Review: Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

Super-smooth. Transitioning from the Switch 1 Pro Controller to the Switch 2 Pro Controller, Nintendo has primarily embraced the ‘if it’s not broken, don’t mend it’ approach. Maintaining the same fundamental layout, it has introduced several minor, yet impactful enhancements to ensure this latest version is the finest Nintendo controller I’ve ever enjoyed using. So…Read Read More

The Nintendo Switch Online GameCube Controller Supports Gyro Controls

Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 and its first batch of accessories are in the possession of fans, gamers have been astonished to find that Nintendo’s GameCube controller for the Switch 2 facilitates gyro controls. The innovative controller, obtainable solely through Nintendo Switch Online and specific physical Nintendo retailers…Read More Read More

Nintendo Switch 2 Has Arrived

Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle $500 See at Walmart See at Target See at Best Buy See at GameStop Nintendo Switch 2 $450 See at Walmart See at Target See at Best Buy See at GameStop Nintendo’s latest console has been released, and you have another opportunity to acquire it on launch Read More

Nintendo Switch System Update 20.1.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Another enhancement prior to the Switch 2’s debut. In anticipation of the Switch 2’s release, Nintendo has deployed yet another firmware enhancement for its original Switch device. This seems to be a fairly minor update and addresses a problem with software failing to launch after the recent update that was implemented last week…Read More Read More

Nintendo Music Update Adds Over 340 Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Tracks

That’s nearly 12 hours of tunes! Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is making its comeback this week as an enhancement for the Switch 2, and coinciding with this, the official game soundtrack is now accessible on the Nintendo Music app. This features a total of 344 tracks with an astonishing runtime of 11 hours and Read More

Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (May 2025)

Our preferred Switch 1 eShop titles launched in May. The summertime has arrived, the Switch 2 is nearly upon us, and that indicates it’s eShop Selects season for May. This is our final Switch 1 installment of our monthly segment — but fret not, changes are not on the horizon with the arrival of a Read More

Nintendo Switch 2 Listed As A Summer Game Fest 2025 Partner

But does that signify anything? Geoff Keighley has unveiled the initial lineup of collaborators for the upcoming Summer Game Fest, which commences on Friday, June 6th. Included among the prominent publishers and developers are Bandai Namco, Capcom, CD Projekt Red, and Sony, alongside numerous others. However, one emblem stands out to many amidst the typical Read More

Nintendo Shares Video Detailing New N64 Features For Switch Online

Be gracious, rewind. Nintendo has unveiled a fresh video outlining several intended functionalities for the N64 application on Nintendo Switch Online. As reported by TodayNews, the video highlights three primary features for N64 titles on Switch Online, including the functionality to rewind (exclusive to Switch 2…Read More Read More

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Preorders Restocked At Select Retailers

GameSpot might earn revenue from affiliate and promotional collaborations for distributing this content and from purchases via links. As expected, the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller has remained one of the most sought-after accessory add-ons for the anticipated console since preorders commenced last month. The fascination with Nintendo’s latest standard controller has led numerous retailers Read More

Nintendo Switch 2 Is Compatible With A Standard USB Mouse

GameSpot might obtain income from affiliate and advertising agreements for disseminating this material and from acquisitions via links. One of the most captivating advancements concerning Nintendo Switch 2 is that the Joy-Con 2 controllers now offer mouse-like features for several games. This has been a highly sought-after functionality, and gamers who prefer using mice seem Read More

Nintendo Switch 2 Cameras

GameSpot may earn income from affiliate and promotional collaborations for disseminating this material and from transactions through connections. If you are excited about Nintendo Switch 2’s novel GameChat capability but haven’t secured a camera yet, there are now three official USB-C cameras available. Nintendo’s first-party Switch 2 Camera has been sold out multiple times since Read More

Nintendo Download: 22nd May (North America)

Image: PM Studios The newest Nintendo Download update for North America has come, and it’s rolling out a plethora of fresh titles to the eShop in your area. As always, remember to cast your vote in our poll and express your selections in the comments below. Enjoy! Switch eShop – Recent Releases A Bibelot: Tiret Read More

“This Is It!”

What a remarkable surprise by Ollie Reynolds Yesterday, 7:45pm Image: Nintendo If you observed any of the responses to the Mario Kart World unveiling trailer, then it’s likely you heard someone exuberantly shout “you can race as a COW?!”. Indeed, the cow, an NPC entity recognized for its role in Moo Moo Meadows, is now Read More

Nintendo Music’s Latest Update Celebrates Another NES Classic, Here’s Every Song Included

Kid Icarus makes a comeback Image: Nintendo The Nintendo Music application has been delivering a variety of soundtracks this year, and after a recent Pokémon update, we are now revisiting the nostalgic era of the NES with the original Kid Icarus title. This compilation, as you might anticipate, is considerably more compact than the previous Read More

Here’s What The Nintendo Switch 2 Game Cards and Carrying Case Look Like

GameSpot may earn income from affiliate and advertising collaborations for presenting this content and from purchases made through links. Nintendo has unveiled a comprehensive look at the official Switch 2 carrying case along with the appearance of Switch 2 game cards. In a recent video shared via the Nintendo Today app, they highlighted the carrying Read More

Video: Nintendo Gives Us A Closer Look At Switch 2’s GameCube Controller

The GameCube collection is making a comeback next month by Liam Doolan Yesterday, 5:55am Image: Nintendo Life The Switch 2’s Online Expansion Pack tier will include the GameCube library at its debut, and alongside this, Nintendo plans to introduce a new wireless GameCube controller, crafted based on the original model with additional buttons. A video Read More

