Tag: Hardware
News Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Was Nintendo's "Best-Selling" Switch Game In May 2024 (US)
But Switch showed "the most significant drop" in hardware sales YoY
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door topped the charts in the UK and Japan when it arrived on the Switch in May 2024, and some new data about its release in the US has now been shared. According to Circana (formerly NPD) via industry analyst Mat Piscatella, it debuted in second...
News Nintendo Acknowledges That Successor Announcement May "Impact" Switch Sales
"We recognize that it is becoming more challenging to maintain momentum"
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furakawa was asked if he thinks the announcement of a "successor to Nintendo Switch" — which was made following the latest finacial report — will affect the momentum of the Switch's current sales. Responding during the Financial Results...
News Nintendo's Profit During The Switch Generation Is Absolutely Wild
It's apparently surpassed the "combined profit" of previous eras
The latest financial earnings release is now live, and in case you missed it, the Nintendo Switch has officially surpassed 140 million sales worldwide. The hybrid system has performed tremendously over the past seven years, and it's now not far off the lifetime sales of the Nintendo...
News Nintendo Switch "Successor" Announcement Is Coming "This Fiscal Year"
Update: Reportedly best described as "Switch next model"
Update [Tue 7th May, 2024 19:12 BST]: On an earnings call following the release of the end-of-year financials, president Shuntaro Furakawa was reportedly asked whether the "successor to the Switch" will be an entirely new console. According to David Gibson, senior research analyst an MST...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Controllers
Which Switch controllers should you buy?
The Nintendo Switch is an incredibly versatile console, with many different controller options available to suit your mood. When playing in handheld mode, nothing beats the convenience of the Joy-Con, of course, but when playing the console on the TV or in Tabletop mode, there are a plethora of controller...
News New Peach-Themed Mario Kart Switch Controller Glows In The Dark
Ooh, pretty
If you've got a soft spot for Princess Peach and are in need of a new controller for your Switch, then PDP's latest might just be up your alley. Dubbed the Grand Prix Peach REMATCH GLOW Wireless Controller (good grief), it takes the general form factor of Nintendo's own official Pro Controller and adds in a few bells and whistles (while...
News New And Improved Nitro Deck+ Announced For Switch, Pre-Orders Live
Built on the foundations of its predecessor
Following the release of the Nitro Deck last year, the premium collectible brand CRKD has now announced the 'Nitro Deck+' - compatible with Switch OLED as well as the original model. Apart from "zero strick drift", this new and improved model comes with a "raft of new features" to enhance the overall...
News CRKD's New Wireless Switch Controller Comes In A Stunning Famicom Design
Hall Effect Thumbsticks? Check
CRKD (pronounced 'Cracked' - very good), the company behind the rather lovely Nitro Deck, has revealed a 'sister controller' dubbed the Neo S. Available to pre-order via CRKD's website for £49.99, the controllers are due to start shipping from April 2024. Boasting Hall Effect Thumbsticks, adjustable triggers, back...
News Nintendo Switch Menu Mockups Found On Prototype Console
A Switch in Time
Do you ever look at the home screen of your Nintendo Switch and wish there was a bit more colour? A bit more chaos? Or that it was a bit less monochromatic? Well, thanks to German translator PaulFelixKelly, we've had a glimpse at some of the ideas and mockups Nintendo had for the menu. Kelly managed to get hold of a prototype...
News Yes, The Nintendo Switch Showcase Really Was Seven Years Ago
Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, and Xenoblade 2 were shown off
On 13th January 2017 in Tokyo, Japan, the Nintendo Switch was fully unveiled to the world via a live stream. Yep, it really has been seven years since we saw the Switch, and we're starting to feel very old now. Geoff Keighley, host of Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards,...
Random AI GameShark Successor Claims To Know Switch 2 Release Date, Then Backtracks
But it got people looking
We know everyone is desperate for news on Nintendo's next hardware, but an audio company that's creating the AI-enhanced successor to GameShark (yes, really) company claiming to be releasing a product alongside the Switch 2's launch was not on our bingo cards this morning. As noted in a press release sent out earlier...
Guide Switch Guide: Ultimate Nintendo Switch Resource - Everything You Need To Know
A complete guide to the Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch is one of the best-selling consoles of all time. The Switch launched worldwide on 3rd March 2017 and sported the unique ability to be used as both a home and handheld console — switching things up. Get it? Now approaching its eighth year on the market, whether you're a first-time...
