Tag: Hardware
Rumour Nintendo Is Targeting A 2024 Release For The Switch Successor
Dev kits are apparently now with 'key partner studios'
Despite the ongoing success of the Nintendo Switch, talk of an inevitable successor appears to be gaining traction with each passing day. Now, according to a recent report, it looks like Nintendo may be targeting a 2024 release for its next major piece of hardware. Thanks to VGC (and...
Random "Ultimate Console Database" Secures Ultra Rare Nintendo Labo Switch
For preservation!
Remember that super rare Nintendo Labo themed Switch, exclusive to an official Nintendo competition? Well, it seems we might actually be able to find out a little more about it after "the ultimate" online console database 'Consolevariations' was able to secure this particular unit (for an undisclosed sum) after "5 years of...
News Nintendo Aims To Reduce Scalping Of "New Hardware"
Furukawa says company will bolster stock & take "other" measures
Console manufacturers have struggled with supply shortages since the pandemic, and what made the situation even worse at the time was scalpers buying out whatever was in stock and reselling it online at much higher prices. The Switch has also been the victim of this, and now Nintendo...
News The Nitro Deck Is A Stunning Switch Controller Grip Promising "Zero Stick Drift"
Nitro-powered
New video game hardware company CRKD has released a stunning-looking new accessory for your Switch which is a step above replacement Joy-Cons or other third-party Joy-Con alternatives. Showcased by IGN as part of its Summer of Gaming 2023, the Nitro Deck acts as a Joy-Con replacement and a grip for your Switch, fitting perfectly...
Feature Nintendo's Satellaview Blazed A Trail For Today's Season-Based, Ephemeral Games
Total BS-X
The most considerable game industry development in the last decade has been the rise of live-service games. When MMOs first launched, the idea of an always-online game was considered a novelty, but today most AAA studios are making live-service titles, and most non-live-service games from those companies have online features. The modern...
News Zelda Switch OLED Launch Boosts Nintendo Hardware Sales In April (US)
"Zelda OLED had a huge impact"
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has already surpassed 10 million sales in just three days around the globe, and while its success isn't fully reflected in software sales data just yet, on the hardware front in the US, it's already lifted Nintendo's system sales. In the latest update for the month of April,...
News Sharp Is Supplying LCD Displays For A 'New Console' As Fans Await Switch Successor
"We’ve been involved in its R&D stage"
Following Nintendo's confirmation that the Switch's momentum is indeed slowing down as we head into FY24, speculation over the eventual Switch successor is naturally starting to grow exponentially. To add fuel to the fire, tech company Sharp has confirmed that it is supplying LCD displays for a "new gaming...
News As Switch Momentum Slows, Nintendo Expects Further Sales Decline Next Year
Forecasts 15m units for FY 23/24
With the release of Nintendo's financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2023, the company has reported a slowdown in sales for the Switch after missing its original sales target of 21m and barely missing its revised target of 18m, selling 17.97m units between 1st April 2022 and 31st March 2023. According...
News Switch Hardware Sales Now Over 125 Million, PS2, Nintendo DS Target Still A Way Off
Feeling the burn
Nintendo has posted its end-of-year report for FY2023 and as of March 2023, the Switch family of systems has sold over 3 million since the last quarter, bringing the lifetime total number of units sold to a cool 125.62 million. Back in February the total stood at 122.55, which took sales past the milestones set by both the Game Boy...
Guide Where To Buy Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom Switch OLED Console And Pro Controller
Update: Out now!
We've already been treated to a gorgeous Splatoon 3 console and a lovely Pokémon one too, but now Nintendo has officially released a brand new Nintendo Switch OLED Model system based on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The console is available as we speak, with stock coming and
Video Unboxing The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Switch OLED
It's already out in the wild
Ahead of the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launch early next month, Nintendo has today released its new Zelda-themed Switch OLED system in select regions. It seems users have already got hold of it as well - with many taking to social media platforms to show off their shiny new system. If you are wondering exactly what to...
News Nintendo Subsidiary Hiring Engineer For "Current And Next-Generation" Platforms
Here we go again...
Nintendo European Research & Development (NERD) is looking to hire a Game Tech Engineer to join the team. However, However, the listing has caught people's eye as the future employee will be targeting both "current and next-generation Nintendo platforms". (Thanks, GoNintendo!) The job seeks someone to fill an engineer and...
Talking Point Which Is Your Favourite Nintendo Controller? Every Nintendo Pad Ranked
Note pad
Nintendo has always been one for pushing the boat out with its hardware designs, and no more so is this the case than with its controllers. Yes, those of the NES and SNES were pretty conventional by today's standards (though they were remarkably innovative at the time) but in the ensuing years, the Big N's controllers have had us waving...
