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The latest news, reviews, and game guides for the Nintendo Switch, all in one place. Digital Trends offers in-depth coverage of everything Nintendo, with a focus on the company’s flagship console — the Switch. Whether you’re looking for the latest Legend of Zelda game or Joy-Con tips, we’ve got you covered.

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The original Super Mario Bros. now has an unofficial level builder

A ROM hacker not only made a NES to SNES conversion of the original Super Mario Bros. but also an almost real-time level editor.
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Pokémon’s new mobile trading card game is coming this October

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Is Minecraft cross-platform?

Prime Day Nintendo Switch Deals

Nintendo Switch 2: everything we know so far

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Nintendo’s creepy new game is getting 3 free demos

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Best gaming console deals: cheapest prices on PS5, Xbox S and X and Switch

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The best Switch games for 2024

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The best Nintendo 3DS games

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The 5 best games in the Best Buy Nintendo Switch sale

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The best Game Boy Color games of all time

Key art for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

Mario and his friends.

The best multiplayer games on Switch

Zelda using Bind on a giant boulder in a cave-like dungeon.

New Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer reveals new ability, smoothie shops

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is almost here, and a new trailer reveals even more of what we can expect.
A goo bridge emerges from a creature's mouth in World of Goo 2.

World of Goo 2 review: puzzle classic gets the meta sequel it deserves

World of Goo 2 is the unpredictable, meta sequel that the 2008 classic deserves, even if it comes with some frustration.
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When is Stardew Valley 1.6 coming to consoles? Switch, PS5, Xbox, more

Stardew Valley's 1.6 update has already released for PC, but console players are wondering when they'll get a chance to check out of all of the new changes.
Profile shot of Samus in the first Metroid Prime 4 Beyond trailer.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: release date window, trailers, gameplay, and more

Remember Metroid Prime 4? It's apparently still in development, though little else is known about the project. Here's everything we know about Metroid Prime 4.
Stardew Valley Multiplayer Fishing

Is Stardew Valley cross-platform?

The recent trend of games getting cross-platform support seems like a natural fit for Stardew Valley. But does the game offer it?
Monkeys smash a robot in Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble.

My favorite Switch game of the year is already 25% off

If you've yet to try the excellent Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble, now's the right time to grab it.
Save State promotional image featuring the Game Boy.

35 years later, the Game Boy still shapes how we play games

Nintendo's Game Boy launched in North America 35 years ago, but its impact on gaming hardware and the games we play can still be felt today.
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How to swim in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

If you're just getting into Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the summer 2020 update introduced swimming. Here's how to swim.
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This Nintendo Switch OLED deal cuts $45 off the price tag

The Nintendo Switch OLED rarely goes on sale, so you wouldn't want to miss this opportunity to purchase the gaming device from Walmart with a $45 discount.
Gameplay action from Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Nintendo Switch.

How to visit Treasure Islands in Animal Crossing

Animal Crossing New Horizons is all about living that island life, but treasure islands are something special. This is how you can find these rare islands.
Surfing Mario in Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games might be dead, producer says

A former producer on the Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games franchise has a reason for why there wasn't a 2024 entry.
Geoff Keighley shows a slide showing the top 10 selling Steam Games of 2024.

Every summer 2024 gaming showcase: full schedule and stream recaps

Trying to catch up on summer showcases you missed in June? Here's what aired and what was shown at each, as well as what's still to come this August.
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The best N64 games of all time

The Nintendo 64 introduced a long list of top-tier games, but which were the best? Our definitive list breaks down the best N64 games of all time based on genre
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The best SNES games of all time

Check out our picks for the best SNES games of all time, including classics like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and cult hits like Final Fantasy VI.
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The best NES games of all time

The NES Classic and Nintendo Switch Online have given new life to some of our favorite 8-bit classics. Check out our picks for the best NES games of all time.
The cover of Tokyo Xanadu eX+

This underrated Switch RPG will hold you over until Persona 6

If you're still impatiently waiting for Persona 6 news, try Tokyo Xanadu eX+, which just came to Nintendo Switch this week.
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The best Nintendo DS games of all time

The Nintendo DS is still wildly popularly with retro and modern gamers alike, thanks to a catalog that features hundreds upon hundreds of high-quality titles.

Best video game deals: PlayStation 5, Xbox S and X, Nintendo Switch

If you're looking for video game deals for the PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, here are some of the best video games across various retailers.

The best Wii U games of all time

The Wii U always struggled to find an audience, but despite that, it has an excellent lineup of games. Here are our picks for the best Wii U games of all time.
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Best Nintendo Switch deals: consoles, games, and accessories

Grab some savings on Nintendo Switch consoles and some of the best Nintendo Switch games and accessories with these deals, but hurry as they will expire soon.
Cars fly off and away from a goal explosion in Rocket League.

The best free Nintendo Switch games

We've rounded up the top free-to-play games on Nintendo Switch, from Switch Online exclusives like Tetris 99 and Pac-Man 99 to third-party hits like Fortnite.
Denpa Men run around a town in The New Denpa Men.

This free Nintendo Switch game is messy, but endearingly weird

The New Denpa Men brings a cult series to Switch with endearingly weird results, but the new free-to-play game has some messy caveats.

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