Nintendo has rolled out a new system update for Nintendo Switch 2. Read on below to learn more: Ver. 21.2.0 (Released January 12, 2026) General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience. Source: Nintendo Support
Nintendo has dropped a new system update for Nintendo Switch. Read on below to learn more: Ver. 21.2.0 (Released January 12, 2026) General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience. Source: Nintendo Support
Nintendo is adding a splash of color to its hardware lineup with the first colored Joy-Con 2 controllers arriving Feb. 12 for Nintendo Switch 2. The Light Purple and Light Green options offer a softer, pastel look compared with the standard neon palette, giving players more ways to personalize their setup. While the functionality remains … Continue reading The first new colored Joy-Con 2 controllers – Light Purple and Light Green – will be released February 12 for Nintendo Switch 2
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players have a new high-end challenge with a Ground–Tera Type Venusaur appearing in 7-star Tera Raid Battles through Jan. 15 at 3:59 p.m. PST. This special Venusaur comes with the Mightiest Mark, marking it as one of the toughest raid opponents available and a must-have for collectors. As expected, the battle … Continue reading Ground–Tera Type Venusaur with the Mightiest Mark now available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 7-star Tera Raid Battles until January 15 at 3:59 p.m. PST
Preordering Pokémon Pokopia at Pokémon Center comes with a fun bonus for plush fans: a Ditto Sitting Cuties Plush. The preorder perk is available for the Nintendo Switch 2 release and adds a little extra charm for anyone planning to jump into the game early. Sitting Cuties plushes are known for their compact size and … Continue reading You can get a Ditto Sitting Cuties Plush when you preorder Pokémon Pokopia at Pokémon Center for Nintendo Switch 2
Ranked Battles Season 38 is now live in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, running through Jan. 31 at 23:59 UTC and marking the first season under Regulation Set I. With the ruleset shift, the competitive landscape is getting a noticeable shakeup, pushing players to rethink team builds, counters and win conditions. Early ladder matches are already … Continue reading Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Ranked Battles Season 38 (January 2026) now underway until January 31 at 23:59 UTC, this is the first season to follow Regulation Set I
Seven-star Tera Raid Battles in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are bringing back fully evolved first partner Pokémon with the Mightiest Mark, starting with Ground Tera Type Venusaur on Jan. 8. These high-difficulty raids are built for coordinated teams and careful prep, offering another chance to challenge one of the toughest formats in the game. For … Continue reading Fully evolved first partner Pokémon from various regions with the Mightiest Mark return to 7-star Tera Raid Battles in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet starting with Ground–Tera Type Venusaur on January 8
Nintendo is running its Hits for the Holidays Sale, letting players save up to 50% on select digital games for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 through Jan. 4 at 11:59 p.m. PT. The sale includes a range of titles across genres, making it a solid chance to grab games that may have been sitting … Continue reading You can now save up to 50% on select digital games on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 during the Hits for the Holidays Sale until January 4 at 11:59 p.m. PT
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