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This cheaper N64 FPGA console might be the best way to play your N64 carts

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-30 08:45:11

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR ModRetro has announced pricing for its N64 FPGA console, the M64, at $199.99. This is $50 cheaper than the Analogue 3D, which ships next month. The video hints at a holiday release date, but no specs or details have been announced yet. The Nintendo 64 was one of the most interesting consoles of its time, but revisiting those classics isn’t easy. Unless you still have a microfridge-sized CRT in working order, you’re looking at spending hundreds of dolla

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The Switch 2 had a very good launch month

theverge.com Andrew Webster 2026-01-01 02:06:04

We already knew that Nintendo got off to a strong start with the Switch 2’s launch, and now that the console has been out for a bit, we’re getting a clearer picture on exactly how it performed. According to market research firm Circana, Nintendo’s new console “debuted as the fastest selling video game hardware device in US history,” selling 1.6 million units in June. That topped the previous launch month record held by the PS4, which moved 1.1 million units in November of 2023. Unsurprisingly,

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How to buy the Switch 2: Nintendo's restock updates at Best Buy, Walmart and others

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-19 11:00:35

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Update (7/14/25): Best Buy will reportedly restock Switch 2 consoles next on July 17, which coincides with the release of Donkey Kong Bananza. The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally available in the US, but it's still pretty tough to find it in stock online anywhere. The $450 console offici

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Every Best Buy store will have Nintendo Switch 2 consoles on July 17th

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2026-01-20 06:51:32

It’s been over a month since the Switch 2’s record-breaking launch, and the console is becoming easier to get with each restock. However, if you’ve been waiting for the launch of Donkey Kong Bananza to buy one, Best Buy sneakily announced that its next in-store restock will happen Thursday, July 17th, the game’s launch day. Every Best Buy location will have consoles in stock. Best Buy’s in-store restock announcement doesn’t mention whether both the standalone console ($449.99) and Mario Kart Wo

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Price of Switch 2 Might Increase Soon Because of Tariffs

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-21 15:19:25

It's been more than a month since Switch 2 came out. As Nintendo's most expensive console, at $450, it has yet to see a price jump because of President Donald Trump's new tariffs, but that can still change. Trump first announced his plans for tariffs on April 2, the same day that the Switch 2 was revealed. The tariffs targeted two countries important to Nintendo: Japan, where the company is based, and Vietnam, where some of its products are manufactured. He did declare soon after the announceme

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Prime Day is almost over, but our favorite deals are still live

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2026-01-22 11:35:57

Theis one versatile mobile gaming controller, and it’s down to its lowest price of $49.99 at Walmart (usually $79.99). This model can stretch to fit around phones and tablets as big as the iPad Mini. Alternatively, you can slot a Nintendo Switch into the grip, if you prefer its bulkier design to that of the Joy-Con. It can support the Switch 2 with a firmware update, but several folks on Reddit note that it touches the Joy-Con 2 pins as it squeezes to fit the console. Not sure how comfortable yo

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Dbrand says its new Switch 2 Joy-Con grips fix the detachment issue

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-01-23 21:30:25

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. After recently admitting that it had a “spectacularly terrible response” to Joy-Con grip detachment complaints with its Killswitch Nintendo Switch 2 case, Dbrand has some good news: it says its redesigned Joy-Con grips fix the issue and the company will be able to mass produce them. Dbrand had already promised it would be replacing the grips for everyone, and now we know that

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Some Switch 2 accessories and upgraded games are on sale for Prime Day

theverge.com Cameron Faulkner 2026-01-24 06:30:00

The Nintendo Switch 2 is not discounted for Prime Day. Just getting that out of the way. The fastest-selling console ever came out on June 5th, and only just hit Amazon’s storefront for reservation a couple of days ago. Nevertheless, I thought it’d be fun to share some Prime Day deals I found on Switch 2 accessories and games that have been patched to run better on the new console. Whether you already have a Switch 2 or you’ll be getting one soon, there are some great money-saving opportunities

