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Clever new launch from CRKD (pronounced 'Cracked') that give you a chunkier, more comfortable in the hand controller setup for your Nintendo Switch (both OG and OLED). The Nitro Deck gives adds swappable thumbsticks, and a generally improved control setup with drift-free sticks and remappable back buttons, plus a carry case.

Get it in white, black, mint and purple. $99 for the first two. $149 for the others. It's at JB Hi-Fi, EB Games, Big W, and The Gamesmen.

Pokemon

Pokemon Legends: Arceus makes me feel like a monster

Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a wonderful new entry for the franchise, but something about it just doesn't feel right.

Pokemon Legends: Arceus makes me feel like a monster
Home

The Nintendo Switch OLED is not the Switch Pro you were dreaming of

OLED is great, but a nicer screen and speakers, more storage plus a better kickstand and Ethernet? This is not what anyone was waiting for.

The Nintendo Switch OLED is not the Switch Pro you were dreaming of
Games

When you love retro consoles so much you just need to hack them

We look at the Nintendo, Sega and PlayStation Classics and explore the modding scenes making the most of these amazing retro remakes.

When you love retro consoles so much you just need to hack them
Art & Culture

It's-a me, Lego Luigi!

Mario's favourite brother Luigi is about to get the full Lego experience. Here's what you need to know about the new set.

It's-a me, Lego Luigi!
Games

Niantic and Nintendo want Aussies to help test the new Pikmin AR game

Pssst! We were the first to get Pokemon Go, and now the augmented reality Pikmin game is going to test here before the rest of the world too!

Niantic and Nintendo want Aussies to help test the new Pikmin AR game
New Realities

New Pikmin game from Pokémon Go devs and Nintendo in development

There's a new AR Pikmin mobile game from Pokémon Go developer Niantic coming later this year to hopefully find Pikmin in your garden.

New Pikmin game from Pokémon Go devs and Nintendo in development
Health

One year on, Ring Fit Adventure has changed my life

A year on, Ring Fit Adventure has changed me from wanting nothing to do with fitness, to feeling the best I've ever felt.

One year on, Ring Fit Adventure has changed my life
Byteside Podcast

States of play: what's next from Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft's XR lab?

This week on the show we're examining Nintendo Direct and Sony's State of Play to see what's exciting us in 2021's videogame line up.

States of play: what's next from Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft's XR lab?
Games

Literally everything from the February 2021 Nintendo Direct (it's a lot)

Nintendo packed a lot into this Direct: Splatoon 3, more Zelda, a new Smash character and more! Pour a cuppa and pore over all the details.

Literally everything from the February 2021 Nintendo Direct (it's a lot)
Games

I'm devastated Super Mario 3D World doesn't turn me into a cat man IRL

A Nintendo advertisement led me to believe Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury would give me cat ears and a tail. I have been betrayed.

I'm devastated Super Mario 3D World doesn't turn me into a cat man IRL
Art & Culture

The Labo Fit Adventure Kart Kit lets you control Mario Kart with your body!

Tired of controlling Mario Kart with your hands like the average layman? Why not control it with your entire body!

The Labo Fit Adventure Kart Kit lets you control Mario Kart with your body!
Games

Visit Super Nintendo World today in Minecraft

Thanks to the efforts of creative fans, you can visit Super Nintendo World in Minecraft, while you wait to see the real thing in Japan.

Visit Super Nintendo World today in Minecraft
Games

Nintendo Switch overtakes 3DS with nearly 80m sales, led by Animal Crossing

The Nintendo Switch has overtaken the 3DS in total sales, with the Game Boy Advance next, led by the might of Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Nintendo Switch overtakes 3DS with nearly 80m sales, led by Animal Crossing
Art & Culture

Real-life Mario Kart company loses final appeal to Nintendo, owes ¥50 million in damages

Tokyo street karting company MariCar cops an almighty blue shell from Nintendo for unofficially using their Mario Kart characters.

Real-life Mario Kart company loses final appeal to Nintendo, owes ¥50 million in damages
Technology

20 shining lights of 2020: things that made a bad year brighter

It's been 'interesting', but here's some brilliant TV, tech, games, and standout moments that delighted, inspired or helped us along the way.

20 shining lights of 2020: things that made a bad year brighter
Art & Culture

Super? No, this is Supper: A chat with Supper Mario Broth

From concept art to glitches and everything between, we chat to Supper Mario Broth about his unceasing, unwavering love of all things Mario.

Super? No, this is Supper: A chat with Supper Mario Broth
Games

Nintendo, stop with the limited-time crap

Limited edition digital releases for Fire Emblem and Mario games? Get out of here with that crap, Nintendo.

Nintendo, stop with the limited-time crap
Games

Minecraft Steve joins Super Smash Bros Ultimate

Tick Steve, Alex, Enderman and Zombie off your Super Smash Bros Ultimate dance card, friends, because they're all coming on 14 October.

Minecraft Steve joins Super Smash Bros Ultimate