For UK peeps.

It is back in stock at Amazon for £499 with release on 9th November. So will most likely be the one with the replaceable battery.

Fyi. If you buy it get customer service to reduce price to correct £430.

Switch 1 console sales are bad as it is at end of life. I expect Nintendo will announce the end of production of at least the standard version early next year.

With none being made for the UK and Europe too it can free up factory space to produce more Switch 2 units or start stockpiling Switch 2 Lites for release in Autumn 2027.

Be interesting to see the first week sales of the Zelda Switch 2 next week.

Although I have no need for a 2nd Switch 2 I do like the joy cons. Not fussed on the dock.

The Pro Controller should have been fully green too.

This policy might change once smaller cartridge sizes become available. I imagine they'd stop production of the gkc version long before they announced a full on cart edition though.

I haven't played the original since I completed it in December 1998. And I'll never replay the remake once I complete it in November 2026.

I'm already looking forward to the Majora's Mask remake though 🤣

It did feel 90's but was more like a bad TV movie overall.

Think I preferred the Anime flashbacks than the live action parts of the movie.

Can't see it getting the sequel it so wants.

November 1998. Imported to Charlies Games in Newcastle. My local supplier for my USA N64 games.

Was great to get it before anyone else in the UK. The Pal version came out in December.

And although I've booted up the GameCube and Switch Online versions to watch the title screen, the remake will be only my 2nd time to play through the game.

I'll be 19 again.

The console and controller will be available throughout the 40th anniversary.

So they aren't limited editions just yet. Newer pre orders will be for the removable battery versions too in the UK and EU.

Of course we'll be getting Majora's Mask. Probably November 2028.

Oh Game Collection got more of the Zelda console back in stock. They have confirmed previous pre orders are the original Switch 2 version, these new ones have battery replacement.

So, is it actually limited. Will the zelda switch 2 be available for the full 40th year.

Only Switch 1 logo at the end. Is there a better Switch 2 version/upgrade coming?

@Fizza

They'll simply add Rainbow road to the main map which currently can't be accessed in free roam but it will take you to another world map for the future dlc.

Young Zelda is very creepy. 😬

Can you do a poll to see if your readers want rumours and leaks put in a headline like this going forward....

I certainly don't.

Do better please.

I miss the old days when this site was so much better. 😢

I like both mk8d and mkw.

I no longer own mk8d as I don't collect games anymore. Have mkw on digital though as was bundled with the s2. I expect we'll get a big update in June 2027.

For Snes fans apparently atari is announcing the Mr Nutz Collection very soon (possibly today).

I was expecting at least £50 for the UK but that isn't too bad. Had mine since day 1 of course.

No one angry that it'll come bundled with a digital code for the game yet? 🤣

Or without the game at all? 😬

Guessing for UK and Europe these will be without the replaceable battery option so very limited.

I might get the pro then sell my other one. However if I don't like it in hand I'll sell it on once they've sold out.

I was selected.

@Manah Weird but good to know.

I'm in the UK. When you ask for help or go to help are the other players real. Majority seem to have fish like names rather than real ones. Makes me think they are simply bots/cpu characters.

When you play with a real person on a larger level it would good to get a pointer above them so you can find them easily. With no map in the corner it makes it more difficult especially if they are swimming in ink.

Makes sense for Capcom.
I wish there was a published list of the split for every company.

I buy physical so that i can sell on a full game or key card once I've completed it. This funds future purchases and the process repeats.

I used to collect games but they simply sat on my shelf never to be replayed as I don't have the time like I did in the 90's.

If Switch 3 becomes fully digital for Switch 3 games (along with a cartridge slot for S1/2 backwards compatibility) I will simply hold off buying any new game until the price hits a sweet spot I'm happy with.

My Deku Deals watch list will be immense.

The cardboard headset is very cheap. Not sure why people think it is expensive considering it is the price of a decent take away in the UK.

I even split the cost with my friends like I did with the family NSO subscription.

I do think the VB app will eventually get a 2D option though. But knowing Nintendo they'll hold it back for the Switch 3.

Although Raiders is great it is definitely Splatoon 3's delayed full story dlc that we didn't get at the time.

Going forward we'll never get decent dlc again for Splatoon 4 and above as there will be a Raiders 2 and so on.

I'd say that Splatoon 2 along with it's dlc is the best full splatoon game overall.

The important bit is they've just restocked the snes pads there.

So expect a no doubt final restock in the UK soon.

@Gamecuber

I didn't as I bought a modded Japanese one and got all my games from Canada (from dvdboxoffice) to the UK.

A great little console. Hoping Nintendo add more to NSO soon. 😊

Not sure why people think Nintendo should avoid GTA release month.

Can't see either games affecting each others sales overall.

Gamestop apparently leaked that preorders open next week for Zelda so maybe we are getting the full reveal trailer/direct very soon.

