For many folks, a basic case — much like Nintendo’s own official offering — to house the Switch 2 in its handheld configuration will likely be enough for general day-to-day use. But for instances in which you might need to haul everything from the dock to the Pro Controller out and about, an ‘all-in-one’ option might be preferable.
Nintendo offers its own all-in-one case, but at £64.99 / $84.99, its price might be a little hard to stomach. JSAUX undercuts this significantly with its own variant priced at £29.99 / $37.99, and considering how much you’re saving here, it’s genuinely difficult to find much to fault.
Hello reader who is also a reader, and welcome back to Booked For The Week – the only regular Sunday chat with a selection of cool industry folks about books that has no conception of space, time, responsibility or consistency. Also, I can’t read. Still, I’m feeling confident we can get through this together. In that, I have no other choice. This week, it’s editor and author for books like Digital Love and Well Played, and writer on games like Orion Trail and Bramblewood, Heidi McDonald! Cheers Heidi! Mind if we have a nose at your bookshelf?
Pac-Man is back next week in Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac, and ahead of the big launch, the game’s Japanese website has shared an official comparison chart.
It shows how the game will perform and look on the Switch and Switch 2. So here’s what you can expect for both platforms in terms of the quality and performance modes:
We’re back with another clash of the covers as we embark on this week’s Box Art Brawl!
Last time, it was the Game Boy’s Operation C (or Probotector, depending on your region) being put in the limelight, and we had a full three covers to choose between. It was the North American design that walked away with the win, however, snatching up 56% of the vote and splitting the remaining 23% and 21% between Japan and Europe, respectively.
The recent Direct broadcast revealed the Virtual Boy library would be joining the Switch Online ‘Nintendo Classics’ library.
As you’ve likely already seen, there are a few paywalls. Firstly, you’ll need to have an active Expansion Pack subscription (on top of the regular Switch Online subscription), and according to Nintendo, a paid accessory is “required”.
We’ve rounded up the best deals for Saturday, September 20, below, so don’t miss out on these limited-time offers.
Save Up to $130 Off Brand New PlayStation 5 Slim Deals
If you’re looking for the least expensive brand new PlayStation 5 console you can get your hands on, AliExpress is going to be your best bet. Right now they’re offering an imported Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition gaming console for just $369.73 after $80 off coupon code “AEUS80“. Alternatively, the PlayStation 5 Disc Edition is down to $425.16 after an even bigger $100 off coupon code “USDEAL100“. Shipping is free. These are brand new and retail boxed products that are stocked in a US warehouse and qualify for local delivery. Imported PS5 consoles are all region unlocked.
Save on AirPods Pro 3
Amazon has the Apple AirPods Pro 3 on sale for $239 today just one day after launch! These brand new earbuds have many new features, including new foam-infused eartips, a slight redesign, better ANC, and much more. I upgraded after six years of using AirPods Pro, and I’ve been seriously impressed.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Is Out Now
The Trails series has been ongoing for over two decades at this point. It’s unique in that each entry is connected to the others, telling a connected story, but this makes it challenging for newcomers to jump in. That all changes today, as a remake of the very first entry, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, is available now! If you’re a JRPG fan, there has absolutely never been a better time to experience Nihon Falcom’s defining series.
God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective (Deluxe Edition) for $115.41
Right now, Amazon has a limited-time deal on the God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective. This book packs in an exclusive two-piece slipcase containing new cover designs for each book, deluxe gilded edges, ribbed spines, ribbon bookmarks, and two lithographs. Both the Norse and Greek eras are explored throughout this collection, making it the ultimate collector’s item for any God of War fan.
Raidou Remastered for $31.99
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army launched in mid June, and you can save almost 50% off a PS5 copy for this weekend at Woot. This action RPG is a remaster of the 2006 PS2 game, and there are many improvements and new features to discover. For one, UI, visuals, and voice acting have all been tweaked to refine the experience, but you can also discover more than 120 different demons.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves – Deluxe Edition for $39.99
GameStop has the Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves – Deluxe Edition on sale for 50% off this weekend. This edition packs in the Special Edition base game, which includes the first year of DLC for free, a Steelbook containing the original soundtrack, an artbook, a double-sided poster, and two sticker sheets. If you haven’t dived into SNK’s latest fighting game, this is a great time to pick City of the Wolves up.
