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Not so long ago we left behind Nintendo 3DS to make way for the Switch, but if we take a look at said Big N portable console, its screens might look ridiculously small for gaming right now. But to Caesar what is to Caesar: the…

Nintendo has come up with some amazing inventions since the gaming giant started making hardware and blockbuster titles for its series of consoles. Yes, the Switch is now the latest product, but there is still a craze among gamers for…

15. Pinball of the Dead If you think Typing of the dead is the strangest point of house of death's story, then you've probably never heard of pinball of the dead; the game that is exactly what you think it is.…

ADue to a move that was getting more complicated day by day, I spent another few weeks in the barbaric situation of not having a gigantic television to play games on. So I continued to seek solace in storage boxes containing handheld…

The last entry in the Splatoon The series is here, inviting a whole new wave of gamers to cross the line between squid and kid. Splaton 3 isn't the only quirky online Nintendo game released in the last month, however. Just weeks before…

Nintendo is known for making groundbreaking handheld consoles that always come with meticulously crafted titles. That's why the DS and 3DS sold like hotcakes, with the former being one of the most popular consoles of all time. The…

The first thought in many people's heads is "what the hell, Age Of Empires 2 has been released on DS?!" ". It did, and it was actually pretty decent - as long as players didn't run into this absolutely deadly glitch.additional and…

Although it was discontinued two years ago, the Nintendo 3DS is getting a new system update this week for users to download. Now that the Nintendo Switch continues to cement its status as the gaming giant's best-selling!-->!-->>-->!-->>…

Can't give up the 3DS or WiiU yet? You can still make purchases through 2023 with this method. You can still make purchases on your Nintendo 3DS or WiiU. The eShop is closing as planned, with credit cards and gift cards no longer…

Nintendo is making a massive change to the eShop on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U platforms after today. Previously, Nintendo announced that the 3DS and Wii U eShops would close in early 2023, which would prevent fans from…

For those who still have a Nintendo 3DS or Wii U, today marks the last day of being able to use prepaid cards to add funds to their eShop accounts. The change had already been announced in February this year and is part of the publisher's…

If there's one thing that will always grab players' attention, it's the exclusives. Whether content like what Hogwarts Legacy fact or, in other cases, a console. It's no surprise that first-party titles have their own console design. We…

The final stages of Nintendo's planned shutdown of the 3DS and Wii U eShops begin as the company prepares for service maintenance. While many gamers often focus on upcoming and present releases, preparing for titles!-->!-->>-->!-->>…

Nintendo gamers never run out of options when it comes to having amazing games to cling to on the Switch. While there have been plenty of blockbuster offerings this year, there's a new title for the wearable device, which seems to be…

Nintendo is known for its innovation. From the Virtual Boy way ahead of its time to the revolutionary hybrid-handheld design of the Nintendo Switch, nearly every Nintendo console has come with some kind of unique twist or interesting…

Image: Nintendo Life/Felix SanchezWe love the switch. It's a pretty neat kit after all. But that doesn't mean that we don't have issues with the console or that we think it might need an update or two from time to time. And we've come…

Being a tech nerd has its pros and cons. The advantage is that you can get your hands on some of the best technology in the world. As someone who likes to be on the cutting edge of technology, that means I will end up having some of the…

Connecting to the internet is as vital a part of modern Pokemon as catching them all and becoming the Pokemon League Champion. Sure, it's not exactly a hit, but it's essential to the overall experience. The Wild Area was filled with…

Walmart is once again offering the Nintendo Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda handheld console at $39.97 shipped. Regularly $50 and currently selling for $45 on Amazon, this matches the lowest price we've tracked and is the…

The Nintendo DS is a legendary handheld console that revolutionized portable gaming systems throughout the 2000s, but there are several bizarre DS games that probably never should have gotten the green light in the first place. The system…

The summer brings with it those endless (and enjoyable!) days of doing nothing out of obligation. Lazy mornings, afternoons on the beach and chilly nights, enjoying free time. You don't know how entertain you at those times? The console…

Pokemon is a beloved series that has millions of fans around the world. Thanks to Nintendo games in recent years, the popularity of this animated saga has only seen an astronomical increase.ADVERTISINGThe article continues below this adA…

Fewnity is a French coder with a penchant for Nintendo DS projects, who over time builds more and more ambitious projects. Always how it goes: you start off by creating Flappy Bird, and before you know it, you end up with an online…

