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Nintendo Wins $4.5 Million From Reddit Mod Who Sold Pirated Switch Games

Tom Phillips — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:53:12 +0000

Accused of operating "extensive libraries" of illegally copied games.

Nintendo has finally won its long-running lawsuit against a Reddit moderator who sold pirated Switch games, and been awarded $4.5 million in damages.

We've been tracking Nintendo of America's legal action against James "Archbox" Williams for the past two years, ever since the firm initially used a combination of …

Nintendo Secures Legal Victory Against Sale of Switch Game Piracy Devices

Tom Phillips — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:36:10 +0000

Game over.

Nintendo has won a major legal victory aimed at blocking the sale of devices that enable Switch game piracy.

The Mario maker has been waging war on the makers of these devices and those who use them over the past few years, and has now turned its attention to the websites …

Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 System Update 23.0.0 Released — Here Are the Full Patch Notes

Tom Phillips — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:42:57 +0000

Refresh.

Nintendo has released a fresh firmware update for its Switch and Switch 2 consoles, adding VRR support while playing Switch 2 in TV mode.

The ability to toggle on VRR, or variable refresh rate, will of course also rely on your TV supporting this feature. Still, if it does, …

Nintendo Confirms Switch 1 Global Availability After Announcing European Withdrawal

Tom Phillips — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:20:47 +0000

Continental drift.

Nintendo has confirmed its plans to continue selling Switch 1, after yesterday announcing that sales would be suspended in Europe.

In Europe, fresh versions of the Switch 2 and its various controllers will be rolled out from this fall onwards, now with user-replaceable batteries to comply with EU …

Nintendo Switch Consoles Will No Longer Be Sold From Mid-February 2027 Onwards — at Least in Europe

Tom Phillips — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:49:08 +0000

Joy-concluded.

After almost a decade on sale, Nintendo will no longer sell its original Switch console — including Switch Lite and Switch OLED models — from mid-February 2027 onwards in Europe.

Nintendo announced the change today in small print attached to its blog post announcing that new …

New Nintendo Switch 2 Announced for Europe This Fall: Will Be Slightly Heavier, But With User-Replaceable Batteries

Tom Phillips — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:22:49 +0000

Charge in.

Nintendo's new Switch 2 model for Europe will roll out this fall, with user-replaceable batteries that make the console slightly heavier.

As previously reported by Japanese newspaper Nikkei, Nintendo will soon make changes to its Switch 2 hardware and various accessories in advance of fresh European Union legislation that requires …

Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 22.5.0 Available — Here Are the Patch Notes

Tom Phillips — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:51:59 +0000

Plus, additional eShop options for Switch 1.

Nintendo has issued a fresh system software update for the Switch and Switch 2, bringing both consoles' firmware up to Version 22.0.5.

The update is a relatively minor one, though adds additional language options for the latter console's text to speech functionality, and additional eShop options on the Switch …

France Slaps Nintendo With $46 Million Fine Over Switch Joy-Con Drift

Tom Phillips — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:16:16 +0000

Customers left to buy replacements before company offered free repairs.

Nintendo must pay a €35 million ($46 million) penalty in France, after being sanctioned by the country's consumer rights office over the issue of Joy-Con drift.

France's General Directorate for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) claimed Nintendo's initial silence over the issue amounted to misleading commercial practice — …

Looks Like PlayStation 2 Will Remain Best-Selling Console of All Time, as Nintendo Switch Sales Drop Off

Tom Phillips — Fri, 08 May 2026 14:26:17 +0000

Sony, yet so far.

Nintendo has forecasted just 2 million more sales for its aging Switch 1 console over the coming financial year, leaving it still several million short of PlayStation 2's record-breaking total.

PS2, first released in Japan on March 4, 2000, followed by North America on October 26, 2000, and Europe on …

The 65" Samsung U7900 4K Smart TV Drops to Just $329.99 with Free Delivery at Best Buy

Eric Song — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Big brand-name TV for a budget-friendly price.

Not everyone wants to pay big bucks for a super high-end TV. In fact, I'd go so far as to say it's not even worth it for most people, considering the fact that even the most basic TV nowadays offers good 4K image quality and smart TV functionality. Case in …

Nintendo Fans Demand Tariff Refunds Returned to Customers

Tom Phillips — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:06:43 +0000

Switched on.

