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Console & Handheld

Every GameCube Controller Nintendo Ever Made, From Launch Day to Switch 2

Nintendo has manufactured the same controller for five console generations because one fighting game community refused to let go. All 29 official variants, collector pricing, stickbox types, and the Smash Bros. story that explains everything.

Emily Nakamura·14 min read

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Xbox Cloud Gaming in 2026 Finally Works. The Price to Get There Is a Different Story.

Microsoft's cloud gaming service exited beta with 1440p streaming. It costs $360 a year. Here's who it's actually for.

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Console & Handheld

The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Ten Months Old. Here's Whether You Should Finally Buy One.

It sold 17 million units, survived a tariff war, and Nintendo is already suing the federal government. But is the game library actually good enough yet?

Emily Nakamura·16 min read

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