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  • 8BitDo Lite controller feels tailor-made for Switch Lite owners

    8BitDo Lite controller feels tailor-made for Switch Lite owners

    If you’re Nintendo Switch Lite owner looking for a controller that matches the adorable look of your console, 8BitDo’s newly launched controller might be the answer. The company’s newly launched 8BitDo Lite controller is an adorable looking gamepad styled after Nintendo’s new Switch Lite.

    The rectangular gamepad mimics the look of the Switch Lite so perfectly that it’s hard to say whether it comes from a third-party manufacturer. The 8BitDo Lite features largely the same buttons and functionality of a full-sized Nintendo Switch controller. The only difference being that instead of analog sticks, it has D-pads.

    8bitdo lite

    Priced at $25, the controller is now available for pre-order while shipping begins on October 30. It’ll be offered in yellow and teal color variants. Apart from Switch Lite, the controller also works with PC, Android, macOS, and more. It has a switch on top that lets you swap between Switch and Xbox compatible functionality. Connectivity features on the controller include USB C and Bluetooth.

    While there’s no apparent reason for gamers to use a wireless gamepad with the new Nintendo Switch Lite. That said, in case you still find the new console a tad heavy to hold for long periods, the 8BitDo Lite could be the perfect accessory to go with your Nintendo Switch Lite. Not to mention, it is so compact that one could easily fit one into a small bag.

  • Nintendo officially denies Switch exchange program

    Nintendo officially denies Switch exchange program

    Multiple reports surfaced last week suggesting that Nintendo is letting users exchange their Switch units for the upgraded model for free. According to various reports, customers in the U.S. and Canada can exchange their current Switch for a new one, if purchased after July 17.

    However, a new report by The Verge notes that there’s no official exchange program for Switch. In a statement, a spokesperson for Nintendo stated that the company ‘do not have a Nintendo Switch exchange program.’

    With that said, it appears Nintendo Switch owners can still swap their Switch units for the improved model, which now offers a better battery life of up to nine hours. Key sources indicate that Nintendo is still welcoming exchange requests.

    First reported via a user on Reddit, eligible customers will need to contact Nintendo customer care and will have to pay for shipping the shipping costs. Even Polygon reported that they got in touch with a Nintendo representative and confirmed that the trade-in offer was indeed eligible.

    Get in touch with Nintendo customer care

    Besides, even Nintendo’s spokesperson’s statement seems to suggest that you can trade-in your current Switch for a new one. “We always want players to enjoy their Nintendo Switch systems, and if anything ever gets in the way of that, we encourage them to visit http://support.nintendo.com for support, or to contact our consumer support team.”

    The new model has a superior battery life, nearly twice the original Switch. Besides, Nintendo claims that games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can be played for five-and-a-half hours compared to the original model’s three. Nintendo will also be releasing the Switch Lite later this fall, which can be used in conjunction with a TV.

  • SNES controller for Switch spotted in FCC filing

    SNES controller for Switch spotted in FCC filing

    It appears Nintendo may be following up the wireless NES Controller with a wireless Super Nintendo Controller for the Nintendo Switch. Now, this also suggests the company might bring back classic SNES titles to its Nintendo Online virtual gaming library. The information comes via an FCC filing, which shows a sketch of what appears to be the rear of a Super Nintendo style wireless controller.

    Just a few days ago it seems Nintendo filed an FCC application for a wireless gaming accessory. The back of the diagram resembles a SNES controller. Besides, the sketch also shows a model number with HAC code that Nintendo uses on Switch accessories. Now, this implies it is definitely a wireless controller, much like the NES wireless controller.

    Past trends suggest that the launch of retro-inspired hardware for Switch also implies the arrival of old-school Super Nintendo games. To recall, Nintendo released wireless NES Controllers for the Switch in September, along with games via Nintendo Online offered to subscribers for free. The recent FCC filing pretty much confirms that Nintendo plans to release something in the near future.

    If it comes to games outside of SNES, this controller looks great. While the NES controller technically works with everything, it only has two buttons that limit it quite a bit. On the other hand, the controller shown in the FCC application uses a D-Pad, so hopefully, Nintendo releases this controller shortly. That said, more importantly, we hope to see Super Nintendo games reasonably soon.

    What are your views about this new wireless controller from Nintendo? Do let us know in the comments below.

  • Nintendo adds three new cult classics to Switch Online service

    Nintendo adds three new cult classics to Switch Online service

    Some good news for Nintendo Switch owners, as the company has announced three more popular titles to its NES online game roster. These include the cult classic side scrolling action game Ninja Gaiden, Tetris-inspired puzzle game Wario’s Woods, and HAL’s The Adventures of Lolo.

    Our favorite among the three is none other than the original Ninja Gaiden, where players don the role of the legendary Ryu Haybusa who travels to America to seek revenge for his father’s death.

    “Fight your way through six challenging side-scrolling chapters/14 stages (not including boss battles) while defeating gangs of street thugs, battling evil ninjas and fighting barbarian bosses by using the deadly Dragon Sword, ninja skills and ninja magic,’ reads the official game description.

    Up next, we have Tetris-style puzzler Wario’s Woods featuring Wario and Toad. It was apparently the last game release for NES before it was ‘retired’, and is bound to entertain players of all ages.

    Finally, there’s HAL’s Adventures of Lolo, another puzzle game that’ll be fun for all age groups. Besides, it’ll surely evoke a sense of nostalgia for players who remember the original game.

    If you haven’t subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online service yet, it’s a worthy investment for just $3.99 a month or $9.99 a year. All three new games will be available starting December 12. Besides, Nintendo also asserts that more titles will be added to its NES online service in January. If you’re into old school games, grab your Switch Online subscription now.

    Elsewhere, Nintendo also promised it’ll start shipping its NES-styled controller for Switch next week for those who pre-ordered them back in September. These controllers are only offered to Swtich online subscribers and can be purchased via Nintendo’s official website.

  • Netflix will not support Wii after January 31, 2019

    Netflix will not support Wii after January 31, 2019

    If you’re still using the old Wii console just to watch Netflix. Well, it’s time you should start looking for a new alternative as Netflix has officially confirmed that Nintendo will suspend Netflix and other streaming services on the Wii after January 31, 2019.

    In addition, Nintendo also announced the shutdown of the Wii Shop channel indicating that the console won’t be of much use besides playing offline games starting next year. Nintendo emailed customers of the news pointing users to get other alternatives to continue watching Netflix, suggesting the streaming service might soon land on Nintendo Switch.

    “We hope you’ll soon enjoy an even better Netflix experience with additional features on a supported device,” said Netflix.

    The move is likely to disappoint Wii owners, as keeping online services up for the Wii would’ve fetched the company more brand loyalty. Wii owners were already disappointed when Nintendo decided to stop users from adding points to Wii Shop anymore. Put simply, moves like this are just a reminder of the issues we face with streaming services. Most of us have other systems like a PS4 or Wii U to use streaming services. However, the older lower middle class who got a Wii long ago and don’t want anything else are out of luck.

    However, the news shouldn’t come as surprise as the Wii is nearly a 12 year old console and is approaching the end of its life cycle. If you don’t own a smartTV which has built-in streaming apps, you have the option to get a streaming device that’ll cost much less than what you paid for your Wii.