Nintendo fans have filed a class-action lawsuit demanding that tariff refunds received by the company are returned to customers, who have paid higher prices on Switch 2 accessories and Switch 1 consoles over the course of the past year.

The lawsuit, reported on today by Game …

Nintendo Switch Online April Additions Include 3 NES Classics

Tom Phillips — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:33:53 +0000

Waka bit of good news.

The Nintendo Switch Online classic games catalog has today been updated with three more titles, including arcade favorite Pac-Man.

Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can access the three new (or rather, old) titles via the Nintendo Classics NES app now, and play Pac-Man, Mendel Palace and The Tower of Druaga.

Pac-Man needs little …

Price Hike or Discount? Nintendo's Changes to Physical and Digital Game Pricing Have Analysts Split, Too

Rebekah Valentine — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:42:46 +0000

The impacts will spread beyond just Nintendo games.

Nintendo games are about to get more expensive.

Or less. Depending on whether or not you want a physical copy, and how you read its recent decision to charge different prices for physical and digital games in the U.S.

As announced last week, Nintendo will now charge more for physical editions …

Get a 512GB SanDisk Micro SDXC Memory Card (Nintendo Switch Compatible) for Just $39.99

Eric Song — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:55:00 +0000

Not compatible with Switch 2.

With today's rising demand for memory chips in general, even universally used memory products like MicroSD Express cards are difficult to find at decent prices. Fortunately, Walmart has got you covered, at least for the time being. Currently, you can pick up a 512GB Samsung ImageMate Micro …

Nintendo Announces Indie World Showcase for Tomorrow, Expect News on Games Coming to Switch and Switch 2

Wesley Yin-Poole — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:27:11 +0000

What should fans expect?

Nintendo has announced a new Indie World Showcase, set to take place tomorrow, March 3.

The showcase kicks off at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm UK time, and will provide 15 minutes of news and updates on indie games coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

This is not …

The Best Times to Buy a Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 Every Year

Jacob Kienlen, Noah Hunter — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Here's when to grab a Nintendo Switch on sale this year...probably.

The Nintendo Switch is one of the most popular consoles of all time, with over 144M units sold to date. With an extensive library of exclusive titles available, you can spend hundreds of hours exploring the library without ever getting bored. With so many games to play, a Nintendo …

The Best-Selling Video Game Consoles of All Time

Jordan Sirani — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Q1 2026 update: PlayStation 5 has surpassed PlayStataion 3 and Xbox 360 in total sales.

Sony's PlayStation 2 has long reigned as the best-selling video game console of all time. PS4, despite its massive sales success, is trailing its older sibling by roughly 40 million units. Nintendo Switch, meanwhile, has moved well ahead of PS4 and inched past Nintendo DS to earn a spot on …

Switch Becomes Nintendo's Best-Selling Hardware Ever, While Switch 2 Has Already Outsold Wii U's Lifetime Total

Tom Phillips — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:51:10 +0000

Mamma mia.

The original Switch is now officially Nintendo's best-selling hardware ever, while Switch 2 has already eclipsed the sales of the company's disastrous Wii U in just nine months.

Nintendo's latest financial results have revealed updated hardware totals for both of the company's Switch generations, with the original Switch now sitting …

Virtual Boy Joins Nintendo Switch Online Next Month, With 2 Never-Before-Released Games Confirmed to Launch in Future

Tom Phillips — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:16:12 +0000

Something to goggle at.

Nintendo Virtual Boy games are headed to Switch and Switch 2 via the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service next month — and two titles that have never been released before are also now confirmed to be coming.

Nintendo's infamous retro virtual reality console, the Virtual Boy, will officially join …

Video Game Physical Software and Hardware Sales Just Had the Worst November in the U.S. Since 1995

Rebekah Valentine — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:59:10 +0000

Red flags.

November 2025 was a shockingly terrible month for video game sales in the U.S. While we traditionally think of November as a huge sales month what with Black Friday and all, November 2025 was the worst November in video game hardware unit sales, and the worst in physical software dollar …

Official Nitro Deck 2 for Nintendo Switch 2 Now Available for Pre-Order

Rachel Weber — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:40:00 +0000

Level up your Nintendo gaming.