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Amazon Drops the Switch 2 on Prime Day, This Mario Kart Bundle Will Be Gone in Minutes

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-01-30 11:37:11

The wait is finally over for Nintendo fans: the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle is now available on Amazon, and it’s arriving at the absolute perfect time –just in time for Prime Day. This is the bundle everyone has been talking about, and it’s the one that’s sure to sell off the shelves. There isn’t much sense in paying for the console alone when you can bundle Mario Kart World, which gives you instant access to one of the year’s hottest games. The price for this bundle is set at $

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Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Issues? It Might Just Be Your HDMI Cable

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-09 02:17:37

As the Switch 2 continues to sell in the millions for Nintendo, it shouldn't be a surprise that there'd be some issues with the console. It appears, however, that one problem Switch 2 owners are facing is actually just a matter of using the wrong cable. Reddit users have posted about their Joy-Cons disconnecting when they're playing on their Switch 2 while it's docked, an issue spotted earlier by IGN. It does appear that, luckily, the issue can be resolved by using the included HDMI cable for t

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Xbox Needs to Get Weirder or Die Trying

gizmodo.com James Pero 2026-02-16 11:56:01

Xbox is in a weird place right now, and I’m not the only one who thinks so. In fact, people with more important opinions on the subject than myself seem to agree: if Microsoft doesn’t get its shit together on hardware, the box as we know it is cooked. Laura Fryer, the former director of the Xbox Advanced Technology Group for the original Xbox project back in May 2000 and former executive producer for Microsoft Games Studios up until the Xbox 360 days, put it bluntly in a recent video. “Obviousl

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Dbrand admits it had a ‘spectacularly terrible response’ to Killswitch Joy-Con grip detachment complaints

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-02-23 16:29:09

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Dbrand will send replacement Killswitch Joy-Con Grips for the Switch 2 to buyers after admitting it had a “spectacularly terrible response” to complaints that the controllers could detach from the console if held a certain way while the grips were on. The company is currently working on tweaks to the grips as well. A few days ago, some owners of the case noticed that the Swit

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I tested 12 Switch 2 cases and these are the best

theverge.com Cameron Faulkner 2026-02-23 21:45:55

is an editor covering deals and commerce. He joined in 2018, and served as commerce editor at Polygon until May 2025. You might find it kind of sad to put a hard-earned gadget into a protective case. To me, it’s freeing. Using a case relieves me of the worry that it will accumulate tons of little scratches. So, I wasted no time testing cases on the new Nintendo Switch 2, and it didn’t take long for me to find one that I think is the best. I tried several types of cases on the Switch 2. I teste

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Dbrand responds to Joy-Con issue with Killswitch Switch 2 case, blames user grip

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2026-02-28 06:16:00

A hot potato: Dbrand, the peripheral company with a long and often sweary history, has taken an iPhone 4-like approach to complaints that its popular Switch 2 case causes the Joy-Cons to detach easily. It says this only happens when people hold the new Switch the wrong way. Some users of Dbrand's Killswitch Switch 2 case have been complaining that it causes the console's Joy-Cons to detach too easily. The Switch 2 has a small gap between the body of the Joy-Cons and the main console. Nintendo

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Next-gen Xbox and PlayStation 6 expected in 2027, powered by AMD's UDNA graphics

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2026-03-01 06:26:00

Something to look forward to: If rumors prove accurate, Sony and Microsoft may once again align on GPU architecture for their next-generation consoles, this time leveraging AMD's upcoming UDNA graphics platform. The expected performance gains in ray tracing and AI upscaling suggest a significant shift that could outpace current PC GPUs on a per-compute-unit basis. With both companies also exploring handheld form factors and staggered launch timelines, these developments offer an early look at th

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is available online at Best Buy (update: sold out)