Image: Forest of Illusions (via Twitter)Nintendo Preservation Website forest of illusions managed to acquire another rare piece of gaming history. He was able to archive a Japanese prototype Nintendo DS X4 firmware - salvaged from an X4…

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian welcomes game informant Associate Editor Jason Guisao to break down his review of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the massive role-playing game that hit Nintendo Switch today. Before that, the two caught up…

Super Smash Bros amiibo. long-awaited Minecraft characters Steve and Alex are coming very soon. The name of the new generation is "Amiibo", which can be described as the best of Nintendo games. Although that genre crashed and…

A new report has claimed that a popular first-party game released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2012 will be remastered for Nintendo Switch in the coming year. Since the Switch launched in 2017, we've seen a number of different…

Hearing Nintendo Playstation has an almost alternate universe, but it's something that happened in that very universe (and who knows, something that might have prevented it from going completely off the rails). Anyway, let's go back to…

Nintendo has produced some of the oldest and most iconic video game franchises of all time, and it's easy for many fans to compile a long list of their favorites. While some of the company's iconic characters are unforgettable, that…

If you've been to a McDonald's in the past few years, you've probably seen their self-service kiosks that allow you to place your order without speaking to another human being. These have huge touchscreens that you tap to select your…

Update: Amazon again offers Nintendo's Game & Watch Zelda handheld console at all-time low $39.97 shipped. This corresponds to the lowest price we have ever tracked. Walmart is now offering the Nintendo Game & Watch:…

Wander got some serious buzz after it launched on PlayStation and PC platforms, and gamers also want to know if Stray is on Nintendo Switch. As you'd expect, there's a lot of interest in a new cat-centric cyberpunk adventure. And the good…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8oKY3FhGxoTo subscribe to Nintendo's life on Youtube We've all heard of the phrase "go big or go home", right? Well YouTuber and all-around tech wizard Bigrig Creates seems to have fully embodied his…

Nintendo has given specific dates for the closure of the 3DS and Wii U eShops.As revealed earlier today on July 19, the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShop will permanently shut down next year on March 27, 2023. Nintendo originally set the target…

The Wii U and Nintendo 3DS are two consoles that have taken very different paths for Nintendo. While the Wii U never caught on and only had a five-year lifespan before Nintendo released the Switch, the 3DS was hugely popular around the…

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There have been several rivalries in the history of the game that have lasted for centuries and continue to this day. Although most fans are already familiar with Sony's PlayStation and Microsoft's Xbox, they may not be familiar with Sega…

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System featuring the hit…

The 3DS was almost a flop for Nintendo, which is funny considering it used 3D. Nintendo's other 3D-enabled console, the Virtual Boy, has become synonymous with failure not just with them, but with video games as a whole. The first…

The Game Boy wasn't the first handheld console on the market, but it was the most revolutionary of its kind. The same goes for the NES as it too broke the mould. Nintendo experimented with on-device multiplayer early on and continued…

Imagine if Nintendo made a Game Boy Advance without the Advance part. That's what video game console and handheld modder Obirux did: they created a redesigned original Game Boy handheld that retains the aesthetic language of the 1989…

The Super NES is arguably the best-known console of the 16-bit era. It usually came in the form of a gray box with gray or purple buttons, and an angular or streamlined design, depending on whether you lived in North!-->…

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Nintendo's GameCube is one of the oldest video game consoles that found decent popularity when it was released. However, PlayStation 2 and Xbox had eclipsed GameCube's full potential as a diverse console. Nintendo fans, meanwhile, loved…

You've seen Halo games on Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Maybe you've played one or two on PC, especially since Halo: Master Chief Collection hit the platform in 2019. However, you probably haven't seen Halo on Nintendo…

Emulation gives you an accessible and affordable way to play older games that can be hard to get your hands on these days. Your Android phone is capable of emulating most home and handheld consoles up to the fifth generation of consoles,…

Xbox users on Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X just got a stealth release, and the game in question is a former Nintendo 3DS exclusive. It's not often that Xbox consoles get a stealth release, with a majority of…

Remember the... Gigaleak? Image of some famous Nintendo characters Does everyone remember the leaked Nintendo game of 2020? He was nicknamed the "Gigaleak", and he saw a huge amount of important data stolen and leaked all over the…

Update: Amazon has now matched the offer price below to $39.97 shipped. This is the lowest price we have ever tracked on Amazon. Walmart is now offering the Nintendo Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda Edition handheld…

