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‘Kirby Air Riders’ on Switch 2 Makes a Better Case for the GameCube Than Nintendo Ever Did

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-11-07 04:03:37

“I have no idea what is happening right now.” I sigh several variations of that phrase in the hour I spend playing through a sliver of Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 exclusive Kirby Air Riders. I’m tired after a full day’s work—somewhere between fried and manic—but the racing game, which director Masahiro Sakurai quipped in his Tuesday Nintendo Direct was “basically Mario Kart,” is akin to being thrown hurtling down the mouth of a kaleidoscope at 200 miles per hour. I know I won some races and ba

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Sony’s PlayStation 5 Gets a Big Price Hike

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-11-09 10:51:35

After Xbox and Nintendo both made their consoles and peripherals more expensive, it was inevitable that Sony would make the same move. Now every version of the PlayStation 5 costs $50 more, no matter if you decide to opt for the all-digital version or the PlayStation 5 Pro. No matter whether you’re an Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo diehard, all your consoles will cost you way more, all down to the economic shitstorm caused by Trump tariffs. In a blog post, Sony said it was navigating “a challen

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Months After Switch 2 Launch, Most Controllers Still Lack This Vital Feature

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-11-12 05:09:06

Switch 2 gamers who come home bone tired after a long day of drudgery will collapse on the couch and want to take their mind off life’s worst entanglements with a few hours of gaming. These working stiffs necessarily have to reach for the now more expensive first-party controller first if they don’t want to get up and hit the Switch 2 power button. All but a paltry few third-party devices can remotely wake the console from sleep. Peripheral maker Gulikit is currently the only third-party brand w

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Kirby Air Riders glides onto the Switch 2 in November

theverge.com Ash Parrish 2025-11-12 10:15:20

is a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and the quirky, horny culture of video game communities. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The Switch 2 exclusive list is getting longer with the racing game Kirby Air Riders coming to the console on November 20th. Today, Nintendo offered a luxurious 45 minutes devoted to its cutest pink blob who, when you think about it, is r

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Making Your Own Merchant Service Provider

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-15 03:01:20

2025-08-14: Payment Processor Fun 2025 -- Making Your Own MSP Valve and Itch have been in the spotlight for being more or less forced by "Payment processors" to pull certain adult content off their storefronts. The short story of it is Valve pulled a couple of games down while Itch pulled down everything marked mature/adult temporarily and had to sort through their entire library to find certain kinds of content to remove. One of these responses drew more ire than the other, understandably. I

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Payment Processor Fun 2025 – Making Your Own Merchant Service Provider

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-15 09:01:20

2025-08-14: Payment Processor Fun 2025 -- Making Your Own MSP Valve and Itch have been in the spotlight for being more or less forced by "Payment processors" to pull certain adult content off their storefronts. The short story of it is Valve pulled a couple of games down while Itch pulled down everything marked mature/adult temporarily and had to sort through their entire library to find certain kinds of content to remove. One of these responses drew more ire than the other, understandably. I

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Leak Claims Nov. 14 Release Date, No Switch 2 Version Yet

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-15 23:15:03

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will be the next entry in Activision's military shooter series, which typically comes out in October every year, making it one of the last big game releases before Black Friday. A leak suggests that the new CoD might come out a little later than usual, but still in time for the big shopping day. Black Ops 7 will reportedly be released on Nov. 14, according to a leaker who goes by the name billbil-kun from a post on the French website Dealabs. Along with the supposed re

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HORI's Piranha Plant camera for Switch 2 drops to $40

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-17 14:00:35

The HORI Piranha Plant camera for the Nintendo Switch 2 is on sale for just $40, which is a discount of $20 and a record-low price. This is a great deal for those who own a Switch 2 and want to take advantage of the camera functionality in games like Mario Kart World and that recently-released campfire sim. This was designed specifically for Nintendo's new console, so it's a plug-and-play affair. It's actually cheaper than the official Switch 2 camera with this sale and it looks a whole lot coo

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Homekit-steam-user-switcher: A way to remotely switch Steam users using HomeKit

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-14 17:18:13

HomeKit Steam User Switcher This script exposes a virtual HomeKit Television accessory where each input corresponds to a Steam user. Selecting an input updates the Steam’s AutoLoginUser; turning the "TV" off restarts Steam. Why We regularly game on a headless machine and wanted to switch Steam users easily without fiddling with a KVM. HomeKit provides a convenient way to control devices, and by exposing Steam user accounts as HomeKit inputs, we can seamlessly switch users with our existing Ho

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Heat Wave Cooking: This Countertop Appliance Is Even Better Than the Grill

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-18 21:48:00

I love my grill, but standing over blazing flames in 90-degree weather isn't my idea of summer fun. Cooking indoors isn't much better -- the oven turns the whole house into a sauna, and firing up the gas range with the windows closed can hurt indoor air quality. That's where the air fryer comes in. These compact powerhouses cook quickly while using far less energy than a traditional oven, making them a perfect heat wave solution. Sure, they give off a little warmth, but nothing like a wall oven

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Chefs Advise: Don't Waste Your Money on These 20 Pointless Kitchen Tools