4K Batman 85th Anniversary Collection for $79.99
Batman fans, this deal is for you. You can save over 60% off the Batman 85th Anniversary 4K Blu-ray set, which is normally priced at $204.99. 10 films are included, featuring Mask of the Phantasm, Batman Year One, The Doom That Came to Gotham, The Long Halloween, and much more.
Pre-Order Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Switch
The latest Nintendo Direct featured the reveal of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, a collection that’s part of the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. These games are set to receive enhancements to resolution, UI, and even new storybook content. If you haven’t ever played either game, the Nintendo Switch is going to be the ultimate platform to do so. The best part? This collection is out in just a few weeks, so be sure to get your pre-order in!
LEGO Miles Morales’ Mask Set for $28.24
There is an endless amount of Spider-Man merchandise out there, but this LEGO Miles Morales Mask set is a very unique piece that can transform any collection. This set features 487 pieces, making for an easy build, featuring a nameplate and stand so it can easily fit on any bookshelf.
Armored Core VI for $20
Amazon has PS4 copies of Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon available for $20 right now. We gave the game an 8/10 in our review, stating it had “excellent, explosive combat that manages to take very complex systems and mechanics and make them easy to understand and execute.”
Save Up to $130 Off Brand New PlayStation 5 Slim Deals
If you’re looking for the least expensive brand new PlayStation 5 console you can get your hands on, AliExpress is going to be your best bet. Right now they’re offering an imported Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition gaming console for just $369.73 after $80 off coupon code “AEUS80“. Alternatively, the PlayStation 5 Disc Edition is down to $425.16 after an even bigger $100 off coupon code “USDEAL100“. Shipping is free. These are brand new and retail boxed products that are stocked in a US warehouse and qualify for local delivery. Imported PS5 consoles are all region unlocked.
Donkey Kong Bananza for $52.49
It’s unlikely that we will see any first party Nintendo Switch 2 games discounted at domestic retailers during Black Friday, but AliExpress is offering a great deal on an imported copy. Lucky Tech Store has it right now for $52.49 after $12 off coupon code “AEUS12“. Delivery is free and the game is shipped from a local US warehouse. That means it arrives within a week and you don’t have to worry about tariffs. All physical Switch 2 games are region unlocked, so you’ll be able to play this game without any problems on a US-based Switch 2 console.
Ever since the first big blowout Direct for the Switch 2 back in April, I’ve been itching to see an announcement for Resident Evil on the new console. It’s possibly my favourite series of all time, after all, so I’m eager to play the recent entries on a Nintendo console without having to connect to the bloomin’ Cloud. Heck, aren’t we all?
I’ve been banging on about it so much over online chats and meetings that I’m quite sure my colleagues were just about sick of it weeks ago. So you can imagine how much my excitement ramped up when rumours began to surface about not only existing RE Engine games making their way to Switch 2, but also the upcoming ninth mainline entry, Resident Evil Requiem.
While not entirely dormant for the last 30 years, Yuzo Koshiro’s Ancient Corp — responsible for Streets of Rage II, Story of Thor, and the Master System’s superb Sonic the Hedgehog — is finally back in the public eye with the release of Earthion. What’s significant for the small studio is a return to the console that cemented it in the annals of gaming history.
Those who follow Koshiro on social media will know his love for the Mega Drive and its Motorola 68000 processor, and, as such, it is with great fanfare that Earthion has arrived to reignite Sega’s 16-bit powerhouse. Sort of. Intended for a physical release in the first instance, Ancient has instead decided to lead with modern formats to ensure the manufactured cartridge (ostensibly scheduled for 2026) is the best it can possibly be. This has already resulted in improved bullet visibility based on player feedback, and other tweaks via update.
Well hello there. Welcome. It’s the weekend, and that means you’re keen to see what we’re going to be playing over the next couple of days while divulging your own plans. Before you do so, however, let’s just recap the last handful of days.
First up, Nintendo announced that it would be expanding its GBA app with two new titles on NSO next week, so that’s pretty cool. The company also reiterated its recent Direct announcements with the usual handy infographic. Lots of cool stuff coming out, y’all.