The best-selling handheld console of all time, the Nintendo DS offers a huge range of classic titles, so we've picked out the best for you to play again.The Nintendo DS is the second best-selling console of all time (the PS2 is the first),…

Almost all of us owned a Nintendo DS. It is the second best-selling game console of all time and introduced dozens of franchises into a whole new generation. The Nintendo DS is steeped in nostalgia for many of us at this point, so it's…

On this week's episode of All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by a trio of guests throughout the episode. First up, Marcus Stewart joins the show to talk about the best games they played at Summer Game Fest, news from the past week, and…

Anyone who owns a rare game for Nintendo's groundbreaking NES console is sitting on a small fortune. This week, retro gaming website PriceCharting, which tracks the prices of countless games and how they've changed over time, released its…

There are many games that stand out in the history of gaming, and Quake happens to be one of those iconic games. The legendary 1998 first-person shooter from the wizards of ID Software was a technical feat for the video game industry at…

Steam Deck is a versatile gaming PC, and it's been proven time and time again since its initial launch earlier this year. However, one avid fan recently made an amazing crossover of Valve's hit gadget with a retro gaming tech product,…

Now that Ark 2 has been revealed and confirmed on PC and Xbox Series X | S, many wonder what other platforms the sequel will launch on. With the original Ark: Survival Evolved making its way to PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, there…

nintendo has always been and continues to be one of the largest video game publishers in the world. Essentially popularizing the video game industry in the 1980s with the NES and SNES, Nintendo hasn't stopped since. He may have stumbled…

According Nintendo's lifeLimited Run Games shared several Switch announcements during a showcase, including Flower Tales II launching on Switch this year. Of course, the Switch has long since established itself in the Japanese…

If you grew up in the late 90s, you would have gotten your hands on a Nintendo DS at some point. Whether you bought the original silver portable DS or the Nintendo DS Lite, you would have had a collection of fun games to go along with…

The Nintendo 3DS and its various iterations have been around for over a decade, but not every game released on the Nintendo 3DS eShop has managed to stay there the entire time after launch. While most of the time games are usually…

When the nintendo When the DS was first released, the general public had no idea that it would become the best-selling gaming platform of all time in Japan, even surpassing the original Game Boy in commercial success. Instead, the…

The nintendo 3DS launched with a bit of a stumble. Nintendo's last true handheld originally cost $249.99 at launch, causing such an outcry from fans that the company later lowered it to $169.99 and offered a free download. NES and Game…

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game informant show host Alex Van Aken to talk about the upcoming Mario Strikers: Battle League. Brian has seen the game in action and is ready to tell long-time series fan Alex all the…

The humble Nintendo DS Lite was first released in 2006 and quickly became an icon in the gaming community. 16 years later, many consoles are out of breath, but someone had a brilliant idea to immortalize this dual-screen playmate. A…

Price: $12.99(as of May 26, 2022 01:49:24 UTC – Details) To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown per star, we do not use a simple average. Instead, our system takes into account things like when a…

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has been confirmed for release on Nintendo Switch with previously announced platforms - even though it was originally announced for a next-gen Nintendo console."That's right! Given recent speculation about…

A Nintendo DS eventually abandons a player and they decide to honor it by using its parts in a three-dimensional work of art. Almost every gamer probably has a game system that makes them nostalgic. It doesn't matter if!-->!-->>-->!-->>!-->…

RPGs seem to lend themselves particularly well to the portable game system format, at least by subgenre. Naturally, this has made the acclaimed Nintendo DS handheld console an excellent home for countless classic RPGs. As the Switch and…

When Nintendo launched the DS in the 2000s, the reaction was something of puzzled interest. What could this new touchscreen bring to gaming? How would Nintendo treat Sony's rival PSP, which promised console-quality gaming on the go?…

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by another game informant editor John Carson to dig deeper into the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service. The two start the conversation by comparing the different subscription…

The video game business saw a great deal of success in 2020, and there is a significant probability that this trend will continue into 2021. The United States spent 24 percent more on video games in the third quarter of 2020 as a result!-->!-->!-->…

When conversations about the best co-op games arise, many people tend to forget about handhelds. Nintendo's roster of iconic handheld consoles is home to countless gems across all genres, and that extends to co-op experiences. Two of the…

NBA sensation LeBron James got into a heated Q&A last night on Twitter. After a long time, his fans got a chance to have a one-on-one chat with the Los Angeles Lakers guard. ADVERTISEMENTThe article continues below this adWe all…

