last updated 6 July 22. The logo for the first NFT console sure looks familiar https://t.co/JkZniO0iUW pic.twitter.com/VUq0d4QHcTThe logo for the first NFT console sure looks familiar https://t.co/JkZniO0iUW pic.twitter.com/VUq0d4QHcT GoNintendoTweet (@GoNintendoTweet) July 4, 2022July 4, 2022, Perhaps the biggest sin of all is that it appears that the Polium logo is a flagrant rip-off of Nintendo's GameCube logo, with many tweets pointing out the similarities between the two. There's even more to discuss so let's dive in. pic.twitter.com/xHXYGIZlkw[Wii]The Wii Shop Channel and the Wii update servers are back online! This marks the very first Switch OLED variant since the console's launch last October. And if it ever gets a remake I'll probably lose my voice from screaming so much. I prefer to purchase physical versions of my games whenever possible since I know that digital stores and the ability to download my purchased games can be taken away at any time. Thank you for signing up to iMore. Every few years I get a hankering to play one of my favorite games of all time, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, and that time has come around again. Famiboards user LukasManak22 noted that Nintendo's official Switch OLED announcement had been changed to private on YouTube, making it unwatchable. However, it's currently only available in Japan and it's unclear if it will come anywhere else. She is a Zelda nut through and through and can also talk for hours about her favorite Pokmon games. However, the latest update has captured people's attention. This is most likely nothing." Even finding older game manuals isn't an easy thing to do. While the mouse input on its own could be seen as a developer tool, the emulation coding does seem to imply an intended presence on PC. On Wednesday, Nintendo revealed the Nintendo Switch OLED model Splatoon 3 edition. Whether you're tired of hearing about it or not, there have been an increased number of rumors floating around regarding upcoming Switch games and even the Switch Pro thanks to some trademarks and datamining. You might recall that back in March, the Wii and DSi eShops unexpectedly went down, making them unusable. Rather than being a routine extension of an existing trademark, this is a new trademark with updated verbiage pertaining specifically to video games, including "downloadable programs for portable and electronic consoles." Anyone familiar with AppleCare for Apple devices will understand the basic premise of Nintendo's new program. Preorders are currently not available yet, but we do know thanks to an email from Nintendo that this Splatoon 3 Switch OLED will sell for $359.99, which is $10 more than the base Switch OLED. Shes written hundreds of guides and reviews over the last six years to the point that if you get stuck in a game somewhere, she can help you out. https://t.co/rVr7xP4bvQThese major videos typically have music or actors which are licensed for use for a year, then need to be renewed or taken down. iMore is supported by its audience. Anyone that's been interested in grabbing a Nintendo Switch OLED model but hasn't made the purchase yet, you're in luck. Still, Nintendo hasn't said anything official on this yet, so we'll need to wait for any announcements to know exactly what is in store for Mario and his friends. The Splatoon 3 Edition Switch OLED will launch with an MSRP of $359.99, the Splatoon 3 Pro controller will sell for $74.99, and the Splatoon 3 carrying case will sell for $24.99. Nintendo confirmed that the Nintendo Switch OLED model Splatoon 3 Edition does not include the game, and will be launching on Aug. 26, 2022. iMore is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. In other news, a Twitch streamer has completed their archive of interactive SNES manuals, which are available for anyone to access. However, if your device is past its one-year warranty or you don't have proof of purchase, you can only sign up for the annual plan and must wait one month before repair requests can be made. Switch Lite was announced July 2019 and released September 2019 while Switch OLED was announced July 2021 and released October 2021. Samuel Tolbert When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. But someone has been out to fix that for SNES titles. We've heard rumors for a couple of years that a new Donkey Kong game is in the works for Switch, but there hasn't been any proof to back these claims up. According to Nintendo Japan's website, this ensures that a subscriber can get up to six repairs with two of those being a total replacement of the console worth up to 100,000 yen (about $737) in repair costs. Just like NFTs, it appears like this is just a major scam. Nintendo has updated the trademark for Donkey Kong. On Wednesday, the Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 Edition was announced, set for release on Aug. 26, 2022. Heres why you can trust us. According to MondoMega on Resetera, the coding in this new update brought mouse input along with several lines of code that deal with emulation. The price is reasonable and it would help give peace of mind to long-time Switch owners. With any luck, the Joy-Cons will also be sold separately. You can find him on Twitter @SamuelTolbert. Switch OLED was announced a year ago tomorrow. July has historically been the time that Nintendo has announced new Switch iterations, which then go on to release in fall. If that wasn't bad enough, Polium's Medium page states that the console will be "built by the community" and