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Hardware, storefront and ecosystem news for Nintendo.- Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics adds Donkey Kong 64 on June 3Donkey Kong 64 is being added to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service on June 3. The classic Nintendo 64 title will be available for subscribers to play.
Nintendo Expands Switch Online's N64 Library With Another GameDonkey Kong 64 has been added to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service. Developed by Rare, the 1999 title is now available for members to play, featuring the original campaign with five playable Kongs and multiplayer battle arenas.
Nintendo Expands Switch Online's N64 Library With Another Game Next WeekNintendo announced that Donkey Kong 64 will be added to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service on June 4, 2026. The game allows players to control five different Kong members, each with unique abilities, to rescue the Kong family from King K. Rool and save DK Island.
Donkey Kong 64 joins Nintendo Switch Online next weekDonkey Kong 64 will be available on Nintendo Switch Online starting June 4, 2026, for members of the Expansion Pack tier. The game can be accessed through the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics library app, offering solo adventures and four-player split-screen battle arenas.
Nintendo Switch Online adds Donkey Kong 64 in JuneNintendo announced that Donkey Kong 64 will be added to the Nintendo Switch Online service on June 3rd. Subscribers with the Expansion Pack will gain access to the Nintendo 64 title, which features solo adventure and four-player split-screen battle arenas.
Sudden Steam Deck Price Increase Pins More Questions on PS6Valve has significantly increased the prices for its Steam Deck OLED models, with the 1TB version now costing $949. This price hike has sparked discussions about the potential viability and pricing of future consoles like the PlayStation 6, expected in 2027. The article attributes these increases to global economic issues affecting the entire consumer electronics sector, including spiraling memory prices and various geopolitical factors.
Steam Deck OLED is back in stock, but it’s now much, much more expensiveThe Steam Deck OLED is back in stock but has seen significant price increases of up to 40% in various regions due to rising component costs and global logistical challenges. Valve cited the AI boom's impact on component availability and higher market rates for new production contracts as reasons for the price hike.
PS3 emulation may not be viable until PS6 according to tech analysis, and Xbox Project Helix might even do it firstA technical analysis suggests that robust PlayStation 3 emulation may not be feasible on console hardware until the PlayStation 6 generation, primarily due to the complexity of the PS3's Cell processor. While some PS3 games run well on a jailbroken PlayStation 5 via Linux, others struggle significantly. Microsoft's Xbox platform, potentially through a PC-like 'Project Helix,' might offer a viable emulation solution sooner.
Review – Yoshi & The Mysterious Book – Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2)Yoshi & The Mysterious Book is a charming puzzle platformer for the Switch 2 that excels in its beautiful oil painting-inspired art style and rewarding exploration. While the narrative is minimal, serving mainly to introduce gameplay mechanics, the core loop of discovering and chronicling creatures is engaging. The game is generally easy, making it suitable for younger players and families, though some minor performance dips in frame rate are noticeable on the Switch 2.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Review – Gotta Lick ‘Em All!Yoshi and the Mysterious Book offers a unique departure from traditional Yoshi platformers, focusing on exploration and experimentation with enemies rather than challenging platforming. Developed by Good-Feel and published by Nintendo, the game encourages players to act as researchers, discovering enemy behaviors and world interactions in sandbox-like levels. While some levels are weaker, the overall experience is a charming and inventive platformer with a distinct storybook art style.
Mina the Hollower is an 8-bit world of complex wonderMina the Hollower, the upcoming game from Yacht Club Games, draws heavy inspiration from classic titles like The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. The game features a top-down perspective with a focus on intricate world puzzles and challenging platforming, reminiscent of 8-bit era games. While offering robust combat and traversal mechanics, its core appeal lies in its complex world design that encourages exploration and problem-solving.- Yoshi, Batman och Zero Parades låsta – tätt i FZHS-toppen!The tenth season of FZ High Score is nearing its end, with scores for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and Zero Parades: For Dead Spies now locked. The article also provides an update on the current top 10 rankings and encourages users to participate in the upcoming season.
Pokémon game sales cross 515m units as The Pokémon Company looks to Winds and Waves next year, and TCG production is ramping up tooThe Pokémon Company has announced that total shipments of all Pokémon-related software have surpassed 515 million units. Additionally, the Pokémon Trading Card Game has printed over 85 billion cards. The upcoming titles, Pokémon Winds and Waves, are slated for release on the Nintendo Switch in 2027.- Evening ConsolidationNintendo is reportedly planning a 20% production increase for its next-generation console, the Nintendo Switch 2. In separate news, Sony has delisted and shut down the PlayStation 5 multiplayer game Destruction AllStars.
- A Pokemon Card Heist With A Chainsaw Ended Exactly How You’d Expect, AllegedlyA man in Florida, identified as Clayton Warren, has been arrested and charged with burglary and grand theft following a heist at a store where approximately $12,000 worth of Pokemon cards were stolen. Surveillance footage showed the suspect allegedly using a chainsaw to break into the establishment after failing to smash the window with a rock. This incident is part of a growing trend of high-value thefts targeting collectible stores.
Reggie Fils-Aimé says NES and SNES Classic consoles helped Nintendo survive the Wii U eraFormer Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé stated that the NES Classic Edition and Super Nintendo Entertainment System Classic Edition were crucial for generating revenue during the Wii U era. These miniature consoles helped Nintendo maintain financial stability and public interest while preparing for the successful launch of the Nintendo Switch.
Report: Latest Nintendo Switch 2 production estimates contrast hardware forecastNintendo reportedly plans to produce around 20 million Nintendo Switch 2 consoles in the current fiscal year, exceeding its own sales forecast by 20 percent. The company's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, cited rising component and oil prices as reasons for recent global price increases on the console.
My Nintendo Japan Switch 2 Sales Requirements LiftedNintendo has removed the 50-hour playtime requirement for purchasing a Nintendo Switch 2 from its My Nintendo Store in Japan. This change allows any user with a Nintendo account to purchase the console, regardless of their previous Switch playtime. The announcement comes amidst recent price increases for the console in Japan and upcoming global price adjustments.- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Passes A Minecraft Movie At Box OfficeThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie has surpassed A Minecraft Movie at the global box office, earning over $980 million to become the second highest-grossing video game movie of all time. The Super Mario Bros. Movie remains the top earner at $1.36 billion. Future installments for both franchises and a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie are planned.
- Are Emulators Legal? Everything You Need to Know in 2026 | TAGEmulators are legal in the US, a fact established by court cases like Sega v. Accolade and Sony Computer Entertainment v. Connectix. However, downloading ROMs of games you do not own is copyright infringement, and the legal landscape for current-generation consoles like the Nintendo Switch is complicated by DMCA Section 1201, which prohibits circumventing technological protection measures. Nintendo actively targets emulator developers and ROM distribution sites, not individual users of retro emulators.