<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide in Nintendo ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I used ChatGPT Tasks to track video game deals and these 2 discounts were too good to pass up ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-used-chatgpt-tasks-to-track-video-game-deals-and-these-2-discounts-were-too-good-to-pass-up oxU4YTdDbAQJaHPHkBBcEW Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've spent over 1,000 hours gaming on my Nintendo Switch — these are the 17 games and accessories I think every Switch owner should buy ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/ive-spent-over-1-000-hours-gaming-on-my-nintendo-switch-these-are-the-15-games-and-accessories-i-think-every-switch-owner-should-buy uuTy6aCgt5LC5QLyhzM4NV Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:45:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:59:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream gave me the island life Animal Crossing couldn’t — and a reason to play my Switch 2 every day ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/tomodachi-life-living-the-dream-gave-me-the-island-life-animal-crossing-couldnt-and-a-reason-to-play-my-switch-every-day hyh2CdTcKyR4EHCQFRuBLD Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ When is 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' coming to streaming? Here's our best guess ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/movies/when-is-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-coming-to-streaming-heres-our-best-guess t7ggwtifLyn2mEmRrrZee5 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:09:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried Genki’s new Covert Dock 3 and it beats the Switch 2's official dock for one big reason ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/i-tried-genkis-covert-dock-3-with-the-nintendo-switch-2-and-it-beats-the-official-dock-for-one-key-reason UCSJFCdCL59psRRLHyFJrh Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:45:00 +0000 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:23:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ I never understood the cozy game hype until I played Pokémon Pokopia — and after 200 hours, I still can't put it down ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/i-never-understood-the-cozy-game-hype-until-i-played-pokemon-pokopia-and-after-200-hours-i-still-cant-put-it-down Rz3phqoGpLhUAYk8G38JHe Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This $100 Switch 2 accessory could get you up to 16 hours of battery life, but is it worth the price? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/this-usd100-switch-2-accessory-could-get-you-up-to-16-hours-of-battery-life-but-is-it-worth-the-price vpfyQng7Bgr6m93wT2DrnF Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've spent over 1,000 hours gaming on my Nintendo Switch — here are the 19 games and accessories I'd buy over and over again ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/ive-spent-over-1-000-hours-gaming-on-my-nintendo-switch-here-are-the-15-games-and-accessories-id-buy-over-and-over-again gan3mnjxneybHR23nUuQSM Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:21:15 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:08:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s new expansion fixes my only gripe with the original — and it’s a blast on Switch 2 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/the-nintendo-switch-2-edition-of-super-mario-bros-wonder-isnt-just-a-visual-masterpiece-its-the-directors-cut-i-didnt-know-i-needed fNM5JSKbjcwdryrChno7xj Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:49:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ My Nintendo Switch 2's storage is always full, but this accessory fixes everything — and it's now on sale with $10 off ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/dont-wait-this-samsung-nintendo-switch-2-accessory-doubles-your-consoles-storage-and-its-just-usd44-right-now nrKayYZgSaN7F3FR2dfuCd Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:19:33 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:41:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon just slashed Switch 2 game prices as low as $24 for the Big Spring Sale: 17 deals I'd buy myself right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/amazon-just-slashed-switch-2-game-prices-to-as-low-as-usd24-for-the-big-spring-sale-17-deals-id-buy-myself-right-now SKqfMbQqfCCdntCpbbauPG Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:51:30 +0000 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:17:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 just got a huge performance upgrade for Switch 1 games — here’s how to use Handheld Mode Boost ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-just-got-a-huge-performance-upgrade-for-switch-1-games-heres-how-to-use-handheld-mode-boost CSnagnWMPw2UB7PE2DkR54 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The latest free Switch 2 update makes Switch 1 games play incredible on handheld — These are the 12 games I've tried, tested, and recommend ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/the-latest-free-switch-2-update-makes-switch-1-games-play-incredible-on-handheld-these-are-the-12-games-ive-tried-tested-and-recommend 7k8ZmJrMS3aLsE8Rfe2Xym Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:29:49 +0000 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:33:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can’t get enough of Pokémon Pokopia? Here’s 12 more cozy Nintendo Switch games I recommend playing this weekend ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/sales-events/cant-get-enough-of-pokemon-pokopia-heres-12-more-cozy-nintendo-switch-games-i-recommend-playing-this-weekend aj8Xms4HMSpNiWonnop7vk Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:41:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Finally! These 9 Mario Nintendo Switch games are on sale with exceptional discounts ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/sales-events/these-9-mario-games-are-rarely-on-sale-and-these-deals-are-actually-good-for-once wqowgdySLSKwPHH96gxydS Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:27:13 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:44:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Over 2.2 million copies sold over release weekend': Pokémon Pokopia hysteria is off the charts, and these 8 accessories will enhance your Switch 2 cozy experience ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/over-2-2-million-copies-sold-over-release-weekend-pokemon-pokopia-hysteria-is-off-the-charts-and-these-8-accessories-will-enhance-your-switch-2-cozy-experience