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The Verge reports a rare $50 discount on Nintendo's Switch 2 'Choose Your Game' bundle, bringing the price to $449.99 at Amazon and including a free digital game (Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia); Nintendo will raise the price to $499.99 in September, making this deal potentially more valuable now.
A Korean report cites talks at Nintendo about an OLED version of the Switch 2, potentially with 1080p handheld resolution and HDR support. Production would likely not start before late 2027, with a possible 2028 release, and Samsung Display could supply the panels, though price impact is unclear. Nintendo has also announced minor revisions in Europe to comply with Right to Repair and new battery rules, but there’s no official confirmation of an OLED Switch 2 yet.
ZDNET Korea reports Nintendo is weighing a Switch 2 OLED revision with 1080p resolution to lower costs, but no final decision; insiders say development could start late this year and mass production may occur around late 2027 to early 2028, contingent on OLED pricing versus LCD.
Nintendo is reportedly weighing an OLED Switch 2 with a Full HD 1920×1080 display; development could begin later this year and mass production might start in late 2027 or early 2028, with Samsung Display expected to supply panels. Ongoing production costs and the memory shortage risk could influence whether the OLED model moves forward.
A leaked image suggests a Nintendo x Lego Donkey Kong arcade cabinet is set for an August release for about $200, featuring joystick controls and interior layers for interactive build elements, potentially celebrating Donkey Kong's 45th anniversary.
Scarcity drives GameCube prices: Nintendo sold far fewer GameCubes than its N64 and Wii, few re-releases exist, and the Wii’s backward compatibility kept discs circulating. While many staples hover around $30–$40, flagship titles like Super Smash Bros. Melee, Luigi’s Mansion, and Eternal Darkness often run $50–$70, with rare Pokémon titles reaching $150–$200, reflecting enduring demand and the classic Nintendo tax.
The author describes how playing the Switch 2 puzzle game Blue Prince with his wife and young son has strengthened their family bond while also boosting his son's spatial reasoning and writing—showing how game design and storytelling can become a meaningful learning tool.
Nintendo's official Switch 2 camera is on a deep discount at GameStop, dropping to $10 (about 80% off from $55). The accessory supports GameChat video, avatar features, and a wide-angle lens with a privacy shutter, compatible in TV/tabletop/handheld modes and available online or in-store while stocks last.
Garfield Kart’s X account took a jab at Nintendo’s Mario Kart Tour shutdown, claiming Garfield Kart “will not randomly kill your game license” as Mario Kart Tour ends on September 29; the tease comes as Mario Kart World on Switch 2 receives updates, and the connection between the franchises is noted through Chris Pratt’s voice work for Mario and Garfield in recent films.
Nintendo Switch 2 appears to keep true physical cartridges for most first‑party releases, despite rising memory costs and a broader industry shift toward digital. Third‑party games increasingly use game‑key cards, which store only a digital license and require a download, though they can be resold. Nintendo’s own titles largely remain cart-based (Pokemon Pokopia is cited as a game‑key card exception), with some third‑party true‑physical releases existing but costly. Digital versions are typically about $10 cheaper than physical, and Sony’s move away from physical could boost Nintendo’s physical store presence. The article argues physical media will persist for now, while acknowledging the downsides for collectors and developers relying on game‑key cards.
A roundup of Nintendo’s most criticized titles across 3DS, GameCube, Wii U, and Switch, highlighting entries like Pokemon Rumble U, Paper Mario: Sticker Star, Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival, Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast, Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, Urban Champion, and Everybody 1-2 Switch as examples of missteps, with notes on repetitive or shallow gameplay, odd design choices, and weak online features; Star Fox Zero is discussed as an honorable mention rather than a full entry.
A leaked reveal suggests a LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set from Nintendo and LEGO, recreating the classic arcade cabinet with a joystick, buttons, and screen. The 1,367-piece set is rumored to launch in August for $200, with an official announcement expected soon.
Nintendo has announced it will discontinue sales of the original Nintendo Switch family in Europe to comply with EU rules requiring user-replaceable batteries by 2027. Revised versions with replaceable batteries will roll out in Europe from summer 2026 and continue through early 2027, with a mid-February 2027 deadline for halting Switch hardware sales in Europe; Nintendo will continue selling Switch hardware outside Europe, and there is no difference in functionality between current and revised models.
Nintendo confirms Mario Kart Tour will end service on September 29 at 11:00 p.m. PDT; no new content has been added since 2023 as in-game purchases and the Gold Pass have already ended, with the final Anniversary Tour serving as the last influx of new content, leaving the game online only with previously released material.
Nintendo will stop selling the original Switch 1 in Europe starting mid-February 2027 due to the EU's Right to Repair rules requiring easy battery replacement; sales outside Europe remain unaffected. Nintendo says it will continue to sell Switch outside Europe and has announced new battery-replaceable designs for Switch 2 and its accessories to roll out through 2026 into early 2027. The company had previously raised prices on some older Switch models in the US last year.