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Covers news, history and trivia about Nintendo in Chinese-speaking regions.
Covers news, history and trivia about Nintendo in Chinese-speaking regions.
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Advertisement for Kirby's Pupupu Market in Hong Kong, from K11's officiall Xiaohongshu (Rednote) account.
The Chinese name of the market is literally "Kirby's Dream Supermarket" (星之卡比 梦幻超市).
The Chinese name of the market is literally "Kirby's Dream Supermarket" (星之卡比 梦幻超市).
November 27, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Advertisement for Kirby's Pupupu Market in Hong Kong, from K11's officiall Xiaohongshu (Rednote) account.
The Chinese name of the market is literally "Kirby's Dream Supermarket" (星之卡比 梦幻超市).
The Chinese name of the market is literally "Kirby's Dream Supermarket" (星之卡比 梦幻超市).
Kirby Air Riders advertisement with the game's Simplified Chinese logo, placed next to the advertisement for Kirby's Pupupu Market in Hong Kong.
The direction signs shows that the ad is placed in the shopping district near the Luohu (Lo Wu) Border Crossing in Shenzhen, China.
The direction signs shows that the ad is placed in the shopping district near the Luohu (Lo Wu) Border Crossing in Shenzhen, China.
November 26, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Kirby Air Riders advertisement with the game's Simplified Chinese logo, placed next to the advertisement for Kirby's Pupupu Market in Hong Kong.
The direction signs shows that the ad is placed in the shopping district near the Luohu (Lo Wu) Border Crossing in Shenzhen, China.
The direction signs shows that the ad is placed in the shopping district near the Luohu (Lo Wu) Border Crossing in Shenzhen, China.
The Chinese script for Super Mario Galaxy on the Switch is re-translated from the original (Japanese), and not ported from the Shield Version. It appears that Nintendo almost always have different Chinese scripts for the original and remake.
October 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Chinese script for Super Mario Galaxy on the Switch is re-translated from the original (Japanese), and not ported from the Shield Version. It appears that Nintendo almost always have different Chinese scripts for the original and remake.
Kamek no longer tells Mario to "go to hell" in the Simplified Chinese script of the Switch version of Super Mario Galaxy 1+2.
The Switch translation is more literal to the Japanese script, where Kamek tells Mario to roll on the ground instead.
The Switch translation is more literal to the Japanese script, where Kamek tells Mario to roll on the ground instead.
October 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Kamek no longer tells Mario to "go to hell" in the Simplified Chinese script of the Switch version of Super Mario Galaxy 1+2.
The Switch translation is more literal to the Japanese script, where Kamek tells Mario to roll on the ground instead.
The Switch translation is more literal to the Japanese script, where Kamek tells Mario to roll on the ground instead.
[Tencent Nintendo Switch] Loading and Updating every single Tencent Nintendo Switch Physical Game
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[Tencent Nintendo Switch] Loading and Updating every single Tencent Nintendo Switch Physical Game
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September 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
[Tencent Nintendo Switch] Loading and Updating every single Tencent Nintendo Switch Physical Game
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Nintendo Today launches adds Chinese language support and is released in Hong Kong and Taiwan today.
The North American version of today's Nintendo Direct will be streamed through the app with Chinese subtitles for the Chinese audience.
The North American version of today's Nintendo Direct will be streamed through the app with Chinese subtitles for the Chinese audience.
September 12, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Nintendo Today launches adds Chinese language support and is released in Hong Kong and Taiwan today.
The North American version of today's Nintendo Direct will be streamed through the app with Chinese subtitles for the Chinese audience.
The North American version of today's Nintendo Direct will be streamed through the app with Chinese subtitles for the Chinese audience.
Tencent Video will be removed from the Tencent Nintendo Switch eShop on September 25, 2025.
The app cannot be downloaded if it is deleted from the console after that date. However, it will remain accessible until all internet services for the Tencent Nintendo Switch terminate on May 15, 2026.
The app cannot be downloaded if it is deleted from the console after that date. However, it will remain accessible until all internet services for the Tencent Nintendo Switch terminate on May 15, 2026.
August 27, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Tencent Video will be removed from the Tencent Nintendo Switch eShop on September 25, 2025.
The app cannot be downloaded if it is deleted from the console after that date. However, it will remain accessible until all internet services for the Tencent Nintendo Switch terminate on May 15, 2026.
The app cannot be downloaded if it is deleted from the console after that date. However, it will remain accessible until all internet services for the Tencent Nintendo Switch terminate on May 15, 2026.
Repair services for Tencent Nintendo Switch consoles and accessories will terminate on December 31, 2026.
Online services (Nintendo eShop, game updates, and online matchmaking) for the Tencent Nintendo Switch was already announced to terminate on May 15, 2026.
Online services (Nintendo eShop, game updates, and online matchmaking) for the Tencent Nintendo Switch was already announced to terminate on May 15, 2026.
August 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Repair services for Tencent Nintendo Switch consoles and accessories will terminate on December 31, 2026.
