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News Nintendo Announces Sweeping Price Hikes For Switch 2
And a price hike for Switch Online in Japan
Nintendo Switch News
TodayTue, 7th Jul 2026
News Two More Retro Arcade Collections Are On The Way To Switch
Featuring 16 Jaleco-developed titles each
If you played any of Jaleco's arcade titles back in the day, you might be interested to hear it will be releasing two collections for the Switch (as well as PlayStation 5 and PC) with the help of Gravity Game Arise. Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol.1 and Vol.2 are arriving this winter. Each "variety-packed"...
YesterdayMon, 6th Jul 2026
News Nintendo Will Stop Selling The Original Switch From February 2027
End of an era, in Europe at least
Nintendo has quietly confirmed that it will no longer sell the original Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch - OLED Model to retailers from mid-February 2027 in Europe. It has also announced that sales of all consoles will cease on the official Nintendo Store at the same time. This news comes via an FAQ segment in the...
Sunday5th Jul 2026
News Nintendo Talks About Connecting Players With Its Past Via Switch Online
"We would like to continue exploring a variety of possibilities"
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has reiterated in a recent (and now translated) shareholders meeting how the Japanese firm will continue to "create opportunities" for people to experience Nintendo's past with "initiatives" such as Switch Online. This was tied to a question asking...
Saturday4th Jul 2026
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder "Elephant Mario" Statue Officially Revealed, Here's A First Look
Update: Pre-orders are now live
[Fri 26th Jun, 2026 01:30 BST]: 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...
News Capcom Wants To Reach An Even Broader Audience With Mega Man
Growing the Mega IP with new initiatives
Capcom's classic hero Mega Man will celebrate his 40th anniversary next year with a brand-new mainline release. As for the plans for this series beyond the latest game announcement, Capcom says it aims to continue to grow the IP by communicating its appeal to an "even broader audience". This includes...
News Bandai Namco Officially Reveals What's Next For The Dragon Ball Xenoverse Series
Update: Final Xenoverse 2 DLC arrives next week, here's the trailer
[Sun 19th Apr, 2026 23:55 BST]: At Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026 this week, Bandai Namco shared two announcements tied to the future of its Dragon Ball Xenoverse series. Firstly, "the last DLC" for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 - officially titled Future Saga Chapter 4 - will...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th July)
Every Day's Great At Your Junes!
Hello everyone, and great job on making it through another week! It's felt like a bit of a quiet week in the world of Nintendo, despite the release of Rhythm Heaven Groove and a fairly meaty Splatoon Raiders Direct. Yet all eyes have been on Microsoft and Sony: the former for its impending studio closures and...
Review Snack Box Micro Arcade Controller For Switch 1 & 2 - Tiny Yet Mighty
A tasty snack
There are so many leverless controllers on the market at this point, yet few come quite as small as the Snack Box Micro from Junkfood Arcades. This no-nonsense controller is a delightful option for you if you’re after something simple, stylish, and easily portable for all of your fighting game needs. Weighing in at 360g and...
Friday3rd Jul 2026
News Square Enix Is Apparently Open To A Nintendo Version Of Final Fantasy XV
Update: Here's the official translation
[Thu 25th Jun, 2026 06:55 BST]: 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...
News Industry Analyst: Sony's Shock Physical Announcement Unlikely To Influence Nintendo's Plans
Circana's Mat Piscatella says "Nintendo is going to be Nintendo"
Sony's announcement this week it would end PlayStation disc-based releases by 2028 has unsurprisingly raised questions about the future of physical games media on other console platforms. If you are wondering about Nintendo's position in this space, Circana senior director and video...
Review Gulikit Portable Dock For Switch 1 & 2 - A Light, Elegant Travel Companion
Dinky dock
As a means to play your Switch 2 games on the TV, Nintendo’s official dock is perfectly fine. But when it comes to portability, it’s definitely a bit lacking. Though not massive, it’s going to take up substantial space in your backpack or suitcase if you want to bring the full-fat Switch 2 experience with you on the go. So that’s...
