Nintendo is planning to release a fresh set of user icons in three stages, starting from May 20 and ending on June 10. The icons showcase designs of vintage Nintendo gaming devices and controllers, making them appealing for those who appreciate retro-style gaming equipment. Despite not providing any gameplay or membership perks, we believe they are quite intriguing.
To get these icons, you must be a subscribed member of Nintendo Switch Online. During the specified time period, you can exchange your My Nintendo Platinum Points for these icons. These points are accumulated by achieving milestones associated with Nintendo’s mobile games and services, such as subscribing to the Nintendo Newsletter or reaching certain levels in games like Super Mario Run and Fire Emblem Heroes.
To access the Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and GameCube icons, you need a subscription to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. In all, there are 10 icons to gather, with the initial set now being accessible.
Wave 1: May 20-27
- NES controller
- Famicon controller
- N64 console
- N64 controller
Wave 2: May 27 – June 3
- Game Boy console
- Game Boy Color console
- Game Boy Advance console
- Game Boy Advance SP console
Wave 3: June 3-10
- SNES console
- SNES mouse
- GameCube
- GameCube controller
As the release date for the Switch 2 approaches, updating your profile with a fresh icon could serve as an exciting start to the new era of Nintendo gaming. Nintendo intends to strike a balance between supply and demand, having reportedly enlisted Samsung to manufacture the custom chips essential for its upcoming console. One of the highly anticipated games set to debut on the launch day is Mario Kart World, which will be included in a special Switch 2 bundle.
Recenty, additional information surfaced concerning the racing game, with its creator discussing the game’s origins that date back to 2017 and the initial plan to debut it on the Switch platform. The developer also shared insights into why the game was named in a way that signified an ambitious move to elevate the franchise further.
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2025-05-22 19:39