The Nintendo Switch eShop is now red, and people are losing their minds

In preparation for the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo rolled out a massive system update across its existing consoles last night. Although this new version adds tons of awesome features like GameShare and Virtual Game Cards, people are mad that it made the Nintendo Switch eShop red. For some context, the Nintendo eShop has existed across multiple consoles and handhelds, and has been orange for the last 15 years across the 3DS, Wii U, and Switch. Given that the Nintendo Switch 2’s game cartridges are red, it makes sense to change the eShop’s aesthetic to match, but people are mad regardless. This isn’t the only aesthetic change to the Nintendo Switch that’s riled people up, though. Version 20.0.0 also overhauled many of the profile icon designs, most notably changing Donkey Kong’s 3D model to match his appearance in Donkey Kong Bananza. For some reason, Donkey Kong fans hate this new, friendly, fluffy DK, but we think he looks neat. However, has anyone else noticed that Yoshi’s nose just keeps getting bigger? Continue reading The Nintendo Switch eShop is now red, and people are losing their minds MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: The best Switch games, The best upcoming Switch games, The best Switch RPGs

Apr 30, 2025 - 12:37

The Nintendo Switch eShop is now red, and people are losing their minds

In preparation for the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo rolled out a massive system update across its existing consoles last night. Although this new version adds tons of awesome features like GameShare and Virtual Game Cards, people are mad that it made the Nintendo Switch eShop red.

For some context, the Nintendo eShop has existed across multiple consoles and handhelds, and has been orange for the last 15 years across the 3DS, Wii U, and Switch. Given that the Nintendo Switch 2’s game cartridges are red, it makes sense to change the eShop’s aesthetic to match, but people are mad regardless. This isn’t the only aesthetic change to the Nintendo Switch that’s riled people up, though.

Version 20.0.0 also overhauled many of the profile icon designs, most notably changing Donkey Kong’s 3D model to match his appearance in Donkey Kong Bananza. For some reason, Donkey Kong fans hate this new, friendly, fluffy DK, but we think he looks neat. However, has anyone else noticed that Yoshi’s nose just keeps getting bigger?

Continue reading The Nintendo Switch eShop is now red, and people are losing their minds

MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: The best Switch games, The best upcoming Switch games, The best Switch RPGs