Thursday2nd Jul 2026
News Beloved PSVR 'Moss' Games Jump To Switch 1 & 2 This Month, Pre-Orders Now Open
"Our guiding principle was never to replicate VR one-to-one"
Moss and Moss: Book II were two of those PSVR games that the headset-less among us really wanted to play on lunch. Earlier this year, we learnt that the pair were ditching the headset for a Summer Switch 1 & 2 release (yay!), and today, developer Polyarc h
Japanese Charts Star Fox Proves There's Nothing Wrong With Its G-Diffuser In Week One
Systems? Check
We are back with our latest look at the Japanese charts, courtesy of Famitsu, and after grabbing the gold in the UK earlier this week, Star Fox has pulled the top prize in Japan, too. Fox's latest adventure barrel-rolled to the top spot in its debut week, nabbing over 41,000 sales. That means Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has...
Nintendo Download 2nd July (North America)
Tekken! Gecko Gods! Mythmatch!
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! Switch eShop - Highlights: Rhythm Heaven Groove (Nintendo, 2nd Jul, $39.99) - Tune in...
News Nintendo Music "Special Release" Update Adds Songs From The New Rhythm Heaven Game
Listen to the beat
Rhythm Heaven Groove is out this week on the Switch and to celebrate the Nintendo Music app has been updated with a "special release". This adds seven tracks from the new game and has a run time of 15 minutes. Below is every song included. Nintendo has also released new icon elements inspired by Rhythm Heaven Groove today. And if...
Wednesday1st Jul 2026
Review Rhythm Heaven Groove (Switch) - A Low-Key Swansong And Perfect Mic-Drop For Switch 1
Capture the lag
I remember thinking that 2023's Tears of the Kingdom was the perfect bookend for Switch 1, a fitting sign-off for a generation which began with a transformative open-world take on Hyrule. But Switch 2 wouldn't arrive for another couple of years, which means it's a very different game that gets the 'swansong' label. And low-key as it...
News Cruis'n Blast Has Been Delisted From The Switch eShop
Speeding away
Back in 2021, the Cruis'n series returned to consoles with the release of the arcade title Cruis'n Blast on the Switch. Years later, this racing title has now been delisted from the Nintendo eShop. There's no word from the developer Raw Thrills about the game's removal from the digital store. Fortunately, if you didn't get around to...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Rhythm Heaven Groove
You threw off my groove
The final first-party Switch 1 game (as announced at the time of writing) is almost here, with Rhythm Heaven Groove set to launch tomorrow on 2nd July. This one has felt like a long time coming, with the series being notably absent for almost the entirety of the Switch generation, but the previews and a free demo left us...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For July & August 2026
July noted
The various heatwaves have kicked us into Summer mode in the Northern Hemisphere, with a whole bunch of reasons for gamers to stay inside with the fans on and air-con turned to the max. Having just pushed Star Fox out the door, Nintendo has Rhythm Heaven lined up at the start of July, with Splatoon Raiders landing later in the month...
Tuesday30th Jun 2026
News Another Switch 2 Edition Will Deliver More Demon Slaying Action This October
An upgrade pack has been confirmed for Switch owners
[Thu 25th Jun, 2026 07:30 BST]: 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...
Monday29th Jun 2026
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...
Sunday28th 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...
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...
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,...
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...
Saturday27th Jun 2026
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...
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...
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"...
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...
Friday26th Jun 2026
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...
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,...
Thursday25th Jun 2026
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...
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,...
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...
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...
News "Classic Sonic" Joins Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds In A Free Update This Week
More free characters have been revealed
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds recently committed to a second year of free and paid updates, and as part of the blue blur's 35th birthday bash this week, Sega has revealed three new characters. Starting today, racers can now play as "Classic Sonic", including his machine, the "Mach Cyclone". He will be followed by...
News Primordia Developer's New Switch Game Looks So Weird, Man
We're here for it
Developer Wormwood Games and publisher Wadjet Eye Games have just released a new Switch port of the exceedingly weird Strangeland, which originally launched on 25th May 2021. This one had admittedly flown under our radar, but now that we've seen the launch trailer for Switch, we're absolutely on board. Its H.R. Giger-inspired...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Version 1.4.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Celebrating 35 years of the blue blur
Sonic is celebrating 35 years this week, and as part of this, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has received a special update. As already highlighted, this patch adds "Classic Sonic" and his machine, the "Mach Cyclone". Along with this are anniversary music tracks, new gadgets, balance adjustments and bug fixes. Sega...
News Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced - Switch 2 Edition Launches October, Upgrade Confirmed
The Switch 2 version includes a new story mode
Last month, Inti Creates announced it would be releasing Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition in 2026. The developer has now provided an update today confirming the three-in-one package will be launching on 22nd October 2026 for $49.99. Adding to this, it's been confirmed...
Tuesday23rd Jun 2026
News Sega Says Sonic Racing And Shinobi Sales Have "Fallen Short" Of Expectations
"Despite strong title evaluations"
It was revealed earlier this year that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds had failed to meet Sega's sales expectations and in the latest Sega Sammy financial report for June 2026, it has revisted the game's sales performance. In a slide focused on the "Challenges in sales capabilities", it highlights Sonic's latest racing...
News Capcom Spotlight Announced For This Week, Here's A Teaser Trailer
Expect "roughly 30-minutes" of news and updates
It's been an action-packed year for Capcom so far, and it's got even more on the way. Following a bunch of announcements earlier this month at other events, it's now announced its own showcase. This next Capcom Spotlight, scheduled to take place later this week on 25th June 2026, will be a "roughly...
Hands On RayNeo Air 4 Pro - Be The Batman With These Switch 2-Compatible XR Glasses
Or the Joker, if you'd prefer
The arrival of lightweight, high-resolution monitors has led to a high volume of 'AR' glasses designed to give users a big-screen experience without, well, the big screen. We've already sampled the likes of the Viture XR glasses and Viture Beast XR glasses, with the latter costing more than a Switch 2 console. A
PSA Rhythm Heaven Groove "Starter Demo" Now Available On Switch
Get in the groove
Rhythm Heaven is making a comeback this July with the new Switch title Rhythm Heaven Groove. Nintendo has already showcased a fair amount of gameplay during its recent Treehouse broadcast, and now it's giving fans a chance to try out the new Switch title ahead of release. Here's the full announcement about this "starter demo" via...
News Sonic Frontiers Has Sold Just Shy Of 5 Million Copies
While Sonic X Shadow Generations breaks 3 million
Sega's been making the headlines today thanks to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance both failing to meet expectations. Shock. There are, however, some more games wo
Monday22nd Jun 2026
Review Dark Scrolls (Switch) - A Retro-Styled Soulslike Side-Scroller At The Right Price
On a sc-roll?
There are few better ways to spend $9.99 / £8.99 than on Dark Scrolls. The indie Soulslike side-scroller is something I’ll spend the rest of the year dipping into every now and again, itching for a run as a way to kill a train journey. It doesn’t offer the deepest gameplay, nor does it have a sprawling world hidden away in its...
Sunday21st Jun 2026
News Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred Has Been Rated For Switch 2 In Taiwan
Hell yeah!
In April, a Nintendo rating for Blizzard's action-RPG Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred surfaced on the Indonesian rating board. Now, in an update, a Switch 2 classification for the expansion has been discovered on the Taiwan rating board. It appears this rating also surfaced in April, but it wasn't spotted at the time. Notably, this is for the...
Saturday20th Jun 2026
News Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection "Coming Soon" To Switch 2
And a free 'Dave the Diver' update for Two Point Museum is now live
Two Point Studios is currently celebrating 10 years since it opened its doors, and as part of this, it's returning to its past with the announcement of the Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection. This "bumper package" for the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms will include...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th June)
Be there or be Square
After last week's showcase shenanigans, we've welcomed a slightly quieter one here at Nintendo Life. We started the Ocarina of Time remake sleuthing as a new description appeared online, and ran through some of the game's funniest moments that we can't wait to revisit. Switch 1 & 2 got
News Switch Online's June Game Trial Kicks Off With EA Sports FC 26
Cup fever
Nintendo is joining in on the World Cup celebrations this month with a new game trial for Switch 2 and Switch systems. It's for EA Sports FC 26, allowing Switch Online members to put their "dream squad" to the test in local and online multiplayer. You can also lead your team through challenges based on real-world scenarios or develop a...
Friday19th Jun 2026
News Glover's Switch Release Is Adding The PlayStation Version In A Free Update
Fits like a glove
QUByte's Retro Games Showcase this week has revealed the 2025 version of Glover will be getting a free update. Switch owners of the game will be able to access the original PlayStation version of the 3D platforming adventure in the future. This title originally made its debut on the N64 in 1998 and was released on the PlayStation...
