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Microsoft has continued using AA battery-powered wireless controllers for standard Xbox editions since the Xbox 360, even as competitors like Sony and Nintendo moved to internal rechargeable batteries. Sony's PlayStation 3 introduced a built-in rechargeable battery, and Nintendo switched the Wii U to rechargeable power in 2012, but Xbox controllers have retained the two-AA-cell design throughout.
A developer using the handle Rairii has gotten classic Mac OS, including versions 7.6 and 9.2.2, to boot on the Nintendo Wii's desktop, after beginning the project on June 22, 2025. The work involved porting OpenBIOS to emulate the Open Firmware environment required by the classic Mac OS 'Trampoline' bootloader, building on Rairii's earlier experience porting Windows NT to PowerPC Mac hardware with similar ArtX-designed chipsets.
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.
Dolphin, the GameCube and Wii emulator, has extended its networked multiplayer feature to its Android version, matching functionality already available on PC. The emulator continues to support Windows, Linux, macOS and Android 5.0+, running GameCube and Wii titles in HD with enhancements like controller support and turbo speed.
Dolphin Emulator has added NetPlay support to its Android build, letting users play GameCube and Wii titles online with others. The update also enables cross-platform NetPlay sessions, so Android players can join matches with people running Dolphin on Windows, Mac, or Steam Deck. The developers say the feature relies on a lockstep syncing method that runs the emulator on a single CPU core to keep gameplay aligned across devices.
Engadget writers reflected on beloved GameCube games as the console marks its 25th anniversary, highlighting titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. One writer argued the GameCube version, with Link's original left-handed orientation, is the definitive edition compared to the mirrored Wii release built for motion controls.