News Nintendo Switch "Lifetime US Unit Sales" Surpass Xbox 360
"Switch trails only Nintendo DS and PlayStation 2"
The Nintendo Switch has smashed all sorts of records in 2023 and it turns out it's just done it again in recent times. As highlighted by Circana (formerly NPD) industry analyst Mat Piscatella, the hybrid hardware managed to surpass "lifetime US unit sales" of Microsoft's Xbox 360 in November,...
News Nintendo Hardware And Software Teams Have Been Working "As One" Recently, Says Shinya Takahashi
Creating software that benefits hardware and vice versa
Nintendo has published the official English translation of the financial report Q&A for Q2 FY2024, and it wraps up with a particularly interesting comment on the company's recently-changed approach to hardware and software development. Asked about whether Nintendo has shifted to using...
News Valve Announces Steam Deck OLED, Says Switch OLED Paved The Way
"It's just a great product from Nintendo"
Game company Valve, responsible for iconic series like Half-Life and Portal, has today announced the Steam Deck OLED, a follow-up to its original portable device with a longer-lasting battery, faster downloads, and plenty of other features. During an interview with The Washington Post about the updated...
News Super Mario Party + Red & Blue Joy-Con Bundle Announced
It's party season
Nintendo has revealed a bunch of Switch bundles and discounts ahead of Black Friday and the Holiday season, but one new bundle to come out of this announcement is the Super Mario Party + Red & Blue Joy-Con Bundle, which launches on 10th November. Retailing at $99.99, you'll be able to pick up a copy of Super Mario Party along...
News Ayaneo's New Handheld Looks Like A 2023 Nintendo DS Successor
Yep, that's nice
Tech company Ayaneo is pumping out more hardware iterations than we can possibly keep up with, but its latest effort is of particular interest thanks to its remarkable resemblance to Nintendo's own DS line. Yes, the Ayaneo Flip DS is on its way (thanks, The Verge) and boasts a 7-inch 120Hz display screen with an additional screen...
News 'Mario Red Edition' Switch OLED Launch Doubles System Sales In Japan
"It's the same device with a different plastic cover"
It seems the launch of the new 'Mario Red Edition' Switch OLED last week has doubled system sales in the company's homeland. As highlighted by data from Famitsu (via Bloomberg), Mario fans in Japan purchased 110,241 units at launch, which was twice the number of systems purchased in the previous...
Review CRKD Nitro Deck For Nintendo Switch - Almost Great, But With One Major Flaw
Almost cracked it
Many companies have tried to capitalise on the problem of drifting Joy-Con sticks, and the usual tactic is to rely on Hall Effect technology, which uses magnets to get around the issue of wearing components. CRKD is the latest to tout a drift-free experience using this technology by way of the Nitro Deck, a hunk of plastic you...
Review Genki Shadowcast 2 - The Little Capture Card That Could
World's smallest capture card gets a spec bump for 2023
When we reviewed the original Genki Shadowcast back in 2021, we were a little lukewarm on it. While the appeal of a capture card the size of a USB thumb drive needs little explanation, the device was hamstrung by muddy compression and a high level of latency. It felt like a solution in search...
Guide Where To Buy Nintendo Switch OLED Model - Mario Red Edition
Plus price info, release date and more!
As part of Nintendo's special Direct presentation for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the company revealed a lovely new Switch OLED console. It's called the Mario Red Edition and – unsurprisingly – sports a gorgeous, red makeover compared to the original white OLED system. The console and the new game are...
Reminder The 'Mario Red Edition' Switch OLED Is Out Today, Will You Be Getting It?
Go on, tell us
Back in August, Nintendo announced it would be releasing a new 'Mario Red Edition' Switch OLED for $349.99 / £309.99. The big day has now arrived, and it's got us curious to see if anyone here in our community will be picking one up this far into the hybrid system's life. While it's the same unit you already know and love, there are...
News Latest Genki Kickstarter Offers New Portable Switch Dock, iPad Connectivity And More
Thanks to the Covert Dock 2 and ShadowCast 2
We were already very fond of the Genki: Covert Dock when it was released back in 2020. This portable Switch dock made gaming on the go that bit easier, and was later compacted into an even tinier model in 2021. Now, developer Human Things is back with a new Kickstarter campaign, introducing an improved...
Random AMOLED 3DS Concept Shown Off At Tokyo Game Show 2023
Includes 90Hz refresh rate
Over at the Tokyo Game Show this week, Japanese hardware firm Tassei Denki has been showing off some hardware prototypes that could potentially give us a glimpse into the near future. One of these is of particular interest to us and appears to be a new concept for the Nintendo 3DS. The two units on display are powered by...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Strong Sales Continue Months After Launch (US)
It arrived exclusively on Switch in May
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been an absolutely huge part of Nintendo's software and hardware success in 2023, and this trend continued in the month of August in the US. As highlighted by Circana (via video game industry analyst Mat Piscatella), Tears of the Kingdom actually moved up a spot...