Online services (Nintendo eShop, game updates, and online matchmaking) for the Tencent Nintendo Switch was already announced to terminate on May 15, 2026.
Online services (Nintendo eShop, game updates, and online matchmaking) for the Tencent Nintendo Switch was already announced to terminate on May 15, 2026.
August 25, 2025 at 3:52 AM
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Update Pack of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is given a price of 10 HKD or 31 NTD.
The pricing suggests that the Nintendo eShop would launch in Taiwan sometime around the release date of this game: Sept 19, 2025.
The pricing suggests that the Nintendo eShop would launch in Taiwan sometime around the release date of this game: Sept 19, 2025.
August 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Update Pack of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is given a price of 10 HKD or 31 NTD.
The pricing suggests that the Nintendo eShop would launch in Taiwan sometime around the release date of this game: Sept 19, 2025.
The pricing suggests that the Nintendo eShop would launch in Taiwan sometime around the release date of this game: Sept 19, 2025.
China-based Nintendo Switch News Account 知任CHS claims that the Nintendo Switch 2 has sold more than 500,000 units in the greater Chinese area (Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) within one month.
August 1, 2025 at 7:28 AM
China-based Nintendo Switch News Account 知任CHS claims that the Nintendo Switch 2 has sold more than 500,000 units in the greater Chinese area (Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) within one month.
Nintendo's global region selector portal (www.nintendo.com/region-selec...) adds a direct link to Nintendo Hong Kong's Simplified Chinese website.
Nintendo Hong Kong has had a Simplified Chinese site since 2013.
Nintendo Hong Kong has had a Simplified Chinese site since 2013.
July 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Nintendo's global region selector portal (www.nintendo.com/region-selec...) adds a direct link to Nintendo Hong Kong's Simplified Chinese website.
Nintendo Hong Kong has had a Simplified Chinese site since 2013.
Nintendo Hong Kong has had a Simplified Chinese site since 2013.
Pauline is voiced in Mandarin Chinese by Taiwanese voice actress Mei-hsiu Lin (林美秀, Angel Lin) in Donkey Kong Bananza.
She is also the VA for Misty for Episode 261 and onwards in the original Pokémon anime.
She is also the VA for Misty for Episode 261 and onwards in the original Pokémon anime.
July 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Pauline is voiced in Mandarin Chinese by Taiwanese voice actress Mei-hsiu Lin (林美秀, Angel Lin) in Donkey Kong Bananza.
She is also the VA for Misty for Episode 261 and onwards in the original Pokémon anime.
She is also the VA for Misty for Episode 261 and onwards in the original Pokémon anime.
Nintendo Switch 2 adds Pinyin IME for Traditional Chinese, in addition to Zhuyin, Cangjie and Quick.
This feature is exclusive to Switch 2 and not available on the original Switch on the latest system version.
This feature is exclusive to Switch 2 and not available on the original Switch on the latest system version.
June 6, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Nintendo Switch 2 adds Pinyin IME for Traditional Chinese, in addition to Zhuyin, Cangjie and Quick.
This feature is exclusive to Switch 2 and not available on the original Switch on the latest system version.
This feature is exclusive to Switch 2 and not available on the original Switch on the latest system version.
Nintendo Switch 2 releases today in Hong Kong and many other parts of the world.
To prepare for the release, Nintendo Hong Kong launched an official channel on Bilibili, a major video site in China.
To prepare for the release, Nintendo Hong Kong launched an official channel on Bilibili, a major video site in China.
June 5, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Nintendo Switch 2 releases today in Hong Kong and many other parts of the world.
To prepare for the release, Nintendo Hong Kong launched an official channel on Bilibili, a major video site in China.
To prepare for the release, Nintendo Hong Kong launched an official channel on Bilibili, a major video site in China.
Nintendo has released five consoles in China that had some sort of online service (including the China edition of NVIDIA Shield TV 2017, which Nintendo has contributed 5 games to its library).
Dates without the day of the month were terminations without official announcements.
Dates without the day of the month were terminations without official announcements.
November 27, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Nintendo has released five consoles in China that had some sort of online service (including the China edition of NVIDIA Shield TV 2017, which Nintendo has contributed 5 games to its library).
Dates without the day of the month were terminations without official announcements.
Dates without the day of the month were terminations without official announcements.
The list of games "in active preparation" has also been removed from Tencent Nintendo Switch's software lineup page.
Planned releases include Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury and Paper Mario: Origami King.
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Planned releases include Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury and Paper Mario: Origami King.
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November 26, 2024 at 3:36 PM
The list of games "in active preparation" has also been removed from Tencent Nintendo Switch's software lineup page.
Planned releases include Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury and Paper Mario: Origami King.
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Planned releases include Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury and Paper Mario: Origami King.
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Warranty, repairs and sales of both accessories and game cartridges would not be affected by the online service suspension of the Tencent Nintendo Switch.