Poll How Many 3DS Consoles Have You Owned?
1DS, 2DS, 3DS, more?
Call us nostalgic, but the closure of the 3DS eShop has us reminiscing about the many incredible years of portable gaming we've enjoyed with Nintendo's last dedicated handheld console and its wider family. Recently, we've been downloading various gems we missed over the years and it's given us a chance to take stock of our...
News Nintendo Switch Successor Chip Rumours Are Doing The Rounds Again
Chip on your shoulder
Over the past few days, rumours of the Switch successor's SoC (system-on-chip) have been surfacing online, which has got people speculating once again which chip the upcoming console might use. Initially, @OreXda, known for accurately leaking smartphone-related tech, claimed that the Switch successor would use an Nvidia Tegra...
Talking Point What Is The Best Special Edition Switch Console?
The full range
Ah, special edition consoles. There is nothing else quite like them, is there? From the flashy to the subtle, these decked-out devices are a reminder of the series' that we love, the titles we cherish and the designs that make us ooh and ahh. They are a special way to stand out from the crowd and have something that feels a little...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Switch OLED Rumour Resurfaces Online
A common link
Update: The rumours are true and pre-orders are now open! Grab one here: <related ids="147191" label="Buy Here:"> Original Article: Remember that rumoured Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch OLED model that leaked at the end of last year? Well, there's seemingly been a small but significant discovery. Twitter account...
PSA Splatoon 3 Switch OLED Back In Stock At Select Retailers (US)
Get it while you can!
It's a Splatfest in Splatoon 3 this weekend, but that's all Nintendo is doing to promote the latest squid shooter. The company's American branch has issued a message on social media - announcing a restock of the Splatoon 3 Switch OLED model. This system was originally released alongside the launch of Splatoon 3 last year and...
News Nintendo Says Switch Chip Shortages Are "Largely Resolved" As It Cuts Forecasts
"Shipments generally went according to plan"
As part of Nintendo's nine-month financial report for the 2022/23 fiscal year, the company has said that supply issues that have constrained production for several years now were "largely resolved" in the closing months of 2022. Commenting on Nintendo Switch sales in its explanatory materials, the...
News It's Official, Total Switch Sales Have Now Surpassed The Game Boy And PS4
Unit sales exceed 120 million
There's just no stopping the mighty Switch! Today, Nintendo has released its nine-month earnings report, officially confirming that the total hardware sales for the Switch have now exceeded the Game Boy, placing the hybrid console firmly in second place behind the Nintendo DS (oh, and it's also now outsold the...
News Gulikit's 'Hall Joystick' Promises To Eliminate Drifing For Your Switch Joy-Con
"Drop in with no hassles"
Gaming accessory company Gulikit has released a new 'Hall Joystick' for Switch Joy-Con controllers, promising no drifting or wear and tear with easy "drop in" installation. We're currently in the process of procuring a set for ourselves, so look out for our verdict in the near future, but for now you can check out the...
Random A Keyboard That Looks Like A Switch? Megalodon Has You Covered
Switching it up
If you're a sucker for peripherals and hardware that's designed to look like other game consoles (we're looking at you, SNES 3DS XL), then Megalodon's Console 64 Keyboard might just be jumping to the top of your list (thanks, PC Gamer!). This beautiful-looking mechanical keyboard looks just like a Nintendo Switch, and the company...
News This Latest Switch 'Rival' From Razer Launches At The End Of The Month
Surprisingly affordable, starting at $400
Since the Switch launched back in 2017, we've seen an influx of powerful, dedicated handheld systems that many have deemed to be 'rivals' to Nintendo's hybrid platform. We prefer to view them simply as alternative devices to potentially suit a wide range of gaming preferences, with products like the Steam...
Rumour Leaked Images Of A Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Switch OLED Model Appear Online
Legit of Zelda?
Update: The rumours are true and pre-orders are now open! You can grab one here: <related ids="147191" label="Buy Here:"> Original Article: Images of a special edition Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch OLED Model have surfaced online, with photos of a Zelda-themed dock and set of Joy-Con, plus the box...
Random Masahiro Sakurai Shows Off His Impressive Controller Collection
"Too many?"
You might have heard the phrase "there's no such thing as too many books" before, but can the same also be applied to console controllers? Your answer may depend on your current living situation and, crucially, how much space you have in the house, but we reckon most would agree that an extra pad here and there is nothing to be sniffed...
