Nintendo Switch Live Presentation 2017 - Watch Now
Nintendo unveiled the new Nintendo Switch during a live presentation from Tokyo on Friday. You can watch the live stream here.
The Nintendo Switch promises to be the most in-demand console of the year. It looks like a console/tablet hybrid with a transforming controller.
Release Date: March 3, 2017
Price: $299.99
Nintendo to launch Nintendo Switch online service (like Xbox Live, PSN)
Region Locking removed for Nintendo Switch
Pre-Order: Nintendo Switch on Amazon (not live yet)
Play styles:
TV Mode
Tabletop Mode
Handheld Mode
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Battery Life: 2-6 hours (varying by game)
Charger: USB Type C
Touch screen
Local Multiplayer via WIFI (up to 8 connected)
Controllers are called "Joy-Con"
- will include a screenshot capture button
- gyro sensors
- one controller has a motion sensor
- will come in neon blue and neon red colors
- will also have straps
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Sample Games:
1-2-Switch - available at launch
Arms - Spring 2017
Splatoon 2 - Summer 2017
Super Mario Odyssey - Holiday 2017
Xenoblade 2
Fire Emblem Warriors
Dragon Quest X and Dragon Quest XI and Dragon Quest Heroes I and II
Project Octopath Traveler (Atlus series)
Skyrim
No More Heroes
FIFA
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - available at launch
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Press play to watch the video below.
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Release Date: March 3, 2017
Price: $299.99
Nintendo to launch Nintendo Switch online service (like Xbox Live, PSN)
Region Locking removed for Nintendo Switch
Pre-Order: Nintendo Switch on Amazon (not live yet)