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The best gaming handhelds for 2025
Here's a list of the best handheld gaming systems you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Jeff Dunn03.10.2025
Walmart and Target now sell Nintendo's Alarmo in celebration of Mario Day
Nintendo's Alarmo clock is now more widely available — no Switch Online membership required, either.
Cheyenne MacDonald03.10.2025
Nintendo Switch 2 is launching soon, here's everything we know so far
The Nintendo Switch 2 is coming in 2025. Here are all of the confirmed details, rumors and speculation regarding the upcoming console.
The Nintendo Switch 2 will feature WiFi 6 and offer NFC support, per the FCC
FCC filings indicate that the Nintendo Switch 2 will have WiFi 6 and NFC support. The latter feature could prove ongoing integration with Amiibo figurines.
Lawrence Bonk03.07.2025
The MagicX Zero 40 handheld features a vertical display for DS emulation
The MagicX Zero 40 handheld console boasts a vertical display that’s perfect for emulating Nintendo DS games. It’s expected to release in April for $75.
Lawrence Bonk03.06.2025
Pokémon Champions is all about the battles
Game Freak announced Pokémon Champions at a recent Pokémon Presents livestream event. This battle sim is cross-platform, meaning Switch players can fight mobile users.
Lawrence Bonk02.27.2025
New Pokémon Legends: Z-A trailer reveals an absolutely massive version of Lumiose City
We finally got another look at Pokémon Legends: Z-A at today’s Pokémon Presents livestream. The game is set in a massive open-world city.
Lawrence Bonk02.27.2025
The dream of PictoChat on the Nintendo DS lives on in this iMessage app
PicoChat is an iMessage app that recreates the classic messaging tool pre-installed on the Nintendo DS.
Ian Carlos Campbell02.26.2025
Nintendo sees sales dip as Switch 2 debut looms
Nintendo is caught between its eight-year-old Switch console and the next-gen Switch 2 — a purgatory that usually hits sales.
Steve Dent02.04.2025
Heads up, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete will only be $10 for a couple more days
It's your last chance to snap up Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete for the introductory price of $10. The mobile game will be $20 as of January 31.
Kris Holt01.28.2025
What if the Nintendo Switch 2 is too big?
The Switch 2 is a big boy, and that may be a bad thing.
Igor Bonifacic01.24.2025
GLAAD Media Awards nominates Paper Mario after Nintendo restored trans representation
Ten video games have received nominations for the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, including Nintendo's remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door.
Anna Washenko01.23.2025
Everything we're still dying to know about the Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been announced, but there’s still a whole lot of unknowns. Here’s everything we don’t yet know about the upcoming console.
Lawrence Bonk01.17.2025
How to sign up for the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience
You can sign up for a chance to try the Switch 2 at one of several events Nintendo is hosting from April to June.
Ian Carlos Campbell01.17.2025
Engadget Podcast: The TikTok ban, Zuck's lost soul and Nintendo's Switch 2 reveal
In this episode, Senior Writer Karissa Bell joins Devindra and Ben to discuss the potential finale of TikTok in America, as well as why some users are finding refuge in RedNote, a Chinese Instagram clone.
Devindra Hardawar01.17.2025
Nintendo Switch 2 is official, with more details coming on April 2, 2025
Nintendo officially introduced the Switch 2 today.
The best Nintendo Switch controllers for 2025
A good controller can level-up your entire Switch gaming experience. These are the best Switch controllers you can buy right now.
Kris Naudus01.15.2025
Nintendo's goofy alarm clock will be available to everyone in March
Alarmo, Nintendo's smart alarm clock, will be available to purchase without a Nintendo Switch Online membership in March.
Ian Carlos Campbell01.13.2025
The best Nintendo Switch OLED accessories for 2025
Here are the best accessories for the Nintendo Switch OLED edition, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Kris Naudus12.27.2024
The 26 best Nintendo Switch games in 2025
Here's a list of the best games for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite, from A to Z trigger, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Engadget12.27.2024