Latest Nintendo UK News
Friday16th Jul 2021
Competition Share Your Zelda Memories And Win This Amazing Skyward Sword HD Bundle (UK)
A link to your past
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD has launched today on Nintendo Switch, and to celebrate Nintendo UK would like you lovely readers to head onto social media and share your favourite Zelda memories from over the years. To give you some inspiration, here are the Nintendo Life staff's favourite Zelda memories. You can see all...
Thursday8th Nov 2018
Competitions Nintendo UK Selects Its Favourite Switch Party
#MySwitchParty
Last month, Nintendo UK launched a competition in partnership with Gamer Network to celebrate the release of Super Mario Party on Nintendo Switch. They invited fans to submit photos of themselves having a party with their friends and Nintendo Switch using the hashtag #MySwitchParty. The winning entry would receive a Nintendo Switch...
Wednesday7th Nov 2018
Competition Take Part In The Pokémon Let's Go Victory Road Quiz To Win Amazing Prizes
Win a console, copy of the game and Poke Ball Plus
We know you love all things Pocket Monster-related, so we've teamed up with Nintendo UK and our pals at Gamer Network to create a competition where you - yes, you - can win amazing Pokémon-themed prizes, all in the name of celebrating the impending launch of Pokémon: Let's Go! Eevee & Pikachu...
Monday25th Sep 2017
News Pokkén Tournament DX and Pokémon Gold / Silver Make Their UK Chart Debuts
Decent results all around
Last week brought the latest notable Switch retail release in the UK, with Pokkén Tournament DX making its mark. It's the second 'deluxe' title from Nintendo in terms of taking a Wii U game and throwing in extra content, and it's had a decent start. Pokkén Tournament DX arrived in 5th place in the all-format chart,...
Monday24th Jul 2017
News Splatoon 2 Misses Top Spot in UK Charts But Out-Performs Predecessor
Third highest Switch launch to date
Last week brought us Splatoon 2 on the Nintendo Switch, and it's delivered a solid launch in the UK charts. It had to settle for second place behind Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy, but nevertheless the shooter's arrival outperformed the equivalent figures for the Wii U original. Its debut also made it the...
Wednesday12th Jul 2017
News The Metroid: Samus Returns Legacy Edition is Up for Pre-Order on the Official Nintendo UK Store
Update: And now they're gone
Update: Having checked at about 16:50 UK time, an hour after publication, we see these are now sold out. Well, we said they'd go fast... Original Article: We all know that some Nintendo limited editions can be rather rare beasts, so UK gamers keen on Metroid: Samus Returns may want to jump quickly on the Legacy...
Monday19th Jun 2017
News ARMS Grabs Second Place in the UK Charts
The fourth best Switch title launch to date
ARMS made its debut last week and it delivered a strong start in the UK market, albeit missing out on being number one. ARMS kicked off its UK all-format charts performance in 2nd place, coming behind Horizon: Zero Dawn; the PS4 title apparently benefitted from ongoing price promotions. The opening sales...
Thursday25th May 2017
News Nintendo Switch UK Tour Confirmed, Starting in June
Only two games, though
Earlier this week Nintendo of America announced its Summer of Play tour, which will take a broad range of Switch and 3DS games around the US. Now Nintendo UK has confirmed its own tour specifically for the Switch, starting in June and running right up to December. Unlike the US equivalent, however, this UK tour is only...
Thursday4th May 2017
News Nintendo UK Followers Choose Their Favourite Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Track
A clue, it's that one where you always fall off
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, courtesy of having all of the DLC tracks from the Wii U original, offers an impressive 48 tracks to take on. Not long ago the Nintendo UK Twitter page asked followers to vote for their favourite track in the whole game; we're slightly surprised that the end result was the new...
Tuesday2nd May 2017
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Takes Top Spot to Give Nintendo a First UK Number 1 Since 2011
Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the rise thanks to additional Switch stock
Nintendo has enjoyed its first all-format chart-topping release in the UK since Pokemon White back in 2011, with the results now officially published and showing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at the top. On the one hand it's rather staggering to see that statistic is a thing, but it's a...