News Unity To Charge Developers A Fee Each Time A Game Is Installed Next Year
Game developers are not happy with the news
Unity has announced plans to charge developers a fee each time a video game using the Unity engine is installed. Unity Plus is also being retired for new subscribers, starting today. In a blog post released today (spotted via Game Developer), Unity revealed the 'Unity Runtime Fee'. This new model be...
Feature Is 8BitDo’s N64 Controller Mod Kit A Better Buy Than Nintendo's Switch Online Pad?
Can’t find a wireless N64 controller? 8BitDo has the answer
Nintendo’s official Switch-compatible wireless controller Nintendo 64 was announced nearly two years ago but has been elusive to many. Supply seems to have finally caught up with demand, with the pad currently still available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers via Nintendo's website...
News Nintendo Announces Mario Red Edition Switch OLED, Out October
Are you red-y?
The rumoured Mario Red Edition Nintendo Switch OLED has been announced by Nintendo, and it launches in stores on 6th October. Revealed during today's Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct, the OLED comes with two red Joy-Cons, a red dock, and some hidden secrets on the back and the inside of the console. It's simple, and sleek, and we...
News Nintendo Switch Has Surpassed The Wii's Lifetime Sales In The US
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom played a huge part
Nintendo's Switch has just achieved another sales milestone. Although worldwide hardware sales of the hybrid system surpassed Wii sales some time ago, there's been an update in the US. According to new data from Circana (previously the NPD), US lifetime sales of Switch hardware have "finally" overtaken...
News Surprise Surprise, Lenovo's Leaked Handheld Looks Like A Switch
With sharper edges, mind
Images for Lenovo's upcoming handheld gaming device, dubbed the 'Legion Go', have leaked online, showcasing exactly what the system will look like when it eventually launches. Spoilers: it kinda looks like a cross between the Switch and the Steam Deck. Boasting angular edges, a bulky frame, and an admittedly lovely-looking...
Rumour Nintendo Is Targeting A 2024 Release For The Switch Successor
Dev kits are apparently now with 'key partner studios'
Despite the ongoing success of the Nintendo Switch, talk of an inevitable successor appears to be gaining traction with each passing day. Now, according to a recent report, it looks like Nintendo may be targeting a 2024 release for its next major piece of hardware. Thanks to VGC (and...
Random "Ultimate Console Database" Secures Ultra Rare Nintendo Labo Switch
For preservation!
Remember that super rare Nintendo Labo themed Switch, exclusive to an official Nintendo competition? Well, it seems we might actually be able to find out a little more about it after "the ultimate" online console database 'Consolevariations' was able to secure this particular unit (for an undisclosed sum) after "5 years of...
News Nintendo Aims To Reduce Scalping Of "New Hardware"
Furukawa says company will bolster stock & take "other" measures
Console manufacturers have struggled with supply shortages since the pandemic, and what made the situation even worse at the time was scalpers buying out whatever was in stock and reselling it online at much higher prices. The Switch has also been the victim of this, and now Nintendo...
News The Nitro Deck Is A Stunning Switch Controller Grip Promising "Zero Stick Drift"
Nitro-powered
New video game hardware company CRKD has released a stunning-looking new accessory for your Switch which is a step above replacement Joy-Cons or other third-party Joy-Con alternatives. Showcased by IGN as part of its Summer of Gaming 2023, the Nitro Deck acts as a Joy-Con replacement and a grip for your Switch, fitting perfectly...
Feature Nintendo's Satellaview Blazed A Trail For Today's Season-Based, Ephemeral Games
Total BS-X
The most considerable game industry development in the last decade has been the rise of live-service games. When MMOs first launched, the idea of an always-online game was considered a novelty, but today most AAA studios are making live-service titles, and most non-live-service games from those companies have online features. The modern...
News Zelda Switch OLED Launch Boosts Nintendo Hardware Sales In April (US)
"Zelda OLED had a huge impact"
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has already surpassed 10 million sales in just three days around the globe, and while its success isn't fully reflected in software sales data just yet, on the hardware front in the US, it's already lifted Nintendo's system sales. In the latest update for the month of April,...
News Sharp Is Supplying LCD Displays For A 'New Console' As Fans Await Switch Successor
"We’ve been involved in its R&D stage"
Following Nintendo's confirmation that the Switch's momentum is indeed slowing down as we head into FY24, speculation over the eventual Switch successor is naturally starting to grow exponentially. To add fuel to the fire, tech company Sharp has confirmed that it is supplying LCD displays for a "new gaming...
