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Nintendo Announces Super Smash Bros. Ultimate-Themed Switch OLED For Black Friday

Viraj Gawde — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:52:53 +0000

Nintendo debuted the Switch OLED way back in 2021. Now, on the occasion of the upcoming Black Friday (November 17 – 24), the Japanese gaming company has announced a new special bundle of the Switch OLED. This is after years of offering the same Switch Mario Kart bundle. The Switch OLED is now combined with one of the most popular games Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It comes with a themed console as well as bundled goodies. Read on to know the details.

Nintendo announces Switch OLED Bundle for Black Friday

The Nintendo Switch OLED Super Smash Bros. Ultimate bundle gets a makeover as it comes with a Smash Bros paint job. The joy cons feature a grey hue along with the game’s logo. There is also a plain black dock.

Apart from the design changes on the console, the newly announced bundle also comes with a full digital version of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game. The company also ships a three-months of Nintendo Switch online membership. The special bundle console is priced at $349 which is the same as the original Nintendo Switch OLED sans the game. It will be available from November 19 through Nintendo’s official online store and select retailers including Amazon.

This isn’t the first time Nintendo is launching a themed Switch OLED this year. The company announced a Switch Mario Red edition and Legend of Zelda: Tears of Kingdom Edition.

As for the core specifications, the Nintendo Switch OLED has a 7-inch display with a touchscreen support. It packs a 64GB storage and is said to offer a battery life of 4.5 to 9 hours.

Nintendo Switch 2 to Launch in 2024 with LCD Display Instead of OLED and Backwards Compatibility

Oğuz Çakır — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 09:22:05 +0000

The competition in the handheld gaming console market is getting stronger every day. Almost every day, another manufacturer is moving into this space, trying to get a share of the market that is currently dominated by Nintendo Switch. For instance, we recently shared that Lenovo was working on a new handheld device called Legion Go. It seems the increasing competition has not just caught our attention but Nintendo’s as well.

According to emerging information, Nintendo is speeding up its work on the Switch 2 to stay strong in the competition, and plans to introduce the new generation handheld console in the second half of 2024. The new model, known to be backward compatible with older games, will be missing a key feature that the company had introduced a while ago. Here are the details…

Nintendo Switch 2: What We Know So Far

According to information obtained by Video Games Chronicle, Nintendo will introduce the Switch 2 in the second quarter of 2024. It’s said that the reason the company is waiting so long is because it doesn’t want to be affected by the chip crisis that occurred during the pandemic. As you know, both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X were released during this time, and it became a real struggle for customers to buy these consoles. In fact, the market was dominated by “opportunists” for a long time, and scalping was very popular until recently.

However, not all developments may please users. As you know, Nintendo introduced the OLED version of the Switch in 2021. This version, which isn’t very different from the original product in terms of technical features, was preferred by many users due to its superior screen. But the latest information shows that the Nintendo Switch 2 may come with an LCD screen instead of OLED. Of course, the console will still be able to connect to other screens. Therefore, if you own a high-quality OLED monitor, you can always play games with a dock.

The good news is the backwards compatibility. The Nintendo Switch 2 will run your digital and physical games without any problems. This way, your library that you spent a fortune on will be accessible for you, and you can replay the games you played in low quality due to the inadequate hardware of the console that came out in 2018, but now in a smooth way.

It’s worth noting that there is no confirmed release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2024 at the moment. The report by VGC is based on leaks from sources in the industry and estimates by experts like Dr. Serkan Toto. However, the fact that so many sources are saying similar things does make the claims stronger. Unfortunately, we don’t have detailed information about the price or other technical specifications yet. But more information on this topic is expected to emerge in the future.

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Nintendo Switch OLED Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition to launch on April 28

Sean — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 08:26:03 +0000

Back in January 2023, we had reported on leaked images that revealed that Nintendo was planning on launching a special Legend of Zelda edition for its Switch OLED handheld console. Now, this special edition model has been officially unveiled by the company, so here are all the details.

The Japanese company that makes its own consoles and even has its own game development studios. So it arrives as no surprise that it is releasing a special edition of its popular Switch handheld console that is inspired by one of their own franchise, the Legend of Zelda. The company has revealed that a special edition Tears of the Kingdom OLED Switch model that will be available starting from 28th April 2023 for a price tag of 360 US Dollars.

