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TodayMon, 29th Jun 2026
News It's Looking Likely That Switch 2 Will Have A Handheld PS6 Competitor
That'll be $1 bajillion, please
Despite component prices ramping up globally and consoles receiving unsavoury price hikes as a result, rumours persist of a potential PlayStation 6 in the next couple of years. Now, in a new Q&A session with Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO, Hideaki Nishino (thanks, IGN), it's soundin
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Hands On R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos - How Does This Turn-Based PSP Pair Hold Up On Switch?
It's a bold strategy Cotton
With Irem’s video game division being dissolved in 2011 after Japan’s Tōhoku earthquake, some staff went on to found Granzella Inc. Interested in revisiting their most beloved work, Granzella then got hold of the R-Type licence for 2007’s R-Type Tactics, a turn-based strategy affair for Sony’s PSP. A sequel...
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News Nintendo Treehouse: Live Returns Tomorrow With Even More Splatoon Raiders Gameplay
You're joking, aNoTHer one??
We are just one day away from Nintendo's next game-specific Direct, and we now know that it'll be followed by yet another Treehouse: Live show. The Splatoon Raiders Direct gets underway tomorrow at 3pm BST / 4pm CET / 7am PT / 10am ET, where we'll hear "more info on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game". It's set to last...
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UK Charts Star Fox Barrel Rolls To The Top And Grabs The Gold Medal
Beating the An-dross
The latest UK boxed charts data is in, and it's a resounding victory for Star Fox on Switch 2, which shoots to the top in its debut week. A lot of retailers had some compelling launch prices for the game that no doubt helped to fuel the physical sales, with many undercutting Nintendo's digital price significantly. Rayman: 30th...
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- UK
Guide Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct June 2026: Time, Date, How To Watch
Ink your calendar
Nintendo usually only gives 24 hours' notice before its Directs, but back in the June presentation, it revealed when the next show is heading our way. It's Splatoon Raiders that's being put in the spotlight this time, with Nintendo sharing even more details on the upcoming spin-off ahead of its 23rd July release date. Below,...
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YesterdaySun, 28th Jun 2026
News Multiple Switch Games Have Received Switch 2 Compatibility Fixes
Shovel Knight and more
The Switch 2 is now a year into its lifecycle, and Nintendo and other developers continue to improve the compatibility of Switch titles on the new hybrid system. With this in mind, another batch of compatibility updates have recently gone live. Improvements have reportedly been made to Shovel Knight and various other titles...
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Poll What Review Score Would You Give Star Fox On Switch 2?
Barrel (roll) of laughs?
After skipping the Switch 1 generation entirely, Star Fox's return has felt like a long time coming. This week, the fab four returned (Fox, Falco, Peppy, and Slippy, we mean), and while it might not have been the most original fly past we've seen from the mercenaries, it sure brought a smile to our faces. Because yes, Star...
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Poll What's Your Switch 2 Game Of The Year So Far?
Switch 1, too
We're almost halfway through the year, and it feels like Switch 2 shifted up a gear in the games department. While Nintendo has been cranking out its first-party offerings at the regular monthly cadence, third parties have been putting out brilliant games, too, including impressive ports and day-and-date cross-platform releases...
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Update: Zohar reveal trailer, arriving "Summer 2026"
[Wed 6th May, 2026 06:55 BST]: Arc System Works and developer French Bread have announced a new fighter will join the roster of Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, alongside a "major update". Zohar will be arriving as a new DLC character in Summer 2026. Here's a description from the official PR,...
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- Updates
- DLC
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Diddy Kong Racing
Monkey business
We are back for another edition of Box Art Brawl, and it's a good one this week. Last time, to celebrate all things Sonic for his 35th anniversary, we matched up every Sonic game on Switch, leading to a beefy nine poll options! Sonic Origins Plus came out on top with 33% of the vote, Sonic Mania Plus landed in second with
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News Mina The Hollower Is Joining Rivals Of Aether II As A Guest Fighter In 2027
A console release is also on the way
Yacht Club's new game Mina The Hollower has already established itself with millions of sales and it seems the renowned Hollower is already gearing up for her next adventure. Rivals creator Dan Fornace has announced Mina will be the first guest character in Rivals of Aether II. She'll be joining the game at some...
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News Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Announced For Switch 2, Out September
Alongside the next character DLC
Cygames and Arc System Works have this week announced the fighting game Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is on its way to the Switch 2. This version of the title will be launching alongside the new 2.60 game update on 17th September 2026. Here's the reveal: The update will include a new DLC character "Id", new...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
Saturday27th Jun 2026
Feature The Master Of Multiplayer - Finally Playing N64's Only 8-Player Game
Nintendo's friend machine
The N64 is 30 years old! This week, we're running a series of articles celebrating the 64-bit machine, its industry-shaping software, and its effect on a generation of gamers. Today, George meets new people with Nintendo's multiplayer marvel. What follows is an epic session, concluding with the system's only eight-player...
