Nintendo Switch owners in the Philippines can finally access Nintendo’s digital storefront and online subscription service.

Nintendo Singapore and Nintendo Co., Ltd. announced the Philippine launch of Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Switch Online on November 10, 2026.

Nintendo eShop lets players purchase digital games and additional content directly from their Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch consoles. Players can also download free demos of selected titles.

Meanwhile, Nintendo Switch Online unlocks online multiplayer, classic games, cloud save backups, and other membership benefits.

Nintendo eShop makes digital purchases easier

Nintendo eShop is an online storefront accessible directly from Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch consoles.

Players can browse major releases, indie games, and digital-only titles. They can purchase games and download them straight to their consoles.

The storefront also offers free demos of selected games. Players can try these titles before deciding to buy them.

Nintendo Switch Online brings multiplayer gaming to the Philippines

Nintendo Switch Online lets members play compatible games with friends and family over the internet. Players can also connect with others around the world.

Supported titles include Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch Sports, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A.

Membership also unlocks several additional features:

• Nintendo Classics: Play over 200 classic games from the NES, Super NES, and Game Boy libraries. Selected titles support online and local multiplayer through the Play while Sharing feature. Players can also use Suspend Points and Rewind.
• GameChat: Nintendo Switch 2 owners can talk with friends and share their gameplay screens through GameChat.
• Nintendo Music: Listen to music from Nintendo games anytime, anywhere.
• Save Data Cloud: Automatically back up save data from supported games online. This helps players recover their progress if something happens to their console.

Expansion Pack unlocks more classic games

Players who want more retro games can subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.

This membership adds classic games from the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo 64 libraries. Nintendo Switch 2 owners also gain access to Nintendo GameCube games.

Nintendo Switch Online membership plans and pricing

Nintendo offers Individual and Family memberships for both subscription tiers.

A Family membership supports up to eight Nintendo Account holders under one plan. Members can share access to online play, Nintendo Classics, and other services.

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack is available through a 12-month membership.

For the complete list of Philippine membership plans and pricing, visit the official Nintendo Philippines website.

ASUS and Republic of Gamers (ROG) are bringing holiday deals to shoppers nationwide through the ASUS and ROG Grand Tech Fair 2026.

Running from November 9, 2026, to January 17, 2027, the campaign offers freebies, cashback, and raffle prizes. Shoppers can also enjoy exclusive deals during weekend mall caravans.

The promotions cover ASUS and ROG’s consumer and gaming lineup. These include ProArt, Zenbook, Vivobook, ROG, and TUF Gaming laptops. ASUS All-in-One PCs and desktop computers are also part of the campaign.

Win prizes worth over PHP 180,000

The 12 Gifts of ASUS nationwide raffle gives eligible buyers a chance to win prizes worth over PHP 180,000.

Purchases of qualifying consumer laptops, gaming laptops, select desktops, and All-in-One PCs automatically qualify for one raffle entry. Buyers must register their products online by 11:59PM on January 17, 2027.

Each unique device serial number qualifies for one registration and raffle entry.

The campaign features two raffle draws:

• Minor draw (December 16, 2026): Six winners will receive prizes, including the ROG Falchion Ace 75 HE Gaming Keyboard, JBL Charge 6, and Midea TF Bladeless Fan.
• Major draw (January 25, 2027): Six winners will receive prizes, including the ROG Xbox Ally, DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo, and ROG Slash Luggage Edition 20.

Get a free Chipolo POP Smart Tracker

Buyers can also receive a free Chipolo POP Smart Tracker when purchasing select devices from ASUS and ROG Exclusive Stores.

Eligible products include Vivobook S, Vivobook Flip, Vivobook 14/15/16, Vivobook Go, ASUS Gaming, and TUF Gaming laptops.

The offer also covers ROG Strix G16 laptops, TUF Gaming desktops, ASUS Mini Tower desktops, and All-in-One PCs.

Get up to PHP 5,000 in GCash rebates

The ASUS and ROG Grand Tech Fair 2026 Mall Caravans bring additional deals to 13 SM Cyberzone locations.

Starting November 14, shoppers can visit participating malls every weekend. They can enjoy instant GCash rebates of up to PHP 5,000 on eligible products.

The caravans also feature exclusive gifts, product demonstrations, and other activities.

Here’s the caravan schedule:

GCash rebates vary by product series:

• PHP 5,000: ProArt laptops, Zenbook DUO, Zenbook S, ROG Zephyrus, and ROG Flow laptops.
• PHP 3,000: Vivobook S, Vivobook Flip, Zenbook A, Zenbook, ROG Strix, and ROG Strix SCAR laptops. This tier also covers ASUS Mini Tower V5 desktops, ASUS V400 and V600 All-in-One PCs, and ROG G700 desktops.
• PHP 1,000: Vivobook, TUF Gaming, and ASUS Gaming laptops. Select TUF Gaming desktops and ASUS Mini Tower S5 desktops also qualify.

Buyers can get an additional PHP 300 cashback when purchasing a qualifying device with select ASUS or ROG accessories.

These include ROG gaming bags, ASUS mice, keyboards, keyboard-and-mouse sets, and chargers.

ASUS highlights its market leadership

The holiday campaign also celebrates ASUS’s position as the Philippines’ leading consumer laptop and PC brand.

According to the IDC Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker for Q3 2026, ASUS held a 32.6% share of the consumer laptop market. The company also recorded a 111.4% increase in laptop shipments from Q2 to Q3 2026.

ASUS also holds the top position in the country’s overall consumer and gaming PC categories.

The company complements its products with the ASUS No. 1 Quality and Service Package. This includes up to three years of local and international warranty coverage, one-year local accidental damage protection, and up to six free device cleanings.

The package also includes a 14-day return policy. ASUS supports customers through more than 130 local service centers and drop-off points, with international warranty coverage in over 90 countries.

Shop the ASUS and ROG Grand Tech Fair 2026

The ASUS and ROG Grand Tech Fair 2026 runs until January 17, 2027, at participating ASUS and ROG stores and authorized resellers nationwide.

For complete promotion mechanics, eligible products, and participating retailers, visit the official ASUS Grand Tech Fair 2026 website.

You can also follow ASUS Philippines and ROG Philippines on Facebook for updates.

Smart Infinity has launched PureVoice, an AI-powered service that filters background noise during calls. The service aims to deliver clearer conversations, even in noisy environments.

Launched on November 6, 2026, PureVoice reduces distractions from traffic, crowds, and music. It supports everyday conversations, from important business calls to catching up with family and friends.

PureVoice also works on smartphones without built-in noise cancellation. Users don’t need to install an app or configure additional settings.

Subscribers can simply press 8# during a call to enable or disable the service. Smart Infinity members get first access, with a wider rollout planned for other Smart subscribers.

Smart continues to improve voice calling

PureVoice builds on Smart’s investments in network expansion and modernization.

In 2020, Smart completed its Voice over LTE (VoLTE) rollout. The technology enables high-quality voice calls while allowing subscribers to use mobile data simultaneously.

Smart also introduced Video over LTE (ViLTE). The technology lets subscribers make video calls through their phone’s dialer without third-party applications.

The company also highlighted its performance in quality-of-service tests conducted by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) in Metro Manila. Smart recorded zero dropped calls in the latest tests, meeting the regulator’s prescribed threshold.

Smart Infinity members can learn more about PureVoice by calling *800.