With this limited edition model, one can clearly see the Legend of Zelda inspired design that teases the kingdom of Hyrule with its murals and etchings that look like intricate ornate artwork. This is featured across the Switch OLED, the Joy Cons, and even the dock. But apart from its beautiful design, this special edition is still identical to a regular Switch OLED model in terms of specifications. So you can expect to see the same 7 inch display and a 64GB of internal storage that can be expanded.

Interestingly enough, this isn’t the only Tears of Kingdom inspired product as Nintendo has also launched special edition variants for the Switch Pro Controllers and its Carrying Case as well, which will launch alongside the game on 12th May 2023. The former has a 75 US Dollar price tag while the latter costs 25 US Dollars.

Nintendo Switch Overtakes Sony’s PS4 to Become the Third Best-Selling Console of All Time

Oğuz Çakır — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 10:32:48 +0000

The eighth-generation console wars have come to an end with the introduction of the PS5 and the Xbox Series S/X. Sony, with the PS4, was the company that managed to sell the most products. Although the Xbox side did not meet expectations, the real surprise came from Nintendo. The Switch, introduced in 2017, exceeded everyone’s expectations and has become the popular handheld console that has outsold the PS4. Here are the details…

The Nintendo Switch has outsold the PS4, but Nintendo sees tougher times ahead

According to the latest reports, the Nintendo Switch has sold over 122.5 million units as of the end of 2022, surpassing both the legendary Game Boy and Sony’s PlayStation 4 to become the third best-selling gaming console of all time. However, looking at the last nine months of 2022, we see that sales have dropped to 14.91 million from 18.95 million during the same period the previous year. Additionally, total revenue has declined by 5.6%.

There are two basic reasons for this. Firstly, game sales fell by 4% despite the release of the new Pokemon Scarlet/Violet titles (which totaled an impressive 20.61 million units), unable to offset the decline. The second reason is the inability to supply enough products in the market due to the global chip crisis. Although the number of products has increased with the disappearance of the pandemic from our lives, this time demand has decreased.

Although the company has lowered its expectations for next year, exclusive games could change that. Titles like Zelda, which has a massive fanbase, can drive much higher console sales on its own. Another highlight in the company’s report is the preference of users. While sales of the Nintendo Switch with an OLED screen increased, there was a decrease in sales of the standard and lite models. This indicates that users want better and more powerful hardware.

It’s worth remembering that the Nintendo Switch just surpassing the PlayStation 4 in sales does not mean it is taking the lead in the eighth-generation console wars. Sony and Microsoft have prioritized the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, while Nintendo has not yet shown a new console that it is working on and continues to sell the device, which was released in 2017, with minor improvements. For this reason, it is possible to say that the PS4, which has sold approximately 120 million units, is still the winner!

Nintendo said last year that the transition to its next console is “a major focus for us,” and it could start becoming more urgent soon. It’ll be interesting to see if the Switch can hang around long enough to become the best selling console of all time, but Nintendo will have to sell around 33 million more units to surpass the PlayStation 2.

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Nintendo Switch OLED Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition retail packaging reveals the look of the new console

Sudhanshu — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 07:52:44 +0000

As we already know, Nintendo‘s plans for a Switch Pro have already been scrapped, and the company is not planning to launch the Nintendo Switch 2 anytime soon. However, Nintendo fans do have to look forward to the upcoming Legend of Zelda game, called Tears of the Kingdom.

Now, it has been revealed that the company plans to commemorate the launch of the new game with a special edition console. On internet discussion boards like Reddit, ResetEra, and Famiboards, live images of the portable device called the Nintendo Switch OLED The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition have surfaced.

It displays the console’s retail packaging as well as the actual device, which, as can be expected, includes game-related goodies. A Zelda-themed dock and Joy-cons are included, although the console itself is not clearly visible. Furthermore, Nintendo might even include some extras in the box.

A close examination of the retail box for the Nintendo Switch OLED: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition reveals that the game will not come with the console. While it might seem strange, especially because Sony and Microsoft include one with their themed consoles, Nintendo’s general ethos is in keeping with that behavior. Although the bespoke console’s potential cost is unknown, a price tag of around $400 USD appears reasonable.

A close examination of the retail box for the Nintendo Switch OLED: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition reveals that the game will not come with the console. Although the bespoke console’s potential cost is unknown, a price tag of around $400 USD appears reasonable.

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