➀ A leaked video shows the new Joycons for the upcoming Switch 2; ➁ Significant improvements include stronger magnets for connection and additional buttons; ➂ The new Joycons will have IR blasters like the original Switch.

➀ The Nintendo Switch generation is coming to an end in China with the announcement of the shutdown of the Switch eShop and online services starting in 2026; ➁ Tencent, Nintendo's partner in China, will shut down access to the Switch eShop and other services on March 31, 2026, and May 15, 2026, respectively; ➂ Tencent is offering up to four games from a list of Nintendo Switch titles to WeChat account holders in China as part of the shutdown.

➀ Elden Ring is one of the biggest games of the past few years, with over 25 million copies sold since 2022; ➁ Nintendo is set to unveil their Switch successor next year; ➂ A port of Elden Ring is in development for SWITCH 2, possibly by Virtuos, and could arrive by the end of 2025.

➀ The Yakuza Kiwami on Switch is selling exceptionally well; ➁ Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's director, Masayoshi Yokoyama, expressed surprise at the high sales; ➂ The success can be attributed to the popularity of the Yakuza series and the recent Amazon Prime drama.

➀ Nintendo is seeking up to 10,000 gamers to test a secret new feature for the Switch Online service; ➁ Participants must have an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership and meet certain age and location requirements; ➂ The test involves downloading exclusive software and signing a non-disclosure agreement.

➀ Nintendo emphasizes creating an equal gaming experience for all players, avoiding systems that could make some feel superior or inferior. ➁ Nintendo has a strong culture of originality and does not follow trends set by competitors. ➂ Nintendo believes games should be played as designed by creators, without the distraction of achievement-focused gameplay. ➃ Nintendo views achievement systems as a trend that has passed its peak and no longer holds significant value.