Friday21st Apr 2017
News Official Nintendo UK Store Embraces Luigi Meme in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Listing
Get a free 'Dare to Stare' t-shirt
With Mario Kart 8 Deluxe now just a week away, the official Nintendo UK store has unveiled an updated pre-order option for those that love the 'Death Stare' Luigi meme. As always it's the approach NUK takes to complete with being undercut on the likes of Amazon. In this listing the standard retail price - £49.99...
Tuesday18th Apr 2017
News Evergreen Nintendo Switch Titles Stay in UK Charts as Yooka-Laylee Makes a Mark
Playtonic's game fares relatively well on PS4
The UK charts are out following this week's Bank Holiday, and the results are relatively predictable, with an absence of major retail releases allowing established titles to shift around in the top 40. Perhaps most notable, albeit irrelevant from a Nintendo perspective, is that the retail version of...
Monday10th Apr 2017
News LEGO City: Undercover Sells Best on Switch in UK as Yo-kai Watch 2 Endures Poor Launch
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild continues to sell well, too
Last week brought some notable releases to the UK market, and there are a couple of positive Nintendo Switch stories that are sadly joined by a bit of a flop on 3DS. First of all, top spot goes to Persona 5 on PS4, which has been generating a lot of hype that has evidently paid...
Monday3rd Apr 2017
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild and 1-2-Switch Keep Selling in the UK to Defy Limited Hardware Stock
Maybe some just look at the box
The Nintendo Switch is relatively elusive in the UK at the moment with most respected retailers currently without stock online, though some bricks-and-mortar stores have a small number of units left. Though systems sold out slower in the country than in others such as the US, they've nevertheless been quite hard to...
Monday27th Mar 2017
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Holds Onto Top 10 Momentum in UK Charts
1-2-Switch is still in the top 20, too
When it comes to the UK charts covering last week, there was only going to be one winner to take the top spot - Mass Effect: Andromeda. Though Nintendo continues to labour a little in this particular territory, the most recent results bring a few bright spots. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, for...
Monday20th Mar 2017
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the Last Nintendo Switch Game Standing in UK Top 10
Link took a stamina elixir
The Nintendo Switch has only been out a little over two weeks, but it feels like it's already settled into the market. The launch buzz has naturally faded and, as a result, some of the second tier launch day titles - to use a slightly unfair term - have started to lose steam. That's the tale told in the latest UK top 40...
Friday17th Mar 2017
News UK Survey Shows Enthusiasm for Nintendo Switch and Its Concept, But Pricing is a Factor
High awareness shows marketing successes, too
The Nintendo Switch has had a solid start, selling out in multiple territories and generating a decent amount of buzz (mixed with the usual batch of negativity). The UK is one country where it's still feasible to find units, however, though there have been indications that the launch was reasonably...
Monday6th Mar 2017
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Makes UK Debut in Second, Three Top 10 Switch Titles in Total
Third biggest Zelda launch in franchise history
Last week was an important one for Nintendo, with the arrival of its Switch hardware and launch slate of games around the world. Early indicators seem relatively positive with plenty of stores in various territories selling out of launch stock, but hard numbers and chart results will help with a...
Thursday2nd Mar 2017
News Official Nintendo UK Store Reassures Customers On Day One Switch Deliveries
In case you were worried
We've had some concerned tips and pointers today from those that ordered their Nintendo Switch from the official Nintendo UK Store, primarily relating to the dispatch date for arrival tomorrow. Some of the messaging in order information and the slow arrival of emails confirming delivery for tomorrow haven't helped matters...
Monday20th Feb 2017
News Dragon Ball Fusions Sneaks Into UK Top 40
Pokémon Sun is still outshining Pokémon Moon
The hope is that, in two weeks, we'll be looking at a UK top 40 games chart that has a decent number of Nintendo Switch releases near the top end. Time will tell on that, but for now we're limited to a small number of 3DS titles carrying the fight. Dragon Ball Fusions finally arrived in Europe and,...