Developers have often used the Nintendo DS as an opportunity to try new things. Some games took incredible advantage of the touchscreen like The World Ends With You, while others used both screens to create a unique experience. Nintendo…

The Nintendo 3DS pioneered handheld gaming due to its stereoscopic 3D hardware, giving the illusion of depth for many games. This console was built on its DS predecessors, allowing developers to use its beefed-up hardware for more…

Consoles have come a long way. Nintendo handheld devices have evolved from the Game Boy to the DS to the Switch, with many other variations in between. Nintendo 3DS and DS Lite were big evolutions for gaming devices, but nostalgia keeps…

The Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops will stop accepting credit card purchases as the services get closer and closer to closing. the nintendo 3DS and Wii U will no longer allow users to purchase…

A new Nintendo console has been announced for a 2024 release date by reasonably reliable analyst Piers Harding-Rolls of Ampere Analysis. Reported by Video Games Chronicle, Harding-Rolls reckons Nintendo will have a new next-gen console…

Ever since iconic American writer Edgar Allan Poe penned the C. Auguste Dupin trilogy, the mystery genre has been one of the most popular genres in books, movies, shows, and other forms of media. Beloved titles like Danganronpa, As…

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga did something very few Switch games have done in the past few years: it topped the NPD Switch April sales chart, becoming the first non-Nintendo released game to do so in over a year. And skywalker…

There have been rumors that the next Nintendo console is on the horizon. Many of these rumors have suggested that this console will be a direct successor to the Nintendo Switch, but if you know Nintendo you'll know that…

nintendo had a great year for the Switch in 2021. There were plenty of first and third party exclusives. Some of these exclusives also went to PC, but when it comes to consoles, the Switch came out on top against its competitors. !-->!-->!-->…

Despite lacking graphical fidelity to rival other hardware of its day, when it was released in 2004, this handheld console was innovative and revolutionized handheld gaming, changing the scene forever. Many games released on the system…

The Switch sold more games in fiscal year 2021 than any other Nintendo console in history.Nintendo revealed its impressive software sales in a financial report released on Tuesday. Most of the heavy lifting was done by first-party…

Despite women, like Roberta Williams who created the King's Quest series, being an important part of video game history from the beginning, many games are primarily aimed at male gamers. For this reason, it was difficult to find games…

Every franchise has a group of fans that stand out from the crowd. Indeed, either they create something from the company's products, or they love their brand as if it were their own.ADVERTISEMENTThe article continues below this adOver the…

Nintendo Switch still has plenty of life left with several big names coming later this year and more slated for later, including the Breath of the Wild sequel. It seems that based on the latest Nintendo Switch sales data that was shared by…

Apparently, Kanye West went to E3 in 2015 to stalk Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto to pitch him a video game. Kanye West is a bit ambitious when it comes to his passions. He strives for the best and most unique content he…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgF5bjCeXTA Photographer Gordon Laing of Camera labs and Dino Bytes released a special episode dedicated to one of the weirdest digital cameras released in the 90s, the Nintendo Game Boy Camera. Launched…

The Game Boy Micro was a rare design error on Nintendo's part, and it came about because Nintendo of America was "forced" to release it, according to former NOA President Reggie Fils-Aimé in his book "Disrupting the Game: From the Bronx to…

For many video game enthusiasts, the first thing they think of when they hear the name "Nintendo" is innovation. Well, the first word that comes to mind is probably "Mario", but you get the idea. The company is known for its innovation,…

Earlier this year, Nintendo announced that the Nintendo 3DS eshop would close in March 2023. Not only did the 3DS allow me to continue playing the RPG collection I got for the original DS, but there were also some 3DS JRPGs that…

Nintendo isn't really known for horror or anything involving themes and atmospheres considered "too adult". But that doesn't stop the 3DS from having a number of spooky titles for late nights spent in misty graveyards. Related: Best!-->!-->!-->…

Price: $12.99(as of 01 May 2022 17:30:12 UTC – Details) To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown per star, we do not use a simple average. Instead, our system takes into account things like when a…

It was the beauty of Sports Wii' motion controls. The decision to be made Sports Wii the rare sports game that required almost no button input may very well have been the secret to its success (and the Wii in general).…

This week, Brian is joined by other game informant Editor Jason Guisao as the two talk again about Nintendo Switch Sports, this time getting Jay's latest thoughts on the game. The two then talk about the latest news in the world of Nintendo…

