Console Systems & Controllers

Nintendo is being sued by Gamevice, yet another renowned gaming hardware maker. According to Gamevice’s claims, the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controller infringes on a patent it owns.

Earlier this month, Microsoft revealed that the Spotify for Xbox One was in internal beta testing. Today, the company announced that the Spotify app is now available on Xbox One.

Microsoft has revealed a new line of custom Xbox controllers and a new wireless controller adapter compatible with PCs and laptops. As far as controllers are concerned, they will be available in three distinctive colors.

Nintendo launched the new 2DS XL a few days ago, but today, company officials revealed that Nintendo 2DS will hit the shelves in the US next month. The bundle will have a red-and-white handheld as well as a digital copy of the New Super Mario Bros 2.

The summer is at its peak, and as usual, there is not much going on as far as new video game releases are concerned. Nevertheless, the Xbox One and PS Plus games that will be free in August hint that the drought will end soon.

Sony announced that the PS Plus subscription price is to be increased as of August 31st. The company sent out emails, informing its Europe-based members that from August 31st onwards, the annual service will cost £49.99 in the UK and €59.99 in the other European countries.

The Xbox One X console, formerly known as Project Scorpio, will be released in November. However, it is still unavailable for pre-order, which created speculations that the release has been put off until a later date.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is coming to Nintendo Switch. Nintendo has made the game available to play during the Comic-Con event, and everyone can stop by the San Diego Convention Center and try Skyrim, as well as other popular titles, on Switch until July 23rd.

According to recent European trademark filings, Nintendo may be planning to release Nintendo 64 Classic Edition console. On July 18th Nintendo filed a trademark for several controllers – NES, SNES, and the Switch, respectively.

Nintendo has launched Nintendo Switch Online – a new smartphone app, compatible with iOS and Android-powered devices. The Switch Online app is a companion app for Nintendo Switch, but its range of features will be fully accessible on July 21 when the Splatoon 2 is released.