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Nintendo launches Nintendo Today app on smart devices
Nintendo launches Nintendo Today app on smart devices
Nintendo has launched a new app for smart devices focused on bringing news and updates directly to consumers.
May 30, 2025
Nintendo announces new lending feature for digital games
Nintendo announces new lending feature for digital games
Nintendo has announced a new feature for the Switch and Switch 2 changing digital games to Virtual Game Cards.
May 30, 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 will launch for $450 on June 5
Nintendo Switch 2 will launch for $450 on June 5
The Nintendo Switch 2 will release on June 5, the console manufacturer revealed in its Direct livestream today. The pri…
May 30, 2025
Nvidia confirms Nintendo Switch 2 will support ray tracing
Nvidia confirms Nintendo Switch 2 will support ray tracing
Nvidia has confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2 will support ray tracing, with the firm producing a custom processor for the…
May 30, 2025
Nintendo implements pre-order restrictions for Switch 2
Nintendo implements pre-order restrictions for Switch 2
Update, April 4, 2025: Nintendo has postponed pre-orders in the US "in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs …
May 30, 2025
Nintendo says $449.99 price tag for Switch 2 was not affected by US tariffs
Nintendo says $449.99 price tag for Switch 2 was not affected by US tariffs
Nintendo has confirmed that the US tariffs, which were introduced on the same day as the Switch 2 event last week, were…
May 30, 2025
"Major" Nintendo supplier warns Nintendo Switch 2 will be subject to 145% US tariffs
"Major" Nintendo supplier warns Nintendo Switch 2 will be subject to 145% US tariffs
According to internal assessments by a "major Apple and Nintendo supplier", game consoles in the US will still be subje…
May 30, 2025
Japanese modder handed suspended prison sentence for modding Nintendo Switch consoles
Japanese modder handed suspended prison sentence for modding Nintendo Switch consoles
A Japanese modder has been sentenced to two years in prison.
May 30, 2025
2.2 million people applied to pre-order a Switch 2 in Japan alone, says Nintendo
2.2 million people applied to pre-order a Switch 2 in Japan alone, says Nintendo
Nintendo has warned that it may struggle to meet demand for Nintendo Switch 2 consoles in Japan.
May 30, 2025
Switch update changes how eShop charts work ahead of the Switch 2 launch
Switch update changes how eShop charts work ahead of the Switch 2 launch
Nintendo has changed the criteria it uses to determine the Switch download charts on the eShop.
May 30, 2025
Nintendo sues third-party accessory maker for trademark violation, false advertising, and unfair competition
Nintendo sues third-party accessory maker for trademark violation, false advertising, and unfair competition
Nintendo has initiated legal action against a third-party accessories company that it alleges has violated its trademar…
May 30, 2025
Nintendo profits decline to $4.9bn as firm prepares for Switch 2 launch
Nintendo profits decline to $4.9bn as firm prepares for Switch 2 launch
Nintendo has released its financial results for the full year, reporting a decline in net sales and profits as it prepa…
May 30, 2025