<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide in Nintendo-switch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tag/nintendo-switch Mon, 25 May 2026 23:56:21 +0000 en <![CDATA[ As a certified 'cozy gamer', these are the 12 most stress-free games for the ultimate bliss ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/as-a-certified-cozy-gamer-these-are-the-12-most-stress-free-games-for-the-ultimate-cozy-bliss HC4DkgZvNc7XW8WV57Wp3L Mon, 25 May 2026 23:56:21 +0000 Wed, 27 May 2026 00:03:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch Memorial Day deals — 17 best deals today, including lowest ever prices for must-play Switch 2 games ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-memorial-day-deals-17-best-deals-today-including-lowest-ever-prices-for-must-play-switch-2-games Gr4FuGPmAdyHtkWicGNABj Mon, 25 May 2026 14:58:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch Memorial Day sale — 21 games I'd buy with my own money from $17 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-memorial-day-sale-21-games-id-buy-with-my-own-money-from-usd17 z7Wy6QUjSSZfoVqTdPXC4 Thu, 21 May 2026 10:57:24 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:38:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 'Choose Your Game' bundle lets you save money by packing in one of these 3 games — what you need to know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-choose-your-game-bundle-lets-you-save-money-by-packing-in-one-of-these-3-games-what-you-need-to-know scoPcoaSAEUAL4Ryd2D7Lf Wed, 20 May 2026 10:50:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ 21 Nintendo Switch game deals you could buy for less than the cost of Mario Kart World ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/sales-events/21-nintendo-switch-game-deals-you-could-buy-for-less-than-the-cost-of-mario-kart-world tBGAFyPSvpofsAqd4hUNHk Sat, 16 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been buying Nintendo Switch games for 8 years and have never paid full price: 7 secret tips I use to save on video games ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/ive-been-buying-nintendo-switch-games-for-8-years-and-have-never-paid-full-price-7-secret-tips-i-use-to-save-on-video-games 8p8L3jFzXGDFdhLLHhUKDg Tue, 12 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Nintendo Switch 2 is getting a price hike — get these 11 deals before prices go up ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/the-nintendo-switch-2-is-getting-a-price-hike-get-these-11-deals-before-prices-go-up cG762MAxxrJdkQLxAecJ66 Fri, 08 May 2026 11:23:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 price hike confirmed — here's how much you'll pay ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-price-hike-confirmed-heres-how-much-youll-pay GMZ4jgwWyVw8rgjzD2JqGF Fri, 08 May 2026 09:07:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 price hike fears grow after reports investors don't like how cheap the console is ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-price-hike-fears-grow-after-reports-investors-dont-like-how-cheap-the-console-is u85ZAToFJVopLhXoMjxJXg Thu, 07 May 2026 14:45:31 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 11:09:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 11 Switch 2 games drop in May and 2 are unmissable ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/these-11-switch-2-games-drop-in-may-and-2-are-unmissable gY3Qsipdd9LkcmfiqfeXBM Sun, 03 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I love the Nintendo Switch 2 but I’m not a big fan of the Joy-Cons — here are the controllers I recommend instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/i-love-the-nintendo-switch-2-but-im-not-a-big-fan-of-the-joy-cons-here-are-the-controllers-i-recommend-instead nEbpA9wrgWgvAMhhBy3MzG Sun, 03 May 2026 05:30:00 +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[ 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 Wed, 20 May 2026 22:16:03 +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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ Huge Mario Day deals on games, consoles, Lego and toys with up to 50% off — 31 savings to snag before it's too late ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/sales-events/21-best-mario-deals-on-games-consoles-lego-and-more-because-mario-day-is-my-favorite-holiday A8wUK63DbGUVJodW3C4wfY Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:41:14 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:29:43 +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[ 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[ I've been playing Pokémon for 18 years — 6 essential pieces of gaming gear I couldn't go without ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/sales-events/ive-been-playing-pokemon-for-18-years-6-essential-pieces-of-gaming-gear-i-couldnt-go-without 6m2WxxHNXHAmGTT5vi4RR7 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:15:53 +0000 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:46:53 +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[ 41 Pokémon deals to celebrate Pokémon Day, picked by a lifelong fan ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/sales-events/pokemon-fans-everywhere-these-are-the-pokemon-30th-anniversary-deals-you-cant-miss FS5Krbjs6cQHpoWJRtfdUS Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:27:12 +0000 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:09:07 +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 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ Mario Kart vs Sonic Racing vs Kirby Air Riders — here's the Switch 2 racing game you