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Atari's new console does much more than just video games

September 27, 2017

Atari's new console does much more than just video games

Atari has released more details about its upcoming video game console — and it’s a long way from the pioneering 2600 model that made Atari famous in the 1970s.

Nintendo Switch online app launches

September 27, 2017

Nintendo Switch online app launches

Available now in the Android and iOS app stores, but don't expect it to do anything useful just yet. We need Splatoon 2 to launch for that to happen.

Nintendo 64 controller trademark hints at N64 Classic

September 27, 2017

Nintendo 64 controller trademark hints at N64 Classic

It makes sense that after the NES Classic and SNES Classic we'd get an N64 Classic, and Nintendo is certainly suggesting that with this trademark.

'Pokemon Go' fest was a disaster

September 26, 2017

'Pokemon Go' fest was a disaster

Attendees some of whom traveled far distances to get there were met with widespread network problems, which prevented many from being able to play the game.

Nintendo Switch sales surpass 4.7 million

September 26, 2017

Nintendo Switch sales surpass 4.7 million

Zelda closes in on 4 million units sold and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has gone past 3.5 million. How long before the Switch hits 5 million?

Whoops! Walmart cancels all SNES Classic pre-orders

September 26, 2017

Whoops! Walmart cancels all SNES Classic pre-orders

Nintendo's next retro console should never have been offered for pre-order on July 21.

Sealed copy of "Super Mario Bros." fetches $30K on eBay

September 26, 2017

Sealed copy of "Super Mario Bros." fetches $30K on eBay

The auction started at just $0.01, but 43 bids later it reached $30,100.44.

Nintendo's Switch battery problem takes hours to fix

September 26, 2017

Nintendo's Switch battery problem takes hours to fix

Switch firmware update 3.0.1 fixes the problem, but the process involves repeatedly charging and draining your battery for a day... or two (no, I'm not kidding).

SNES Classic Edition pre-orders start later this month

September 26, 2017

SNES Classic Edition pre-orders start later this month

Nintendo claims there should be a lot to go around when the system launches this fall, but pre-ordering is probably a good idea.

Nintendo Switch gets a wireless arcade stick on August 20

September 26, 2017

Nintendo Switch gets a wireless arcade stick on August 20

8Bitdo is offering Switch owners the NES30 Arcade Stick for $80 with the added bonus of PC. Mac, and Android device compatibility.