Nintendo

Nintendo develops, manufactures, and sells home entertainment products, including portable and console game machines and software. Founded in 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, it’s headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. The company’s current president is Shuntaro Furukawa. Nintendo’s Switch console, a hybrid handheld and gaming console, remains its “main business”.

The Nintendo Switch 2 console.

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The image shows a Nintendo Switch 2 console in tabletop mode on a wooden desk. The screen displays Mario Kart gameplay with colorful characters racing on a desert track. Two Joy-Con controllers are placed on the desk next to the console - one gray/blue Joy-Con on the left and one with a distinctive orange/coral color on the right. The desk also has a small houseplant visible in the corner, a metal cup, and some decorative items in the background including what appears to be a small scale or gauge. The setup suggests someone has been playing the Nintendo Switch 2 in portable mode with detached controllers.

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An official promotional image of Mario Kart World, which is exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 console.

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A promotional image for "Nintendo GameCube Nintendo Classics" featuring a purple GameCube controller at the top against a red background. Below are box art images of five classic GameCube games: Super Mario Sunshine, Fire Emblem Path of Radiance, Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Super Mario Strikers, and Chibi-Robo: Plug Into Adventure. At the bottom of the image is a white button with red text stating "More titles will be added."

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Person holding Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller.

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller revealed with rear button mapping

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A promotional image showing a Nintendo Switch 2 console connected to a camera accessory. The console displays the Nintendo Switch 2 logo on its screen against a colorful background. The black camera accessory is mounted on a small circular stand with an adjustable arm, featuring a cylindrical camera head with a small green indicator light. The camera is connected to the Switch 2 via a cable, suggesting video input functionality. The entire setup is displayed against a vibrant magenta/purple patterned background.

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A front view of the Nintendo Switch 2 console in handheld mode against a light gray background. The device has black Joy-Con controllers on both sides with subtle colored accents - a blue ring around the left joystick and a red ring around the right joystick. The screen displays a bright red background with the Nintendo Switch 2 logo in white, featuring the stylized "2" alongside the Nintendo Switch icon. At the bottom of the image is a disclaimer text stating "Some Nintendo Switch games may not be supported or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. Visit Nintendo's website for compatibility information."

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The Nintendo Switch 2 console.

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A promotional image for the Nintendo Switch 2 console against a bright red background. On the left side is the official logo featuring "2" alongside the stylized Nintendo Switch icon. On the right is a render of the black Nintendo Switch 2 hardware showing the console in its dock with Joy-Con controllers attached that feature coral/orange accent strips. A TV screen is visible in the background displaying a blue cosmic scene. At the bottom of the image, white text states "Available June 5, 2025," announcing the official release date of the next-generation Nintendo console.

Nintendo Switch 2 preorders start April 9th

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A promotional image for a Nintendo Direct presentation featuring the Nintendo Switch 2. The image has a clean white background with the "Nintendo Direct" logo in red at the top, with "Direct" appearing in a red arrow-shaped design. Below this in gray text is "NINTENDO SWITCH 2" followed by the date "4.2.2025". At the bottom in red text are the broadcast times: "6:00 a.m. PT | 9:00 a.m. ET". The image appears to be announcing an upcoming Nintendo Direct presentation specifically focused on the Nintendo Switch 2 console.

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A bright red and orange gradient background featuring a large yellow Question Block from Super Mario, the iconic Nintendo item. The block has a white question mark in the center and is mounted on a white-gloved cartoon hand/arm, reminiscent of Mario or Luigi's style. The text "Nintendo Today!" appears at the top, with a smaller subtitle "Nintendo fun, delivered daily!"

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Nintendo switch virtual game cards. A virtual game card for "Super Mario Bros. Wonder" featuring Mario in his classic red and blue outfit, alongside Luigi in green, Princess Peach, and other characters from the game. The game card shows a colorful, whimsical game scene with the title prominently displayed, set against a light blue background with "Virtual Game Card" text on the sides.

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