Nintendo Switch

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The Nintendo Switch[1] (codenamed the NX in development) is Nintendo's upcoming hybrid video game console and their seventh major game console. Despite this classification, Nintendo markets the system mostly as a home console rather than a portable handheld system.[2][3] It was officially announced on October 20, 2016,[1] and is set to be released simultaneously on March 3, 2017 in Japan, the US, Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, and other territories.[4] It will also cost US $299.99 in America, and JP ¥29,980 in Japan.[5] A Nintendo Switch presentation containing more information about the system was live-streamed from January 12, 2017 at 11:00 PM to January 13, 2017 at 12:05 AM (EST).[6][7] The Nintendo Switch is set for a hands on event on six separate Sundays in six different cities across America prior to its release date,[8][9] along with Tokyo Big Sight, Japan.[10] Pre-order retail reservations have started on January 21, 2017 in Japan.[11]

Features

The base console
Console
Peripherals
Peripherals
Images depicting the Nintendo Switch hardware.

The Nintendo Switch is an LCD tablet-like console that can be plugged into a "Nintendo Switch Dock" and will include an AC adapter.[12] With the system docked, gameplay footage will be displayed on the TV screen. With the console detached, the footage will be displayed on the console's screen. The two "Joy-Con" controller pods can be removed and used either as separate controllers, similar to small Nintendo Entertainment System controllers, or used as one controller together, or optionally docked into the "Joy-Con Grip"[12] to give a more traditional experience. The console can be used without the docking unit, unlike the Wii U's GamePad which it slightly resembles with Joy-Cons attached, making this console more of a hybrid between home and handheld systems. The console will also use small "Game Card" cartridges, similar to the Nintendo DS line. The Nintendo Switch Dock also has two USB 2.0 ports,[13] a HDMI output,[14] an AC adapter port, and a TV output LED light.[15] The Nintendo Switch has built in Wi-Fi,[16] Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity,[17] a multi-touch capacitive touchscreen of 6.2-inch diagonally,[18] a resolution of 1920 x 1080p on TV Mode and 1280 x 720p on Tabletop or Handheld mode,[19] a USB Type-C connector,[20] internal memory of 32 GB,[21] a microSD slot (upgradable with microSDHC/SDXC cards),[22] a 3.5mm headphone jack, a brightness sensor, two speakers in the bottom, and a battery life ranging anywhere between 2.5-6.5 hours.[23][24] For example, battery life during The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild gameplay is 3 hours.[25]

The handheld console has a kickstand that can be used to prop the system up. The Nintendo Switch can be played in three different styles; TV Mode, Tabletop Mode, and Handheld Mode.[26]

Players can also link up to 8 multiple consoles to play against each other via local multiplayer.[27] Each Joy-Con can be used for 2 player co-op, dubbed by Nintendo as "sharing the joy".[28]

Peripherals

Joy-Cons

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con diagram.
Detail of the Joy-Cons.
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con grip controller diagram.
Detail of the Joy-Con Grip controller.
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con wrist strap diagram.
Detail of the Joy-Con (R) wrist strap.

The Joy-Cons have an accelerometer and gyro sensor.[29] The Joy-Con (R) has an IR motion camera that can sense and measure the real-time shape, motion, and distance of objects.[30] Two SL and SR shoulder buttons are on each Joy-Con.[31] The Joy-Cons can be placed into the Joy-Con Grip through the controllers rails.[32] The Joy-Cons will launch with two color sets; the standard gray, along with neon blue and neon red.[33][34] Much like the Wii Remote, each Joy-Con has gray wrist straps with slide locks,[35] with other colors sold separately.[36] A HD rumble feature for high definition motion controls is included in the Joy-Cons, which can convey realistic sound effects from the Joy-Cons speakers based on motion controls. For example, shaking the Joy-Cons will give the illusion of ice cubes being poured into a glass cup, which can be heard via the Joy-Cons speakers.[37] Both Joy-Cons have Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity.[38] The Joy-Cons have a battery life of 20 hours and a charging time of 3.5 hours.[39] The Joy-Con (L) has a capture button that can take a screenshot of gameplay that can be saved onto the system's Album and following an update in the near future, be able to upload recorded gameplay footage to social media.[40] Two games are currently set to release that utilize the Joy-Cons HD rumble features, such as a minigame-based game called 1-2 Switch set to release as a launch title and a wrestling game called ARMS in Spring 2017.[41][42]

Buttons

  • A
  • B
  • X
  • Y
  • L
  • R
  • ZL
  • ZR
  • SL
  • SR
  • Release buttons
  • Sync buttons
  • Volume buttons (- and +)
  • Directional buttons
  • Capture button
  • Left analog stick
  • Left analog stick button
  • Right analog stick
  • Right analog stick button
  • Home button
  • Power button

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.

