I was waiting to buy the new Nintendo Switch 2 Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition. When it was released in the US, it sold out immediately, and I was really disappointed because I was waiting to buy one. I started checking all websites in Kuwait such as Xcite, Best, Geekay, Eureka, and none was offering it. I then wrote on Twitter, and Nawaf gave me the magical answer, which is buying it directly from Nintendo Saudi Arabia and they ship to Kuwait. At first, I thought it is exclusive to Saudi Arabia, but that wasn’t the case. The best part is that it is still available to buy, which isn’t the case in the US where it is still sold out everywhere. From what I am reading is that this console will be available, so it won’t be extremely scarce like the 3DS era where it was released once or twice at very small quantities.
Category Archives: Kuwait
Apr
Yesterday I went to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and I was very excited to buy Yoshi and Luma popcorn buckets for myself and my family. For me it was part of the experience to watch the movie. I went early in the morning just to make sure that I can get the Yoshi and Luma popcorn buckets before selling out, but it was already sold out. They told me I came too late as they sold out immediately. My sister in law had a discussion with them and they told her that people came and bought huge quantities. It was a complete scalping behavior that ruined the entire experience of going to the movie. I believe they could have solved this issue with the following
1- Limit the number of buckets per person (1 per person)
2- Only those who bought the movie tickets can buy the popcorn bucket.
In the US, they came up with a solution where you can pre order via the theaters website, but the delivery is for August 2026.
Lets see how it goes next time.
Mar
3 Years ago, I reserved Starlink device as a backup internet for my home. Today, I got an email saying that it is ready to ship within 1-2 weeks and I have 30 days trial and no contract needed. I honestly didn’t expect by then that it will take 3 years, because the release date was suppose to be sometime in 2023. I honestly don’t need Starlink, but I will only keep it as a backup for my Zain, Ooredoo, and STC routers. I will add it as the 4th device on my load balancer for emergencies. Now coming back to the device, there are two devices which are the standard device, and mini.
Starlink Standard Device: The Standard device costs KD122 and is designed to be permanently installed at a fixed location such as a home or office. This option is ideal for users who want a stable, long term setup with minimal movement once installed.
Starlink Mini Device: The Mini device costs KD92 and offers a smaller and portable design. While it can be installed at home like the Standard version, the Mini is also easy to carry and use in different locations, making it ideal for travel, camping, or remote work.
Before officially selling Starlink, it was being sold in Kuwait at 150-209 KD. For example Sky Phone sold out at 209 KD
If you already own a Starlink device and account from another country, you cannot simply update the address to Kuwait. Instead, you must:
- Cancel your existing subscription
- Transfer the device to a new Kuwait based account
- This step is necessary to activate service in Kuwait since it is part of SamaX now.
You can order it now without a reservation, I thought the reservation gave me priority, but that doesn’t feel it is the case. Go to Starlink website and check their devices, prices, and the optional accessories.
Note: Links have referral code for Ryukers
May
Nintendo released Nintendo Switch 2 on June 2025 and thing I loved the most is that we never had any scalpers for Nintendo Switch 2. The beauty of being in Kuwait is that it is available everywhere, and since in Kuwait we don’t have official Nintendo prices. It started with high prices at first but went down very fast due to the availability of the console. So far Mobile 2000 is the lowest price I found which is 147.5 KD. I paid more by getting it from the UK and shipping it to Kuwait.
Nintendo Switch 2 Console in Kuwait:-
Mobile 2000 (Console)
Xcite (Mario Kart Bundle)
Eureka (Console / Mario Kart Bundle)
Best Electronics (Console / Mario Kart Bundle)
AlFuhod (Mario Kart Bundle)
I am about to play Donkey Kong on the Nintendo Switch 2, and I will eventually enjoy the experience.
May
There are lots of Kuwaiti brands that launch every year. I totally believe that a lot of Kuwaiti brands compete with international brands, and some even better than international brands. One of the concepts which is very innovative is in the Modest Swimwear segment. Amaq Premoium Modest Swimwear launched a brand that competes with the big brands internationally and they made it even better. Their concept is that they wanted to develop a brand that is premium, functional, and stylish. The main differentiation point and made Amaq very unique is the implementation of the water flow gills where the people won’t face the bubble effect anymore since water get trapped due to layers. The water flow gills will let the water flow out of the gills and close if there is no water flow. The inspiration is from fish gills which is a very interesting concept to be implemented.