A quick google for the UK number...

"Total lifetime sales for the Nintendo GameCube in the United Kingdom are estimated at approximately 1.15 million units, based on industry tracking data."

Quick question for everyone. Have you noticed the quality of the paper cover in terms of glossiness and thickness isn't as good on recent physical games. 😬

This could just be for Star Fox and Splatoon Raiders (so Nintendo published titles) but it is definitely not as good quality as Resident Evil Requiem for example. Or that of my only physical Switch 1 game left (TMNT Cowabunga Collection).

Signed up. 😊

"This comment is too short".

The Free Trial in the UK a few months back was really good. Put 25 hours in that week as the game was very addictive and fun.

My mate ended up buying it as he didn't complete it in time so I'll borrow it from him virtually once the upgrade is out. 😊

Using UK data isn't really a true reflection of what is happening globally though in terms of physical sales for Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 games.

However, I always buy physical if the option is there but do not to collect them.

Selling them on after completion helps pay for the next one and so on.

I'd love to see them adding game manuals to the service.

Also add the Master System too.

A new usb version of the NES pad would be great if it gets a UK release.

Even if Switch 3 games become digital only it will have a cartridge slot for Switch 1 and 2 games.

They will have to vastly improve the storage included in the hardware though.

However, if physical sales are still strong for Switch 2 by 2031 Nintendo will most likely still support it on Switch 3.

Where's the Switch 2 Lite rumour? 😁

Surely that will be out long before the OLED full fat version. Most likely with next years Pokémon release.

It's a great game. Put 65 hours into it to get 100% before selling it on. Not bad for £8. 😊

Still hoping for Woolly World to ported to Switch 1/2.

They won't change the headline so they get clicks. It's the same on the Facebook page and every site is doing it.

Can someone contact Nintendo to ask if there are any plans to redesign the nes pad at least (without the rail so it charges via usb) for Europe?

Or is it simply not possible to squeeze a replaceable battery in it (and the snes one) without losing the original form of the controller?

This is good. 10 years is a good run.

Yes it is because of the new battery laws in Europe but hopefully they'll discontinue the Switch 1 everywhere else in 2028 or when the Switch 2 lite (heavy) comes along.

They can still make Switch 1 games of course with Switch 2 editions to please the Switch 1 community who haven't upgraded to Switch 2.

But they do need to let it go eventually.

You missed the most important bit.

Bye Bye Switch 1 in Europe.

"Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, and Nintendo Switch – OLED Model will all continue to be manufactured in 2026, and should be widely available in Europe all year.

From mid-February 2027, almost ten years after Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017, Nintendo will no longer sell to retailers hardware in the Nintendo Switch family of systems – specifically Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite and Nintendo Switch – OLED Model. Sales of Nintendo Switch hardware on Nintendo Store will also end in mid-February 2027.

Regarding availability at retail, please check with your local retailers in the future for more information."

Well, if the Switch 3 or 4 becomes Nintendo's first digital only console that is fine. I won't give up on my hobby of 35 years easily.

But, I might wait for a sale for every big release that I'd normally get on cartridge day one if they still do their 33% off sales.

As for Xbox and PlayStation I don't care as I only buy Nintendo anyway.

Poor CEX though 🤣.

Nintendo might follow suit eventually but Switch 3 in 2034 might be too soon to go fully digital.

Unless they have a cartridge slot for Switch 1 and 2 games included by design of course.

It's a great game. Put 65 hours into it. I enjoyed it much more than Crafted World.

Sold it now so was a bargain for £8 😊

Still hoping for a Woolly World on Switch too.

GKC are absolutely fine because I sell my games on but also because I simply don't have time to replay older games numerous times for the rest of my life like the physical collectors on here seem to have.

But yup, code in a box is the worst. People are saying that an actual proper physical disc(s) version will be coming out eventually and this is simply to stop leaks before release.

Although I'm in the UK I got the USA version of the N64 to have full screen games that ran at the correct speed.

Great to see the list and that I had the top 12 games and a further 26 on the list.

Beetle Adventure Racing is one that I'd love to see on NSO. Shame Silicon Valley doesn't appear though.

Already pre-ordered but i always find it amusing that people would need a guide like this for a direct.

How to watch? If you are unsure and have to read this article in full then there really is no hope for the human race.

Downloaded on Thursday. Started game for 1 second. Closed game. Deleted Game. 100 points added.

Repeated with Switch 1 version.

@Lord

We won't see them for a few years. Especially with the new European version coming where you can remove the battery easily.

I've not played it since 1998.

So I'm looking forward to the remake.

Pro Controller 2 is essential as I only play docked.

The dpad is still useless though for NES/SNES/classic games.

Luckily I use my snes controller for them.

I can't see them doing any special editions for a few years.

Once they stop making the Switch 1 standard maybe, which they should really do sooner rather than later.