Nintendo Switch Gets A Monster Hunter Rise Special Edition

Monster Hunter Rise is the next big thing for the Nintendo Switch. With that, you’d expect a special edition of the handheld console hybrid coming up soon. And sure enough, one such thing is indeed happening.

The Nintendo of Europe Twitter account posted the announcement. It will come in a bundle, which will not only have the gorgeous-looking Nintendo Switch, but also a code for the Deluxe edition of Monster Hunter Rise itself. There’s also a similarly themed Pro controller, which can be bought separately.

And it’s very pretty indeed. The back of the Nintendo Switch itself features Kamura Village-themed prints. The same goes to the Joy-Cons, but there’s a lot of additional details around the analogue sticks, which make it look even better. Most special is probably the dock, which features Magnamalo, the game’s flagship monster. The Pro controller also features Magnamalo.

The Nintendo Switch Monster Hunter Rise special edition will be available on the same day as the game, that is 26 March. And it will come with a price tag of JPY38400 (~RM1490). As for the special edition Pro controller, it will instead come with a price of JPY7480 (~RM290).

IO Interactive Confirms Hitman 3 Arrival For Nintendo Switch Via Cloud This Month

IO Interactive recently reaffirmed fans that the Cloud Version of Hitman 3 is definitely landing on the Nintendo Switch, at the same as the PC and all other major consoles. The major difference between this version and others being that Switch owners will require a constant connection to the internet in order to play.

The announcement was made by the game’s developer via its official Twitter account, albeit being very brief. That said, there have been several videos posted by multiple game sites and YouTubers, giving us a glimpse of Hitman 3’s vast, toy-filled, and technique-rich assassination sandbox.

One of the main, if not primary reason a Switch owner may want to purchase and play the Cloud version of the game is that it gives them access to features and graphical aesthetics that would otherwise only be available on high-end PCs and next-gen consoles. Case in point, real-time ray-tracing.

On another note, this isn’t the only Cloud version game Nintendo is launching on the Switch. Back in October, the console maker also announced that Remedy’s noir science fiction title, Control would also be given the cloud treatment, giving players access to a version of the game with higher fidelity.

Upgraded Nintendo Switch Details Found In Firmware; Sports OLED Display, 4K Support

It’s been awhile since we heard any new rumours about the upgraded Nintendo Switch. Colloquially called the Switch Pro, the last report pegs it to be released some time this year. And it looks like dataminers found more details about this mysterious device.

VGC reports that the details came via a dataminer known as SciresM. They claim that the firmware for the current Nintendo Switch makes reference to new hardware, codenamed Aula.

Among the details found regarding the supposed Nintendo Switch upgrade includes an Nvidia Tegra X1 chipset. While it’s the same chipset as the current revised version as well as that of the Lite model, it will be pushed to higher clock speeds.

The firmware also references a “4K UHD multimedia SoC” by Realtek. While it remains to be seen if the device itself can support 4K resolutions, this new piece of hardware indicates that it is likely be capable of it via the dock and a TV. The supposed upgrade of the Nintendo Switch will also reportedly be sporting an OLED display. Other improvements found datamined from the firmware include better battery life and cooling.

All in all, the same datamine revealed some interesting new info about the device. Though it’s worth noting that some parts of it contradicts previous reports on the upgraded Nintendo Switch. As for which is ultimately the accurate ones, we’ll just have to wait for the company to make an official announcement.

Modder Successfully Gets Cyberpunk 2077 Running On Nintendo Switch

Despite its laundry list of bug, glitches, and crashing to desktop issues, the PC version of Cyberpunk 2077 is, both obviously and unsurprisingly, widely accepted as the better option to play the game. But while both the PlayStation 4 (PS4) and Xbox One had their day in the sun, the Nintendo Switch was never a launch candidate, for equally obvious reasons.

Believe it or not, though, it is possible to run and play Cyberpunk 2077 on the Switch, a feat that was proven by hardware modder, Nintendrew, albeit with a few conditions. By conditions, we mean that you will need to hack the Switch and execute some programs on it.

On another note, Nintendrew makes it clear that he isn’t running the game natively from the Switch and is instead streaming it from a high-end PC system. That brings us to another point: pulling off this feat requires a subscription Google Stadia and access to the game.

Technically speaking, Google Stadia may market its service as a mobile console of sorts, with the ability to launch any owned game in your library, anytime and anywhere. Provided that you have a steady connection to the internet. But, much like NVIDIA’s GeForce Now service, these services give gamers access to powerful, premium hardware housed within their own facilities, saving consumers the trouble of having to purchase a high-end PC for themselves.

Now, it goes without saying that Nintendrew’s “hacking” isn’t legal, especially in the eyes of the Switch’s parent company, especially since it can lead to a permanent ban from the company if it catches you. Also, doing this may not be a good idea for some, particularly because you can actually brick the console if you mess up.

Once Nintendrew got it running, though, the gameplay looked smooth – it is technically streaming at 720p, which could possibly explain why that is the case – and the controller response was serviceable, but the lag in response time can definitely be seen.

Love it or leave it, seeing Cyberpunk 2077 being played on a console that clearly wasn’t meant to play does evoke a feeling of catharsis, almost as though you’re eating the forbidden fruit.