Nintendo Everything

Nintendo shared the first details about its online services today for Switch:

– Can use smart device to invite friends to play online, chat with friends, etc.
– Users can try out service for free at launch
– Paid service this fall

Also revealed today is that all game software will be region free.

Nintendo announced way back in April 2016 that Switch would be launching worldwide this March. Today, the company finally revealed a final release date.

Switch will arrive in stores on March 3. Pricing is set at $299.99.

Members of the press are starting to enter the venue for the Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017. Have a look for yourself with the images and clips below.

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The Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 is almost here. In just two hours, Nintendo will be kicking off the event. It’ll begin at 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET / 4 AM in the UK / 5 AM in Europe.

You can watch the event as it happens with the live stream below. We’ll also be posting a live blog below, which Jake will be handling. Any significant news will also be posted separately. Make sure your body is ready!

Hey, it’s Jake! Presentation hasn’t started yet, but we are seeing the venue on streams! Laser show, DJ, and audience filling up. Times to get hyped!

Shinja Takahashi, head of Software Development, is now speaking about how the Switch has taken aspects of previous Nintendo consoles

Going over controllers now….

As of tomorrow, GameStop stores will begin accepting pre-orders for Switch. Thankfully, it now looks like various locations are putting up notices indicating how many units they have available. The number should give consumers a better idea about the pre-order situation.

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Update: To clarify how this works, it’s extra credit. Since the 32GB Wii U is trading in for $120, you could earn another $75 if you’re a Pro member, meaning $195 in total.

Original: GameStop, along with many other retailers, will begin taking Switch pre-orders tomorrow. If you have an old system lying around, you may want to trade it in for credit that can be used to reserve the new console.

Those with a Power Up Rewards Pro membership can save $75 on Switch pre-orders when trading in a Wii U, PlayStation VR, PS4, or Xbox One. If you’re a regular customer, you can earn $50.

Alternatively, GameStop will accept a Wii / 3DS and will provide $30 if you have a Power Up Rewards Pro membership. These two systems provide $20 without a subscription.

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Update (1/12): The 10% My Nintendo discount is finally showing (thanks Arison). The eligible titles are as follows:

Disney Art Academy
Story of Seasons
Yo-kai Watch
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
Pocket Card Jockey
WarioWare: Smooth Moves
Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis
Donkey Kong Country Returns
Mario Party 10
Gurumin 3D
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
Splatoon
River City: Tokyo Rumble
Pirate Pop Plus
Harvest Moon: Skytree Village
Inazuma Eleven
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
Wario’s Woods
Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure

Original (1/11): Nintendo has kicked off a new sale across the North American Wii U and 3DS eShops. Until January 25 at 8:59 AM PT / 11:59 AM ET, gamers can save on games such as Splatoon, Freedom Planet, Affordable Space Adventures, Pocket Jockey, Gurumin 3D, and more. My Nintendo members can save an extra 10 percent on participating titles.

The full lineup is as follows:

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We now have an European release date for the 3DS eShop title Gourmet Dream. You’ll be able to download the game on January 19th. Check out the eShop listing for yourself in the tweet below.

Walmart’s online listing for the Nintendo Switch now has a price point of $399 CAD, or $299 USD.

While we’re still a few short hours away from the Nintendo Switch presentation, it appears Walmart may have jumped the gun on releasing the pricing details for the Nintendo Switch. According to the Canadian Walmart website, the Nintendo Switch will cost $399 CAD. With current exchange rates, that will bring the price to around $299 USD.

We’ll hopefully know the final price point before today is over and won’t have to rely on retailer mishaps for much longer. You can view the web listing for yourself here.

Pokemon GO’s partnership with Starbucks is being extended further. Another 5,000 locations are now either a PokeStop or Gym.

The partnership between Pokemon GO and Starbucks began back in early December. At the time, there were 7,800 Starbucks being used to promote the mobile game.

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