Enjoyed by players of all ages, the Nintendo Switch needs no introduction. The time-tested console has made gaming more accessible and portable for nearly a decade, and now Walmart is selling the Switch for under $300. While the Nintendo Switch 2 was released earlier this year, most retailers sell the Switch 2 for $450-$500, making the original model definitely worth considering.
I consume a firehose of online content every day as part of my job. At some point in the last week, through a post, comment, or video I can no longer remember, I became aware of a shortcut for tinkering with the brightness on my Switch 2. Turns out this existed on the original Switch as well. All you have to do his hold down the home button to instantly bring up the slider. Eureka!
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,
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.
Nintendo Switch users can save big on Hello Kitty Island Adventure Deluxe Edition for Nintendo Switch. Normally $60, the adorable and content-rich simulation game is discounted to $44 for Amazon Prime Day and Walmart Deals.
