Topic: nintendo switch online
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Nintendo Makes Switch and Switch 2 Game Free Until August 13
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can download and play the full version of NBA 2K26 for free until August 13, 2026, via the Game Trials program,a rare exception to Nintendo's usual policy of keeping first-party titles at full price. NBA 2K26, released in October 2025 for Switch and Switch 2, of...
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Costco's Switch 2 bundle adds $100+ in freebies
Costco is offering a Nintendo Switch 2 bundle for $499.99, which includes a 256GB microSD Express card and a year of Switch Online Expansion Pack,over $100 in added value,just before the console's price jumps to $499.99 alone on September 1st, 2026. The included microSD card (retailing around $59...
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Nintendo Switch update adds Mario Sunshine, Virtual Boy games
Super Mario Sunshine joins the Nintendo GameCube Classics catalog on Switch 2 on August 13, marking its first availability via a subscription service after being locked to the discontinued 3D All-Stars compilation. On August 4, the Virtual Boy library expands with two unreleased titles: D-Hopper ...
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Nintendo maintenance July 26: multiple games offline
Nintendo has released a maintenance schedule for July 26, 2026, causing server downtime today for many popular Switch games. Affected titles include Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, and others, with network services unavailable during the window f...
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Nintendo Switch Online adds 5 classic games for May
Nintendo has added five Virtual Boy games to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack in May, including V-Tetris, Jack Bros., and Space Invaders Virtual Collection. To play these retro titles, subscribers must purchase a separate Virtual Boy peripheral, available in a plastic model for £70 or a cardboa...
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5 Retro Virtual Boy Games Join Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo has added five classic Virtual Boy games,Jack Bros, Space Invaders Virtual Collection, Vertical Force, Virtual Bowling, and V-Tetris,to its Switch Online + Expansion Pack service via a dedicated app. Expansion Pack members can also access five limited-time Virtual Boy-themed profile icon...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Game Bundles Arrive This Summer
Nintendo is launching Switch 2 game bundles this summer at participating retailers, offering the console with popular titles at a discount while supplies last. The 4K resolution feature requires a compatible display with a 60 fps cap, and online features like GameChat need an internet connection,...
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Nintendo president apologizes for Switch 2 price, promises strong game lineup
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa apologized for the Switch 2 price hike, citing rising costs, and pledged a strong software lineup to justify the higher price. The console will see a $50 increase in the U.S. and adjustments in other regions starting in September, with Japan's changes beginnin...
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Nintendo Announces Worldwide Switch 2 Price Hike
Nintendo confirmed a $50 price increase for the Switch 2 in the US and Canada (to $499.99/$679.99), a €30 increase in Europe (to €499.99), and a 10,000 yen hike in Japan (to ¥59,980) starting May 26, with most other regions seeing the change on September 1. Older Switch models and Nintendo Switch...
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Final Fantasy XIV Hits Switch 2, But Requires Expensive Subscription
Final Fantasy XIV will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 this August, but players must purchase a separate subscription to play on the Switch 2 even if they already have an active subscription on another platform. The Switch 2 version supports full cross-progression across platforms, and a Nintendo Swi...
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Final Fantasy 14 Launches on Nintendo Switch 2
Final Fantasy 14 is officially coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in August, with a free early access period lasting roughly one month that requires no subscription. The Switch 2 version will have a separate subscription model and will not require a Nintendo Switch Online membership; existing player...
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Nintendo Switch Online Adds 3 NES Games
Nintendo Switch Online has added three classic NES games to its library: the arcade port of Pac-Man, the puzzle-action game Mendel Palace, and the action-RPG The Tower of Druaga. Each game offers distinct gameplay: Pac-Man focuses on maze navigation and power-ups, Mendel Palace involves flipping ...
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Mario Day 2026: LEGO Reveals, Game Deals & New Yoshi Game
Mario Day 2026 on March 10th will feature new game reveals, retailer promotions, and a special Switch 2 console bundle, coinciding with the console's first Mario Day and other major franchise anniversaries. A key question is whether the annual game discounts will extend to the new Switch 2 librar...
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Labo VR for Virtual Boy Games? Nintendo Classics FAQ
The Nintendo Labo VR goggles are unofficially compatible with Virtual Boy games on the Switch Online service, but only work with the original Switch and OLED models, not the larger Switch 2. Playing these games requires handheld mode and can be physically tiring; while possible without goggles, t...
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8BitDo 64 Retro Gray Bluetooth Controller Back in Stock at Amazon
The 8BitDo 64 Retro Gray Bluetooth Controller is a new, authentic-looking wireless controller for the Nintendo 64, priced at $45 and compatible with platforms like the Analogue 3D, Switch, and PC. It features modern upgrades including a Hall Effect joystick for drift resistance, customizable butt...
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Nintendo December 2025: Your Monthly Gaming Recap
Nintendo has released *Metroid Prime 4: Beyond* and My Nintendo is offering exclusive December rewards, including a Mario and Yoshi statue sweepstakes and a *Metroid Prime 4* holographic poster set. Members can enter two separate sweepstakes for physical collectibles using Platinum Points, and al...
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My Best Purchase This Year: The Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 is a powerful hybrid console that refines the original design, featuring a significant screen upgrade and 4K docked output while maintaining full backward compatibility. The console enhances existing games with performance patches and offers access to classic titles, with it...
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Switch 2 Adds GameCube Classic: Wario's 3D Adventure
Nintendo has released the 2003 GameCube title *Wario World* on its Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, marking Wario's sole 3D platforming adventure. The game, developed by Treasure, features Wario on a treasure-hunting rampage with unique combat moves and is part of a growing classic games l...
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Nintendo Switch Online Adds Two Classic N64 Platformers
Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack tier is adding two classic Nintendo 64 platformers, *Rayman 2: The Great Escape* and *Tonic Trouble*, on December 17, 2025. *Rayman 2* is a celebrated 1999 platformer where players free the Fairy Glade from an evil admiral, praised for its inventive gamepla...
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Nintendo Switch Online Adds Two N64 Classics This Month
Two Nintendo 64 platformers, **Rayman 2: The Great Escape** and **Tonic Trouble**, are being added to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service on December 17th. Rayman 2 is noted for transitioning the series into 3D, while Tonic Trouble is a quirky adventure featuring a clumsy alien pr...
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