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gaming1 day ago•4 min saved

Nintendo to phase out original Switch lineup in Europe amid EU battery rules

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.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#console-discontinuation #eu-battery-regulation #europe

lifestyle1 day ago•5 min saved

Dad hurls son's Nintendo Switch from moving car, goes viral

A father of five filmed himself throwing his 13-year-old son’s Nintendo Switch from a moving car at about 60 mph, posting the clip online to viral attention; he says it felt oddly satisfying but admitted guilt afterward, later reclaiming the console which still works, while online reactions ranged from supportive to joking about parenting.

via New York Post|

#dad #internet-reaction #lifestyle

technology2 days ago•4 min saved

Nintendo Halts Switch 1 Sales in Europe Over EU Right to Repair Rules

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.

via Eurogamer.net|

#battery-replacement #europe #nintendo

technology3 days ago•9 min saved

Switch's Quiet Longevity: How Long Will Nintendo Keep Selling It?

Ars Technica analyzes Nintendo's Switch staying power, noting Europe will stop selling the original model next February to meet new replaceable-battery rules. Despite the Switch 2's debut, the nine-year-old console remains a strong software platform and could stay on shelves and in players' hands for years, with sales fading more slowly than its peers—potentially into 2029–2030 as developers continue to support backward compatibility.

via Ars Technica|

#ars-technica-analysis #europe-battery-rules #hardware-lifecycle

entertainment9 days ago•32 min saved

Rhythm Heaven Groove hits the beat, with a TV delay caveat

The Verge reviews Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch, praising its catchy music and quirky bite-sized rhythm minigames, calling Groove a near-perfect entry in the Rhythm Heaven series—though a TV delay for button presses can hinder some TV playthroughs.

via The Verge|

#entertainment #nintendo #nintendo-switch

gaming9 days ago•1 min saved

Rhythm Heaven Groove Debuts on Switch With Strong Early Review Roundup

Rhythm Heaven Groove hits Nintendo Switch on July 2 with 80+ solo rhythm games, 30+ co-op games, Beatspell mode, and up to four-player local play; early reviews from IGN (9/10), GameSpot (8/10), Game Informer (8.25/10), Shacknews (8/10), Eurogamer (4/5), GamesRadar (4/5), and Gamereactor (8/10) are largely positive, while Polygon did not rate. The piece also notes Switch 2 compatibility and mentions a related Star Fox review roundup.

via Nintendo Everything|

#gaming #nintendo-switch #reviews-roundup

gaming10 days ago•1 min saved

Cruis’n Blast Removed from Switch eShop, Digital Purchases Halted

Cruis’n Blast has been delisted from the Nintendo Switch eShop, ending digital sales on Switch as of today. Existing owners can access or re-download it from their library, but new digital purchases are no longer possible; a physical copy remains available from retailers. The arcade racer, originally released in 2017 by Raw Thrills, offers 29 tracks and 23 vehicles with local multiplayer support.

via Nintendo Everything|

#cruisn-blast #delisted #eshop

gaming11 days ago•2 min saved

Star Fox Leads UK Game Sales as Switch 2 Release Surges Past Past Versions

Star Fox tops the UK software sales chart for the week ending June 27, 2026, with the Switch 2 version nearly doubling Star Fox Zero’s opening-week sales; Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition debuts, and Nintendo titles continue to dominate the list.

via Nintendo Everything|

#gaming #nintendo-switch #rayman-30th-anniversary-edition

technology13 days ago•11 min saved

Console Prices Climb Across PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2 in 2026

Prices for major consoles have risen sharply in 2026 as Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo raise hardware prices amid component shortages and broader economic pressures. PS5 models now hover around $600–$900 (Digital Edition $600, with Disc Drive $650, and Pro around $900), Nintendo’s Switch lineup shows modest increases (Switch Lite $230, Standard $340, OLED $400, Switch 2 at $450 with a $500 target by Sept. 1, 2026), and Xbox Series S/X have jumped (Series S from $300–$400 to $500 effective Aug. 1, 2026; Series X 1TB from $650 to $800 by Aug. 1, 2026). Sony is pursuing new monetization strategies for software/network revenue, while Xbox Game Pass prices are up, signaling a trend toward pricier hardware and ongoing monetization beyond the initial device.

via GameSpot|

#nintendo-switch #price-hike #price-increase-2026

gaming13 days ago•7 min saved

Post-Prime Day Nintendo Switch 2 Bundle Tops Ongoing Deals

Even after Prime Day, Mashable highlights continued Nintendo Switch deals, including the Switch 2 ‘Choose Your Game’ Bundle for $499, the Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition for $59.99, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 controller for about $51, and a 4-pack of $50 eShop gift cards for $169.99. With the Switch 2 price set to rise to $499.99 on Sept. 1, it’s a solid window to grab bundles and games before the hike, and the site will update with more deals and a Prime Day hub for ongoing price drops.

via Mashable|

#bundles #deals #gaming

gaming16 days ago•1 min saved

FFXV on Switch still on the table, but hardware limits loom

Square Enix said at its annual shareholders meeting that while Final Fantasy 15 could theoretically run on Nintendo Switch specs, hardware constraints make a port difficult though not impossible, and a Switch 2 version could be easier. The full FF XV experience has not appeared on Nintendo Switch, with only FF XV Pocket Edition HD existing before; the company says the idea is under consideration.

via Nintendo Everything|

#final-fantasy-15 #gaming #nintendo-switch

gaming17 days ago•11 min saved

Sega Unveils Dual Switch Sonic Collections Ahead of Anniversary

Sega announced two Sonic game collections for Nintendo Switch to mark Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th birthday: a Classic collection (Sonic Origins, Mania, Sonic Superstars) and a Modern collection (Sonic Frontiers, Colors Ultimate, Forces), both priced at $49.99 and releasing October 2026 with reversible anniversary covers; Sega also shadow-dropped Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition for Switch 2 this week.

via Nintendo Life|

#collections #gaming #nintendo-switch

games17 days ago•13 min saved

Rhythm Heaven Groove Demo Drops Early, and Disc Dog Becomes My Arch-Nemesis

A surprise Rhythm Heaven Groove demo landed on Nintendo Switch ahead of its July 2 launch. The writer enjoys the game’s rhythm-based play but seriously hates Disc Dog, a deceptively simple mini-game that demands a precise seven-beat press to make the frisbee catch. Despite the frustration, the demo is fun and short, worth checking out before the full release.

via Kotaku|

#demo #disc-dog #games

technology17 days ago•6 min saved

Rhythm Heaven Groove Starter Demo Lets Players Try Hoop Trundling and Rhythm Tweezers

Nintendo released the Rhythm Heaven Groove Starter Demo on Nintendo eShop, letting players try Hoop Trundling (single-player) and Rhythm Tweezers (multiplayer) ahead of the Switch release on July 2.

via Gematsu|

#hoop-trundling #nintendo-switch #rhythm-heaven-groove

gaming18 days ago•2 min saved

Pokémon Champions Arrives on Mobile, Pushing Five-Minute Battles

Pokémon Champions launched on mobile on June 17, 2026 (two months after the Switch debut), bringing a faster, finish-in-under-five-minutes competitive format to phones with quicker battles, easier team-building, and an option to forfeit early. The game is the official home of the Pokémon Video Game Championships, is free-to-start across Switch and mobile, and has drawn mixed reactions over pacing, monetization, and the initial roster of 186 Pokémon.

via en.softonic.com|

#competitive-pokemon #gaming #mobile