Anbernic has announced the RG DDS, a dual-screen handheld gaming device styled after the Nintendo 3DS, following up on last year's RG DS. The device pairs a 4.7-inch 1,200x720 main screen with a 4-inch 960x720 secondary screen, runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 chip, includes a 6,000mAh battery, an extra analog stick, a retractable stylus, and an unexplained dedicated AI button. Anbernic did not disclose pricing or a release date.
A previously unpublished, full version of a 2001 interview with Nintendo programmer Giles Goddard has surfaced, expanding on a shorter piece that ran in NGC magazine at the time. Goddard, who worked on the Mario face animation for Super Mario 64, recalls the game's development team numbered roughly 15 people and describes the open-plan Nintendo office layout where programmers and artists clustered around active projects.
Circana data shared by analyst Mat Piscatella shows US consumers bought 559,000 game consoles in August, down 15% year-over-year and the weakest August since 2013. Average selling prices climbed to $541, with Xbox console prices up 26% to $529 and PlayStation up 20% to $597 year-to-date, both all-time highs. Unit sales fell across all three manufacturers: Xbox down 31%, Nintendo down 15%, and PlayStation down 11%.
ANBERNIC has announced the RG DDS, a flagship retro gaming handheld that adopts a clamshell dual-screen design reminiscent of the Nintendo 3DS, updated with modern internals. Pricing and release date for the device have not yet been disclosed.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A for Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 remains priced at $39.88 on Amazon, down from $59.99 or $69.99, even after Amazon's October sale ended. The game introduces real-time battles instead of the series' traditional turn-based combat, set in a Paris-inspired version of Lumiose City. A paid DLC expansion, Mega Dimension, costs an additional $29.99, and a Switch 2 Edition bundle with the base game and DLC is set to release October 29, 2026 for $99.99.
Amazon's Prime Big Deals Days 2026 sale includes discounts on Nintendo Switch 2 accessories such as a 20-in-1 Meneea accessory kit, now $29.74 instead of $34.99, and an amFilm matte screen protector down to $11.04 from $12.99. The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera, which enables party chat video with 1080p resolution, is also listed at its regular $49.99 price.
Walmart's in-house onn brand is selling microSD Express cards compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 at $49.50 for 256GB and $84.77 for 512GB, the lowest prices currently available for this storage type. Both cards offer read speeds up to 800 MB/s and write speeds up to 600 MB/s, and carry a one-year limited warranty.
Nintendo released the WaveBird controller for the GameCube in 2002, using 2.4GHz radio frequency technology to offer wireless play with a range of about 20 feet. It lacked rumble support to conserve battery life but ran for up to 100 hours on two AA batteries, and required a receiver plugged into the console paired via matching channel sliders.
Nintendo's Switch 2 Pro Controller costs $90 and offers HD Rumble 2, motion controls, Amiibo support, mappable rear buttons and a redesigned thumbstick system aimed at preventing drift. Reviewers note it remains comfortable and reliable after extensive use, prompting a look at lower-cost alternatives that replicate many of its features for less money.
Nintendo has announced that its upcoming game, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, will feature a new open-world element set on Wuhu Island. Players can now explore the island using planes, skateboards, and jetskis, in addition to traditional sports activities like bowling and golf. The game also includes sightseeing missions and collectible items that unlock cosmetic options and new exploration points.
Nintendo previewed its upcoming $50 Switch Sports Resort game, set to launch on October 22 for Switch 2, showcasing nine of its twelve motion-based mini-games. The game features activities like archery, thumb wrestling, skateboarding, and flying, emphasizing the company's continued focus on active gaming. The preview highlighted how Nintendo's motion controls remain a unique and engaging aspect of their gaming ecosystem.
Amazon UK has reduced the Nintendo Switch 2's price by 15%, lowering it to a record £354.99. Other retailers like Argos, John Lewis, and Smyths Toys have matched this discount, making it the lowest price since the console's launch. The price cut comes amid ongoing component shortages and recent MSRP increases to £419.99.
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