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2026-03-01 09:01:39

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been difficult to find in stock since its June 5th launch, though restocks are beginning to ramp up. If you’re looking for one, head over to Best Buy’s site or use the app. Those who have a free account can get the standalone system ($449.99) and a console bundle ($499.99) that includes Mario Kart World available. The latest Mario Kart costs $79.99 on its own, so picking up a system with the game included will end up saving you $30 compared to buying them separately. T

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Nintendo’s Switch 2 is available online at Best Buy

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2026-03-01 21:01:39

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been difficult to find in stock since its June 5th launch, though restocks are beginning to ramp up. If you’re looking for one, head over to Best Buy’s site or use the app. Those who have a free account can get the standalone system ($449.99) and a console bundle ($499.99) that includes Mario Kart World available. The latest Mario Kart costs $79.99 on its own, so picking up a system with the game included will end up saving you $30 compared to buying them separately. T

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The secondhand Switch 2 market is already a minefield of bricked consoles

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-07 11:38:20

Oliver Cragg / Android Authority TL;DR Reports of bricked secondhand Switch 2 consoles are already coming in. Nintendo has been banning consoles that use MiG Switch carts, with no recourse. This has major implications for the used Switch 2 market going forward. The Nintendo Switch 2 has only been out for a few weeks, but some lucky users have already found deals on secondhand consoles. One Reddit user reported finding such a deal, scoring a sweet $50 discount on the console, even though new

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Someone just pulled off the biggest Nintendo Switch 2 heist: Nearly 3,000 consoles stolen

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-08 03:11:33

Oliver Cragg / Android Authority TL;DR In a high-stakes heist, thieves stole 2,810 units of the newly released Nintendo Switch 2 console from a semi-truck. The driver reported the robbery to authorities in Colorado after he discovered the missing cargo. The stolen consoles are worth a whopping $1.4 million. If you pre-ordered a Nintendo Switch 2 from GameStop, there’s a chance your console was part of a $1.4 million shipment stolen from a semi-truck in Colorado. In what can be described as

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Someone robbed $1.4 million worth of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles and disappeared in thin air

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-08 08:11:33

Oliver Cragg / Android Authority TL;DR In a high-stakes heist, thieves stole 2,810 units of the newly released Nintendo Switch 2 console from a semi-truck. The driver reported the robbery to authorities in Colorado after he discovered the missing cargo. The stolen consoles are worth a whopping $1.4 million. If you pre-ordered a Nintendo Switch 2 from GameStop, there’s a chance your console was part of a $1.4 million shipment stolen from a semi-truck in Colorado. In what can be described as

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Someone Stole 2,810 Nintendo Switch 2s and I Think I Know Who It Was

gizmodo.com James Pero 2026-03-08 23:30:33

The Switch 2 is in pretty high demand. Like, so high that it’s leading to cartoonish heist levels of high. According to police in Arapahoe County, Colo., 2,810 Switch 2s were stolen out of a truck earlier this month. A truck driver reportedly discovered the missing consoles at a pre-inspection truck stop after noticing the trailer had been broken into en route to a GameStop in Texas. According to 9NBC news, which first reported the heist, multiple pallets worth of consoles were stolen, and, as t

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Xbox’s Best and Only Move Left Is to Become a PC

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2026-03-09 14:14:35

Your next Xbox device, whether it’s a console, handheld, or some other strange, eldritch device with a glowing green “X”, may be a PC in everything but name. Xbox President Sarah Bond told the world this week that it was working on a sequel to the Xbox Series X console. Hell, there is a whole extended “family” of devices bearing the Xbox name currently in the works. The announcement implied more than just new hardware. Microsoft’s whole brand could shift to being more PC-like with a game-themed

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Why Microsoft’s next Xbox should just run Windows already

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-09 14:54:36

Yesterday, Microsoft confirmed that it's not abandoning the home console market just yet. In a short video teaser, Xbox President Sarah Bond highlighted a "strategic multi-year partnership with AMD" that will include "our next-generation Xbox consoles in your living room and in your hands." But while we know that the "in your hands" part will include devices like the Windows-powered ROG Xbox Ally, there are still few specifics about what exactly Microsoft has planned for its future living room c