News Nintendo Says It Won't Raise Switch Prices, But Will Continue To Monitor The Situation
Any increases would be carefully considered
Sony recently increased the price of the PlayStation 5 in select markets around the world. Since then, fans of certain other platforms have also questioned if it will happen to their own system of choice. Nintendo has already ruled out the idea of possible Switch price increases on a few occasions in...
News The Nintendo Switch Has Exceeded 114 Million Units Sold
Catching up on the Game Boy
As part of Nintendo's latest financial report detailing performance for Q2 of fiscal year ending March 2023, the company has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch has now sold a gargantuan 114.33 million units. Once again, however, Nintendo states that sales have declined year-on-year thanks to the ongoing semiconductor...
Video Check Out This Unboxing Of The Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Switch OLED
So shiny!
November is a busy month in the world of gaming, and in just a few weeks, the new Pokémon games Pokémon Scarlet & Violet will arrive on the Nintendo Switch. That's not all, though. A brand new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Switch OLED is now also available in select regions. YouTube channel Gaming Boulevard has already got its hands...
Hands On AURGA Viewer Streams Switch To Tablets And Laptops, But How Well Does It Work?
Phones, too, but why do that?
The namesake feature of Nintendo's hybrid console has been perhaps the key factor in its continued success. The Switch's ability to, well, switch means it fits neatly into any lifestyle whatever your situation, but that doesn't mean there aren't use cases it doesn't quite cater for. For our part — and especially in...
News You'll Be Able To Play Pokémon Mini On The Analogue Pocket Soon
A Pokémon party in your pocket
The Analogue Pocket platform has become a hub for a bunch of wonderful cores that allow us to play classics in the palm of our hands — literally. Now, it looks like a pretty unusual FPGA core is coming to the system: the Pokémon Mini, a tiny little handheld console that launched in 2001. Time Extension spotted the...
PSA Remember To Update Your Switch Joy-Con And Pro Controllers
The latest Switch firmware update has arrived
Nintendo earlier today released a new firmware update for the Switch and it seems there might be some controller updates to go with it according to a number of users who have already downloaded the update. Obviously, this is just a little PSA to remind you, in general, to update your Joy-Con and Pro...
Random Modder Creates Stunning Portable SNES, And We Want One
Too cute!
Over five years ago (or exactly five years if you're in Japan), Nintendo launched the Super NES Classic Edition, an adorable and convenient miniature console loaded with some of the best games available on the SNES. But what if you could take it on the go? As spotted by the fine folk over at Time Extension, a fan-made portable SNES (or...
News Fan Discovers GameCube Dev Kit That Uses Early Wii Menu Build
A sensor of history
Update [Mon 3rd Oct, 2022 16:00]: A previous version of this article reported that a GameCube development kit was found in an early build of the Wii's menu. This was incorrect — a GameCube development unit was discovered to be using an early build of the Wii menu. We have amended the article to reflect this. A GameCube...
News You Can Now Play NES Games On The Analogue Pocket
SNES functionality also recently made available
Here's something for retro gaming fans to celebrate this morning — thanks to Adam Gastineau, you can now play NES games on your Analogue Pocket. This tiny little handheld device can already play a number of retro handheld games with FPGA accuracy, and now you can add the 8-bit Nintendo console to...
News Nvidia Employee Comment Confirms Chip Rumoured To Be Used In 'Switch Pro' Is Real
An in-Tegra piece
There was a point a year or so back when it seemed every day brought with it a new 'Switch Pro' rumour, although things have recently been quieter on that front. However, an Nvidia employee has confirmed — apparently accidentally — the existence of a chip, the Tegra239, rumoured to have existed since 2021 and supposedly meant...
News Retro Fighters New Bluetooth Brawler64 Controller Is Switch-Compatible
And it's fully-funded!
We've covered Retro Fighters' rather-lovely controllers (and peripherals) a few times here at Nintendo Life, but the company's newest Kickstarter has just launched, and it looks like a fantastic upgrade to the original Brawler64 controller. The Brawler64 N64 Blu
Video Unboxing The New Splatoon 3 Nintendo Switch OLED & Pro Controller
Felix takes a look
Splatoon 3 arrived on the Switch last week, and as part of this, Nintendo has also released a new themed OLED system and a new Pro Controller. If you've been wanting a closer look, but haven't been able to secure one just yet, don't worry - because Felix has! Check out the video above to see the new themed Switch in all its...
News Nintendo Reveals Colourful Pokémon-Themed Switch OLED
Launching just ahead of Scarlet and Violet
In addition to a brand new trailer for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Nintendo has announced a special edition Switch OLED based on the new entries. Set to launch on November 4th, 2022 at a suggest retail price of $359.99, the Switch's Joy-Con controllers match the main colour themes of Scarlet and Violet,...