Amaq is basically QYNDA Activewear but for swimwear. Such brands are getting international demand, which makes Kuwaiti products more international.
Follow @amaqwear on Instagram to see their latest posts & stories.
Sep
This became the usual cycle where Playstation get updated during the mid cycle of the console’s life. The pre-order of Sony Playstation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro) will be on 26 of September, which is very close. The actual release will be on November 7th, 2024. I was thinking whether to upgrade or not, and I decided that I will upgrade because I was thinking of buying another PS5 for the Diwaneya anyway. What I would do now is use my old one for the Diwaneya and get the Pro for my home. Even though the price is more expensive that what I had in mind, I would love to test maximum frames and resolution.
Playstation 5 Console in Kuwait:-
Pricing is above my expectations at 247.5 KD, this time the official price is more when it comes to conversion vs the previous release of the regular PS5.
Jul
First Starlink revolutionized the internet where people can have access anywhere in the world. For me, it was one of the best experiences ever because I got high speed internet in an area where I was barely getting 7 MB. The setup was so simple and It started by having Starlink device and a router and that is basically it. Now the technology is going to be on a total different level where Starlink will activate direct to cell in 2025. I can’t wait for this day to come where I can have a signal and internet anywhere in the globe, and I mean anywhere whether in the north pole, in the middle of the sea or dessert, or anywhere else. People will be using their regular phones, but their network provider should work with Starlink. I honestly don’t know which company will be the first to offer such a service, but I assume it will be Zain for being the most innovative in Kuwait. I hope that Zain become one of the pioneers to do that partnership with Starlink.
The image above shows the way it works between the cellular company and Starlink. It doesn’t seem very complex, so I hope we get it as soon as possible. What I am currently doing when I travel is use Zain roaming in addition to a local sim of the country that I am visiting. I use 2 sim cards at the same time and turn on data switching where my Samsung Z Fold switch automatically between the two sim cards and use the sim card that is getting a better signal. Sometimes I still don’t get good signal in some places when I travel, so Starlink direct to Cell will solve all my issues.
Jan
I have been getting comments and emails about scheduling a tour to Hectare’s factory in Kuwait. Of course it is fun to see how potato chips or popcorn is made. What I did was I called the management of Hectare’s and told them that I am getting emails and comments for people who wants a factory tour. They told me that they are fully booked for the next 4-5 months, which is really impressive. The reason people want to visit Hectare’s factory is because it is by far the most luxury factory in Kuwait and their products is known for top quality. Soon Hectare’s will release their meat products which is expected to crush the market.
To arrange a tour, call Motaz at 66230177 and let him know that you got his number from Ryukers Blog.
Sep
Season 1 from Taqdeer Al Ehteyaj was released 3 years ago as a 4 episodes season only. The TV Show got a lot of attention for being very funny and for being something that people can relate to. Since then I have been waiting for season 2, and it was released on September 1st, 2022. It is a 10 episodes season and it is available only on Shasha. I have seen Shasha being promoted on AlQabas all the time after trailers from the Black Box by Ammar Taqi. I didn’t pay for subscription until Taqdeer Al Ehteyaj was released. I paid for the 1 year subscription for $59.99, which is a lot for a platform that doesn’t have much content.
After Abdulhusain Abdulredha passed away, I thought we will never get the opportunity to laugh the same way as we used to. I was totally wrong because Taqdeer Al Ehteyaj brought very similar laugh and joy. I recommended the show to my friends and family, and everyone loved it. My Saudi friends were so reluctant to watch it, because they thought our recent entertainment isn’t as good as the old days, which I agree with, but after they watched the show. I got a call few weeks later, and they told me they were so impressed and they watched the show twice and can’t wait for more episodes.
My favorite episode from Taqdeer Al Ehteyaj is episode 2 from season 1 and episode 8 from season 2. It is a must watch
Sep
Less than a year ago, I got the LG C1 OLED TV. Back then that was the best gaming TV in the market. Of course OLED TV was and still very impressive, but it has it cons as well. The brightness is known to be one issue and the other is the possibility of burn in. Such issues doesn’t exist with QLED TV’s, and they come with their own issues such as less contrast between black and the other colors. Now the best of both OLED and QLED are combined into QD OLED, and they are finally available in Kuwait. So far there is two companies that are offering QD OLED TV’s, which are Sony and Samsung. The only limitation is that they come in 55″ and 65″ sizes only. I really want a 77″ or 83″ for my next upgrade which will be few years away.
Sony A95K
Xcite (65″)
Samsung S95B