Nintendo Switch Online adds F-Zero 99 icons
Posted on 1 month ago by Cristopher in News, Switch | 0 comments
April 23: Nintendo has recently released its 1.6.0 update for F-Zero 99, but it seems the company has added another bonus in tandem with the patch. User icons based on the game are now redeemable for Nintendo Switch Online members.
It is not required to play F-Zero 99 in order to claim these rewards. 12 character icons are up for grabs, as well as 12 backgrounds. Each character icon is redeemable with 10 Platinum Points on My Nintendo, and each background for 5.
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Nintendo San Francisco store to offer customized colors for Switch OLED
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The new Nintendo San Francisco store is opening soon, and we’re now hearing about a pretty neat customization opportunity for the Nintendo Switch OLED.
Consumers will be able to pick out their own color scheme for the console. Colors for the Joy-Con, dock, and wrist straps can all be fully decided upon. The dock is limited to the typical white and black options, but the Joy-Con and straps will have various options available. Worth noting, it won’t cost anything extra for a custom order – it’ll be priced at $350. Also, those who place an order can receive it that same day.
IGN got an early look at the whole process and showed it off in a new video. You can check that out below.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 3.0.4 update out now, patch notes
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Surprise: a new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update just dropped with version 3.0.4.
Nintendo is looking to address a couple of issues with today’s patch. The first one involves the 3DS Music Park track in Time Trials and repeatedly opening and closing the pause menu. N64 Rainbow Road also received a fix.
The full rundown of the update is as follows:
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Hogwarts Legacy Nintendo Switch 1 vs. Switch 2 comparison trailer
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
Warner Bros. and Avalanche Software have shared an official comparison trailer for Hogwarts Legacy on Nintendo Switch 1 and Switch 2.
The video shows graphical updates and smoother performance on the new console. Also shown is how unlike the Nintendo Switch 1 version, there aren’t any segmented areas on Switch 2 (meaning there’s a proper open-world).
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dev: Nintendo Switch 2 version “could be interesting”
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developer Sandfall isn’t ruling out a Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game. On the contrary, CEO Guillaume Broche seems intrigued by the possibility.
Broche was speaking about the studio’s hit RPG during a recent interview on mistermv. Although he darted around a bit without making a commitment, he did say that “it’s definitely something that could be interesting.” It seems that the game’s success is opening up new possibilities.
Famitsu software sales (4/21/25 – 5/4/25) – Top 30
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Nintendo Switch Online confirms GameCube games for Switch 2, first games revealed [update: controller pre-orders]
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April 2: Nintendo Switch Online made a major announcement today with GameCube games now confirmed for the platform. It will be available alongside launch.
This is the first time that Nintendo will be offering these titles as part of its classics service. During the Virtual Console days, support stopped with the N64. GameCube games have only been sold as individual releases, sometimes as updated remasters.
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The Rise of the Golden Idol launching The Lemurian Phoenix DLC [update: trailer]
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
May 1: We’ve got a heads up for The Rise of the Golden Idol as new DLC known as The Lemurian Phoenix is dropping in less than two weeks. Nintendo Switch owners can grab it on May 13, 2025.
Below is an overview of what players can look forward to:
Another Crab’s Treasure reveals “Year of the Crab” update, Nintendo Switch physical release
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
April 7: We’ve got a double dose of news for Another Crab’s Treasure – the game is announcing a “Year of the Crab” update today plus a Nintendo Switch physical release.
The update is initially dropping on April 21, but it’ll land on Nintendo’s console soon after. It features a New Game Plus mode, new upgrades and unlocks, new costumes for Kril, and a boss rush mode.
Nintendo Switch 2 hardware chip was apparently finalized in 2021
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Geekerwan and Kurnal recently conducted forensic analysis of a Nintendo Switch 2 T239 chip which seems to indicate that the hardware was finalized in 2021.
As for how this information has surfaced, a few of the console’s motherboards appeared on Chinese online retail stores. Geekerwan and Kurnal were both able to buy them and begin testing even though we’re still a few weeks away from the official launch.
