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The GameCube games we still love, 25 years later

staff@engadget.com (Igor Bonifacic) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Here are some of the GameCube games that have held up best over the last 25 years.

Is there any benefit to restarting your gaming handheld regularly?

staff@engadget.com (Isaac Egbon) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Your Steam Deck, Switch or Ally may benefit from occasional restarts. Here's why you should consider it.

GameCube vs PS2: Which retro console is more powerful?

staff@engadget.com (Deven McClure) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The GameCube and PS2 had different strengths in their exclusive libraries and extra features, but which one had more horsepower for rendering games?

Nintendo's latest sale is 'made possible' by the tariff refunds it's hoarding

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:56 +0000

Another way to appreciate customers might be returning their money.

Nintendo's Switch 2 will now sync its refresh rate to your TV for smoother motion

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:46:51 +0000

Nintendo has finally delivered Switch 2 docked variable refresh rate support for TV gaming.

Everything announced during Nintendo Direct

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:29:06 +0000

Here's a quick rundown of what Nintendo has going on.

Mario Kart World is getting a bunch of courses from the SNES original

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:31:01 +0000

The free update arrives today.

The excellent Resident Evil remakes are coming to Switch 2 on October 16

staff@engadget.com (Igor Bonifacic) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:19:26 +0000

Just in time to get ready for next year's Code: Veronica remake.

Metroid Ravenous, the latest 2D adventure for Samus Aran, arrives on January 28, 2027

staff@engadget.com (Nathan Ingraham) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:15:19 +0000

It looks like Samus will be able to feed on her enemies and steal their powers.

How to watch this week's second Nintendo Direct

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:18:52 +0000

After shining the spotlight on The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo will focus on other games in its second Direct for around 45 minutes.

Nintendo is releasing a 40th anniversary Legend of Zelda Switch 2 on October 29

staff@engadget.com (Igor Bonifacic) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:10:03 +0000

No, the Zelda anniversary edition Switch 2 doesn't come with a copy of Ocarina of Time.

The Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time arrives November 5

staff@engadget.com (Matt Tate) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:33:16 +0000

We're heading back to Link's original 3D adventure ahead of next year's live action Zelda movie.

Steam Deck vs. Switch 2 — which gaming handheld is more powerful?

staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0000

The Switch 2 is newer and more affordable than the Steam Deck, but Valve's console still has serious power to draw on.

How to watch The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0000

We're expecting details about the 'Ocarina of Time' and other Zelda projects during Nintendo's 30-minute stream.

PS2 or GameCube: Which retro console emulates better?

staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0000

The GameCube and PS2 both have mature emulation ecosystems. If you're new to the scene, here's the one that's easier to emulate and why.

Nintendo just announced two Direct livestream events for next week

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:32:50 +0000

Zelda takes center stage on September 8 and everything else is being saved for September 9.

Nintendo's surprise free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch 2 includes eight-player split-screen

staff@engadget.com (Matt Tate) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:33:58 +0000

The nine-year-old game that keeps giving.

Here's how Nintendo missed the mark with the GameCube console

staff@engadget.com (Sherri L. Smith) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0000

The GameCube had some things going for it, and it even has a cult following these days, but at its release, it was a flop.

How Enterprising Modders Installed Windows NT On Nintendo GameCubes

staff@engadget.com (Jack Peachey) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Modders often find purpose for old tech that's collecting dust, like adding an antiquated version of Windows onto a 25-year-old console with this process.

How long can you expect your original Nintendo Switch to last?

staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0000

The Nintendo Switch is winding down, but it's not done yet. Yours should work even once hardware sales stop and new games aren't made for it anymore.