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News Check Out This Very Limited Edition Crash Bandicoot Nintendo Switch Console
Only three in the whole world
Activision has created a limited edition Crash Bandicoot Switch console to celebrate the release of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, but you'll almost definitely never get your hands on one. As seen in the picture above, the console features a picture of Aku Aku on the back with a green and orange colour theme...
News Ever Wondered How To Capture Video On Switch in Portable Mode?
It's finally possible
If you're a video game streamer, sharing videos on the likes of YouTube or Twitch, or even if you just like to play around with game-related tech, you'll no doubt be aware that capturing direct Switch footage is a pretty easy task. A whole host of game capture cards are now on the market which hook up to the Switch's dock to...
News New Nintendo Switch Bundle Includes 90 Day Free Trial Of Switch Online Service
Will all future Switch bundles be the same?
Nintendo has revealed that the Splatoon 2 Nintendo Switch console bundle, which usually comes with the neon pink and green coloured Joy-Con and a copy of the game, is returning to Japan in a couple of weeks' time. This time around, though, it will also include a free 90 day trial of Nintendo Switch...
News Nintendo Announces New 2DS XL Minecraft, Mario Kart 7 And Animal Crossing Consoles For Japan
There's life in this system yet
While a great many gamers may have written off the 3DS now the Switch is here, it's vital to remember that it's still very much a part of Nintendo's plans - and the company has reinforced this by announcing a trio of New 2DS XL (or LL as they're known over there) consoles for release in Japan. Launching in the...
Rumour Google Is Creating A Gaming Platform To Rival Switch, PS4 and Xbox
With a plan to acquire dev studios
While the Switch is still relatively new to the gaming scene, the PS4 and Xbox One have both been around since 2013; if recent console generation trends are anything to go by, this means we could be seeing replacements for those consoles within the next couple of years. Interestingly, though, Sony and Microsoft...
News You Can Now Pre-Order Those Sweet GameCube Controllers For Nintendo Switch
Play Smash Bros in style
With Super Smash Bros. Ultimate serving as the sizable main course for Nintendo's E3 2018 showcase, long-time fans and competitive players were pleased to hear support for GameCube controllers - the pad is, after all, considered the standard for any self-respecting Smash nut. Well, Nintendo teased a new first-party...
Hands On Turning Back Time With The SNK 40th Anniversary Collection
Be kind, rewind
While the Virtual Console may not be making a comeback on Switch, we’ve seen plenty of publishers step up to fill the retro void, with wide-ranging efforts such as HAMSTER’s Arcade Archives Neo Geo eShop series sitting alongside curated collections including Capcom’s Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection. Not to be...
News Release Window Between Consoles And Switch "Shrinking All The Time" Says Panic Button Boss
"..Nintendo Switch as an equal platform..."
Panic Button has certainly been making headlines lately. Not only is it in hot demand following its impressive ports of DOOM and the upcoming handheld version of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, but it's also
News 8BitDo Reveals Huge Range Of Bluetooth Controllers, All Compatible With Nintendo Switch
Inspired by the classic systems of yesteryear
Accessory maker 8BitDo has revealed a huge range of new controllers at E3 2018, as well as a complete rebrand of the company by famed graphic artist Cory Schmitz, with logowork done in collaboration with by Grilli Type. Zero 2 The follow-up to the original Zero, this is being billed as the...
News GameCube Controllers Will Be Compatible With Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Hello, old friend
The GameCube controller is still considered by many diehard Super Smash Bros. fans as the best way to play the game. Since debuting alongside Super Smash Bros. Melee, Nintendo has been able to make it compatible with Brawl for Wii, and also the Wii U entry in the series.
News SNK’s Official Neo Geo Mini Pad Will Be Available In Black And White
Inspired by a classic
SNK’s Neo Geo Mini online presentation has finally provided a glimpse of the official controller for the system. Available in black and white, the Neo Geo Mini Pad recreates the classic design of the Neo Geo CD, featuring the same button layout as the Neo Geo Mini system, and a modified stick design. Connecting it...
News These Are The Games Included In SNK’s Neo Geo Mini And Neo Geo Mini International
That’s quite the collection
If you’ve managed to refrain from purchasing classic SNK titles on the Nintendo Switch, your decision may have been a wise one if you plan on picking up the Neo Geo Mini or Neo Geo Mini International. Included are series like King of Fighters, Samurai Showdown, Metal Slug and The Last Blade as well as plenty of...
Video Watch A Replay Of SNK’s Neo Geo Mini Online Presentation Right Here
The big reveal!
