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Nintendo beats earnings thanks to US tariff refunds it won’t share with gamers
Nintendo reported a 150.5% year-over-year increase in first-quarter operating profit, driven by strong software sales and $902M in US tariff refunds — funds Nintendo retains despite consumer price pressures.
Aug 6, 2026
Nintendo's fiscal first-quarter profit and revenue beat estimates, despite Switch 2 sales slump
Nintendo reported fiscal first-quarter financial results that exceeded analyst estimates, even as anticipation for the Switch 2 console appears to be underperforming market expectations.
Aug 6, 2026
How to Make a Nintendo 64 Game in 2026
A Hacker News thread titled 'How to Make a Nintendo 64 Game in 2026' contains user comments discussing retro game development tools, emulator-based workflows, and modern toolchain adaptations — reflecting community interest in preserving and reactivating legacy console development practices.
Published Aug 4, 2026 · Analyzed Aug 6, 2026
Logitech will pull a Nintendo — only European mice will come with replaceable batteries
Logitech will sell wireless mice with user-replaceable batteries exclusively in Europe starting February 2027 to comply with upcoming EU regulations, while continuing to ship non-replaceable-battery versions elsewhere.
Jul 29, 2026
Lego’s Donkey Kong arcade machine lets Mario jump endless barrels — Miyamoto is reportedly happy
Lego released a $200 Donkey Kong-themed arcade machine Lego set designed by Carl Merriam, featuring a functional but simplified game mechanic where Jumpman cannot reach the top — a novelty product leveraging Nintendo IP and retro gaming nostalgia.
Jul 23, 2026
Nintendo’s Switch 2 bundle that includes a game is $50 off
Nintendo is offering a $50 discount on its Switch 2 'Choose Your Game' bundle at Amazon, pricing it at $449.99 ahead of an announced September price increase to $499.99.
Jul 14, 2026
Nintendo’s Talking Flower got a small price cut
Nintendo reduced the retail price of its Talking Flower novelty toy from $34.99 to $29.99 across Amazon and Walmart, following its initial launch.
Jul 11, 2026
Nintendo will stop selling the original Switch in Europe next year
Nintendo will cease sales of all original Switch hardware models in Europe starting February 2027, marking the formal end-of-life for the platform in that region after nearly a decade.
Published Jul 6, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 8, 2026