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| − | The '''Nintendo Switch'''<ref name="first look">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5uik5fgIaI First Look at Nintendo Switch]. YouTube (Nintendo; October 20, 2016). Retrieved October 20, 2016.</ref> is [[Nintendo]]'s upcoming home console platform<ref>[http://wiiudaily.com/2015/06/reggie-nx-home-console/ Reggie calls the Nintendo NX a home console]. Wii U Daily (June 19, 2015). Retrieved June 16, 2016.</ref><ref>[http://gonintendo.com/stories/267055-pr-first-glimpse-of-nintendo-nx-coming-tomorrow-at-7-a-m-pt PR - First Glimpse of Nintendo NX Coming Tomorrow at 7 a.m. PT]. GoNintendo (October 19, 2016). Retrieved October 19, 2016.</ref>. The system is described as being a hybrid of handheld and home console devices, allowing players to play home console games on the go.<ref name="pr">[http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/first-look-at-nintendos-new-home-gaming-system Nintendo Switch world premier demonstrates new entertainment experiences from a home gaming system]. Nintendo (October 20, 2016). Retrieved October 20, 2016.</ref> Officially unveiled in October 2016, | + | The '''Nintendo Switch'''<ref name="first look">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5uik5fgIaI First Look at Nintendo Switch]. YouTube (Nintendo; October 20, 2016). Retrieved October 20, 2016.</ref> is [[Nintendo]]'s upcoming home console platform<ref>[http://wiiudaily.com/2015/06/reggie-nx-home-console/ Reggie calls the Nintendo NX a home console]. Wii U Daily (June 19, 2015). Retrieved June 16, 2016.</ref><ref>[http://gonintendo.com/stories/267055-pr-first-glimpse-of-nintendo-nx-coming-tomorrow-at-7-a-m-pt PR - First Glimpse of Nintendo NX Coming Tomorrow at 7 a.m. PT]. GoNintendo (October 19, 2016). Retrieved October 19, 2016.</ref>, following the [[Wii U]]. The system is described as being a hybrid of handheld and home console devices, allowing players to play home console games on the go.<ref name="pr">[http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/first-look-at-nintendos-new-home-gaming-system Nintendo Switch world premier demonstrates new entertainment experiences from a home gaming system]. Nintendo (October 20, 2016). Retrieved October 20, 2016.</ref> Officially unveiled in October 2016, the Nintendo Switch is currently set to launch in March 2017 worldwide<ref name="financial data"/>. |
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
| − | The development of the new platform was initially confirmed by [[Satoru Iwata]] during an investor's briefing in March 2015, revealing the new hardware under the codename "NX".<ref name="reveal">[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2015/150317/03.html March 17, Wed. 2015 Presentation Title]. Nintendo (March 17, 2015). Retrieved June 16, 2015.</ref> Succeeding Nintendo president [[Tatsumi Kimishima]] would later state that the Nintendo Switch is not intended to be the successor to either the [[Wii U]] or the [[Nintendo 3DS]] family<ref name="successor">[http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/05/16/nintendo-president-nx-is-not-the-successor-to-the-wii-u-nor-to-the-3ds Nintendo President: NX Is Not the Successor "to the Wii U nor to the 3DS"]. IGN (May 16, 2016). Retrieved June 16, 2016.</ref>, and that the device is based around a new concept.<ref name="successor"/><ref name="reveal"/> [[The Pokémon Company]] president [[Tsunekazu Ishihara]] | + | The development of the new platform was initially confirmed by [[Satoru Iwata]] during an investor's briefing in March 2015, revealing the new hardware under the codename "NX".<ref name="reveal">[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2015/150317/03.html March 17, Wed. 2015 Presentation Title]. Nintendo (March 17, 2015). Retrieved June 16, 2015.</ref> Succeeding Nintendo president [[Tatsumi Kimishima]] would later state that the Nintendo Switch is not intended to be the successor to either the [[Wii U]] or the [[Nintendo 3DS]] family<ref name="successor">[http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/05/16/nintendo-president-nx-is-not-the-successor-to-the-wii-u-nor-to-the-3ds Nintendo President: NX Is Not the Successor "to the Wii U nor to the 3DS"]. IGN (May 16, 2016). Retrieved June 16, 2016.