Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch

Manufacturer	Nintendo
Type	Hybrid video game console
Generation	Ninth generation
Release date	March 3, 2017 Nintendo Switch: USA: March 3, 2017 JP: April 28, 2017 SA: May 14, 2017 AU: May 20, 2017
Media	Nintendo Switch Game Card, download
Controller input	Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Online services	Nintendo Switch Online, Nintendo eShop
Backward compatibility	No compatibility
Predecessor	Wii U Nintendo 3DS

The Nintendo Switch (known as NX before its release) is a video game console created by Nintendo. It is the successor to the Wii U and was released on March 3, 2017.^[1]

The Switch is a hybrid console, similar to the lesser known Sega Nomad. The player can either connect it to a television or use it by itself as a handheld gaming device. It uses controllers called Joy-Cons, which can attach to both sides of the console. They can be attached to a grip when playing on a TV. The Joy-Con also have a feature known as HD Rumble, which allows for immersive vibration of the controllers. There is an infrared sensor on the bottom of the right Joy-Con that can detect shapes, and distance.

There are more than 1000 games for the Nintendo Switch. Some notable titles include The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, Kirby Star Allies, and Pokémon Sword and Shield, with new titles coming out for the Nintendo Switch such as Mario + Rabbids: Sparks Of Hope.

1. ↑ Webster, Andrew (2017-01-12). "The Nintendo Switch will launch on March 3rd for $299". The Verge. Retrieved 2021-07-11.