Nintendo is running a 'Customer Appreciation' sale on Switch games and accessories across Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and its own storefront through September 26th, funded by tariff-related refunds from the US government. Major discounts include Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with DLC for under $60, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for $49, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons with DLC for $60.
Nintendo's Switch 2 firmware 23.0.0 now supports variable refresh rate (VRR) in TV mode, a feature promised at launch but initially missing. The update also enables system transfers between consoles and adds handheld boost mode toggle and Mii editor enhancements ahead of an upcoming Zelda-themed Switch 2 release.
Nintendo announced Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D Metroid game for Switch 2 launching January 28, 2027. The game evolves from Metroid Dread with 3D graphics, cinematic action, and a new mechanic where Samus absorbs energy from enemies to survive.