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Nintendo unveils an expanded My Mario lineup headlined by the Hello, Yoshi! app for Switch, Switch 2, and mobile devices, alongside a Hello, Mario! board book, It's Me, Mario! Stop Motion Shorts Episode 7, and three wooden block sets (Peach, Yoshi, Luigi) that double as amiibo figures, delivering interactive cross-format experiences for kids and families.
Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. Wonder just landed Version 1.1.0 to prep for the Switch 2 Edition and upcoming paid DLC, adding amiibo support, Polish language localization, and a startup profile prompt from the HOME menu, plus an in-game link to the eShop upgrade page; the update also includes general fixes on Switch 1 and Switch 2 and signals the third update since launch, ahead of the Switch 2 Edition’s March 26, 2026 release.
Nintendo’s Kirby Air Riders amiibo line has set a new price record with the King Dedede & Tank Star figure listed at $55, higher than the previously priced Kirby & Warp Star at $50; Meta Knight & Shadow Star were initially $50 but recently discounted to $45, while other lines like Super Mario Galaxy have seen price cuts, signaling a mixed pricing strategy that leans toward premium figures despite occasional reductions; Tank Star’s transformable design also contributes to the higher price.
Nintendo is shifting amiibo strategy toward premium, highly detailed figures with price tags of 24.99–34.99 (old stock up to 19.99), a move that prices out many collectors even as big lines—like Metroid Prime 4 and Kirby Air Riders—aim for higher quality and new in-game use. Some new releases sit unsold at the higher prices, while a few have sold out or seen discounts to around $20, signaling demand isn’t keeping up with cost, and fans debate whether to buy now, wait for sales, or prefer cheaper amiibo cards.
Resident Evil Requiem on Switch 2 receives a Day One patch (Ver. 1.1.0) with several fixes that should be applied before playing; the Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy amiibo are scheduled to release on July 30, 2026 and will unlock cosmetic weapon skins in-game.
Nintendo is debuting My Mario wooden block sets (30-piece for $150 or 3-piece for $30) that are Amiibo-compatible for Switch games, along with a free Hello, Mario app for Android and iPadOS that lets kids poke and spin a squashable Mario head and add effects. The line also includes Mario-themed rattles and blankets, and the toys are designed to be age-appropriate while encouraging use with existing Switch titles. The products arrive in the US and Europe starting February 19, 2026, with in-store availability in Nintendo’s physical stores (online availability unclear).
Nintendo Direct reveals Resident Evil’s first-ever Amiibo figures, featuring Leon S. Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft, with undisclosed in-game unlocks; the figures release in Summer 2026 as RE Requiem launches Feb 27 on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with Standard and Deluxe preorders available.
Capcom announced two Resident Evil Requiem amiibo—Leon S. Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft—set to release this summer; tapping the figures unlocks weapon skins in-game. The Switch 2 version of Resident Evil Requiem launches on February 27, 2026. Amiibo pre-orders aren’t live yet, but the game is available to pre-order on Amazon. Pricing and exact amiibo release date are not announced yet.
Nintendo's Partner Direct trailer for Switch 2 spotlights amiibo figures for Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft in Resident Evil Requiem, unlocking cosmetic weapon skins (including a neon skin for Leon). The amiibo have no firm release date but are expected in Summer 2026, while the Switch 2 game itself launches on February 27, 2026.
Nintendo is trimming prices on several upcoming amiibo: Meta Knight’s Kirby Air Riders drops from $49.99 to $44.99; Mario and Rosalina for Super Mario Galaxy fall from $39.99 to $34.99; Super Mario Bros. Wonder amiibo are priced at $25; these price updates are visible at major retailers, and Nintendo’s August price hikes are noted in context.
Nintendo will release the Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder on March 26, adding co‑op and multiplayer upgrades ( Rosalina playable, Luma assist, and an assist mode) and a new Bellabel Park. Original owners can upgrade for $20. The edition expands local play with 17 co‑op/versus modes and a six‑minigame Game Room Plaza, supporting up to eight players locally and 12 online. A Talking Flower accessory ships March 12, and three new amiibo launch the same day, with pre-orders starting today.
Nintendo reveals a Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, releasing March 26 with three Wonder amiibo. The upgrade adds Game Room Plaza with six minigames for up to 12 players, Camp Central Toad Brigade training, Koopalings as map collectibles, and Rosalina playable with a Luma co-op in Mouse Mode.
A free update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons arriving on January 15, 2026, adds amiibo compatibility, allowing players to invite characters from the Legend of Zelda and Splatoon series to visit their islands by tapping compatible amiibo figures.
Nintendo is offering various discounts during its Black Friday sale, including up to $30 off on popular Switch games, discounts on amiibo figures, and $20 off on microSD cards compatible with Switch 2, with deals starting from November 20th through early December.
Nintendo is offering Black Friday deals on Switch games, amiibo, and MicroSD cards, with discounts on select first-party titles and accessories, but no bundles for the new Switch 2 console. The sale includes price drops on popular games, amiibo discounts, and a seasonal MicroSD card promotion, along with ongoing digital deals through the Cyber Deals sale.