#nintendo-switch

#nintendo-switch

If you happened to miss out on the popular New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, now is your chance to finally jump in. The Switch game is discounted to just $40 (was $60) for Prime Big Deal Days, which is the lowest price we've seen all year. Playable on both Switch and Switch 2, it's an easy recommendation for anyone seeking some family-friendly, 2D-platforming action.

This summer, Nintendo raised the prices of it's previous generation Nintendo Switch consoles following President Donald Trump's announcement to impose new tariffs on a range of countries. The base model Nintendo Switch, which originally launched at $300, is now sold for $340 new. You can, however, find the Nintendo Switch for much less than even the starting price. Buying refurbished hardware is a great way to save some money while refreshing what you play or work with.

The Nintendo Switch became the best-selling console because you can take it anywhere. But here's the frustration: playing on that small built-in screen, especially when two people are huddled around it, can strain your eyes and diminish the experience. Portable monitors solve this problem by giving you a bigger display that weighs barely more than a notebook: The Forhelp 15.6-inch portable monitor is now on sale for $59, down from its typical price of $79, during Prime Big Deal Day.

The 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller is on sale for the first time at Amazon. Released at the end of July, the reimagined N64 wireless controller is discounted to $30.57 (was $40). Only the white edition is available for this price; the black edition has been harder to find in stock, but Amazon restocked it today for full price. Though designed in partnership with retro hardware manufacturer Analogue, the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller also works wirelessly on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PC, and Android.

Fantasian Neo Dimension is on sale for its best price yet for Nintendo Switch and PS5 at Amazon. Normally $50, the rarely discounted turn-based RPG is up for grabs for only $30. Fantasian is one of a handful of Square Enix-published JRPGs currently on sale at Amazon. The enhanced console and PC versions of Fantasian launched last December, but the turn-based RPG originally appeared on iOS and macOS as part of the Apple Arcade library back in 2021.

The ninth console generation began in November 2020 with the launch of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, while previous generations had taken an average of seven years. Microsoft and Sony deliberately maintain these lengthy cycles to provide developers with time to optimize. According to precedent, PS5 and Xbox Series X will run until 2027 or at least 2028. The console renewal syndrome creates expected waves throughout the gaming environment. Console generation impact analysis demonstrates how these expected transitions affect software design, hardware cost,

The new Z-A Battle Club mode in Pokemon Legends: Z-A allows up to four players to engage in free-for-all battles, where the winner is determined by the most Pokemon defeated within a three-minute timeframe.

The remake of the 2008 Nintendo DS hit, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, launches August 27 with two physical editions available for preorder.

Madden NFL 26 doesn't break through to the series' former glory, but it does maintain the series' upward trajectory.

Walmart has unexpectedly reduced prices on popular Mario franchise titles, making them available at their lowest prices ever, significantly undercutting even Black Friday sales.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is available at a discounted price for the first time since its release, with significant savings on both Switch and Switch 2 editions.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is officially coming to Switch 2 and Switch, featuring gameplay similar to PS5 and Xbox while adding motion controls for key moves.

The Nintendo Switch is a reliable co-operative game machine, partly due to its detachable Joy-Con controllers that facilitate multiplayer gaming on the go.

MSI's Claw 8 handheld features an eight-inch FHD+ touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate, delivering excellent visuals and smooth animations, outperforming the Steam Deck's display.

Super Mario Strikers, originally released on GameCube in 2005, will soon be available on Switch Online for Nintendo Switch 2 users, expanding their gaming library.