Nintendo's new OLED Switch is a small but punchy upgrade

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[New post] Nintendo is re-releasing earlier amiibo alongside Metroid Dread

ssf1991 posted: " Metroid Dread, the next 2D entry in the Metroid series and a sequel to 2002's Metroid Fusion, is releasing on the Nintendo Switch on October 8th. There are also going to be two new amiibo, one of Samus in her new suit and another featuring the game's hos" New post on My Nintendo News Nintendo is re-releasing earlier amiibo alongside Metroid Dread by ssf1991 Metroid Dread, the next 2D entry in the Metroid series and a sequel to 2002's Metroid Fusion, is releasing on the Nintendo Switch on October 8th. There are also going to be two new amiibo, one of Samus in her new suit and another featuring the game's hostile E.M.M.I robot, that is going to be […] Read more of this post ssf1991 | July 6, 2021 at 9:20 pm | Tags: amiibo, news, Nintendo, nintendo switch, video games | Categories: Amiibo, Nintendo, Switch | URL: https://wp.me/pLMz-1cWw Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Nintendo News. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://mynintendonews.com/2021/07/06/nintendo-is-re-releasing-earlier-amiibo-alongside-metroid-dread/

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[New post] Nintendo confirms Switch OLED Joy-Cons are same as the current ones

Sickr posted: " Nintendo UK has published a FAQ section on their dedicated webpage for the newly announced Nintendo Switch (OLED model) and it confirms what most of us thought, that the Joy-Cons included with the new model are no different from the current Joy-Cons foun" New post on My Nintendo News Nintendo confirms Switch OLED Joy-Cons are same as the current ones by Sickr Nintendo UK has published a FAQ section on their dedicated webpage for the newly announced Nintendo Switch (OLED model) and it confirms what most of us thought, that the Joy-Cons included with the new model are no different from the current Joy-Cons found on the current Nintendo Switch system and Switch Lite system. The Dock […] Read more of this post Sickr | July 6, 2021 at 8:19 pm | Tags: gaming, joy-cons, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch oled, Switch, video games | Categories: Nintendo, Switch | URL: https://wp.me/pLMz-1cWi Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Nintendo News. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://mynintendonews.com/2021/07/06/nintendo-confirms-switch-oled-joy-cons-are-same-as-the-current-ones/

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