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-19 03:00:04

Kitchen gadgets come in all shapes and sizes but that doesn't mean all of them are actually useful. While essential kitchen utensils get used constantly and can speed up your cooking process, some options are just going to take up space and end up collecting dust. Choosing versatile options like a quality knife, or kitchen shears, means that you'll build skills and ensure those tools get used on a regular basis. Instead of chasing every buzzy new appliance, it pays to stick with gear that's fun

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‘Witchboard’ Summons a Fun but Uneven Remake of a Cult Classic

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2025-11-19 18:00:48

Released in 1986, the original Witchboard‘s cultural impact lingers mostly because it stars Tawny Kitaen—known more for being a music-video vixen than an actor. But the stunt casting works: her character’s Ouija board curiosity turns tragic when an evil spirit takes a shine to her, possibly lured in by her perfectly teased hair. The movie delivers more cheese than frights, but you can easily see why it became a cult classic. Less clear is why Witchboard needed a remake, especially one that only

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GuliKit’s new anti-drift Switch 2 controllers are budget-friendly alternatives to Nintendo’s

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-11-20 09:00:00

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. After debuting its affordable $29.99 Elves 2 controller last month, GuliKit is back with another budget-friendly alternative to Nintendo’s Switch 2 Pro Controller — if you prefer an asymmetrical joystick layout. Both the $24.99 GuliKit ES and $29.99 ES Pro c

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This Modular Switch 2 Case Will Help Your Battery Last Longer Than a Few Measly Hours

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-11-22 04:06:32

2025 Even if you’ve been enjoying your Nintendo Switch 2, you can’t play it for that long without being near its dock or a charger. Battery life is one of the major downsides to Nintendo’s handheld, even more so than the original Switch. I’ve tried a few remedies for this power pain point, including Viture’s AR glasses dock that’s pretty bulky if you want to take it on the go. Then came along Genki with its $50 Attack Vector, a grip case packed with a unique feature that can easily let me play

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Nintendo is putting an extremely rare GameCube game on Switch 2 next week

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-22 09:10:50

When Nintendo announced that it was adding GameCube games to its (inexplicably Switch 2-only) Nintendo Switch Online offering, people were understandably excited about the likes of Super Mario Sunshine and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker joining the service. And I was one of them (even if I’d personally lose little sleep if Super Mario Sunshine was fired directly into the sun). But as much as I want the obvious GameCube classics on my Switch 2, it’s the more underrated gems I’ve heard so mu

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The HORI Piranha Plant camera for Nintendo Switch 2 is on sale for 33 percent off

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-22 22:56:27

Even though the Switch 2 basically just came out, we're already starting to see discounts on some of its accessories. One of the more charming peripherals, the HORI Piranha Plant camera, is on sale right now for only $40. That's $20 off and a record-low price. It's a good deal for anyone who wants to take advantage of the Switch 2's camera functionality in games like Mario Kart World and that recently-released campfire sim. This was designed specifically for Nintendo's new console, so it's a pl

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10 Best Computer Monitors (2025): Budget, OLED, 4K

wired.com Luke Larsen 2025-11-23 04:00:00

Once you've decided on a size, there are a number of other important aspects of your next monitor to consider. Some of these factors may matter more for certain uses—for example, gamers generally care more about higher frame rates than office workers do—but they're all handy to know going in. Resolution: The bigger the monitor, the more it will benefit from higher resolutions. That will allow you to have app windows that take up less space but are still legible. Most monitors today are typicall

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Drag x Drive Proves the Switch 2's Mouse Mode Controls Are Fantastic

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-23 09:00:19

Nintendo's next summer title -- and one of the few new games for the Switch 2 soon after its June launch -- is the multiplayer wheelchair basketball game, Drag x Drive. It uses the console's new Joy-Con mouse controls to simulate moving the wheels of your chair (or vehicle, as it's referred to in-game) while playing short three-on-three matches. While it does take some getting used to, it shows off how well this new input mode works and harkens back to an era of motion-controlled gaming made pop

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Dumb to managed switch conversion (2010)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-20 08:31:42

SpritesMods .com Dumb to managed switch conversion - Intro Intro When I got my new house, one of the things I did besides painting and redecorating was rip the old cat2 telephone cable out of the walls and replace it by modern cat5e cabling. I've done a spot of network engineering in the past, so I had a fairly good idea what I would like to have as a network: GBit everywhere, separate vlans for the adsl modem, wired clients and the wireless accesspoint... But at that moment I was too busy to

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Why There Aren’t Many Ports of Games on Switch 2… Yet

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-11-25 14:22:40

Nintendo wants all the games coming to its Switch 2 to emphasize the features that make it distinct from the original Switch. After all, why else would consumers drop $450 on a new handheld when many are still holding onto their 8-year-old device? If you were twiddling your thumbs waiting for developers to port your favorite games to the Switch 2, know that they may be coming, but only after developers can show they’ll emphasize the new system’s best—or at least distinctive—qualities. Over the

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The Morning After: The best Switch 2 games (so far)

