Switch dock available for pre-order through Best Buy
Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in News, Switch | 2 Comments
You can now pre-order the stand alone Switch dock on Best Buy’s website. A Switch AC Adapter and an HDMI cable come included.
Grab one for your second-favorite television here.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe lets you change characters and karts in the online lobby
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 15 Comments
Like the original game on Wii U, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe supports online, and you’ll connect with others in lobbies. One subtle yet big change was made in the Switch version. With this new version, it’s possible to change characters and karts in the online lobby. That means you won’t have to back out of a race to make these modifications.
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Buy Puyo Puyo Tetris at Target, get some decals
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
Puyo Puyo Tetris’ launch edition comes with keychains. But if you pick up the game at Target, you’ll receive an extra bonus. The retailer will be handing out Tetris decals while supplies last. A look at the decals can be found above.
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Switch firmware version 2.2.0 now available
Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in General Nintendo, Switch | 24 Comments
Switch owners will find that a new update, version 2.2.0, is available for them to download. It appears to be a minor update, promising the usual stability and minor changes.
Nintendo’s lone patch note is the typical one: “General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience”.
That’s it regarding the official news. There could be very small tweaks that Nintendo isn’t mentioning, but we won’t know for sure until users start poking around with Switch after applying the update.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will run for 3 hours before draining the Switch’s battery
Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in News, Switch | 37 Comments
Similar to the test performed on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild during its launch period, testing has confirmed that the Switch’s battery in portable mode will last for a little over 3 hours when playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
The test was conducted with a full charge and with screen brightness set to 30%. The exact time was 3 hours, 9 minutes and 20 seconds of playtime – similar to the battery life when playing Breath of the Wild, which is almost exactly 3 hours.
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The Jackbox Party Pack 3 footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Footage of The Jackbox Party Pack 3 is available to watch on YouTube. Check it out below.
Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology commercial
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 3 Comments
Atlus uploaded a first commercial for Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology, releasing in Japan on June 29. View the advert below.
Neon Yellow Joy-Con and Battery Pack available for pre-order from Best Buy
Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in News, Switch | 2 Comments
The recently announced Neon Yellow Joy-Con, along with the Joy-Con Battery Packs, are now available for purchase on Best Buy’s website.
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Ira confirmed for Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 3 Comments
Ore Creative began to show interest in bringing Ira to Switch in February. Today, the indie developer officially announced that it’s happening.
A simple but effective message from the official Ira Twitter page reads:
Its official! We are now #Nindies and Ira is coming to the #switch! pic.twitter.com/TvKlWLVvZ9
— Ira game (@IraGame) April 17, 2017
Ira is a point-and-click adventure game in which players “explore alien landscapes, relive past events, and watch as the nature of reality becomes porous and untrustworthy.” It’s planned for release at some point this year.
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Photos provide a closer look at the Fire Emblem Echoes amiibo (Alm and Celica)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 1 Comment
GameXplain was given an opportunity to get a closer look at the Fire Emblem Echoes amiibo. Some snapshots of the Alm and Celica figures can be seen in the video below.