</ref>, and that the device is based around a new concept.<ref name="successor"/><ref name="reveal"/> [[The Pokémon Company]] president [[Tsunekazu Ishihara]] also stated that the console "is trying to change what it means to be a home console device or a hand-held device".<ref>[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/09/nintendo_nx_will_change_the_concept_of_home_console_and_handheld_gaming_says_pokemon_company_president Nintendo NX Will "Change The Concept" Of Home Console And Handheld Gaming, Says Pokémon Company President]. Nintendo Life (September 20, 2016). Retrieved September 20, 2016.</ref> The console was finally revealed as the Nintendo Switch on October 20, 2016.<ref name="pr"/> |
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
| − | {{ | + | The Nintendo Switch is a tablet-like screen with a high-definition display that can be played both on a television as a home console device and using the Switch's high-definition display like a portable device.<ref name="pr"/> The system attaches to the "Nintendo Switch Dock" when playing on the television<ref name="pr"/>, which charges the system for portable play and outputs the video signal from the Nintendo Switch to the television through {{wp|HDMI}}.<ref name="amiibo">[http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/20/nintendo-confirms-amiibo-support-for-nintendo-switch-clarifies-additional-features Nintendo Confirms Amiibo Support for Nintendo Switch, Clarifies Additional Features]. IGN (October 20, 2016). Retrieved October 20, 2016.</ref><ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/2016/161020.html ニュースリリース : 2016年10月20日]. Nintendo.co.jp (October 20, 2016). Retrieved October 20, 2016.</ref> When removed from the dock, the Nintendo Switch seamlessly switches from displaying on the television to the built-in screen.<ref name="first look"/><ref name="amiibo"/> The Nintendo Switch itself features a power button, volume buttons, a 3.5mm headphone port, a [[Game Card]] slot with a cover similar to those seen on the SD Card slot on [[Nintendo DSi]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] family systems.<ref name="first look"/> |
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| + | The primary controller for the device is composed of two individual detachable controllers, the [[Joy-Con]] controllers, which can | ||
| + | be attached to the Nintendo Switch itself on both sides, providing a similar form factor to the [[Wii U GamePad]], or to the Joy-Con Grip accessory which allows the two controllers to be used in a manner similar to a normal controller. The JoyCon controllers can also be used in each hand, or as individual controllers for two players.<ref name="pr"/><ref name="first look"/> Multiple Nintendo Switch units can also be connected for wireless local play.<ref name="first look"/> | ||
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| + | ===System specs=== | ||
| + | Although the device's full specifications have not been revealed, it is known that the system will be powered by {{wp|Nvidia}} {{wp|Tegra}}. The system will use an Nvidia GPU "based on the same architecture as the world’s top-performing {{wp|GeForce}} gaming graphics cards".<ref name="nvidia"/> | ||
==Games== | ==Games== | ||
The Nintendo Switch will be the first Nintendo console after the [[Nintendo GameCube]] to not use a variant of the [[Game Disc]] format for physical releases, instead opting for a variant of the [[Game Card]] format used with Nintendo's handheld devices since the [[Nintendo DS]].<ref name="site">[http://www.nintendo.com/switch Nintendo Switch - Official Website - Nintendo's New Video Game System]. Nintendo. Retrieved October 20, 2016.</ref> | The Nintendo Switch will be the first Nintendo console after the [[Nintendo GameCube]] to not use a variant of the [[Game Disc]] format for physical releases, instead opting for a variant of the [[Game Card]] format used with Nintendo's handheld devices since the [[Nintendo DS]].<ref name="site">[http://www.nintendo.com/switch Nintendo Switch - Official Website - Nintendo's New Video Game System]. Nintendo. Retrieved October 20, 2016.</ref> | ||
