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Nintendo Switch’s Latest Update Improves but Doesn’t Fix Its Wonky Bluetooth Headphone Support
Back in September of 2021, Nintendo released the 13.0.0 firmware update for the Switch that finally added native support for wireless Bluetooth headphones. It was far from perfect, however, so with the new 14.0.0 Switch update released last night, Nintendo has improved the console’s functionality with wireless headphones.
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There’s Only One Reason to Upgrade to the New Switch, but It’s an Extremely Compelling One
It’s not uncommon for console makers to release refreshed hardware late into a gaming machine’s life cycle: the countless iterations of the Nintendo GBA, DS, and 3DS are all proof of that. So with the Nintendo Switch well into its fifth year, and rumours of an upgraded pro version still just rumours, Nintendo is clearly…
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A Cardboard Mario Kart Arcade Cabinet Is the Ultimate Nintendo Labo Project
YouTuber DanCreator has us wondering what fun Switch accessories we’d be enjoying had Nintendo not seemingly abandoned its Labo cardboard building kits. As fun as the cardboard fishing rod was, we’d eagerly swap it for a full-on cardboard Mario Kart Arcade cabinet, complete with a working steering wheel and gas pedal.
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The Switch is Getting an Intruder Alert App That Uses a Joy-Con as a Laser Tripwire
Back in the ‘80s, Nintendo’s renewed commitment to quality games helped the company rebuild the crashed video game market with the NES, but now that consoles basically print money, the company seems less worried about what ends up on its hardware. A new $US10 ($13) app promises to turn your Switch into a motion-detecting spy…