US EditionNintendo Switch 2 Is Getting Its First New Color of Joy-Con 2 Controllers — and They Launch Very Soon
Mario Tennis Fever launches with a record 38 playable characters and 30 new Fever Rackets, alongside a new purple and light green Joy-Con set from Nintendo.
- Nintendo this week revealed an overview trailer and a new Joy‑Con 2 Light Purple and Light Green set, while pre‑orders for Mario Tennis Fever are now live at Amazon.
- Last year, Mario Tennis Fever was announced during Mario's 40th‑anniversary festivities as the franchise's seventh entry and first new game in eight years following Mario Tennis Aces.
- Mario Tennis Fever features a series‑record roster and dozens of new racket effects, with 38 playable characters and 30 Fever Rackets, while Power Rackets replace Zone Shots and trigger court effects.
- The Joy‑Con 2 Light Purple and Light Green will retail for $99, include wrist straps for Swing Mode, and mark the first new colored Joy‑Con 2 controllers from Nintendo.
- The Joy‑Con release signals a broader accessory push as Nintendo Switch 2 enters its first full year, and Nintendo and Camelot hope Mario Tennis Fever's new features will boost series momentum.
14 Articles
14 Articles
Baby Waluigi finally joins Nintendo roster in Mario Tennis Fever
The Mario Sports Universe expands in February with the release of Mario Tennis Fever, and the addition of a long-awaited new toddler: Baby Waluigi. On Thursday, as part of a new overview video for Mario Tennis Fever, Nintendo confirmed that the wee form of Waluigi will be included as part of the playable roster of 38 Mario characters, a major milestone for the miscreant member of the Mario canon.
Nintendo Is Fixing Mario Tennis’ Biggest Problems
NintendoNintendo finally shared all the important details about its first big Switch 2 release of the year, and it already looks like a significant improvement over its so-so predecessor. Mario Tennis Fever addresses every nagging issue from the last time Mario stepped onto the court. And it does so by pulling smart ideas from other modern Nintendo games and arcade classics.There’s a lot riding on Mario Tennis Fever. Despite arguably being Mario…
Nintendo drops new Mario Tennis Fever gameplay video ahead of next month's release
It has been a bit of a sleepy start to the year for Nintendo so far, but now, just 8 days into 2026, it is ramping things up with the reveal of a new set of Joy-Con 2 as well as the official, overview trailer for the new Mario Tennis Fever. more…
2026 - The Big Preview
All right, so every month we publish an article that gives you an overview of what that month has to offer. In a world where games tend to have specific release dates much closer to the actual launch, this actually makes a lot of sense. But now that a new year has begun, there is also value in trying to get an overview of exactly what you can look forward to. Which games are actually on the way? Which ones are due to be released before the end …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
