Buying Switch 2 Secondhand? Beware Nintendo's Anti-Piracy Solution That Has 'Bricked' Some Consoles, Fans Warn

Fans are warning others to be mindful of Nintendo's new anti-piracy policy when buying a secondhand Switch 2 — or risk buying a console that's permanently stuck offline. As reported earlier this month, Nintendo fans suspect the company has begun …

Nintendo Switch 2 | Critical Consensus

On June 5, 2025, over eight years after Nintendo debuted its innovative hybrid handheld/home console, the publisher launched its successor – the Nintendo Switch 2. Four days after release, the console had already broken internal records, reaching …

California man steals $10k of Nintendo Switch games from libraries, now faces more than a large late fee

A man has been arrested after being accused of stealing "approximately $10,000 worth" of Nintendo Switch video games from US libraries. The man in question is Jamal Reed-Obafumi, who is said to have targeted multiple public libraries in Northern …

Nintendo Direct: a new event is reportedly planned for this summer with big announcements

A new Nintendo may be released this summer. (Image source: Nintendo) Recently, a Nintendo Donkey Kong Bananza Direct conference was held, revealing the next big game to be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17, 2025, which will be in 3D with a fully …

Nintendo Switch 2 Review - 'Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition'

Nintendo Fixes Metroid Prime 4 Release Date On London Ad

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheGamer account Late last week, Nintendo sent fans into a frenzy after an advertisement for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was spotted in a London subway station with the words "Out Now." Naturally, many took it …

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch 2 Edition No. 9 in Japan

Famitsu this month said Nintendo Co., Ltd. this week said The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2 ranked as a top-seller in the latest retail data from Japan. Between June 9 and June 15, The Legend of …

Nintendo’s GameCube controller for the Switch 2 is available once again

If you missed the chance to pick up Nintendo’s new GameCube Controller for the Switch 2, your time has come. It’s back in stock for $64.99 at the My Nintendo Store. To add one to your collection, you’ll need to have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, …

Best Buy Gets Big Nintendo Switch 2 Restock

Best Buy has restocked the Nintendo Switch 2, giving you yet another opportunity to buy the console. Anytime a new console comes out, it’s a mad dash to secure one. It’s a super in-demand piece of technology that will be a source of entertainment for the …

Nintendo 3DS Game Now Available for Free on Steam

A video game from 2013, a Nintendo 3DS exclusive when it released, is currently available for free. Unfortunately, for Nintendo fans on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, or the 3DS for that matter the new free download is not available, and that is …