As you might have heard, SNK is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with the release of the Neo Geo Mini. The company has released morsels of information about the system in recent times and now the official Neo Geo Mini online presentation is here to provide a more detailed rundown. Presented by American voice actor,...
News Melee Player 'Hungrybox' Backs EON GameCube HDMI Adapter
Welcome to the digital age
EON the company behind GCHD, a GameCube to HDMI adapter, have today announced that Juan “Hungrybox” DeBiedma of Team Liquid and Number 1 Super Smash Bros. Melee player in the world has joined them as their official Brand Ambassador and e-Sports Liaison. The professional Super Smash Bros. Melee player is considered to...
News Spin Like Crazy With The Official Crash Bandicoot Wired Controller For Switch
Releases on the same day as the trilogy
Following the news of Astro Gaming’s Zelda-themed headset yesterday, a new GameStop exclusive listing has now revealed an officially licensed Crash Bandicoot wired controller by PowerA for the Nintendo Switch. The release of the controller will coincide with the launch of the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane...
News This Homemade Nintendo Switch XL Takes 1080p Gaming On The Go
From the man that brought you a playable coat
Remember earlier this month where an extremely talented inventor with perhaps a little too much time on his hands created a coat with a Wii U hooked up inside of it? Well, he's back and he's having another go and building a working Nintendo Switch XL. YouTuber My Mate VINCE is the channel in question,...
News Astro Reveals Gorgeous Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Headset, Available Later This Year
Will be shown at E3
Astro Gaming has revealed the latest product to be added to its growing library of Nintendo related goodies - a Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild-inspired headset. Adding to the previously announced NES-themed headsets and speaker tags, this new set is the beginning of a further partnership with Nintendo that is also expected...
News Nintendo Applies For New N64 Trademark - Is Another Classic Edition On The Way?
It's only a matter of time, right?
With the NES and SNES Classic Editions proving to be commercially successful, it's almost inevitable that Nintendo will produce another 'recooked' version of one of its vintage platforms. Given that Nintendo Co., Ltd. has just applied for an N64 trademark in Japan, one might assume that the 64-bit console...
Feature How One Man Is Turning Dead DS Lites Into Gorgeous Game Boy Advance Systems
Say hello to the Neon Advance
Humanity has been troubled by many great questions during its time on Earth. Why are we here? What is the meaning of life? Where do all those bloody odd socks go? However, none of these perplexing quandaries is more troubling than the ultimate question: which is the best Nintendo handheld for playing Game Boy Advance...
News NES Classic Edition Is Getting A Golden Re-Release In Japan With A New List Of Games
A Jump 50th Anniversary addition, no less
Hot on the heels of SNK announcing the Neo Geo Mini really is a thing, the miniature console that set that original bandwagon rolling is getting a re-release. Yes, the NES Classic Edition - or Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer as its known in the East - is getting a special re-release in Japan on...
News SNK Officially Announces The Neo Geo Mini, An Adorable Arcade Throwback
Yes, THOSE rumours were true
Last week Nintendo Life reported on a set of rumours that SNK was planning to launch a miniature console with 40 built-in games from its long history. We even had pictures and a list of said games to boot. Well, turns out those rumours were true, with SNK officially announcing the Neo Geo Mini. The firm has yet to...
Rumour The SNK Neo Geo Mini Is A Tiny Arcade Cabinet With 40 Built-In Games
A retro treasure trove
Last month SNK confirmed it was working on a 'Neo Geo Classic Edition' to mark its 40th anniversary, but bar an image showing 'something' draped mysteriously beneath a cloth we were left to wonder what such a throwback machine could be. YouTuber Spawn Wave may have potentially lifted the lid on these hotly-anticipated project,...
Guide Nintendo Switch Download Speed Slow? Here's How To Fix It
So simple it's criminal
The Switch has been subjected to a lot of flak regarding its WiFi connection, and whilst reports are mixed in this regard, we don't think anyone would say no to a little extra speed when downloading. This tip isn't going to set the world on fire, but during our quick tests we managed to reduce a game's download time from 90...
News Gamevice Wants The US To Block Nintendo Switch Imports Because It Infringes On Its Patents
"We have nothing to announce on this topic," says Nintendo
Remember Gamevice? The company that created a set of detachable controllers for the iPhone and subsequently launched a patent case against Nintendo and Switch? That was back in August, and the firm eventually dropped the case, but now it seems it's back at it again. The firm has filed...
News New And Improved Left Joy-Con May Be In The Works
Is Nintendo finally addressing its connectivity issues?
We’ve all been there: It’s final boss battle, and you’re ready to execute the perfect combo to beat the game you’ve invested weeks of your life into... Then suddenly – your left Joy-Con stops responding, the combo fails, and you’ve been defeated yet again. It's a frustrating...
