The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been unveiled. Nintendo confirmed it comes with 256GB of internal storage, which is eight times more than the original Switch. But here’s the thing: games have never been bigger. AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 clock in at a massive 64 gigs. If you’re anything…
No sooner did Nintendo confirm that the Switch 2 utilizies DLSS and will support ray-tracing that Nvidia has now given us a breakdown of the CPU and GPU the console will contain. While there aren’t raw numbers to compare against Nintendo’s rivals, we do know that not only are DLSS…
During yesterday’s Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo spent a surprisingly decent chunk of time describing GameChat, a new system feature that is basically like all of the social features Microsoft introduced to the Xbox 360 20 years ago. It’s charming how old-school Nintendo can be sometimes, but one thing that wasn’t…
One franchise that doesn’t get nearly enough merchandise love in the west is Ace Attorney. In its home country of Japan it feels like there are countless options, from Figmas to pins, there’s even some stationary. Even more pieces of merchandise were shown off at a 15th Anniversary concert held…
Welcome to episode 20 of the Nintendo Newscast! Join Amiibo Jason and TJ Cencula (of Custom Conquest and Smash Supremacy fame) as they discuss the New 2DS XL, E3 2017 and a whole lot more!
Please understand: Today’s edition of the Nintendo Wiretap does not include the audio and visual version; however, the video will return for tomorrow’s Wiretap. In its place we have tonight’s live recording of the Nintendo Newscast, starting at 9:30 p.m. CST. Make sure to join us there for all the…
In addition to Toys”R”Us’ Pokémon trade and collect event tomorrow, the store is also kicking off the start of showcasing Eevee and its evolution line. Mimicking last year’s release of merchandise in honor of Pokémon’s 20th anniversary, a new Eeveelution plush will become available each month throughout the year —…
We go hands-on with the Super Jumping Mario toy from Jakks Pacific’s World of Nintendo line. Check out how high this adorable little plumber can jump while listening to some sweet Super Mario beats. You can pick up this Super Jumping Mario at Toys”R”Us today for $29.99.
Are you ready for this, Eevee fans? We’re excited to report that the full set of promotional images for the Eevee and Colorful Friends Eeveelution boxes has been posted on Japan’s Pokémon Center site. Originally, we were only give a peek at the Eevee box, so finally seeing all of…
Can’t get enough Pokémon merch? Well, in the coming weeks the Pokémon Centers around Japan will be an even bigger treasure trove than usual, as brand new plushes, clothing items and more arrive in stores. First up are some cute plushes of both the standalone and keychain varieties. Pyukumuku, Bounsweet…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo news this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. To help make ingesting all these meaty stories easier than Kirby hopped up on Miracle Fruit, we’ve compiled…
We go hands-on with the Elite Player Backpack for the Nintendo Switch, courtesy of PDP, to find out just how many Switch related items we can fit inside. Pick up an Elite Player Backpack for the Nintendo Switch on Amazon today!
Take a break from Alola this week because the US Pokémon Center has new plush additions! All of them hail from the Johto region — the second generation starters have Umbreon, Espeon and Slowking to round out the set. All six of the plushes are $14.99 and fit within the…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Minecraft builds a home on the Switch, Cooking Mama returns to digital 3DS kitchens, and Elliot Quest reimagines one of Link’s most overshadowed adventures. It’s a pretty slow week for new Nintendo releases, with not much new in the sales department to brag about…
Slowly but surely, weapons and items from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild have been crafted into reality. Adafruit Industries decided to join in the fun and bring the Gaurdian Sword to life, lights and all. Measuring in over 34 inches long, the sword consists of six 3D-printed…