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Thieves steal almost 3,000 Switch 2 consoles worth $1.4 million from truck headed to Texas GameStop

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2026-03-10 02:47:00

What just happened? Thieves have made off with almost 3,000 Switch 2 consoles after stealing them from a truck that was heading to a GameStop store in Texas. It's estimated that the value of the stolen goods was somewhere around $1.4 million, and the incident will doubtlessly affect stock levels at the store until replacements arrive. Authorities say that the 2,810 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles were stolen from the back of a semi-truck as it made its way from Nintendo of America's Redmond headquar

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Nintendo's Switch 2 has powered a $39 billion rally this year

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal 2026-03-10 16:26:51

Nintendo Co. Switch 2 game consoles at a Bic Camera Inc. electronics store in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Nintendo Co. fans from Tokyo to Manhattan stood in line for hours to be among the first to get a Switch 2, fueling one of the biggest global gadget debuts since the iPhone launches of yesteryear. Nintendo shares hit a fresh record high on Wednesday, continuing this year's massive rally that has been fueled by hype around the company's newly released Switch 2 console. Shares of

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Next-gen Xbox to support Steam, Epic, and more – consoles will run on AMD chips

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2026-03-10 15:08:00

Something to look forward to: Xbox president Sarah Bond has confirmed that Microsoft's next game console will support titles from multiple digital storefronts and maintain backward compatibility. Additionally, a newly announced agreement with AMD suggests that an official Xbox handheld is still in development. All of Microsoft's upcoming consoles (whatever they are) are expected to be AMD powered. Microsoft's hardware-agnostic video game business model and its responses to Valve's Steam Deck ha

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Nintendo is cracking down on Switch 2 mods, bans target reprogrammable cartridges

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2026-03-11 09:09:00

Facepalm: Besides offering a substantial hardware upgrade and exciting new features, the Switch 2 is also shaping up to be a decidedly anti-modding platform. The new console includes robust anti-piracy measures, and users are already starting to feel the effects on their accounts. Multiple reports confirm what many suspected from the start: Nintendo is actively working to block "easy" modding attempts and prevent potential piracy on its new console. Nintendo certainly isn't losing money on Swi

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Microsoft partners with AMD on next generation of Xbox

venturebeat.com Dean Takahashi 2026-03-11 11:07:00

Microsoft announced a strategic, multi-year agreement with AMD to co-engineer silicon across a portfolio of devices, including the next-generation Xbox consoles. The company said it will deliver deeper visual quality, immersive gameplay, and AI-powered experiences — grounded in a platform designed for players, not tied to a single store or device, and fully compatible with your existing Xbox game library, said Sarah Bond, president of Xbox. It’s no surprise, considering AMD has also partnered

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Nintendo is already banning Switch 2 flashcart users

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2026-03-11 14:09:00

Facepalm: Besides offering a substantial hardware upgrade and exciting new features, the Switch 2 is also shaping up to be a decidedly anti-modding platform. The new console includes robust anti-piracy measures, and users are already starting to feel the effects on their accounts. Multiple reports confirm what many suspected from the start: Nintendo is actively working to block "easy" modding attempts and prevent potential piracy on its new console. Nintendo certainly isn't losing money on Swi

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Best Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories: Controllers, Cases, and More

wired.com Brad Bourque 2026-03-12 14:03:00

The Switch 2 isn’t like other consoles. If you were meant to take your Xbox Series X (7/10, WIRED Review) to the park, you’d probably need a very strange-looking backpack. For the Switch 2, portability isn't just a feature, it's a key selling point. With that in mind, there are two paths you can take to outfit your console for adventure, based on how you play. If your Switch 2 will spend most of its life in the dock or in your hands on the couch, I’d recommend an attachable grip case. Like your

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