After tonight's TGAs Jack Guinchard, Global Brand Manager for CRKD appeared on the IGN post-show for a special segment showing off the Nitro Deck 2 for the new Nintendo Switch, which is now available for preorder. It's designed to let you customize your Nintendo Switch 2 experience, provide greater precisions, …

Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 System Update 21.1.0 Available — Here Are the Patch Notes

Tom Phillips — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:46:57 +0000

Strong and stable.

Nintendo has released its latest system software update for the Switch and Switch 2, bringing both consoles' firmware up to Version 21.1.0.

Today's patch is a minor one — at least, according to the official patch notes. Still, it's interesting to note that it has arrived just two …

Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy App Adds Retro Easter Egg

Tom Phillips — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:11:06 +0000

Kid Icarus! Bionic Commando! More!

A fresh update for the Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy app has added a new startup Easter egg, alongside the arrival of several more retro titles.

Switch Online subscribers can now update their Game Boy app to Version 3.0.0, which adds the ability to view the original boot screen of your …

Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 System Update 21.0.1 Available — Here Are the Patch Notes

Tom Phillips — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:59:52 +0000

Transfer and audio issues addressed.

Nintendo has issued a fresh system software update for the Switch and Switch 2, bringing both consoles' firmware up to Version 21.0.1.

The latest patch arrives just two weeks after Nintendo's last major update to its console firmware, which was also widely criticized for appearing to break compatibility …

Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 System Update 21.0.0 Available — Here Are the Patch Notes

Tom Phillips — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:41:11 +0000

1-up.

Nintendo has issued a fresh system software update for the Switch and Switch 2, bringing both consoles' firmware up to Version 21.0.0.

The latest patch adds a range of features for both consoles, including a number of useful changes for managing digital games, and upgrades for the Switch 2's …

Nintendo Announces Black Friday Sale on Switch Games and Accessories

Chris Reed — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:24:27 +0000

Switch games for $29.99.

Nintendo has announced its plans for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025. While the Mario company will not offer a discount on Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, it will drop prices on a handful of first-party original Switch games and Switch 2 memory cards. Specifically, …

End of an Era: Nintendo's Long-Running Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Black Friday Bundle Is No More

Rebekah Valentine — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:59:47 +0000

Driving off into the sunset.

After seven straight years of providing the most consistent good deal on a brand new Nintendo Switch system annually around Black Friday, Nintendo appears to have finally discontinued its traditional holiday bundle of a Nintendo Switch 1 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for $299.99.

No Nintendo Switch Mario …

The 100 Best Nintendo Games of All Time

Ign Staff — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000

IGN and Nintendo Life have teamed up for the ultimate ranking of Nintendo console favorites.

Video games are synonymous with the name Nintendo. But which of the hundreds of incredible games that have graced the legendary Japanese company’s numerous home and handheld consoles are the best? Well, here at IGN, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Nintendo Life to try and …

Nintendo Lawsuit Demands $4.5 Million Settlement From Reddit Mod Who Sold Switch ROMs, Insists Figure Is 'Nowhere Near' an Amount That Would Compensate 'For the Seriousness of the Defendant's Conduct'

Vikki Blake — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:52:36 +0000

Close the thread.

Nintendo is suing a Reddit moderator and alleged Switch pirate for $4.5 million, claiming the figure is "nowhere near an amount that would compensate Nintendo of America for the seriousness of the Defendant's conduct."

The conduct Nintendo references is the alleged "DMCA anti-trafficking violations" of James "Archbox" Williams, a moderator on …

Doug Bowser Steps Down - NVC Clips

IGN Pakistan — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Doug Bowser is retiring as President of Nintendo of America at the end of 2025. He’ll be succeeded by Devon Pritchard, with Satoru Shibata stepping in as CEO. Here’s what this leadership change could mean for Nintendo’s future and the Switch 2 era.#Nintendo #IGN #Gaming

Nintendo Direct September 2025: Everything Announced

Adam Bankhurst — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:57:10 +0000

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and games, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's release date, a physical Virtual Boy, and more!

The latest Nintendo Direct was filled with a ton of exciting announcements for both Switch and Switch 2, and it also gave us a glimpse into how Nintendo will be celebrating Super Mario Bros.' 40th anniversary next year!

Not only did we learn we'll be getting both Super Mario Galaxy …

Switch Modder Who Ignored Warnings from Nintendo and Attempted to Defend Himself Without a Lawyer Ultimately Must Pay $2 Million for Enabling Piracy

Tom Phillips — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:18:51 +0000

Game over.