| − | Currently, five games have been confirmed to be released for the Nintendo Switch: ''{{wp|Just Dance 2017}}'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]''<ref>[http://www.ign.com/wikis/nintendo- | + | Currently, five games have been confirmed to be released for the Nintendo Switch: ''{{wp|Just Dance 2017}}'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]''<ref>[http://www.ign.com/wikis/nintendo-switch/Nintendo_Switch_Games Nintendo Switch Games]. IGN. Retrieved June 16, 2016.</ref>, ''{{dqw|Dragon Quest X}}''<ref>[http://www.dualshockers.com/2016/08/07/nintendo-nx-version-of-dragon-quest-x-confirmed-in-development-alongside-ps4-version/ Nintendo NX version of Dragon Quest X Confirmed in Development Alongside PS4 Version]. DualShockers. Retrieved August 8, 2016.</ref>, ''{{dqw|Dragon Quest XI}}''<ref>[http://www.nintendo-insider.com/2016/08/dragon-quest-11-adventures-toward-nintendo-nx-release/ Dragon Quest 11 Adventures Toward Nintendo NX Release]. Nintendo Insider (August 21, 2016). Retrieved August 21, 2016.</ref>, and "{{wp|Project Sonic 2017}}"<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCh9--2xcKk Project Sonic 2017 Debut Trailer]. YouTube (Sonic the Hedgehog; July 22, 2016). Retrieved July 23, 2016.</ref>. ''Breath of the Wild'' is the only Nintendo-published game confirmed so far. |
Also shown during the premiere trailer were demos for a 3D {{ser|Super Mario}} game, a basketball game (likely by {{wp|EA Sports}} or {{wp|2K Sports}}), a game by {{wp|Bethesda Softworks}}, and games similar to (possibly ports of, or the successor for the latter of) the [[Wii U]] titles ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Splatoon]]''.<ref name="first look"/> | Also shown during the premiere trailer were demos for a 3D {{ser|Super Mario}} game, a basketball game (likely by {{wp|EA Sports}} or {{wp|2K Sports}}), a game by {{wp|Bethesda Softworks}}, and games similar to (possibly ports of, or the successor for the latter of) the [[Wii U]] titles ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Splatoon]]''.<ref name="first look"/> | ||
==Accessories== | ==Accessories== | ||
| + | ===Nintendo Switch Pro Controller=== | ||
Similar to the [[Wii U]], a [[Nintendo Switch Pro Controller]], resembling a more traditional controller, has been announced.<ref name="pr"/> The Pro Controller can be used with the Nintendo Switch while either on the go or at home. | Similar to the [[Wii U]], a [[Nintendo Switch Pro Controller]], resembling a more traditional controller, has been announced.<ref name="pr"/> The Pro Controller can be used with the Nintendo Switch while either on the go or at home. | ||
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| + | ===amiibo=== | ||
| + | {{main|amiibo}} | ||
| + | Nintendo have confirmed that [[amiibo]] will be compatible with the Nintendo Switch.<ref name="amiibo"/> | ||
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <center><gallery> | ||
| + | Nintendo Switch detach.png|The Nintendo Switch detached from the Nintendo Switch Dock, with Joy-Con controllers attached. | ||
| + | Nintendo Switch separate.png|Separating the Nintendo Switch from the Nintendo Switch Dock. | ||
| + | Nintendo Switch multiplayer.png|Using the Joy-Con controllers for multiplayer with the Nintendo Switch. | ||
| + | </gallery></center> | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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The Nintendo Switch[3] is Nintendo's upcoming home console platform[4][5], following the Wii U. The system is described as being a hybrid of handheld and home console devices, allowing players to play home console games on the go.[6] Officially unveiled in October 2016, the Nintendo Switch is currently set to launch in March 2017 worldwide[2].
