The Nintendo DS revolutionized handheld gaming in 2004 with its unique features and backwards compatibility. Spin-off games were often smaller experiences than their mainline counterparts.

The MagicX Zero 40 is a new handheld with a tall screen for better Nintendo DS emulation. It’s similar to a Nintendo 2DS in design, but the budget chipset won’t run most 3DS games. The device ...

Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. The Virtual Game Card system ...

Oli Welsh is senior editor, U.K., providing news, analysis, and criticism of film, TV, and games. He has been covering the business & culture of video games for two decades. A footnote to the ...

Oli Welsh is senior editor, U.K., providing news, analysis, and criticism of film, TV, and games. He has been covering the business & culture of video games for two decades. In a surprise ...

In Thursday’s Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo announced virtual game cards, which will let Switch owners share digital games between consoles. It’s an interesting concept, but it’s ...

Nintendo will be hosting a Nintendo Direct presentation tomorrow, 27th March. This Direct will focus on upcoming games for the original Nintendo Switch, and last for around half an hour. Why the ...

Nintendo has unveiled a new feature for Switch and Switch 2 that'll let players share their digital games with another console or Family Group members in the same way they might swap a physical ...

Virtual Game Cards simplify transferring digital games between Nintendo Switch consoles. Virtual Game Cards system enables game sharing and lending via local wireless communication. During the ...

Nintendo held what appears to be one of the last Nintendo Direct showcases dedicated solely to the Nintendo Switch, as the Switch 2 unveiling looms. The Direct served as a reminder for a number of ...

Nintendo has confirmed that it will be hosting a Nintendo Direct this week. It'll air on Thursday, March 27 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET. Nintendo clarified that it'll last around 30 minutes and will ...

On Wednesday, April 2, Nintendo is going to blow the doors off the Nintendo Switch 2 console. But what does that mean, exactly? Back in January, Nintendo already gave us a brief glimpse at the ...