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8BitDo has released the Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller priced at $30, aimed at Nintendo Switch 2 owners. The gamepad includes Hall effect thumbsticks and triggers, haptic feedback, motion control, and an extra mappable button on each shoulder, while omitting extras like RGB lighting and rear paddles.
Humble's monthly Steam subscription, priced at $14.99, currently includes Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Psychonauts 2, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, and additional titles. Subscribers keep the games permanently even if they cancel after one month, and the service is also offering discounted Nintendo Switch 2 digital games, including The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for $53.99.
Nintendo is remaking The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2, adding modern conveniences such as a dedicated jump button, a real-time item-swapping menu, and a new progression tracker called Threads of Time viewable from the pause screen. The remake also integrates with the Nintendo Switch app's Zelda Notes feature, letting players view maps and other information on their phone. A preview session let a reporter play roughly 90 minutes covering Child Link and Adult Link sections of the game.
Bill van Zyll, VP and GM of Nintendo Latin America, told YouTuber Coelho no Japao that Nintendo has no plans to drop physical game releases for the Switch 2. He said the company bases its media strategy on consumer preference and noted the console, now about a year old, still supports both digital and physical formats.
Bill van Zyll, Nintendo's VP and General Manager for Latin America, said in an interview with Coelho no Japão that Nintendo has no plans to stop offering physical media. He said the Switch 2, just over a year into its launch, supports both digital and physical formats, and that Nintendo remains 'agnostic' based on consumer preference.
8BitDo has released the Ultimate 2, a $70 wireless controller for Switch 2 that includes a charging dock, a 2.4G USB-C dongle and spare key caps. The gamepad features TMR joysticks, Hall effect triggers with six total shoulder inputs, adjustable haptics, three custom button profiles and full remapping support.
Accessory maker Mechanism has released its first Switch 2 case, a $49 snap-on shell called the Basecase, after some delays. It works with the company's existing modular mount system, including the $19 Basegrip, and preserves access to the console's kickstand, ports, buttons and fan vents while clamping near the bottom USB-C port for a snugger fit.
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.
This holiday season, Americans are spending less on tech products, with average expenditures dropping from $931 to $808 compared to last year. Despite the release of new devices like the iPhone Duo and Switch 2, higher living costs and minimal innovation have led consumers to be more cautious with their budgets. Many are questioning whether new tech is worth the expense given the current economic pressures.
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'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.