that the company will be taking preorders before the console is even built. The art of the video game manual has gone by the wayside, succumbing to the same fate as album art and physical game guides. You can click on any game within the list and use the slideshow-style interface to flip through the pages of any manual. This far into the Nintendo Switch's life cycle, it's hard to say if we will see any more Switch versions before the next-gen console is announced. pic.twitter.com/xHXYGIZlkw OatmealDome (@OatmealDome) July 6, 2022July 6, 2022. Please refresh the page and try again. New York, The program offers both a monthly and an annual plan 200 yen (about $1.47) per month or 2,000 yen (about $14.73) per year. Nintendo also revealed a Splatoon 3 themed Nintendo Switch Pro Controller as well as a Splatoon 3 Switch carrying case, that will be launching on Sep. 9, 2022 alongside Splatoon 3. The dock and back of the console also include a design reminiscent of the graffiti art found in the game. These major videos typically have music or actors which are licensed for use for a year, then need to be renewed or taken down. Follow her on Twitter @rrspear (opens in new tab) to see her post about her corgi, foster kitties, art, and favorite video game characters. By Mario Kart Tour released for mobile devices back in September 2019 and has continued to receive regular updates. Now the Splatoon 3 Edition Switch OLED fills that space for 2022. With any luck, this Switch service will find its way to other places around the world. Some of the week's most exciting news concerned the very real reveal of the Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 Edition and other accessories that will be launching for the game in the next two months. It'll be launching two weeks before Splatoon 3, which releases on Sept. 9. Switch OLED was announced a year ago tomorrow. Another huge flag is that Polium claims that it will have Touch ID, which is a fingerprint reading technology made by Apple and can only be used legally with Apple devices. But we will illustrate a new logo that is original.". However, this week the servers have come back online after roughly four months of inactivity. Controls would need to be completely revamped to play Mario Kart Tour on PC since the mobile game relies on touch controls. Thank you for signing up to iMore. He stated in a tweet, "These major videos typically have music or actors which are licensed for use for a year, then need to be renewed or taken down. Last week, the internet erupted with incredulous and upset posts when Polium One devs announced their Web3 Console, which is exactly what this announcement deserved. Finally, a newly announced "Web3 console" has been accused of using the GameCube logo. There was a problem. This led many people online to speculate that another DK game is in the works. This is most likely nothing. NSW has long been a name used to reference the Switch, but this makes it official. Welcome to this week's Nintendo recap. Get the best of iMore in in your inbox, every day! Twitter user @KRoolKountry noticed that Nintendo updated the Donkey Kong trademark, but noted that "rather than being a routine extension of an existing trademark, this is a new trademark with updated verbiage pertaining specifically to video games, including 'downloadable programs for portable and electronic consoles.'" Samuel Tolbert is a freelance writer covering gaming news, previews, reviews, interviews and different aspects of the gaming industry, specifically focusing on Nintendo on iMore. Rather than being a routine extension of an existing trademark, this is a new trademark with updated verbiage pertaining specifically to video games, including "downloadable programs for portable and electronic consoles." The Nintendo Switch OLED model Splatoon 3 Edition is slated to arrive on August 26, 2022. Correction: A previous version of this story listed estimated prices for the Switch OLED Splatoon 3 Edition and Splatoon 3 Pro Controller. New York, My one caveat is that we could get additional limited edition Switch OLED variants. Nintendo has announced a Wide Care repair warranty service for Switch. NY 10036. You can take a look at the announcement trailer below, showing off different angles and decals for the console: The Nintendo Switch OLED features a brighter OLED screen that delivers richer colors, making it fitting for the first special edition OLED to be themed after a Splatoon game. There was a problem. NY 10036. Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, There are multiple companies that are using a similar logo. Not to mention the company claims that the system will release in 2024, but that's impossible when you consider that the final version of the console hasn't even been created yet and manufacturing hasn't even begun. [Wii]The Wii Shop Channel and the Wii update servers are back online! However, Kit Ellis, who used to work for Nintendo and is most recognizable for his Nintendo Minute videos, provided a new theory. Rebecca Spear is the dedicated gaming editor for iMore who loves playing games on Switch and iOS. As Kotaku's John Walker pointed out, this console, which promises to be a console for blockchain games, is just as big of a scam as NFTs themselves. It truly stands out from other limited edition Switch consoles since the Joy-Cons are two-toned rather than a singular color on either side Blue to purple on the left controller with an Octoling at the bottom and yellow to green on the right one with an Inkling on the bottom. Unfortunately, it isn't on Switch, so I play it on my Wii U via the virtual console. Granted, this is how crowdfunding campaigns usually work, but that's under a far more established and credible structure than some random company's claims that it will deliver after taking your money. You will receive a verification email shortly. The long-rumored upgrade supposedly will bring 4K and higher processing power to Nintendo's hybrid system. There has been a push recently to bring mobile games to computers, like with Google Play Games for PC, so this isn't completely out there. Regardless of the logo's issues I advise staying far away from this "console" as the devs have failed to produce any credible information regarding it. Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, Fans can also get their hands on a new Splatoon 3 Edition Pro Controller for $59.99 and a Splatoon 3 carrying case for $24.99 when both accessories launch on Sept. 9. 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Twitch streamer, Peebs, has spent the last eight years compiling an SNES Manual Archive after finding that there wasn't really a good place to find them anywhere online. ?The servers went down on March 16th of this year, which means it took around 4 months for Nintendo to bring them back online.Hopefully they stay around for a while. You will receive a verification email shortly. The catch here is that Nintendo will not accept Switch consoles that are already "out of order" to be covered under the subscription. We're not done with patents just yet. Almost 100 people across the internet submitted scans and this week, they finally completed the library with 724 manuals available. Of course, when this trademark was spotted, it led many people online to speculate about new Nintendo hardware or the next Switch iteration. Please refresh the page and try again. https://t.co/rVr7xP4bvQ Kit Ellis (@kitosan) July 6, 2022July 6, 2022. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Despite a number of people asking Nintendo about the situation, the gaming company remained silent. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). I'd love to see another 3D platformer in the vein of Rare's Donkey Kong 64, but we'll have to wait and see if Nintendo actually has any plans to revitalize this franchise. Switch OLED was announced a year ago tomorrow. iMore is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. ?The servers went down on March 16th of this year, which means it took around 4 months for Nintendo to bring them back online.Hopefully they stay around for a while. On any given day, youll find her following the latest tech, digitally drawing with her iPad Air and Apple Pencil, reading a good book, or - you guessed it - playing video games. Then, of course, we just recently got Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion or Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes if you haven't checked those two out yet. The article has been updated to reflect the correct prices. However, if you get the device repaired through Nintendo's regular customer service, you can enroll it. Polium responded to these accusations by saying, "We did not copy the Nintendo's GameCube logo. Originally, the official website claimed the Polium One would handle 8K, but then the site was changed to say 4K. Gamers need better purchasing rights in place to protect digital purchases but until that happens I will buy physical copies as long as they are available to me. It's more than likely that this was just Nintendo protecting its brand the way it usually does. Nintendo revealed a new Nintendo Switch OLED model that's themed after the upcoming Splatoon 3. Heres why you can trust us. Basically, this is a service that allows Nintendo subscribers to send in their Nintendo devices for repairs that go above the basic warranty, like providing repairs for wet or damaged systems. DK hasn't seen a main console title since Tropical Freeze released in 2014 for Wii U and then was later brought to Switch. They are rarely ever seen anymore, but that hasn't stopped me from missing them and wishing they still existed plentifully. This newer take on the Switch plays the same games, but with improvements like a better kickstand, a higher-quality screen, and more. This is most likely nothing. Consumers have the option to pre-purchase one of these systems by buying an NFT and then redeem the NFT in order to purchase the Polium One. 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Perhaps, a Zelda-themed Switch OLED around the release of Breath of the Wild 2 or a Samus-themed OLED if Metroid Prime 4 gets released. This situation has me thinking once again about the pitfalls of a digital video game future. It seems Nintendo has filed a new trademark in Europe for the Nintendo Switch under the name "NSW," as first posted on Resetera. This lead the internet to once again erupt in a slew of speculation regarding the possible announcement of a Switch Pro or Super Switch. If you love turn-based RPGs and haven't played this yet then you definitely need to check it out. This Nintendo Switch OLED model features gradient decals like the colorful ink seen in Splatoon games. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. As far as Switch games go, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is currently offered in a free game trial for Nintendo Switch Online members until July 12 at 11:59 p.m. PT, so you can check out this silly strategy game before the sequel releases this October.