News Nintendo Labo Already Has Its First Third-Party Kits Entering The Fold
Make, play, discover!
Nintendo Labo has barely been out for more than a week and it's already got its first third-party - and completely unofficial - Toy-Con kit making a splash in the market. Currently only available in Japan via ndshop.jp, the Switch Guitar comes with all the flatpack cardboard needed to build a body and fretboard, along with the...
News Hackers Have Found A Way To Exploit The Switch, And It's Apparently 'Unpatchable'
Nintendo is not going to be happy about this
Hacker Katherine Temkin and the hacking group ReSwitched have been in pursuit of the 'Holy Grail' of Nintendo Switch exploits ever since its launch, and a recent post by the team suggests it may have found the next best thing. According to a detailed report, the exploit in question - known as the Fusée...
News Customise Your Nintendo Switch With These 'Safe' Console Skins
Dbrand says its skins won't wreck your handheld
Nintendo Switch has plenty of choices when it comes to different coloured Joy-Cons, but there's very little choice for the rest of your console's hardware. There are skins, but plenty of them have left damaging marks on your hardware, so what to do if you're looking for a little safe...
News SNK Is Releasing A "Neo Geo Classic Edition" To Mark Its 40th Anniversary
More competition for Nintendo's micro-consoles?
SNK has announced today that it will be jumping on the "Classic Edition" bandwagon with its own new system, which will come pre-loaded with beloved Neo Geo titles. For those who don't know, the Neo Geo was SNK's high-end home system from the '90s, which delivered arcade-quality gaming at eye-watering...
News AtGames Confirms It's Making The Mega Drive Mini, Then Deletes Tweet
The plot thickens...
Yesterday, it was revealed that Sega is bringing its own "classic edition" system to market in the form of the Mega Drive Mini. A micro-console pre-loaded with classic titles, the system was shown off during an event in Japan, instantly triggering speculation that AtGames - a US firm which has been making officially-licensed...
News Sega Announces AGES For Nintendo Switch, Mega Drive Mini Console
AtGames confirms it's making the mini console
During a live Twitch presentation in Tokyo this morning, Sega announced that a download-only selection of 15 titles under the name SEGA AGES will be making their way to Switch in the summer. These include company mascot platformer Sonic the Hedgehog, Thunder Force 4, Phantasy Star and more to be...
News Nintendo's Shinya Takahashi Hints That A New Games System Is On The Horizon
"Nintendo constantly works on hardware"
Nintendo did moderately well at this year's BAFTA awards, scooping three awards on the night. However, the success of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey was overshadowed slightly by a tease made by Nintendo’s Shinya Takahashi. Speaking to the
News Nintendo Is Turning To Tech Startups To Find New Ways To Play On Switch
"We are always exploring ways to evolve entertainment"
The Switch may be a runaway success but Nintendo isn't content to sit back and take it easy now the cash is rolling in; it has announced that it is collaborating with San Francisco-based Scrum Ventures to find startup companies which can unearth new ways to leverage the power...
News Nintendo May Be Facing Heat From The FTC Over Its Warranty Policy
*Grabs popcorn*
Nintendo has always been very protective of its tech, and for generations now has held a policy that voids your ability to have the company repair your console for free if you use a third party product in tandem with it. So, for example, if you were to replace the software on the Switch with something of your own design, Nintendo...
News No, Sega Is Not Returning To The Home Console Arena
It's a lot less exciting than that
In a recent interview with Yahoo! Japan, Sega Games COO Kenji Matsubara got chins wagging by pointing out that the Japanese giant is considering releasing a new console in Japan - but it's not quite what you think, or what some other sites have reported, either. Matsubara is in fact talking about importing the...
News Astro Is Launching Some New NES-Themed Headsets And Rad Speaker Tags
Switch gaming style
There's no shortage of headsets out there that work with Nintendo Switch - such as the SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth - but there aren't many that are a) Nintendo-themed and - more important - b) officially licensed. Well, audio tech firm Astro has teamed up with the big N to fill that gap with a range of cool speaker tags and...
Random Nintendo Fixed One Man's Out Of Warranty, First-Gen 3DS For Next To Nothing
Good ol' Ninty
We've got the consoles and handhelds we've played way too much, used to the point of breaking, that little light of life suddenly blinking out for good. For one man - twitter user Kaboo Factory, to be precise - that piece of hardware was his first-gen 3DS, a humble little handheld that eventually gave out following years of portable...
News Nintendo Has Detailed The USB Cables You Can Use To Safely Charge Your Switch
Guilty as charged
Last month, the combination of a new firmware update and a raft of third-party docks/USB chargers led to multiple reports of Switch units being bricked as a result. Nintendo itself was quick to comment back in March, and now the Big N has released an official list of USB chargers that can safely charge your console without causing...
