After dodging the question for days, Nintendo has finally said it: the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons won’t be using Hall effect joysticks. Speaking to Nintendo Life, Nintendo of America’s Nate Bihldorff confirmed the new controllers have been rebuilt “from the ground up,” but made it clear they’re not using Hall effect tech — the fix many…

Nintendo is shaking up its pricing model. In a recent conversation with The Washington Post, Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser suggested that the company is moving toward a more flexible, game-by-game pricing strategy. “What you’re seeing is variable pricing,” Bowser explained. Rather than locking future titles into a single standard price, Nintendo plans…

Mario Kart World Leak Shows Classic Track Rainbow Road leaking ahead of Mario Kart World’s official showcase might not have been what Nintendo planned—but for fans, it’s a welcome surprise. This iconic track has been a staple of nearly every Mario Kart game, known for its intense difficulty, vibrant visuals, and chaotic fun. The…

Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Pre-Orders Nintendo has postponed the pre-order phase for the Switch 2, originally set to begin on April 9, due to new U.S. import tariff plans. The delay is linked to proposed tariffs by the Trump administration, which would impose a 54% duty on goods from China and 46% from Vietnam—both major…

Gameshare lets Switch and Switch 2 Users Play Supported Games Together. Nintendo has officially confirmed that its new GameShare feature will be compatible with first-generation Switch systems but only in supported games. Newly developed Switch 2 exclusive titles won’t support backward sharing. The following games were confirmed to support GameShare across generations: Captain Toad:…

Nintendo Creator's Voice Interview Nintendo has released a three-part “Creator’s Voice” interview featuring FromSoftware director Hidetaka Miyazaki, offering new insights into the freshly announced multiplayer action title The Duskbloods, coming to Switch 2. You can read the full interview below: Part 1: Blood by Dusk Can you please give us a quick self-introduction? My…