A traditional controller, simply called the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller,[12] will also have a D-pad, replacing one set of the directional buttons on the Joy-Con (L). The Pro Controller features the same set-up as the Nintendo GameCube Controller, with the second analog stick set below the face buttons. The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller has a battery life of 40 hours and charging time of 6 hours,[43] includes an NFC sensor for scanning and writing amiibo figures, and is sold separately.[44]

amiibo

Main article: amiibo
amiibo functionality on the Joy-Con (R) and the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
Mario amiibos being placed onto the Joy-Con (L) and Pro Controller's base, respectively.

Several Mario series amiibo were shown in the initial reveal trailer, and it was later confirmed that the Nintendo Switch will have amiibo support.[45] Both the Joy-Con (R) and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller have an NFC sensor for scanning and writing amiibo figures.[46][47]

Software

The Nintendo Switch will be able to synchronize with smartphones via an application for online capability for inviting friends to play online, set play appointments, and voice chat with friends on online matches.[48] The Nintendo Switch will have no region locking, similar to Nintendo handhelds prior to the Nintendo DSi.[49] A Nintendo Account is necessary to access any online features, with a free trial period for its online service at launch and will later start charging an undisclosed price starting Fall 2017.[50][51] Software for Nintendo Switch will be available to purchase at retail, and possibly from Nintendo eShop as well. The Nintendo Switch is the first Nintendo home console since the Nintendo 64 to have retail software stored on cartridges rather than disks.

Nintendo Switch Parental Controls

Nintendo Switch parental controls icon.
The Nintendo Switch Parental Controls icon.

The Nintendo Switch will also use optional parental controls, being controlled from a smartphone via an application named "Nintendo Switch Parental Controls", in order to control and monitor a minor's playing time. Nintendo have released a video featuring Bowser and Bowser Jr. detailing the functions of the application, with the former monitoring the latter's playing of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Boos also appear in the video and Bowser is shown to have a picture of Princess Peach as his phone wallpaper.[52][53]

Nintendo eShop

Main article: Nintendo eShop
File:Logo-Nintendo-eShop.svg

The Nintendo eShop is confirmed to make a return, during a small footage depicting the Nintendo Switch's system menu.[54]

Nintendo Switch HOME Menu

The Nintendo eShop being highlighted on the Nintendo Switch's Home Screen.
The Nintendo Switch's system menu. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game icons are shown.

At the top of the Nintendo Switch's system menu, referred to as the HOME Menu on the Nintendo UK website[55], there is a profile icon(s), time display, Wi-Fi/airplane mode status display, and battery display. The middle portion includes grids for displaying games' icons, and the bottom has icons for applets including News, Nintendo eShop, Album, Controllers, System Settings, and sleep mode, along with a controller display in the lower left.[56]

Revealed Mario games

As of January 12, 2017, 50 companies have collaborated with Nintendo and 80 games are currently in development for the Nintendo Switch.[57] Among the games shown, there is footage of Mario running in a three-dimensional space in a town area resembling a bazaar or Mexico, followed by a temple-like or ruins-like area. The town area has several, brightly-colored, buildings along with a creature resembling a skeletal Maraca Guy. The castle area has sand and water geysers around it, along with a Bill Blaster and Bullet Bill, as well as a number of Coin Rings and hearts indicating there is a health meter. The game's art style appears to be similar to that of Super Mario 3D World.[1] In the footage, Mario performs a Triple Jump. The game will be called Super Mario Odyssey, and will be released during Holiday 2017.[58][59]

Additionally, a new enhanced version of Mario Kart 8 will be released called Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.[60][61][62] This version will add King Boo, Dry Bones, Bowser Jr., and the Inklings from Splatoon to the roster, as well as bringing back the Boo and Feather items after a long hiatus.[1]

Mario-related games

Physical and digital games

Gallery

System

  • International logo

    International logo

  • North American gray box art

    North American gray box art

  • North American neon blue and red box art

    North American neon blue and red box art

Software

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External links

References

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