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- Retro
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Talking Point Have You Bought A 1TB Micro SD Express Card Yet?
This is one steep bill...but it's worth it?
Switch 2 recently turned one year old, and we asked you lovely NL readers what your essentials were - the games and accessories you've found indispensable after a year with the console. With an impending price increase on 1st September, and with hardware
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News Switch 2's First Year Hardware Sales For The US Have Been Revealed
A promising start
Last month, Nintendo's end-of-year financial data revealed the Switch 2 was just shy of 20 million unit sales globally. As the new hybrid device enters its second year, Circana has now revealed the system's first-year sales in the US. In its first twelve months in this market, the Switch 2 has apparently sold 5.9 million units...
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News Terminator 2D: No Fate 'Patch 1' Out Now On Switch, Here Are The Full Details
New features, improvements, fixes and more
Terminator returned last December on the Switch with the release of Terminator 2D: NO FATE, and the team at Bitmap Bureau has now rolled out the first update for the title. Patch 1 is officially live on all platforms and contains new features, achievements, art, and makes all sorts of changes to other...
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- Switch eShop
- Updates
PSA Deltarune Chapter 5 Is Now Available For Switch 1 & 2, Crash Issue Identified
Update: Hotfix submitted to consoles, more fixes coming
[Thu 25th Jun, 2026 04:45 BST]: Following the Nintendo Direct announcement earlier this month, here's your reminder that Deltarune Chapter 5 is now officially available for Switch 1 & 2. This is a free update for existing owners. Unfortunately, there are some issues at launch, including one...
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (27th June)
Do a barrel roll!
Well done folks; you made it through another week. For those in Europe at the moment, that's a mighty fine achievement considering how bloody hot it's been the past few days. We hope you've been keeping cool and safe! This week, Sonic celebrated his 35th anniversary with a few key announcements. First, a couple of "new"...
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- Nintendo Switch
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- Polls
News Yoshi's Page-Turning Switch 2 Adventure Debuts In "Top 10 Best-Selling Games" For May 2026 (US)
Egg-cellent
Apart from strong Switch 2 hardware sales last month, multiple first-party Nintendo titles have also featured in the latest US game charts. This includes the new release Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, which debuted in 8th spot in the "top 10 best-selling video games" for May 2026. The Switch title Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream...
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- Nintendo Switch
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Friday26th Jun 2026
Guide 84 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In Nintendo's eShop Summer Sale (US)
Summer lovin', happened so Fast RMX
Summer has kicked off, which means it's time for the obligatory seasonal eShop sale from Nintendo. What better way to appreciate the hot weather than by staying indoors to play games, eh? You've got until 11:59pm on 8th July 2026 to take advantage of these latest discounts, which actually isn't a great deal of...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Switch eShop
- Sales
News Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Updated To Version 1.0.3, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Patching island life
Nintendo has today released a new update for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on the Switch, bumping the game up to Version 1.0.3. This patch resolves a bunch of bugs in the game, and also makes a change to the local play mode, where Mii and other creations can't be sent this way if the island or player name features numbers or...
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- Nintendo
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News Nintendo Legend Takashi Tezuka Is Retiring From His Role In June
Update: He will continue on as a Production Producer
[Fri 8th May, 2026 08:16 BST]: Nintendo has announced that legendary developer Takashi Tezuka will be retiring from his role as Executive Officer. Tezuka-san is one of the most significant figures in Nintendo history, having served as a designer on the original Super Mario Bros., director on...
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Quiz Can You Tell These N64 Games From The Mangled Box Art?
64 damage points
So, the N64 is 30 years old, eh? We should probably turn back to our copious physical collection and play through some of the system's very bes—oh no, what's happened to all the boxes?? After our far-from-pristine NES collection last year, you would have thought that we might have kept better care of our beloved N64 physicals,...
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News Nintendo Refuses To Answer Whether DS Or 3DS Games Are Coming To Switch 2
Obviously
Y'know, if we were present at some of these Shareholder Q&A sessions at Nintendo, there are so many interesting questions we'd ask. So. Many. Yet according to OatmealDome on social media (via @NStyles), one particular shareholder decided to ask a question that, realistically, they must have known wouldn't be answered in a satisfactory...
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- DS
- 3DS
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder "Elephant Mario" Statue Officially Revealed, Here's A First Look
Wonderful!
First 4 Figures is known for releasing all sorts of Nintendo-themed figures, and the next one on the way is "Elephant Mario" from Super Mario Bros. Wonder. It's now teased the "standard edition" of this upcoming figure in its latest showcase, and it will be "coming soon". No price has been revealed just yet, but if you sign up to the...