Contents
Production
The development of the new platform was initially confirmed by Satoru Iwata during an investor's briefing in March 2015, revealing the new hardware under the codename "NX".[7] Succeeding Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima would later state that the Nintendo Switch is not intended to be the successor to either the Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family[8], and that the device is based around a new concept.[8][7] The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara also stated that the console "is trying to change what it means to be a home console device or a hand-held device".[9] The console was finally revealed as the Nintendo Switch on October 20, 2016.[6]
Features
The Nintendo Switch is a tablet-like screen with a high-definition display that can be played both on a television as a home console device and using the Switch's high-definition display like a portable device.[6] The system attaches to the "Nintendo Switch Dock" when playing on the television[6], which charges the system for portable play and outputs the video signal from the Nintendo Switch to the television through HDMI.[10][11] When removed from the dock, the Nintendo Switch seamlessly switches from displaying on the television to the built-in screen.[3][10] The Nintendo Switch itself features a power button, volume buttons, a 3.5mm headphone port, a Game Card slot with a cover similar to those seen on the SD Card slot on Nintendo DSi and Nintendo 3DS family systems.[3]
The primary controller for the device is composed of two individual detachable controllers, the Joy-Con controllers, which can be attached to the Nintendo Switch itself on both sides, providing a similar form factor to the Wii U GamePad, or to the Joy-Con Grip accessory which allows the two controllers to be used in a manner similar to a normal controller. The JoyCon controllers can also be used in each hand, or as individual controllers for two players.[6][3] Multiple Nintendo Switch units can also be connected for wireless local play.[3]
System specs
Although the device's full specifications have not been revealed, it is known that the system will be powered by Nvidia Tegra. The system will use an Nvidia GPU "based on the same architecture as the world’s top-performing GeForce gaming graphics cards".[1]
Games
The Nintendo Switch will be the first Nintendo console after the Nintendo GameCube to not use a variant of the Game Disc format for physical releases, instead opting for a variant of the Game Card format used with Nintendo's handheld devices since the Nintendo DS.[12]
Currently, five games have been confirmed to be released for the Nintendo Switch: Just Dance 2017, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild[13], Template:Dqw[14], Template:Dqw[15], and "Project Sonic 2017"[16]. Breath of the Wild is the only Nintendo-published game confirmed so far.
Also shown during the premiere trailer were demos for a 3D Super Mario game, a basketball game (likely by EA Sports or 2K Sports), a game by Bethesda Softworks, and games similar to (possibly ports of, or the successor for the latter of) the Wii U titles Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon.[3]
Accessories
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Similar to the Wii U, a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, resembling a more traditional controller, has been announced.[6] The Pro Controller can be used with the Nintendo Switch while either on the go or at home.
amiibo
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Main article: amiibo |
Nintendo have confirmed that amiibo will be compatible with the Nintendo Switch.[10]
Gallery
The Nintendo Switch detached from the Nintendo Switch Dock, with Joy-Con controllers attached.
Separating the Nintendo Switch from the Nintendo Switch Dock.
Using the Joy-Con controllers for multiplayer with the Nintendo Switch.
External links
- Nintendo Switch on Wikipedia
- Nintendo Switch on Zelda Wiki
- Nintendo Switch on Super Mario Wiki
- Nintendo Switch on Inkipedia
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 NVIDIA Technology Powers New Home Gaming System, Nintendo Switch. Nvidia (October 20, 2016). Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Earnings Release: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2016. Nintendo (April 27, 2016). Retrieved June 16, 2016.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 First Look at Nintendo Switch. YouTube (Nintendo; October 20, 2016). Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ↑ Reggie calls the Nintendo NX a home console. Wii U Daily (June 19, 2015). Retrieved June 16, 2016.
- ↑ PR - First Glimpse of Nintendo NX Coming Tomorrow at 7 a.m. PT. GoNintendo (October 19, 2016). Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Nintendo Switch world premier demonstrates new entertainment experiences from a home gaming system. Nintendo (October 20, 2016). Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 March 17, Wed. 2015 Presentation Title. Nintendo (March 17, 2015). Retrieved June 16, 2015.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Nintendo President: NX Is Not the Successor "to the Wii U nor to the 3DS". IGN (May 16, 2016). Retrieved June 16, 2016.
- ↑ Nintendo NX Will "Change The Concept" Of Home Console And Handheld Gaming, Says Pokémon Company President. Nintendo Life (September 20, 2016). Retrieved September 20, 2016.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Nintendo Confirms Amiibo Support for Nintendo Switch, Clarifies Additional Features. IGN (October 20, 2016). Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ↑ ニュースリリース : 2016年10月20日. Nintendo.co.jp (October 20, 2016). Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ↑ Nintendo Switch - Official Website - Nintendo's New Video Game System. Nintendo. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ↑ Nintendo Switch Games. IGN. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
- ↑ Nintendo NX version of Dragon Quest X Confirmed in Development Alongside PS4 Version. DualShockers. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- ↑ Dragon Quest 11 Adventures Toward Nintendo NX Release. Nintendo Insider (August 21, 2016). Retrieved August 21, 2016.
- ↑ Project Sonic 2017 Debut Trailer. YouTube (Sonic the Hedgehog; July 22, 2016). Retrieved July 23, 2016.
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