Hardware Review Retro-Styled Switch Controllers from ColorWare
Back in black (and red)
Custom controllers aren't exactly a new idea; whether they're cobbled together by a passionate young player or expertly crafted by someone with serious experience, the allure of custom gaming gubbins has been around for donkey's years. Colorware apparently knows this, as they offer a wide array of custom controllers for...
News Team Xecutor Confirms Its Upcoming Switch Hacking Device Will Work With All Firmwares
Hack 'n' slash
Team Xecutor, a long-running group that specialises in creating hacking devices for consoles, is working on a new modchip for Nintendo Switch and it's taken to its official forums to reassure potential users that the piece of unofficial hardware will work with all of the current firmware updates. The team behind the device is...
Hardware Review The Hyperkin SupaBoy SFC Is A Portable SNES For Under £100
Third time lucky?
It's fair to say that the SupaBoy handheld is one of Hyperkin's most successful products; it initially hit the market in 2012 and has been revised once already in the form of the SupaBoy S. We're now on the third iteration of the same model, and we can imagine this fresh SKU will do the business just as well as its forerunners did...
Video Getting Hands-On with The World's Largest Micro SD Card from Integral
512GB of goodness
As technology improves, it nearly always gets smaller unless it's a smartphone. Twenty years ago the idea of being able to store half a terabyte of information on a card the size of your fingernail was utter madness. Hell, the idea of being able to store half a terabyte at all at a consumer level was but the fevered dream of a...
News Sketch Amazing Splatoon 2 Banners (And More) With This GameTech Stylus Pen
Illustration station
Are you a budding illustrator with a Nintendo Switch in your possession? Do you wish you could put together one of those amazing banners in Splatoon 2? Well, this new stylus pen from hardware maker GameTech is going to make all your artistic dreams come true. It's out now in Amazon Japan (with a rest-of-the-world release set...
News The OJO Projector For Switch Has Completed Another Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
First Indiegogo, now Makuake in Japan
It was only last year that the OJO - the projector designed to take your Switch games and give them the cinema treatment - pulled off a super successful crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, bringing in a crazy $270,966 (that's 687% of its goal amount). And now it's just done it again in Japan. The Japanese...
Video Here's How To Use An Xbox One Or PS4 DualShock 4 With Your Nintendo Switch
It's magic, I tell you!
We love the Switch Pro Controller - in fact, personally we think it's the best controller on the market, at least for our needs. But if you don't want to fork out heaps of cash and you happen to have another console's controller to hand, you might feel inclined to use that if the humble Joy-Con don't cut it for you. That's...
Hardware Review Shika Arcades SOZU.S1 Isn't Just The Ultimate SNES Stick, It's A Work Of Art
Bamboo-zled
The humble video game controller is one of the most important elements of interactive entertainment; it is your interface to an immersive virtual world and any shortcomings it may have (Kinect, we're looking at you) impact massively on your overall enjoyment. It's equally true, however, that not all controllers are created equal, and as...
News Your Switch Now Knows What Colour Your Pro Controller Is
Pink & green in their rightful place
The latest firmware update to version 5.0.0 on the Nintendo Switch isn't as dramatic as many people were hoping, but there is one new feature that you should definitely take a look at. As you can see in the video above, the Switch is now clever enough to recognise what colour grips your Nintendo Switch Pro...
Video Digital Foundry Considers "Nintendo Switch Pro" With NVIDIA Tegra X2 Processor
Power up!
Our good chums over at Digital Foundry certainly do like to look to the future when it comes to gaming tech. Having debated the benefits of the PS4 Pro and the more recently released Xbox One X, both of which offer substantial benefits to gameplay performance on existing games, industry veteran Richard Leadbetter turns his...
News Hyperkin's New SupaBoy Has Superior Coloured Buttons And A 4:3 Screen Option
The best portable SNES just got better
The Hyperkin SupaBoy has already been revised once - resulting in 2016's SupaBoy S - but the company isn't done with the machine yet. The SupaBoy SFC is the latest variant and brings with it some notable upgrades. The most welcome is the ability to toggle between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio by holding down...
News Tiny Yet Beefy USB-C Power Supply Has its Kickstarter Eyes Set on Switch
And it's dock compatible as well
As most of you know, NL Towers and many of its staff are plonked lovingly in the middle of the United Kingdom, a land of fish, chips, and offensively bulky power plugs. Electronics manufacturer Mu has been producing a folding plug design for a few years now, and now they've turned their focus towards USB-C and...