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News Monster Hunter Stories 3 'Rudy' Side-Story DLC Announced, Out Now Alongside Free Update
Exciting news, hunters
To kick off the latest Capcom Spotlight this week, Capcom announced a new Monster Hunter Stories 3 paid DLC side-story focused on Rudy. It's all about the young Felyne and explores the origin of the "Royal Felyne", which dates back to the original title Monster Hunter Stories. Here's a bit from the game's director Ryozo...
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Video Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Expansion New Gameplay Overview
"We plan to add three major elements"
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen was one other game recently revealed for the Switch 2, and during the latest Capcom Spotlight this week, fans have now been given another look at the upcoming expansion content, arriving on 9th October 2026. According to the game's director Kento Kinoshita, this expansion is packed...
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- Capcom
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News Capcom Shares "Exclusive First Peek" Of Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Battle Gameplay
Arriving on Switch 2 this September
Earlier this month, Capcom announced its swordplay action game Onimusha: Way of the Sword would be making its way across to the Switch 2 on 25th September 2026. Fans of the series have now got another update from the game's director Nihei Satoru in the latest Capcom Spotlight, with an "exclusive first look" at a...
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News Nintendo Music Update Adds Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise Songs
Lottie returns
Nintendo Music has been receiving updates on a weekly basis and today it's added 25 tracks from the Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise soundtrack. This paid DLC originally arriving in the Switch version fo the game in 2021 and the album has a runtime of 43 minutes. Of course, to listen to this on Nintendo Music,...
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Thursday25th Jun 2026
Guide Star Fox Routes Walkthrough And Alternate Routes Map For Every Stage
Plan-et your way ahead
Star Fox has multiple alternate routes to reach the final planet of Venom, with almost every stage offering regular and secret exits. Each alternate route has a special, hidden requirement — such as saving or defeating specific characters in battle, completing objectives or flying through warp gates — that allow you to...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
News Resident Evil Requiem's Latest Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Saving Grace
Resident Evil Requiem scored a new 'Leon Must Die Forever' minigame mode a few months back, and today, Capcom has released a patch to make sure the bonus is running as well as it should. The latest update brings things up to ver. 1.3.1, and while some minor tweaks have been made to the game as a whole, the main focus is on the new...
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Mini Review Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition (Switch 2) - Fans Deserve Better Than This
Blue blur, indeed
Publishers these days have pretty questionable ideas of what constitutes ‘definitive’, but this really takes the biscuit. After several leaks, Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition is out now on Switch 2, but what it actually offers doesn’t justify its name. You’ve got the base game, the ‘Final Horizon’ expansion, and a...
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News Star Fox Switch 2 English Voice Actors Officially Revealed
The crew is back
Star Fox is out on the Switch 2 this week, and the credits have already been shared, revealing the game's English voice cast. There was already plenty of conversation about who was voicing Fox McCloud, and it's now officially been confirmed as Hunter McCoy. McCoy previously voiced characters in Neverness to Everness, Genshin...
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- Star Fox
- Nintendo
Catch my drift?
Maybe the Golden Age of graphic adventures was not in fact the LucasArts and Sierra era, with its Monkey Islands and Gabriel Knights back around 1990. The Golden Age might just be right now, with a quiet resurgence of brilliant games growing throughout the last decade. This latest arrival on Switch 2 (also available for Switch 1)...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
News Sega Confirms Sonic Frontiers On Switch "Cannot Be Upgraded" To The Switch 2 Version
But Switch save data can be transferred
Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition is now available on the Switch 2, and following yesterday's shadow-drop, some additional details about this version have been revealed. Firstly, as you've likely already heard, there's no upgrade pathway (or discount) for owners of Frontiers on the original Switch. Unlike...
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Guide How Star Fox amiibo Unlocks Work On Switch 2
Bonus profile customisation options await
You can use Star Fox amiibo on Switch 2’s Star Fox remake, with various unlocks up for grabs. There are 12 bonus battle banner elements - three backgrounds, and nine emblems in total - available by using all three compatible amiibo. This page explains each of the supported Star Fox amiibo, what they...
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News Nintendo Announces The Construction Of A New ¥121 Billion R&D Center In Japan
Completion is planned for March 2029
Nintendo has announced it is constructing a new R&D base in Kyoto, Japan, officially called the 'Technology Development Center'. The company states that the new building "will serve as a new research and development base for Nintendo’s software and hardware", with completion currently planned for March 2029...