Monday6th Feb 2017
News Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World Makes a Soft Landing in the UK Charts
Pokemon Sun and Moon still lead the charge for 3DS
The release of Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World on 3DS is the most recent attempt by Nintendo to earn a new audience for a highly regarded Wii U title, with previous and similar beneficiaries being the Koei Tecmo-developed Hyrule Warriors Legends and also Nintendo's own Super Mario Maker for...
Monday23rd Jan 2017
News Dragon Quest VIII Begins Its UK Chart Journey in Top 20
With a few other 3DS titles in the top 40
The numbers of big-selling new releases on Nintendo hardware have been modest in recent times, but last week did bring another fantastic 3DS RPG to stores with Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King. Like its predecessor it seems to have made a solid start. The 3DS release made its all-format chart...
Wednesday18th Jan 2017
Video UK TV Advert for Breath of the Wild Plays Up the Switch 'Lifestyle'
Head out and hop on a plane with no luggage
The Nintendo Switch, as a concept, will be vital in its success or otherwise. Nintendo's portables have consistently outsold its home consoles, notably so in the current generation. Yet Nintendo is keen to promote the Switch as a home console, primarily, with the added bonus that it can then be swapped out...
Sunday15th Jan 2017
Video Alex Shares His First Impressions Of The Nintendo Switch With Nintendo UK
Switch army knife
At the recent Nintendo Switch premiere, which we attended at Hammersmith Apollo in London, our very own Alex Olney got to sit down for a few moments to be grilled on his first impressions of Nintendo's new hardware by Nintendo UK's (and former Editor-in-chief of Official Nintendo Magazine) Chandra Nair. While we work to bring you...
Monday9th Jan 2017
News Official Nintendo UK Store Opens Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World Pre-Order Options
With extras to soften you up
Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World isn't far away from release on 3DS, set to launch on 3rd February, and the official Nintendo UK store has now opened up its pre-order options. As always it charges the full recommended price, but throws in some extras to tempt you in. There are two specific options for the 3DS release,...
Sunday18th Dec 2016
Video Our Alex Goes Into Battle With Pokémon Game Designer Shigeki Morimoto
Have a pika at the launch event
Pokémon Sun and Moon has been Nintendo's biggest launch this year, and in some respects its most successful ever; when the games dropped various events were held in different countries, with Nintendo's subsidiaries going big on the launch. Nintendo UK, for its part, hosted an event in London where fans could get...
Monday12th Dec 2016
News Pokémon Sun Beats the Cheeky Moon in UK Charts, as Super Mario Maker on 3DS Moves Up
Also, people are still buying Tomodachi Life
There aren't many UK chart updates left for the year, and the majority of big time releases are now out in the wild and scrapping over festive sales. This week's results bring some decent results for Nintendo, along with a development in the great Pokémon Sun and Moon battle. Starting with non-Nintendo...
Monday5th Dec 2016
News Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS Makes Modest UK Debut as Pokémon Stays in Top 10
The sun's not setting on the new generation yet
Major game releases will start to dry up in the final stretch towards the festive break, but some late-hitters have made an impact on the UK charts in the past week; Nintendo's big release didn't really join the party, however. FIFA 17 is still top (sigh) but Final Fantasy XV was the big new arrival...
Monday7th Nov 2016
News SEGA 3D Classics Collection is Nowhere to be Seen in the UK Charts
Mario Kart 7 runs a lonely race in top 40
The weekly UK chart results have made for disappointing reading for Nintendo in the past few weeks; not much has changed this time around, though there are a couple of interesting points to consider. First of all, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare has surprised no-one in arriving at number one, though its...
Monday31st Oct 2016
News Just Dance 2017's Best-Selling Version is on Wii
Don't stop 'til you get enough
The UK chart results are in, and from a Nintendo perspective they're rather grim. Aside from the harsh current realities of Wii U and 3DS game sales in the UK, however, this week's results have a quirky side-note that we just had to share. First of all, a quick rundown of what's happening at the top of the charts...