News Evercade EXP Handheld Will Come Bundled With 18 Classic Capcom Titles
Including Street Fighter, Mega Man, Strider, and more
Initially announced back in May, Blaze Entertainment's Evercade EXP looks like a natural progression of its original Evercade handheld, showcasing a streamlined design with a solid glass-covered 800x480 pixel 4.3-inch IPS screen and built-in Wi-Fi for firmware updates, along with a USB-C port and...
Random This Pokémon Crystal Bug Lets You Hack Game Boys Over The Internet
No Porygons were harmed
If you've not heard of the Mobile Game Boy Adapter, we don't blame you. This Japan-only Game Boy peripheral can connect to a Japanese mobile phone and play certain Game Boy games online. They didn't sell very well back in the day, but trust fans to track this peripheral down to find an unusual way of using it. And, a security...
Random Coral Switch Lite Was Inspired By Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Pretty in pink
The Switch Lite models are lovely little machines, aren't they? Perfect if you don't play on the TV. We thought the original three turquoise, yellow, and grey colours were all pretty swish, but the fourth colour, coral — released in April 2020 — was a very different but welcome addition to the line-up. And, as it turns out, the...
News Nintendo Once Again Reassures It Has No Plans To Increase Switch Prices
Following Sony's announcement
Nintendo has confirmed that it will not be increasing the price of Switch models any time soon. VGC reached out to the UK arm of the company to confirm that Nintendo does "not have any plans" to bump up the prices of the console yet. This statement follows the news that Sony would be increasing the price of both...
News The Aya Neo Air Is A $600 Switch Lite-Sized Pocket PC
Shame about the battery life, though...
While the Switch is selling briskly, there are many who feel the hardware is in need of a power boost – which is why rival handhelds like Valve's Steam Deck have attracted so much interest. While these portable PCs cost more than Nintendo's machine, they offer impressive technical specs – and this has...
News Nintendo President Says Switch Production Is "Uncertain" Next Year
"We only have a clear production outlook for this year"
In an interview with Nikkei, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa says that, while semiconductor supply issues are looking to improve for the remainder of this fiscal year, next year looks more "uncertain". This follows the publication of Nintendo's financial report for Q1 2022-2023. In last...
News Sega's Latest Mini-Console Is Cute, But Reviewers Are Complaining Of Bad Lag
Bad news for shmups
Sega's latest mini-console, the Astro City Mini V, has just been released, bringing 22 vertical shmups to people who may not have had access to many of these Japan-only, arcade-only titles before... but, let's be realistic, this teeny-tiny little cabinet is for the kind of hardcore arcade nerds that can afford to drop $180 on...
News Nintendo Switch Sales Surpass 111 Million
Though year-on-year numbers have dropped again
Nintendo's latest financial report for Q1 2023 (April - June 2022) has been published, and the Switch has just surpassed 111 million units sold. However, as with last quarter, there's been a drop in year-on-year sales. Citing the ongoing semiconductor shortage — and comparing this quarter's major...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Controllers
Nintendo's official pads and quirky alternatives
The Nintendo Switch is an incredibly versatile console, with many different controller options available to suit your mood. When playing in handheld mode, nothing beats the convenience of the Joy-Con, of course, but when playing the console on the TV or in Tabletop mode, there are a plethora of...
News Nintendo Says To Stop Using Its Wi-Fi USB Connector Due To Security Concerns
"Please switch to a commercially available network device"
Nintendo has taken to Twitter in Japan, warning customers to stop using the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector and the (Japan-only) Wi-Fi Network Adapter due to concerns over the users' safety. The two devices, released in 2005 and 2008 respectively, allowed users to establish a Wi-Fi connection...
News Nintendo Reveals A New And Colourful Splatoon 3 Switch OLED
Plus a blue and yellow Pro Controller
Nintendo has just unveiled a brand new Switch OLED with a shiny lick of paint, and pre-orders are now open! The new Splatoon 3-themed Switch OLED features some gorgeous-looking Joy-Cons with gradient colourations and splats of paint all over them. The dock itself also has a lovely dollop of sunny yellow paint...
News Nintendo Appears To Be Stockpiling Raw Materials, Doubles Its 2019 Spending On Supplies
Making hay, or something else?
In the 2021/22 financial year, Nintendo spent more than double its previous highest Switch-era annual expenditure on raw materials and supplies, according to figures from shareholder disclosure documents. While the company hosted its 82nd AGM of shareholders on 29th June (and will soon publish translated notes on the...