Nintendo news
Nintendo appears in 18 stories we have published between September 2026 and November 2026, mostly in our Technology and Business coverage. It is most often reported alongside Google, Amazon and Sony.
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Google rolls out Dreambeans in India, tests Android Auto Work Mode, and cuts AI video pricing
Google’s week was packed with updates. Dreambeans, its AI storytelling app, launched in India with support for 13 local languages. Android Auto started testing a Work Mode for employer-managed apps, while the company shut down its AI coding agent Jules. Elsewhere, Gemini’s video generation model got cheaper, and Pixel discounts rolled out.
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Google rolls out Dreambeans in India, tests Android Auto Work Mode, and cuts AI video pricing
Google launches Dreambeans in India, tests Android Auto Work Mode, shuts down its AI coding agent Jules, and updates Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash for video generation.
Nintendo Switch 2 requires microSD Express cards as storage demands rise
Nintendo Switch 2 ships with 256GB storage but requires microSD Express cards to handle modern games.
Nintendo Switch 2 Zelda Edition arrives, TechRadar lists eight key accessories
Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 - The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition have arrived.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake preorders open with $10 discount at Amazon and Walmart
Preorders for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2 are live with a $10 discount at Amazon and Walmart until November 5.
JB Hi-Fi offers free Nintendo Switch 2 with Google Pixel 11 Pro purchase
JB Hi-Fi is offering a free Nintendo Switch 2 with the purchase of a Google Pixel 11 Pro or Pro XL in Australia, saving customers AU$769.95.
Gaming consoles and retro gear prices surge in 2026, with Switch Lite as the cheapest new option
The PlayStation 5 Pro now retails for $900, while the Nintendo Switch Lite remains the cheapest new console at $230.
Handheld gaming consoles get pricier as AI memory shortages squeeze supply
Prices for handheld gaming consoles like Lenovo Legion Go, Steam Deck, and Nintendo Switch 2 are rising due to AI-driven memory component shortages.
Walmart slashes Pikmin 4 price by $20 ahead of Switch 2 launch
Walmart is selling the digital version of Pikmin 4 for $39.88, over $20 off its usual price. Nintendo also announced a Switch 2 version with upgrades for $10.
Affordable Switch 2 Controller Alternatives Emerge as Nintendo Raises Prices
Nintendo’s Switch 2 Pro Controller now costs $90, but third-party brands like 8BitDo and Turtle Beach offer cheaper alternatives.
Is the Nintendo 3DS Still Worth Buying in 2026?
The Nintendo 3DS is unsupported and lacks online services, but its portability, durability, and game library make it a unique retro gaming option.
How retro consoles mastered graphics without modern GPUs
From fixed-function chips in the NES to the Xbox’s first PC-style GPU, explore how retro consoles mastered graphics under extreme hardware constraints.
Super Mario FX Runs Mario 64 on SNES as Nintendo Shutters Mario Kart Tour
A YouTuber bypassed SNES limits to run 'Super Mario 64' via Super FX chip, while Nintendo shut down 'Mario Kart Tour' and other mobile games in 2026.
Apple TV 4K (4th generation) leaks point to October launch with RAM and chip upgrades
Leaked details reveal Apple's fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, featuring 8GB RAM, Apple's N1 chip, Wi-Fi 7, and support for Apple Intelligence and Siri AI.
Diablo 4 Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 Despite Early Doubts
Blizzard releases Diablo 4 on Nintendo Switch 2, overcoming initial doubts about performance. Game Director Brent Gibson calls concessions "barely noticeable."
Argos Launches 'Next Level Gaming' Sale with Up to 30% Off Ahead of GTA 6
Argos unveils a gaming sale with up to 30% off consoles, bundles, and accessories, timed ahead of GTA 6’s release. Discover standout deals and strategic takeaways for founders.
Amazon Kicks Off Early Prime Big Deal Days Discounts on Apple and Tech Products
Amazon has launched early deals on Apple products and other tech ahead of its Prime Big Deal Days sale on October 6-7, 2026. See what’s discounted now.
Apple introduces iOS 27 updates, explores new wearables, and expands immersive experiences
Apple introduces iOS 27 with iMessage customization, a screen-less fitness tracker, Mac Nano handheld, and Apple Music Hall in London.
Pokémon’s "Blood Mew" Misprint Turns Accessibility Effort Into Six-Figure Hype
A manufacturing defect in Pokémon’s 30th-anniversary TCG set turned into a six-figure collector’s item, defying the goal of accessibility. Here’s what founders can learn.