Wednesday26th Oct 2016
News StreetPass UK Challenge Wraps Up With a Spooky Finale
Ghostbustin' with Luigi
StreetPass remains a wonderful part of the 3DS, and communities around the world give 3DS owners a chance to meet and enjoy gaming together. StreetPass UK is one example, helping to support and organise events throughout the year, and is currently running a special series of challenges. The group's Paul L. Russell has put...
Wednesday19th Oct 2016
News StreetPass UK Challenge Enters Third Week With Metroid Prime: Blast Ball
Play for free and win prizes
StreetPass remains a wonderful part of the 3DS, and communities around the world give 3DS owners a chance to meet and enjoy gaming together. StreetPass UK is one example, helping to support and organise events throughout the year, and is currently running a special series of challenges. The group's Paul L. Russell has...
Monday17th Oct 2016
News Official Nintendo UK Store Offers 'Choose Your Gift' Super Mario Maker for 3DS Pre-Orders
Coasters, 'build a level' mug, 3D 'motion notebook' and more
Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS will be a notable release for the portable in the Holiday season, bringing some creativity and plenty of 2D Mario gaming with it, though the lack of online sharing may make some think twice. In any case, the Official Nintendo UK Store has opened...
Thursday13th Oct 2016
News The Dragon Quest VII Localisation Team Describes the Challenges and Joys of its Work
"Nothing quite compares to DQVII"
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past is one of the most substantial releases of the year on 3DS, and it's a long-awaited remaster for fans of the series. Compared to the original it delivers a major visual overhaul, along with improvements to make it more suitable for portable gaming. What cannot be...
Monday10th Oct 2016
News Paper Mario: Color Splash Makes Top 20 UK Debut as Mario Party: Star Rush Misses Out
Party pooped
Nintendo had two major retail releases last week - Paper Mario: Color Splash on Wii U and Mario Party: Star Rush on 3DS; one achieved a respectable albeit unremarkable result in the UK charts, and the other fell flat. Paper Mario: Color Splash, despite spelling colour wrong for the UK market, managed to secure 14th place in its debut...
Friday7th Oct 2016
Video Nintendo UK Shows Off the Mini NES, With Comparisons to Original System
Mini NES, mini controller cable
Earlier this week Nintendo UK ran a live stream to show off the NES Classic Mini (we know that's not the official name, but it's better), in which the presenters showed a direct comparison with an old NES, had a look at the UI and then played some of the included games. The live stream has now been uploaded to...
Wednesday5th Oct 2016
News Nintendo Hopes You'll Be Tickled Pink By Its Fashion Forward 2DS Bundle
Fashion on the cheap
We were rather impressed by Nintendo Presents: New Style Boutique 2 - Fashion Forward earlier this year; if you're the target audience, then it's well worth a look. In any case, those yet to jump into the 3DS generation - or looking for an affordable option for a child / loved one - have another option coming this week. A pink...
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Earlier this week we pointed out that Amazon UK had opened pre-orders on the rather charming new range of Legend of Zelda amiibo, which pay loving homage to the series in a variety of ways. Well, now you have an alternative option for orders. The Official Nintendo UK Store has also opened pre-orders on these amiibo ahead of their...
Tuesday4th Oct 2016
News Nintendo Selects Release Brings 999% Boost to Super Mario 3D World Sales in the UK
Wahoo!
We all know that Nintendo Selects releases are popular, as (mostly) first-party games get a healthy discount to boost their evergreen credentials. Last week brought six new Selects games to Europe, including two eShop Selects, and in one notable case the discount had the desired effect. The UK top 40 doesn't have many Nintendo games, but...
Thursday29th Sep 2016
News Waluigi Joins the Ranks in New amiibo Pre-Orders on Official Nintendo UK Store
Waluigi Time!
Earlier this week we highlighted pre-orders for Mario Party: Star Rush and Super Mario amiibo that had opened on the official Nintendo UK store. There were some decent options but also a handful of omissions; thankfully that seems to have been addressed. First of all, it's worth noting that the bundles including the game, a notebook,...
