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Here's how Nintendo missed the mark with the GameCube console
The GameCube had some things going for it, and it even has a cult following these days, but at its release, it was a flop.
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How Enterprising Modders Installed Windows NT On Nintendo GameCubes
Modders often find purpose for old tech that's collecting dust, like adding an antiquated version of Windows onto a 25-year-old console with this process.
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How long can you expect your original Nintendo Switch to last?
The Nintendo Switch is winding down, but it's not done yet. Yours should work even once hardware sales stop and new games aren't made for it anymore.
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Why is the GameCube controller so loved by gamers?
People still swear by this quirky controller, leading to Nintendo supporting it for 25 years and counting.
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Not the GameCube, not the Wii U: This was Nintendo's most unsuccessful console
Nintendo’s worst-ever console was awkward to use and didn’t even sell a million units. But you can try it today if you're curious.
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Nintendo reveals its latest Switch 2 bundles just ahead of the console's price increase
Let this serve as a reminder that the Switch 2 is getting more expensive next week.
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The only GameCube that could play CDs and DVDs is rarely found below $1,000 today
This isn't your run-of-the-mill GameCube, and its value has skyrocketed over the years. Here's what it did and how to identify it.
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Is Nintendo Switch Online still worth it in 2026?
Nintendo Switch Online upgrades your experience with online play and a lot of other perks, but should you shell out for it?
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Before you buy a used GameCube, check for this common issue
If you buy the wrong GameCube console, you may not get to play all the games you want to play. Here's what to look for.
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What are your retro game consoles worth?
Many variables affect the value of retro game consoles today. Which ones are worth keeping, and which ones are destined for the trash?
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Nintendo GameCube discs were small for a reason
The format remains unique in console history.
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The most popular GameCube emulator is no longer the only one
Everyone thinks of Dolphin for GameCube emulation, but what if there was another option? This newcomer emulator could be your next party night choice.
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The pros and cons of the switch to digital games
More gaming companies are moving toward stopping production of game discs and cartridges. Is it a bad thing?
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How to get the best battery life from your retro handheld game console
There's a smarter way to power vintage portable gaming devices. Give these tips a try.
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Mario Kart 64 in VR is not for the queasy
There are worse ways to kill time than Mario Kart 64 in VR —just don't eat beforehand.
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Minecraft is coming to Switch 2 on October 27
Minecraft for the Switch 2 feels like a perfect place for mouse controls, but Mojang hasn't said anything about that feature yet.
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Here's how to watch the Nintendo Direct for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
The livestream starts today at 10AM ET/7AM PT.
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Ayaneo reveals its Game Boy Advance remake called the Konkr Pocket Advance
The horizontal handheld will be released in navy and orange colorways.
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Slow downloads? These tweaks could speed up your router
If your Wi-Fi is a bit sluggish, there are some things you should check before upgrading your router.
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Super Mario Sunshine is the Switch 2's next GameCube addition
The sunny 2002 platformer was the direct follow-up to Super Mario 64.
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Pokémon Pokopia's first DLC comes to Switch 2 on August 5
There's a new underwater location to explore and a dive mechanic.
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Rare, fully-functional Nintendo Famicombox retro consoles were discovered in a Japanese love hotel
Nintendo’s 1986 commercial-use Famicombox is rare, but a Japanese love hotel reportedly has one in almost every room.
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Who needs scalpers when GameStop is marking up Pokémon cards by more than 300 percent?
Is paying a reasonable price for colorful cardboard too much to ask?
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Guy who took photo of Jupiter with a Game Boy Camera and giant telescope publishes DIY tutorial
The latest adventure for the kooky camera looks skyward.
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Nintendo will shut down Mario Kart Tour on September 30
The company doesn't plan to release an offline version.
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Orbitals is a nostalgic hit of split-screen platforming, puzzles and '90s anime
It feels like childhood.
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