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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1477, Jacopo Sadoleto, Italian cardinal (died 1547) was born. In 1776, Captain James Cook begins his third voyage. In 1917, Luigi Gorrini, Italian soldier and pilot (died 2014) was born. In 1923, James E. Gunn, American science fiction author (died 2020) was born. In 1925, Roger Smith, American businessman (died 2007) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1943, Christine McVie, English singer-songwriter and keyboard player (died 2022) was born. In 1962, Luc De Vos, Belgian singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2014) was born. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Switch 1 isn't dead yet – Nintendo will "continue selling" its console worldwide in 2027, just not in Europe after February

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July 8, 2026

 Switch 1 isn't dead yet – Nintendo will "continue selling" its console worldwide in 2027, just not in Europe after February
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The Next Web

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· Jul 6, 2026

Nintendo will stop selling the original Switch in Europe next year

Nearly ten years after launch, the original Nintendo Switch will vanish from European shops next year. Blame a new EU rule on batteries, not the Switch 2. Nintendo will stop selling every version of the original Switch in Europe from mid-February 2027, The Verge reports. That lands weeks before the console’s tenth birthday. The cull [] This story continues at The Next Web

Engadget

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· Jul 6, 2026

Nintendo will stop selling the Switch 1 in Europe in 2027

To comply with battery regulations, Nintendo will stop selling the Switch 1 in Europe next year.

iPhone in Canada

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· Jul 1, 2026

Sony Is Officially Killing PlayStation Game Discs: Here’s When

Sony is done with game discs, so get ready to pour one out. Starting January 2028, every new PlayStation game will be digital only, available either through the PlayStation Store or as a download code at retail. If you were hoping to keep buying physical copies of new releases, that window is closing. The company [] The post Sony Is Officially Killing PlayStation Game Discs: Here’s When first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

Metro

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· Jul 6, 2026

Nintendo Switch consoles to be discontinued in 2027 — but only in Europe

Due to changes in battery regulations, Nintendo has decided to no longer sell original Switch 1 consoles in Europe from next year.

ComicBook.com

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· Jun 26, 2026

Nintendo Switch 2 is Officially The 2nd Fastest-Selling Console in US History

Image courtesy of Nintendo Believe it or not, the Nintendo Switch 2 is already a year old. The console released here in the United States on June 5th, 2026. That means we’ve officially got a full year of sales data for the console. And somehow, despite a shaky economy and a relatively limited lineup of new exclusives in year []

Polygon

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· Jul 1, 2026

Sony shutting down PlayStation Store on PS3, Vita by 2027

PlayStation Store support on PlayStation 3 and PS Vita will end completely by July 2027, but some countries will be cut off much sooner, Sony confirms

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Related coverage for " Switch 1 isn't dead yet – Nintendo will "continue selling" its console worldwide in 2027, just not in Europe after February ": The Next Web — Nintendo will stop selling the original Switch in Europe next year. Engadget — Nintendo will stop selling the Switch 1 in Europe in 2027. iPhone in Canada — Sony Is Officially Killing PlayStation Game Discs: Here’s When. Metro — Nintendo Switch consoles to be discontinued in 2027 — but only in Europe. ComicBook.com — Nintendo Switch 2 is Officially The 2nd Fastest-Selling Console in US History. Polygon — Sony shutting down PlayStation Store on PS3, Vita by 2027