Wednesday28th Sep 2016
News New Super Mario amiibo and Mario Party: Star Rush Pre-Order Options Opened by Nintendo UK Store
Including glow in the dark Boo
Mario Party: Star Rush isn't too far away, and based on our time with it so far it could be a nice bit of 3DS fun. In a bit of a turn up for the books is that it's arriving in Europe nearly a month sooner than in North America, landing in the region on 7th October. The Official Nintendo UK store has emailed customers...
Monday22nd Aug 2016
News Evergreen Nintendo Titles Continue Solid Run in UK Charts
New Super Mario Bros. 2 is doing particularly well, believe it or not
In recent weeks we've seen some happier times for Nintendo in the UK, as evergreen releases have established themselves in the top 40 charts thanks to a variety of factors - namely Pokémon GO mania, competitive prices and some solid advertising campaigns. That trend continues in...
Wednesday3rd Aug 2016
Free mousepad with the game... why not?
Nintendo's Official UK Store is back in the game with another set of pre-orders, offering up a semi-controversial 3DS release and some lovely but pricey figurines. First of all there's the Metroid Prime: Federation Force pre-order which comes with a mousepad. A slightly odd extra, but it's available for...
Monday25th Jul 2016
News Monster Hunter Generations Holds Top 10 UK Spot as Pokémon Titles Enjoy GO Benefits
A welcome boost in the quiet shopping season
The UK chart results are in, and they bring some positive news for Nintendo UK and also Capcom, with the quiet Summer months not doing too much harm to 3DS releases in particular. Monster Hunter Generations, which had an impressive debut in third place, secures 9th in its second week in the all-format...
Thursday21st Jul 2016
News Nintendo's Official UK Store Opens Pre-Orders for the Nintendo Classic Mini NES
With some extras thrown in
The Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System is no doubt going to be a big-seller in November, as fans rush to get the budget-priced system. Nintendo's Official UK Store is now joining in with the pre-order fun with its own range of offers; as always everything is priced at the recommended retail rate, but with...
Monday18th Jul 2016
News Official Nintendo UK Store Opens Pokémon Sun and Moon Pre-Orders With Bonus Figurines
Solgaleo or Lunala, the choice is yours
Pokémon Sun and Moon has been available to pre-order from various retailers for quite a while, depending on your region, but now UK gamers have the option of the official Nintendo store to consider. As is the norm with this store it's charging the typical retail prices, but is throwing in extras to tempt us...
News Monster Hunter Generations Enjoys a Positive Launch in the UK
Disney Art Academy gets frozen out
The UK chart results are out for the last week of sales and certainly have some interesting news for 3DS fans, with Capcom seeking to follow up a previous hit with continued momentum. We're referring, of course, to the arrival of Monster Hunter Generations. The huge action title has finally arrived in the West and...
Monday11th Jul 2016
News LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens on Wii U Starts Well in UK Charts After Delayed Release
Mario & Sonic continue to improve their results, too
The UK chart results have rolled out once again, and this week brings some positive news for Nintendo and third-parties. A delayed arrival had a positive impact, while a couple of older releases saw their fortunes slowly improve. First of all, LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens had its belated...
Friday8th Jul 2016
30 places to be won
Nintendo UK is putting quite a lot of effort into HYPER JAPAN, the cultural expo that takes place at Olympia, London from 15th - 17th July. With plenty of playable games and events attendees at Nintendo's booth should have plenty to do, but now there's an opportunity for a small number to be the first members of the UK public to...
Thursday7th Jul 2016
News Nintendo UK Outlines Impressive Range of Playable Games and Live Demonstrations for HYPER JAPAN
Spirit of Justice and Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 along with big hitters
As it does every year Nintendo UK is putting quite a lot of effort into HYPER JAPAN, the expo running at Olympia, London from 15th - 17th July. It's a celebration of all things Japanese culture, from clothing to art, to food and drink; Nintendo naturally fits right in as a beacon...
