting the other sites seized. Here it is in full (via the official FBI website): FBI Atlanta Seizes Major Video Game Piracy …
Read More »Switch 2 GameCube support: latency, performance boosts and resolution tested
One of Nintendo Switch 2‘s big perks is its official GameCube classics support, available to those with a Nintendo Online Expansion sub. The selection is Switch 2 exclusive, and while the current range of GameCube titles is still in its infancy with just four on offer so far, they are at least all great picks. However in testing the likes …
Read More »Switch 2 user warns about accidental ban after playing preowned game cards
You might have to be extra careful who you buy your used Nintendo Switch game cards from if you don’t want to get mistakenly banned. A Nintendo Switch 2 owner posted on Reddit that they got banned after downloading patches for a few Switch game cards that were bought off Facebook Marketplace. Reddit user dmanthey said they inserted each game …
Read More »This Nintendo Switch 2 Handheld Controller Is Only $50 For A Limited Time
The GameSir G8 Plus Galileo Bluetooth Controller for handheld gaming on iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch consoles is on sale for a great price during Walmart Deals and Amazon Prime Day. Normally $80, the G8 Plus is only $50 at Walmart and $64 at Amazon. What’s especially notable about the G8 Plus is that it’s compatible with Nintendo Switch 2, …
Read More »33 Games With ‘Secret’ Performance Bumps You Should Revisit On Switch 2
Update: And we’re back for a final (hmm, we’ll see, but probably final!) round of 11 more Switch 1 games that are worth revisiting on Switch 2. To check those out, head to the bottom of this page and click on page 3 to see even more improved goodness! One pleasant surprise of the Switch 2 launch, beyond the advertised …
Read More »PSA: You Might Want To Be Careful Buying Pre-Owned Switch 1 Games For Your Switch 2 – Nintendo Life
PSA: You Might Want To Be Careful Buying Pre-Owned Switch 1 Games For Your Switch 2 Nintendo Life Nintendo Bans a Nintendo Switch 2 User For Installing Second-Hand Games 80 Level RUMOR: Switch 2 owner temporarily banned for accessing secondhand Switch 1 games GoNintendo Brazil Takes Issue With Nintendo Bricking Switch 2s GameSpot You DON’T Own Your Games: Nintendo Can BRICK Your Switch 2 …
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