Nintendo

Nintendo is using its unique position with the Switch as both a handheld and home console to please the widest array of gamers possible, which no other console can do. The remakes and re-releases excite long-time gamers with new ways to play games they’ve loved, or never had the chance to, while on the move. Meanwhile, brand new games give existing players something entirely fresh to chew on and potentially lure in new fans. … [Read more...] about Nintendo just single-handedly redeemed E3 2019 with nostalgia and new ideas

The release of more Nintendo Labo kits shows a company willing to experiment with the kinds of play on offer, as do the rumors of VR capability for the Switch down the line. And I’d argue Nintendo is innovating in the right areas, rather than making the Switch’s homescreen look like every other smartphone, tablet, or smart display on the market. Do we really want a full roster of Android or iOS apps for the console? … [Read more...] about Why I’m happy there’s still no Netflix on Nintendo Switch

Throughout April, NOA territories will receive the last shipments of Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition systems for this year. We encourage anyone interested in obtaining this system to check with retail outlets regarding availability. We understand that it has been difficult for many consumers to find a system, and for that we apologize. We have paid close attention to consumer feedback, and we greatly appreciate the incredible level of consumer interest and support for this product. … [Read more...] about Nintendo hates money, discontinues the NES Classic

There's plenty of talk about a new Switch Pro model coming later this year, and the 3DS will no doubt be gently phased out over the coming years – so it's no surprise to see Nintendo plan ahead for a time when the Switch has to fill holes in gameplay left by the 3DS' departure. … [Read more...] about New Nintendo Switch controller design turns your Joy-Con into a stylus

The markup remains high if The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is included with the system. The system/game bundles resell for a median price of $525 on eBay (46 percent above an MSRP of $360), even though the game itself isn't hard to find at all on retail shelves. A Switch with the harder-to-find, extra-packed limited edition Breath of the Wild, on the other hand, resells for a median of $624 (56 percent above the $400 MSRP). … [Read more...] about Hard-to-find Nintendo Switch sees 47% resale markup