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-26 15:15:55

A couple of months since the Switch 2 launched, we’ve all got to grips with the new magnetic-latching Joy-Cons, the jump in graphic fidelity and (honestly) the wait for a next-gen Zelda or Mario title. With the arrival of Donkey Kong Bananza, the new console has its first entirely new breakout platformer hit, we asked the Engadget team for the must-have games on the Switch 2. TMA (CD Projekt Red) With a leap in processing power, the Switch 2 can now handle ostensibly huge games like Hitman and

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These are my favorite Switch 2 accessories

theverge.com Cameron Faulkner 2025-11-27 18:30:25

The Switch 2 can be enjoyed right out of the box, but it’s even better with the right accessories. Some of these add-ons are more crucial than others, especially if you’re deciding what to buy early on. For example, a case and a screen protector can keep your console safe from scuffs, scratches, and drops, so both are what I’d consider to be essential. On the other hand, a microSD Express card lets you add even more digital games to your library, although the console’s somewhat generous 256GB o

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The HORI Piranha Plant camera for Switch 2 is 33 percent off right now

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-28 23:56:27

Even though the Switch 2 basically just came out, we're already starting to see discounts on some of its accessories. One of the more charming peripherals, the HORI Piranha Plant camera, is on sale right now for only $40. That's $20 off and a record-low price. It's a good deal for anyone who wants to take advantage of the Switch 2's camera functionality in games like Mario Kart World and that recently-released campfire sim. This was designed specifically for Nintendo's new console, so it's a pl

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A magical farming sim, cat museum exploration and other new indie games worth checking out

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-28 20:00:42

Welcome to our latest recap of what's going on in the indie game space. This week, Nintendo held its latest Indie World showcase to spotlight titles that are coming to Switch and Switch 2, as well as some that arrived on the eShop on the day of the presentation. One of the latter was UFO 50, which featured on many best of 2024 lists after it debuted on PC. Another was Is This Seat Taken?, which is about placing picky people in the right seats. This chill puzzle game from Poti Poti Studio and pu

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What Should I Do With My OG Switch? Nintendo’s Wooden Amiibos Are the Answer

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-11-30 04:54:59

With a Switch 2 in tow, your original Switch is likely gathering dust. The sequel handheld is an upgrade—a spec bump. Nintendo is trying to give users a few more use cases for the older handheld, implying its first dockable handheld may end up being your child’s or younger cousin’s new toy. The Mario maker introduced a whole slew of new toys and Switch software explicitly geared toward kids. They’re all currently exclusive to Japan, though we can’t imagine western audiences wouldn’t jump on the

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The HORI Piranha Plant camera for Switch 2 is on sale for $40

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-30 18:01:26

The HORI Piranha Plant camera for the Nintendo Switch 2 is on sale for just $40, which is a discount of $20 and a record-low price. This is a great deal for those who own a Switch 2 and want to take advantage of the camera functionality in games like Mario Kart World and that recently-released campfire sim. This was designed specifically for Nintendo's new console, so it's a plug-and-play affair. It's actually cheaper than the official Switch 2 camera with this sale and it looks a whole lot coo

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The 8BitDo Pro 3 Is So Dang Customizable, You’ll Never Need Another Controller

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-11-30 18:00:59

2025 Of all the lower-cost, pick-up-and-play controllers I tested for the Nintendo Switch 2, 8BitDo’s $60 Ultimate 2 easily felt the best in hand. At a steep discount from Nintendo’s now-$90 Switch 2 Pro Controller, it’s an easy recommendation. What else do you need? When we take a step up and look at the $70 Pro 3 wireless controller, we should consider just what we gain and what we’re still missing. No, unfortunately you can’t wake the Switch 2 from sleep with the Pro 3. What you get instead

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8BitDo’s Pro 3 is a super customizable controller that’s too limited on Switch 2

theverge.com Cameron Faulkner 2025-11-30 18:00:00

As far as I’m concerned, 8BitDo’s Pro 3 is the ultimate controller. You may already know that it makes a model literally called the Ultimate controller, but it plays second fiddle to the new Pro 3 in some key ways. It’s highly customizable, allowing you to change the face buttons, joystick caps, and more. Let me explain: like most other 8BitDo controllers, it’s made to work on multiple platforms, but the Pro 3’s swappable ABXY face buttons allow it to actually transform as needed, say, if you’r

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Survey reveals more of you need to shop around for carriers, you’re missing out

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-01 18:00:24

Colleague Joe Maring recently chronicled his switch from T-Mobile to Visible after ten years as a T-Mobile customer. He also revealed a few things he learned after a month with his new carrier , and it sounds like this was a long-overdue move. We were curious to find out the last time our readers switched carriers, so we posted a poll. Almost 6,000 votes have been tallied, and here’s what you told us! A massive ~42.6% of respondents said they last switched carriers 10+ years ago. This was by f

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Friendslop is coming for the Switch 2

theverge.com Ash Parrish 2025-12-01 12:38:00

is a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and the quirky, horny culture of video game communities. During today’s Nintendo Indie World showcase, I had two epiphanies. The first was the realization that friendslop games are about to hit the Switch 2 like a falling piano in a Road Runner cartoon. The second was that I love that for me, because that means I can finally play them. My friends love “friendslop,” the initially

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