nYdpRhN8EkRekvhi4tVUvg Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:42:49 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:59:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xreal axes its Nintendo Switch glasses adapter ‘indefinitely’ — so I've tested the best alternative you should use instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/xreal-axes-its-nintendo-switch-glasses-adapter-indefinitely-so-ive-tested-the-best-alternative-you-should-use-instead kVgJwVLqE5XcQ24QJkmmdf Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:59:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokémon Pokopia just made me quit Animal Crossing after 815 hours — and it's the best Nintendo Switch 2 cozy game yet ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/pokemon-pokopia-just-made-me-quit-animal-crossing-after-815-hours-and-its-the-best-nintendo-switch-2-cozy-game-yet VYFaVLvSEHvs2FyXAjVzB4 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I own far too much Lego but if I had space I'd buy these sets to celebrate Mario Day — starting at $15 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/i-own-far-too-much-lego-but-if-i-had-space-id-buy-these-sets-to-celebrate-mario-day-starting-at-usd15 VkfNthzT3Y29F9o47rWXDe Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:54:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ First look: Monster Hunter Stories 3 puts Pokémon to shame, but it’s not for beginners ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/first-look-monster-hunter-stories-3-puts-pokemon-to-shame-but-its-not-for-beginners bofDHWUEi8TjeJmzpkK2SS Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been a Mario fan for 30 years — here's every Mario game you can play on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 to celebrate Mario Day 2026 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/ive-been-a-mario-fan-for-30-years-heres-every-mario-game-you-can-play-on-the-nintendo-switch-and-switch-2-to-celebrate-mario-day-2026 CRrvtQLMhLzy2QQzk4oBs8 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I played all 3 new Resident Evil games on Switch 2 — here’s the one you should buy ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/i-played-all-3-new-resident-evil-games-on-switch-2-heres-the-one-you-should-buy X8CEsn5xtWigB2NnWMKrNB Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve played Pokémon FireRed for more than 80 hours on the Nintendo Switch 2 — and it emphasizes all the flaws with modern Pokémon games ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/pokemon-firered-leafgreen-switch-switch-2-experience wRmJGzFSEM5SkZy9mJRYo3 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 is ‘under threat from soaring prices for data storage’ as owners buy fewer games, new report says ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-is-under-threat-from-soaring-prices-for-data-storage-as-owners-buy-fewer-games-new-report-says QNszTpQVBEkuV4mGZnDjJA Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:27:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokémon day has destroyed my bank balance, but these 9 tried and tested products are excellent ways to celebrate Pikachu and friends ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/pokemons-30th-anniversary-has-destroyed-my-bank-balance-but-these-9-tried-and-tested-products-are-excellent-ways-to-celebrate-pikachu-and-friends HZifhbs2D5siaPT8Vzr49k Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:25:57 +0000 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:58:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ 17 Switch game deals I'd buy myself: these are the sales that will get you the most fun for your money ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/15-essential-switch-game-deals-you-cant-miss-even-if-you-own-a-switch-2 m4CTmDdzAfQGkCFgXVawVJ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:18:53 +0000 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:34:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ This essential accessory fixes the Nintendo Switch 2's biggest problem — and it's on sale right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/this-essential-accessory-fixes-the-nintendo-switch-2s-biggest-problem-and-its-on-sale-right-now ssVQNQAW6vfic59RSrin5P Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:01:36 +0000 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:06:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokémon at 30: Every Pokémon game you can play on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/pokemon-at-30-every-pokemon-game-you-can-play-on-the-nintendo-switch-and-switch-2 DvJHsVTwPxwwXcbsbyuytZ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:41:02 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:09:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ I played every new Virtual Boy game on Switch 2 with Nintendo’s new accessory — and this one was my favorite ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/i-waited-30-years-to-own-a-virtual-boy-and-this-new-switch-2-accessory-lets-me-live-out-my-childhood-dream KKkQcFYcdeV46LMg7dGgAE Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:43:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ The RAM crisis is out of control: Here's the most alarming tech products affected (so far) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/the-ram-crisis-is-so-much-bigger-than-pcs-heres-the-rest-of-the-products-caught-in-the-crossfire zhZEiBKJL7rT6ogC3aWxLZ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:19:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Legend of Zelda at 40: Every game you can play on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/the-legend-of-zelda-at-40-every-game-you-can-play-on-the-nintendo-switch-and-switch-2 XDbqRyNwUUEyZuoab5onEV Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:40:00 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:27:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've played dozens of Switch games, and these are the 15 hidden gems I'd buy for under $25 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/ive-played-dozens-of-switch-games-and-these-are-the-15-hidden-gems-id-buy-for-under-usd25 P6eTTZYJBn2n3yxerrcuw6 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:27:52 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:10:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ RAMeggedon comes for gaming as Nintendo and PlayStation mull price hikes and delays ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/rameggedon-comes-for-gaming-as-nintendo-and-playstation-mull-price-hikes-and-delays ruaq42iJFxCpsg7wbbNXoQ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:02:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch Presidents' Day sale —21 games I'd buy with my own money from $17 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-games-are-too-expensive-and-im-tired-of-it-snag-these-presidents-day-switch-deals-while-you-can Hjdncj7iLDYJtuQEaunV97 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:21:37 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:33:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you always forget to charge your Switch controller, this is the one Presidents' Day gaming deal I'd grab ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/if-you-always-forget-to-charge-your-switch-controller-this-is-the-one-presidents-day-gaming-deal-id-grab Rm8SPStNN8V8stQqWXeNth Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:29:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mario Tennis Fever offers a massive Grand Slam for arcade sports fans and Nintendo veterans alike ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/mario-tennis-fever-review r9Ro4CtmndFCz9bm2Ps2yR Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:09:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Staying in with your partner on Valentine’s Day? These are the 9 best couch co-op and two-player games to play on a cozy night-in ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/valentines-day-2026-best-couch-co-op-games RBdUc8nGEeENfbZK9Wu8GW Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:48:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'The market environment is indeed challenging': Nintendo president sounds the alarm on 'pressure' caused by surging memory prices as Switch 2 forecast stays at 19 million ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/the-market-environment-is-indeed-challenging-nintendo-president-sounds-the-alarm-on-pressure-caused-by-surging-memory-prices-as-switch-2-forecast-stays-at-19-million KuvRaaGJ9ezzLbFmdSZRCn Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:29:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ 15 huge Nintendo Switch 2 game deals: Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza are 20% off right now! ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/15-huge-nintendo-switch-2-game-deals-mario-kart-world-and-donkey-kong-bananza-are-20-percent-off-right-now T6gecD882rTFXhEjuXn44H Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:36:42 +0000 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:55:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just played Final Fantasy VII Remake on Nintendo Switch 2 and it’s stunning — especially in handheld mode ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/i-just-played-final-fantasy-vii-remake-on-nintendo-switch-2-and-its-stunning-especially-in-handheld-mode a95xPA6cjs9mUU5bzwkfam Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've played Animal Crossing: New Horizons for 700 hours, and the 3.0 update left me wanting more in the best kind of way ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/ive-played-animal-crossing-new-horizons-for-700-hours-and-the-3-0-update-left-me-wanting-more-in-the-best-kind-of-way wtE2hLc3ot3aaQCWrCBPMm Sun, 25 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:51:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'The Switch 2 is set to follow in Sony and Microsoft’s footsteps with its own price hike': research firm predicts bad news for Nintendo's red-hot console — but there's a silver lining ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/the-switch-2-is-set-to-follow-in-sony-and-microsofts-footsteps-with-its-own-price-hike-possible-bad-news-for-nintendos-red-hot-console-but-theres-a-silver-lining zNUZ8izzHZJw5mMW87QoG5 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:33:46 +0000 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:08:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've played 700 hours of Animal Crossing New Horizons — here's my verdict on the Switch 2 edition ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/ive-played-700-hours-of-animal-crossing-new-horizons-heres-my-verdict-on-the-switch-2-edition 57ebJtF9UB794Gstw33K3i Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ So you just got a Nintendo Switch 2 — here’s 5 essential tips you need to know before you start playing ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/so-you-just-got-a-nintendo-switch-2-heres-5-essential-tips-you-need-to-know-before-you-start-playing qn2nceCgHsAVx4uoSZRDyK Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Our basic policy is to recognize tariffs as cost and pass them on to prices': Nintendo president shares worrying comments about Switch 2 price hike ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/our-basic-policy-is-to-recognize-tariffs-as-cost-and-pass-them-on-to-prices-nintendo-president-shares-worrying-comments-about-switch-2-price-hike kni3dGGwBinMdCCqHf2xA6 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:36:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 is getting its first new color of Joy-Con 2 controllers — and they launch very soon ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-is-getting-its-first-new-color-of-joy-con-2-controllers-and-they-launch-very-soon pAyB2jWLSMrosF7qUgaKDo Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:43:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Final hours! Nintendo’s Switch 2 game sale ends soon — 15 deals you can’t miss ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/final-hours-nintendos-switch-2-game-sale-ends-soon-15-deals-you-cant-miss pKgLnquKv2nhHAd2sH8cA Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:04:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best thing I bought with my own money this year was the Nintendo Switch 2, and it's not even close ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/best-thing-i-bought-this-year-was-the-nintendo-switch-2-and-its-not-even-close 5DroRsF2m8aoVVmQw2d52N Sat, 03 Jan 2026 08:03:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Just got a Switch 2? Here’s the 5 games you need to play first ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/i-played-15-nintendo-switch-games-in-2025-heres-the-5-you-need-to-buy-first MUxz2sxtbYJckJruBekPWf Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:15:00 +0000 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 12:16:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best Buy takes $50 off Nintendo Switch 2 in huge holiday deal ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/best-buy-takes-usd50-off-nintendo-switch-2-in-huge-holiday-deal RLbuCCgNBcKyuAXSTtumc Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:38:53 +0000 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:59:39 +0000