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News Square Enix Is Apparently Open To A Nintendo Version Of Final Fantasy XV
"It is under consideration"
Square Enix has released multiple Final Fantasy games on Nintendo's hybrid platforms in recent years, so what else could be on the horizon? At the company's most recent shareholders meeting, there was reportedly a question about the possibility of Final Fantasy XV getting a Switch release. According to a rough...
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Feature My Parents Bought An N64 To Stay Sane With A Nightmare Newborn (Me)
"We didn't play it for recreation, we played it as therapy"
The N64 is 30 years old! This week, we're running a series of articles celebrating the 64-bit machine, its industry-shaping software, and its effect on a generation of gamers. Today, Jim tackles a tough couple of interviewees... What sounds come to mind when you think back to 1998?...
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Japanese Charts Combined Console Sales Put The Adventures Of Elliot On Top
But Tomodachi Life is the sole best-seller
Famitsu has provided our latest look at the boxed charts in Japan, and it's The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales that comes out the big winner this week. Yes, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is once again on top with 34,967 units sold, but if we combine the Switch 2 and PS5 sales for Elliot,...
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News Another 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' Will Deliver More Demon Slaying Action This October
An upgrade pack has been confirmed for Switch owners
Following a release on the original Switch in August last year, Aniplex and developer CyberConnect2 have now finally confirmed a Switch 2 Edition of Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2. According to the Weekly Jump reveal, it's locked in for 29th October 2026 in Japan, with...
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News Tetris 99's New Crossover Event Celebrates The Return Of Star Fox, Unlock A Special Theme
New Switch icons have also been released
Star Fox is out today on the Switch 2, and to celebrate Fox McCloud's return, Nintendo has announced a new event for its additive online battle royale title, Tetris 99. This 55th 'Maximus Cup' will take flight on 10th July 2026 and runs until 13th July 2026. During this time, if you compete in the online...
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- Star Fox
- Tetris 99
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Nintendo Download 25th June (North America)
Deathbulge! Namco Legendary Mountains! R-Type Tactics!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! eShop - Highlights: Star Fox (Nintendo, 25th Jun, $49.99) - A...
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News Patapon-Inspired Rhythm Game Ratatan Is Delayed Until October
"We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience"
Game Source Entertainment and Ratata Arts have announced that the rhythm title Ratatan will be delayed from its initial July release. It's now scheduled to launch on 15th October 2026. It sounds like development is pretty much done at this point, but work is still ongoing to ensure nasty bugs are...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
Wednesday24th Jun 2026
News Sega Announces Two Sonic Game Collections For Switch
Including a "Modern" and "Classic" collection
As part of Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th birthday celebrations, Sega has this week announced not one but two retro game collections. Both collections bundle together previously released titles on the Switch. First up is the Classic Sonic Collection for $49.99 USD and it's launching on the Switch in October...
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Review Star Fox (Switch 2) - Stays On The Rails, But Absolutely Hits The Target
Pigma balls
I was a little conflicted at the announcement of Star Fox's long-awaited return. One of Nintendo's finest titles with fresh visuals and updated controls? Yes please. But the same game I've already played tens of times over across various consoles and remakes? Ehh. A replay of the OG Star Fox 64 (or Lylat Wars, if you'd prefer) soon...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Star Fox
News Sonic Returns To His Roots With New Sega Genesis Cartridges
Gotta go back
Sega and iam8bit have joined forces to launch new 'Legacy Cartridges' for Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for the Genesis. Available for $99.99 each, the games will come in new translucent cartridge shells with a nostalgic clamshell package and a full instruction manual. One in eight cartridges will be also be infused with...
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- Sega Genesis
News Tekken Is Coming To Switch 2, But Not The One You Think
Kazu-ya gettin' it?
Since the announcement of the Switch 2 last year, rumour and speculation (and a lot of wishful thinking) pointed to a potential port of Tekken 8 at some point following the console's launch. That didn't happen, and it still hasn't happened, but guess what... We're getting another Tekken game. The first Tekken game, no less!...
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Round Up The Reviews For Star Fox On Switch 2 Are In
Slippy Turd?
Remember a mere two months ago when we didn't even know about Star Fox? Hahaha, good times. Well it's almost here now, and to say we're excited would be an understatement. The remake launches on 25th June 2026 (that's tomorrow!) and a whole bunch of reviews have gone live, giving us a pretty clear indication of what we can expect from...
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- Upcoming Releases
News "This Is Even Worse" - GTA 6 Code-In-A-Box Reveal Reignites Game-Key Card Debate
Here we go again
Pre-orders for the highly-anticipated GTA 6 are beginning to open globally, with the game now locked in to launch on 19th November 2026. In relaying information regarding the release of GTA 6, Rockstar has also confirmed that the retail release won't actually contain a physical disc. Instead, it'll be a code-in-a-box. Now, there...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Game Key Card