Nintendo: “Appetite” For Mario Kart And Series’ Accessibility Makes It Ideal For Switch 2’s Launch

Pioneering the Leaderboard by Liam Doolan Yesterday, 11am Image: Nintendo There’s been extensive dialogue concerning Nintendo designating Mario Kart World as its principal launch title for the Switch 2 over several other prominent franchises. Nate Bihldorff from Nintendo of America offered an official statement on this to Inverse last month, stating it’s “one of the Read More

Gallery: Nintendo Gives Us A Closer Look At Its New Store In The US

Announcement: Now available! by Liam Doolan Yesterday, 4am Image: Nintendo Update : Nintendo’s latest store in San Francisco is officially open! Nintendo of America’s president Doug Bowser attended the grand launch along with the city’s mayor Daniel Lurie. Here are some official images from the opening, and you can also explore Read More

Nintendo Unveils Diddy Kong’s Brand New Design

Cap’s off by Alana Hagues Yesterday, 8:30pm Image: Nintendo Diddy Kong has been notably absent from much of Nintendo’s promotional content, particularly concerning the Switch 2. At least he appeared when Donkey Kong Country Returns HD released in January…? Anyway, the significant question on everyone’s mind when Donkey Kong was showcased in Mario Kart World Read More

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Help You Find Your Joy-Con If It Falls Into The Couch

GameSpot might earn income from affiliate and promotional agreements for disseminating this material and from sales through links. As the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 approaches rapidly, the Nintendo Today app has been sharing valuable insights regarding some of the new features of this forthcoming console. Today, the app announced a hidden option within Read More

Nintendo Switch 2 Hardware Chip Was Potentially Finalised As Early As 2021

Forward-Thinking penned Alana Hagues Yesterday, 8:15pm Picture: Zion Grassl / Nintendo Life As the Nintendo Switch 2 embarked on its formation journey as far back as 2019, it almost seems expected that the hardware chip could have been finalized as early as 2021. A dismantlement of an alleged Switch 2 motherboard tends to confirm this Read More

Nintendo Showcases Switch 2’s Fancy New Battery Charge Settings

More to Explore Authored by Jim Norman Yesterday, 7:45pm Image: Nintendo Life Suspecting we had seen every aspect of the Switch 2 that Nintendo Today! app could offer, Nintendo surprises us again. This time, highlighting the console’s innovative battery charging settings aiming for extended battery-health. According to the app, Switch 2 introduces a ‘Stop Charging Read More

Nintendo Reveals A Switch 2 Setting That Prevents Its Battery From Deteriorating

GameSpot might generate income from affiliate and advertising collaborations for promoting this material and from purchases via links. Nintendo is advising Switch 2 users to activate a “Stop Charging Around 90%” option to prevent the device’s battery from declining too rapidly. The organization shared this information—along with a detailed video explaining how to locate the Read More

Civilization 7’s Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Edition Is A Code In A Box

GameSpot may obtain earnings from affiliate and advertising collaborations for promoting this content and from sales via links. Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is among the launch titles for the Switch 2, set to debut on June 5 with Nintendo’s latest console. Initially unveiled during the console’s announcement in April, it’s now verified that Civilization VII Read More

Nintendo Updates Its User Agreement To Crack Down On Emulation

Image: Nintendo Life / Nintendo Nintendo has recently revised its Account User Agreement to issue a more stringent caution against individuals who “bypass, modify, decrypt, defeat,” or “tamper with” their games. Essentially, if you hack your Switch or utilize emulators, you risk having your device bricked entirely. This information comes from Stephen Totilo’s latest Game Read More

Nintendo Defends Switch 2’s Perceived Lack Of Innovation

“we believe this product embodies a strong Nintendo essence” by Ollie Reynolds Yesterday, 2:45pm Image: NintendoAU Nintendo has shared its recent Q&A document following its financial results for FY2025. In this, president Shuntaro Furukawa addressed concerns regarding the Switch 2’s perceived lack of originality, responding to an investor who asked if the Switch 2 serves Read More

Nintendo Appoints Doll Company Executive As A New Outside Director

Awaiting shareholder endorsement by Ollie Reynolds Yesterday, 10:45am Image: Nintendo Life Nintendo has revealed that it will appoint a new external director to the firm who will also assume a position on the board. Subject to endorsement on 27th June 2025 during the annual shareholder gathering, Kazuhiko Hachiya will join Nintendo’s board of directors, with Read More

Nintendo Switch 2 May Record Your Audio And Video Chats

GameSpot may earn income from affiliate and advertising collaborations for sharing this content and from purchases made via links. A significant alteration coming to the Switch 2 is the incorporation of audio and video chats throughout the console experience via a feature known as GameChat. However, this new function has necessitated Nintendo to revise its Read More

Official Nintendo Playing Cards

GameSpot may generate income from affiliate and advertising collaborations for promoting this content and from purchases made through links. Nintendo is widely recognized as a leader in video games today, yet its beginnings trace back to a card company. Established in 1889, Nintendo initially manufactured Hanafuda—cards utilized in a variety of games that date back Read More

Nintendo May Record Video And Audio From GameChat Sessions On Switch 2

Conduct yourselves properly Image: Nintendo Nintendo has revised its privacy policy to announce that it might capture video and audio during GameChat interactions on Switch 2. As highlighted by Nintendo Soup, this adjustment by Nintendo aims to “ensure a safe and secure atmosphere for some of our services”. The privacy policy also specifies that users Read More