News As Switch Momentum Slows, Nintendo Expects Further Sales Decline Next Year
Forecasts 15m units for FY 23/24
With the release of Nintendo's financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2023, the company has reported a slowdown in sales for the Switch after missing its original sales target of 21m and barely missing its revised target of 18m, selling 17.97m units between 1st April 2022 and 31st March 2023. According...
News Switch Hardware Sales Now Over 125 Million, PS2, Nintendo DS Target Still A Way Off
Feeling the burn
Nintendo has posted its end-of-year report for FY2023 and as of March 2023, the Switch family of systems has sold over 3 million since the last quarter, bringing the lifetime total number of units sold to a cool 125.62 million. Back in February the total stood at 122.55, which took sales past the milestones set by both the Game Boy...
Guide Where To Buy Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom Switch OLED Console And Pro Controller
Update: Out now!
We've already been treated to a gorgeous Splatoon 3 console and a lovely Pokémon one too, but now Nintendo has officially released a brand new Nintendo Switch OLED Model system based on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The console is available as we speak, with stock coming and
Video Unboxing The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Switch OLED
It's already out in the wild
Ahead of the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launch early next month, Nintendo has today released its new Zelda-themed Switch OLED system in select regions. It seems users have already got hold of it as well - with many taking to social media platforms to show off their shiny new system. If you are wondering exactly what to...
News Nintendo Subsidiary Hiring Engineer For "Current And Next-Generation" Platforms
Here we go again...
Nintendo European Research & Development (NERD) is looking to hire a Game Tech Engineer to join the team. However, However, the listing has caught people's eye as the future employee will be targeting both "current and next-generation Nintendo platforms". (Thanks, GoNintendo!) The job seeks someone to fill an engineer and...
Talking Point Which Is Your Favourite Nintendo Controller? Every Nintendo Pad Ranked
Note pad
Nintendo has always been one for pushing the boat out with its hardware designs, and no more so is this the case than with its controllers. Yes, those of the NES and SNES were pretty conventional by today's standards (though they were remarkably innovative at the time) but in the ensuing years, the Big N's controllers have had us waving...
Poll How Many 3DS Consoles Have You Owned?
1DS, 2DS, 3DS, more?
Call us nostalgic, but the closure of the 3DS eShop has us reminiscing about the many incredible years of portable gaming we've enjoyed with Nintendo's last dedicated handheld console and its wider family. Recently, we've been downloading various gems we missed over the years and it's given us a chance to take stock of our...
News Nintendo Switch Successor Chip Rumours Are Doing The Rounds Again
Chip on your shoulder
Over the past few days, rumours of the Switch successor's SoC (system-on-chip) have been surfacing online, which has got people speculating once again which chip the upcoming console might use. Initially, @OreXda, known for accurately leaking smartphone-related tech, claimed that the Switch successor would use an Nvidia Tegra...
Talking Point What Is The Best Special Edition Switch Console?
The full range
Ah, special edition consoles. There is nothing else quite like them, is there? From the flashy to the subtle, these decked-out devices are a reminder of the series' that we love, the titles we cherish and the designs that make us ooh and ahh. They are a special way to stand out from the crowd and have something that feels a little...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Switch OLED Rumour Resurfaces Online
A common link
Update: The rumours are true and pre-orders are now open! Grab one here: <related ids="147191" label="Buy Here:"> Original Article: Remember that rumoured Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch OLED model that leaked at the end of last year? Well, there's seemingly been a small but significant discovery. Twitter account...
PSA Splatoon 3 Switch OLED Back In Stock At Select Retailers (US)
Get it while you can!
It's a Splatfest in Splatoon 3 this weekend, but that's all Nintendo is doing to promote the latest squid shooter. The company's American branch has issued a message on social media - announcing a restock of the Splatoon 3 Switch OLED model. This system was originally released alongside the launch of Splatoon 3 last year and...
News Nintendo Says Switch Chip Shortages Are "Largely Resolved" As It Cuts Forecasts
"Shipments generally went according to plan"
As part of Nintendo's nine-month financial report for the 2022/23 fiscal year, the company has said that supply issues that have constrained production for several years now were "largely resolved" in the closing months of 2022. Commenting on Nintendo Switch sales in its explanatory materials, the...
News It's Official, Total Switch Sales Have Now Surpassed The Game Boy And PS4
Unit sales exceed 120 million
There's just no stopping the mighty Switch! Today, Nintendo has released its nine-month earnings report, officially confirming that the total hardware sales for the Switch have now exceeded the Game Boy, placing the hybrid console firmly in second place behind the Nintendo DS (oh, and it's also now outsold the...