November 26, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Warranty, repairs and sales of both accessories and game cartridges would not be affected by the online service suspension of the Tencent Nintendo Switch.
Chinese tech media 36Kr received exclusive information about Tencent Nintendo Switch online service shutdown:
The TNS online service was run by a long-time partner of Nintendo, but said partner would no longer be available due to their recent change in their business in China.
The TNS online service was run by a long-time partner of Nintendo, but said partner would no longer be available due to their recent change in their business in China.
November 26, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Chinese tech media 36Kr received exclusive information about Tencent Nintendo Switch online service shutdown:
The TNS online service was run by a long-time partner of Nintendo, but said partner would no longer be available due to their recent change in their business in China.
The TNS online service was run by a long-time partner of Nintendo, but said partner would no longer be available due to their recent change in their business in China.
List of services to be unavailable after the TNS online service shutdown on May 15 2026:
🌐❌ Online Multiplayer/Friend making
🌐❌ Play digital games on non-primary console
🌐❌ Update games via internet
🌐❌ Parental Controls via WeChat
🌐❌ Share to social media
🌐❌ Online Multiplayer/Friend making
🌐❌ Play digital games on non-primary console
🌐❌ Update games via internet
🌐❌ Parental Controls via WeChat
🌐❌ Share to social media
网络服务运营调整影响的系统服务,及不受影响的系统服务列表
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November 26, 2024 at 11:08 AM
List of services to be unavailable after the TNS online service shutdown on May 15 2026:
🌐❌ Online Multiplayer/Friend making
🌐❌ Play digital games on non-primary console
🌐❌ Update games via internet
🌐❌ Parental Controls via WeChat
🌐❌ Share to social media
🌐❌ Online Multiplayer/Friend making
🌐❌ Play digital games on non-primary console
🌐❌ Update games via internet
🌐❌ Parental Controls via WeChat
🌐❌ Share to social media
As a means of thanking (or compensating) Tencent Nintendo Switch users before the service shutdown, all registered Nintendo Switch users could register their WeChat accounts to obtain up to 4 free digital games.
November 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM
As a means of thanking (or compensating) Tencent Nintendo Switch users before the service shutdown, all registered Nintendo Switch users could register their WeChat accounts to obtain up to 4 free digital games.
🚨 Tencent Nintendo Switch will shut down all online services in 2026 in China 🚨
- eShop purchases possible until 10PM March 31 2026
- eShop download/code redemption possible until 10PM May 15th 2026
- ALL remaining internet services will also terminate on 10PM May 15th 2026
- eShop purchases possible until 10PM March 31 2026
- eShop download/code redemption possible until 10PM May 15th 2026
- ALL remaining internet services will also terminate on 10PM May 15th 2026
November 26, 2024 at 10:41 AM
🚨 Tencent Nintendo Switch will shut down all online services in 2026 in China 🚨
- eShop purchases possible until 10PM March 31 2026
- eShop download/code redemption possible until 10PM May 15th 2026
- ALL remaining internet services will also terminate on 10PM May 15th 2026
- eShop purchases possible until 10PM March 31 2026
- eShop download/code redemption possible until 10PM May 15th 2026
- ALL remaining internet services will also terminate on 10PM May 15th 2026
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Created a Nintendo Starter Pack that contains Nintendo news outlets, reporters, collectors, researchers, podcasts, developers, and more!
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November 13, 2024 at 4:34 PM
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On November 26, 2019, the Tencent Nintendo Switch Weibo account posted a Super Mario Galaxy video.
This post was made over nine months before Super Mario 3D All-Stars was announced, with no mention of the Chinese Nvidia Shield version, as the video used footage from the Japanese version instead.
This post was made over nine months before Super Mario 3D All-Stars was announced, with no mention of the Chinese Nvidia Shield version, as the video used footage from the Japanese version instead.
November 11, 2024 at 3:08 PM
On November 26, 2019, the Tencent Nintendo Switch Weibo account posted a Super Mario Galaxy video.
This post was made over nine months before Super Mario 3D All-Stars was announced, with no mention of the Chinese Nvidia Shield version, as the video used footage from the Japanese version instead.
This post was made over nine months before Super Mario 3D All-Stars was announced, with no mention of the Chinese Nvidia Shield version, as the video used footage from the Japanese version instead.
Super Mario Party Jamboree introduced the Chinese name for Ztar: 惺星, from 星星 (star) and 惺 (to come to realize).
While 惺 is by itself not a negative word, the radical忄(heart) is often used with characters associated with (negative) emotions.
While 惺 is by itself not a negative word, the radical忄(heart) is often used with characters associated with (negative) emotions.
November 7, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Super Mario Party Jamboree introduced the Chinese name for Ztar: 惺星, from 星星 (star) and 惺 (to come to realize).
While 惺 is by itself not a negative word, the radical忄(heart) is often used with characters associated with (negative) emotions.
While 惺 is by itself not a negative word, the radical忄(heart) is often used with characters associated with (negative) emotions.