However, it's not entirely accurate to blame the Game Boy's green screen on the idea that there simply weren't better alternatives available at the time. After all, the Atari Lynx handheld gaming device was released in the same…

The Nintendo 3DS is one of the greatest handheld consoles in video game history. Not only is its own library fantastic and full of modern classics, but it also has access to the entire DS library, plus plenty of great retro titles. These…

the nintendo The 3DS was Nintendo's last "true handheld" before the nintendo Switch merged the company's two models into a hybrid console and was a more than worthy successor to the wildly popular Nintendo DS console, which has sold 75.94…

Elden Ring is hands down one of the highest rated video games in recent history, and one person decides it needs a bit more of a retro look. Two months later and much of the gaming world is still reeling!-->!-->>-->!-->-->!-->-->…

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by game informantby Daniel Tack to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The two talk about its development, its legacy, why the game is considered such…

fire emblem is a household name for Nintendo these days, with the Switch now set to receive its third entry in the franchise. But it has not always been so.At one point, the franchise's future looked dire. A Segment Iwata asks 2015…

I remember going to a thrift store in San Francisco a few years ago, where I met an avid Nintendo collector who introduced me to the Game & Watch. He was so obsessed with Nintendo that he carried every major handheld console in his…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkmgEpVMJcgSubscribe to Nintendo Life at Youtube Last year there were rumors that Nintendo was planning to bring Game Boy games to its Nintendo Switch Online subscription service to join existing libraries…

Bandai Namco is hiring for an HD remaster of a Nintendo game, news confirmed via new job postings at the publisher. The new job postings are for a game designer and two visual artists, all of which seem to confirm that Bandai Namco is…

Developer and publisher Atlus is offering a series of deep discounts on several of their titles for the Nintendo 3DS, as well as some sales on Nintendo Switch titles. In February, Nintendo announced that it would no longer support the…

Tech experts think Breath Of The Wild 2 could run on new Nintendo hardware and suggest the game could launch with a new console. Some technology analysts believe that the next Legend of…

While Nintendo is known for its latest offerings these days like the Switch or big exclusives, there was a time when it was just a growing pioneer in the gaming industry. not a high-tech device for playing games, but a fun and portable…

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Nintendo 3DS production was unfortunately discontinued in 2020. All hardware production has stopped, including games and the console itself. Despite being discontinued, the 3DS remained a fan favorite thanks to all the fond memories it…

Image: Nintendo LifeWe Nintendo fans are often proud of our vast and intimate knowledge of the company's back catalog. Even when a piece of hardware or software isn't released in our territory, we'll import it or just sit around poring…

KYOTO, Japan — Nintendo is now offering a special offer to its customers for their loyalty over the years, dropping the price of one of their 2014 titles to just $57 at retail. "We felt the game was out long enough that it was time to…

Nintendo has released its latest principally handheld console, the Nintendo 3DS, worldwide in 2011, which sold over 75 million units over its lifetime. Until 2019, many quality titles have been developed for the platform; so many in fact…

Update: This rare price drop is in effect again. Amazon is now offering a rare price drop on the Nintendo Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda Edition at $42.50 shipped. Regularly $50 is the lowest price we've ever tracked on…

Not only is April the month when spring begins, but it's also when publishers usually offer huge discounts on certain video games. Sony started its sale fairly recently, with a smattering of deals on various PlayStation titles. This…

This week we're taking a look at a handheld console that's had quite an impressive run - the Nintendo DS.With many iterations, styles and functions, the sturdy little Nintendo DS gave many gamers their first taste of handheld gaming in…

Kirby and The Forgotten Lands have been released worldwide and lead critics to give the game rave reviews. The game is what Nintendo does best: creating a masterpiece. Fans love this title and have posted very positive remarks about…

Source: Lou Dematteis/Reuters Do you have a spare Nintendo 3DS and Apple iPod Hi-Fi gathering dust somewhere? May be. Did you know that you can combine the pair to listen to music? Probably not. But you are doing it now! In fact, we all…

Nintendo's latest mobile game, Dragalia Lost, is shutting down. The company took to Twitter (opens in a new tab) to announce that the campaign ends from July and that the last content updates will take place at the end of March, with a…

A fan-made English patch for the Nintendo 3DS version of Final Fantasy has been shared online. The patch, downloadable from GameBananauses files left over from the Japanese version of the game. You can check out the English…