A Nintendo console modder who refused to shut down his business despite warnings from Nintendo — and who then defended the ensuing lawsuit without a lawyer — has been ordered to pay $2 million.

In July 2024, Michigan resident Ryan Daly was accused by Nintendo of running Modded Hardware, a company …

Pick Up the Slim Anker Ace 45W USB Type-C Wall Charger for Just $12 at Target

Eric Song — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:20:00 +0000

It can fast charge the Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck, iPhone 16, or Samsung Galaxy phone.

Need a backup wall charger for your Apple iPhone 16 or Nintendo Switch 2? Target just dropped the price on the Anker Ace 45W USB Type-C wall charger to just $11.99 (it's normally $20). Target offers free shipping on orders over $35, or you can simply buy …

Nintendo Indie World Showcase August 2025: Everything Announced

Michael Cripe — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:57:22 +0000

Hollow Knight: Silksong is a no-show yet again.

The August 2025 Nintendo Indie World Showcase has come to a close, and while it came and went without a Hollow Knight: Silksong release date, it still brought 15 minutes of other indie game announcements.

The presentation kicked off with a demo announcement for Yacht Club Games’ …

Nintendo Announces Indie World Showcase for This Week, and Hollow Knight: Silksong Fans Have Hope Once Again

Wesley Yin-Poole — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:37:08 +0000

So it goes.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is an indie game, right? Perhaps, then, we’ll see it at this week’s Indie World Showcase, just announced by Nintendo.

The new Indie World Showcase is set for this Thursday, August 7 at 6am PT / 2pm UK time, Nintendo announced. Expect 15 minutes of new announcements …

Someone's Trying to Publish a Blockchain Game on Nintendo Switch

Rebekah Valentine — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Publisher Andrometa says SWRMS will be the first blockchain game on the console.

Someone's claiming they're going to publish the Nintendo Switch's first-ever blockchain game this year, though it's unclear thus far how successful they're going to be.

The game is called SWRMS, and it's a "fast-paced, third-person dash-and-slash roguelite game". In it, players fight and survive waves of enemies, collect loot, craft weapons, …

Nintendo Raises Switch 1 Prices For First Time Ever - IGN Daily Fix

IGN Pakistan — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 22:30:39 +0000

In today's Daily Fix:Nintendo is raising the price of the Switch 1 for the first time since its release back in 2017. All models of the Switch 1, including the OLED and Lite models, will go up in price from around $30-$50. Switch 1 accessories like extra Joy-Con and the Alarmo clock are also going up in price. Select Switch 2 accessories will also see a hike, but the Switch 2 system and games so far are holding steady. In related news, Nintendo's latest financial report shows a promising start to the Switch 2, selling around 6 million units worldwide since launch. Nintendo's goal of 15 million Switch 2's sold by the end of March 2026 looks to be in sight. And if you own a Switch 2, but were hoping for a port of Battlefield 6, you might be waiting a long time. Battlefield boss Vince Zampella has said in an interview that there's currently no plans to release the upcoming shooter on Switch 2.

Nintendo Announces U.S. Price Rises for Original Switch, Warns Price Rises for Switch 2, Games, and the NSO Membership ‘May Be Necessary in the Future’

Wesley Yin-Poole — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:54:03 +0000

Sound the Alarmo.

Nintendo has announced a range of price rises for various OG Switch products in the U.S., and warned price rises for the Switch 2, video games, and the Nintendo Switch Online membership may be coming down the line.

The price rises, which are "based on market conditions," Nintendo said, come into …

Every Nintendo Console: A Full History of Release Dates

Noah Hunter — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:53:00 +0000

Discover the storied history of the gaming giant.

Nintendo is the most recognizable name in history when it comes to video games. From the beginning, Nintendo has been at the forefront of creativity and innovation in the home console space. Nintendo is known for its vast library of treasured IPs, with many offering the same charm dozens of …

Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 20.2.0 Available — Here Are the Patch Notes

Tom Phillips — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:26:09 +0000

Portal in.

Nintendo has issued a fresh system software update for the Switch and Switch 2, bringing both consoles' firmware up to Version 20.2.0.

The latest firmware includes a number of bug fixes for both platforms, and according to trusted Nintendo dataminer OatmealDome also includes a fix for …