There’s something kind of familiar looking about the Powkiddy X2, a handheld game console with red and blue game controllers on either side of a 7 inch display. But while the Powkiddy X2 looks like a Nintendo Switch, it lacks much of the functionality that makes Nintendo’s little game console special. The controllers aren’t detachable. The […]
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Nintendo Switch sales have doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic
If you’ve been looking to pick up a Nintendo Switch game console recently, you might have noticed they’re hard to come by — many stores are having trouble keeping them in stock, and Nintendo is said to be ramping up its manufacturing to keep up with demand. As it turns out, it’s not just the […]
Hacker creates GameCube Joy-Cons for the Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo GameCube came with one of the most iconic game controllers in video gaming history, so it was kind of a big deal when Nintendo announced that you’d be able to use GameCube controllers with a Switch to play games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate — and the company even released a new made-for-Switch […]
Nintendo’s Ring Fit Adventure is like a gamified Wii Fit for the Switch
Nintendo has a habit of doing weird things with game consoles. The Nintendo Wii was already an innovative console thanks to the introduction of handheld, motion-sensing game controllers. But then Nintendo added a Wii Balance Board and turned the console into a fitness system with the introduction of games like Wii Fit. The Nintendo Switch […]
Now you can run Android on the Nintendo Switch (older models only)
Folks have been hacking the Nintendo Switch and running Linux on it for nearly a year and a half. A few months ago someone started porting Windows 10 to run on the portable game console. And now you can run Android on a Switch. Switchroot LineageOS 15.1 from basically turns the Switch into an Android […]
New Nintendo Switch offers 2+ hours of extra battery life
A week after introducing a new Nintendo Switch Lite handheld game console (without removable controllers or a TV docking station), Nintendo has unveiled an update to the original Nintendo Switch. It’s the same as the original in most respects, but according to the Nintendo website, the new model will get 4.5 to 9 hours of […]
Nintendo Switch Lite handheld game console coming in September for $200
As widely anticipated, Nintendo is adding a smaller, cheaper model to its Nintendo Switch line of game consoles. The Nintendo Switch Lite will be available starting September 20th for $200. That’s $100 less than the price of a normal Nintendo Switch, but there’s a catch — the Switch Lite is only designed for handheld gaming. The […]
Mounting evidence that a Nintendo Switch Mini is on the way
Rumors have been swirling for a while that Nintendo was getting ready to launch a smaller, cheaper version of the Nintendo Switch game console. Recently those rumors have picked up steam thanks to a number of listings for “Nintendo Switch Mini” accessories including screen protectors, cases, and docking stations. While it’s unclear if the name […]
Nintendo Switch’s unofficial Android port is making good progress
Earlier this year a small team of hackers showed off a work-in-progress version of Google Android running on the Nintendo Switch game console. At the time it was pretty buggy and didn’t seem like something you’d really want to use. But the developers have made a lot of progress since then. Recent builds support hardware-accelerated […]
Lilbits 361: Chromebooks with numeric keypads are a thing now
Last week Acer unveiled the first Chromebook with a number pad on the right side of the keyboard. A few days later HP joined the party by introducing the new HP Chromebook 15. It’s a 15.6 inch laptop with a full HD display, a metal cover, a metal keyboard deck, and a backlit keyboard. The […]