need to play first ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/mario-kart-world-sonic-racing-crossworlds-kirby-air-riders-switch-2 UVpshR8U4EKCHwvaNpgw5M Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:15:00 +0000 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:53:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Metroid Prime 4 on Switch 2 was (mostly) worth the 18-year wait — but there's one major flaw ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/metroid-prime-4-on-switch-2-was-mostly-worth-the-18-year-wait-but-theres-one-major-flaw Ddt3HKNJfheRpE2ZpKghLS Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:57:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are my top 12 most played Nintendo Switch games in 2025: I was surprised at the results ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/these-are-my-top-12-most-played-nintendo-switch-games-in-2025-i-was-surprised-at-the-results 95bq4yiCqiYWd34hVsKhke Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:37:33 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:03:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ 19 best Nintendo Switch 2 Christmas deals on console bundles, essential games, accessories and more ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-holiday-deals-get-up-to-58-percent-off-must-play-games-save-with-console-bundles-and-more wKNK4sHryAaHj6DXv6fjeB Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:28:54 +0000 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:07:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Verizon will give you a free Nintendo Switch this holiday season when you sign up for home internet — here's how to get yours ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/verizon-will-give-you-a-free-nintendo-switch-when-you-sign-up-for-home-internet-heres-how 8cw5Cie4UMRvXkrecWr84b Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:38:32 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:01:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ I played Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on the Switch 2 and it was absolutely worth the wait despite a few quirks ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/metroid-prime-4-beyond-review 4SZxcMUkscPQfxBTeniJZc Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:45:22 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best Black Friday Pokémon deals: 11 deals on cards, games and toys from $10 I'd add to my cart now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/sales-events/best-black-friday-pokemon-deals-13-deals-on-cards-games-and-toys-from-usd10-id-add-to-my-cart-now ixATPZ6Yh3DTQxwfqFe2TY Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:19:04 +0000 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:37:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart bundle drops to new lowest price ever ahead of Black Friday ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/hurry-nintendo-switch-2-mario-kart-bundle-gets-gbp20-price-cut-at-amazon-ahead-of-black-friday ov5j9vdkfRtQfDGxH4c5u Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:12:28 +0000 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:39:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Huge Nintendo Switch 2 sale is live from $8 at Amazon — 13 deals I'd shop on games and accessories ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/huge-nintendo-switch-2-sale-is-live-from-usd8-at-amazon-13-deals-id-shop-on-games-and-accessories r96SPPGx6kNR3CSdgx5Qf9 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:46:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ One of the best budget Switch 2 controllers is now even cheaper for Amazon Prime Day ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/one-of-the-best-budget-switch-2-controllers-is-now-even-cheaper-for-amazon-prime-day ZzfwzCuCESq3SmVnytXbPi Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:32:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Switch 2 Prime Day deals — final day to grab discounts on Nintendo games and accessories before they're gone! ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/amazon-has-epic-nintendo-switch-2-deals-ahead-of-october-prime-day-heres-the-10-savings-id-buy-right-now Gyv2WrE248jxFWiFyHahck Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:26:33 +0000 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:14:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ My 3 favorite Nintendo Switch 2 controllers are currently on sale — starting at $49 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/i-review-nintendo-switch-2-controllers-for-a-living-and-my-3-favorites-are-currently-on-sale-starting-at-usd49 N827Xf7a3zRF4KU86VhXtN Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:31:17 +0000 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:01:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just played Lego Voyagers on PS5 Pro — and it's one of my favorite co-op games in years ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/i-just-found-the-perfect-co-op-game-for-new-players-and-its-one-of-the-best-lego-titles-ever TNh5xN7USiZytf8EXxW7FC Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:52:56 +0000 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:36:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the best Nintendo Switch 2 controllers we've tested so far ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/best-nintendo-switch-2-controllers dWs2V69kBR2vkGMCM4nwBn Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:10:17 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:30:50 +0000