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The Nintendo Switch is an LCD tablet-like console that is designed to be a hybrid between home and handheld systems. The Nintendo Switch can be played in three different styles: TV mode, Tabletop mode, and Handheld mode.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> In TV mode, the system is plugged into a "Nintendo Switch Dock."<ref name="Nintendo.com article">Nintendo (October 20, 2016). [https://web.archive.org/web/20161020145017/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.com''. October 20, 2016 snapshot via Wayback Machine.</ref> With the system docked, gameplay footage is displayed on the TV screen. With the console detached, the footage is displayed on the console's screen. When a player uses Tabletop mode, the console uses a built-in kickstand to prop the system up. When the console is in Handheld mode, the two "Joy-Con" controller pods are attached to the sides of the console, giving it a similar design to the Wii U's GamePad. The Joy-Con can also be removed and used as separate controllers, similar to small [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] and [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] controllers; used as one controller together; or optionally docked into the "Joy-Con Grip"<ref name="Nintendo.com article"/> to give a more traditional experience. | The Nintendo Switch is an LCD tablet-like console that is designed to be a hybrid between home and handheld systems. The Nintendo Switch can be played in three different styles: TV mode, Tabletop mode, and Handheld mode.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> In TV mode, the system is plugged into a "Nintendo Switch Dock."<ref name="Nintendo.com article">Nintendo (October 20, 2016). [https://web.archive.org/web/20161020145017/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.com''. October 20, 2016 snapshot via Wayback Machine.</ref> With the system docked, gameplay footage is displayed on the TV screen. With the console detached, the footage is displayed on the console's screen. When a player uses Tabletop mode, the console uses a built-in kickstand to prop the system up. When the console is in Handheld mode, the two "Joy-Con" controller pods are attached to the sides of the console, giving it a similar design to the Wii U's GamePad. The Joy-Con can also be removed and used as separate controllers, similar to small [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] and [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] controllers; used as one controller together; or optionally docked into the "Joy-Con Grip"<ref name="Nintendo.com article"/> to give a more traditional experience. | ||
The Nintendo Switch console uses "Game Card" cartridges, similar to the [[Nintendo DS]] line. The Nintendo Switch Dock also has two USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI output,<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> an AC adapter port, and a TV output LED light. The Nintendo Switch has built in Wi-Fi,<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity, a multi-touch capacitive touchscreen of 6.2-inch diagonally,<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> a resolution of 1080p on TV mode and 720p on Tabletop and Handheld modes, a USB Type-C connector,<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> internal storage of 32 GB, a [[Memory Card#SD Cards|microSD]] slot (which also supports microSDHC/SDXC cards up to 2 TB), 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.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> For example, battery life during ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]'' gameplay is three hours.<ref>Nintendo. [https://www.nintendo.com/switch/tech-specs/ Nintendo Switch Technical Specs]. ''Nintendo.'' Retrieved February 28, 2020.</ref> | The Nintendo Switch console uses "Game Card" cartridges, similar to the [[Nintendo DS]] line. The Nintendo Switch Dock also has two USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI output,<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> an AC adapter port, and a TV output LED light. The Nintendo Switch has built in Wi-Fi,<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity, a multi-touch capacitive touchscreen of 6.2-inch diagonally,<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> a resolution of 1080p on TV mode and 720p on Tabletop and Handheld modes, a USB Type-C connector,<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> internal storage of 32 GB, a [[Memory Card#SD Cards|microSD]] slot (which also supports microSDHC/SDXC cards up to 2 TB; ejecting the card during use will forcibly turn off the Switch), 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.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> For example, battery life during ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]'' gameplay is three hours.<ref>Nintendo. [https://www.nintendo.com/switch/tech-specs/ Nintendo Switch Technical Specs]. ''Nintendo.'' Retrieved February 28, 2020.</ref> | ||
Players can also link up to eight multiple consoles to play against each other via local multiplayer.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> Each Joy-Con can be used for two-player {{wp|Cooperative|co-op}}, dubbed by Nintendo as "sharing the joy."<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> | Players can also link up to eight multiple consoles to play against each other via local multiplayer.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> Each Joy-Con can be used for two-player {{wp|Cooperative|co-op}}, dubbed by Nintendo as "sharing the joy."<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> | ||
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[[File:JoyConGripController.png|thumb|250px|Detail of the Joy-Con Grip]] | [[File:JoyConGripController.png|thumb|250px|Detail of the Joy-Con Grip]] | ||
[[File:JoyConWristStrap.png|thumb|250px|Detail of the Joy-Con Strap]] | [[File:JoyConWristStrap.png|thumb|250px|Detail of the Joy-Con Strap]] | ||
The two '''Joy-Con''' have an {{wp|accelerometer}} and {{wp|Gyroscope|gyro}} sensor.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> The Joy-Con (R) has an {{wp|Infrared|IR}} motion camera that can sense and measure the real-time shape, motion, and distance of objects.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> Two SL and SR shoulder buttons are on each Joy-Con | The two '''Joy-Con''' have an {{wp|accelerometer}} and {{wp|Gyroscope|gyro}} sensor.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> The Joy-Con (R) has an {{wp|Infrared|IR}} motion camera that can sense and measure the real-time shape, motion, and distance of objects.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> Two {{button|switch|SL}} and {{button|switch|SR}} shoulder buttons are on each Joy-Con,<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> which can be only be pressed while the Joy-Con are not connected to anything other than straps. The Joy-Con can be slid into the Joy-Con Grip on the controllers' rails.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> The Joy-Con launched with two color sets: the standard gray, along with neon blue and neon red.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> Neon yellow Joy-Con were released on June 16, 2017, and neon pink and neon green Joy-Con were released on January 5, 2018.<ref>https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/949309952459530241</ref> Much like the [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]], each Joy-Con has gray, detachable wrist straps with slide locks,<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> with other wrist strap colors sold separately.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> Neon purple and neon orange Joy-Con were released on October 4, 2019.<ref name="allcolors">Gil, Lory and Spear, Rebecca (February 1, 2020). [https://www.imore.com/every-color-nintendo-switch-joy-con-controller-plus-some-customization-options?_ga=2.200391534.1195840827.1583256051-489983711.1583256051 Every Color Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controller in 2020]. ''iMore''. Retrieved March 3, 2020.</ref> Aside from just neon colors and gray, Joy-Con are available in standard blue, [[Mario]]-themed red, and [[Luigi]]-themed green colors.<ref name="allcolors"/> | ||
An "HD Rumble" feature for high definition haptic feedback is included in the Joy-Con, which can convey realistic effects. For example, a demo for the January 2017 presentation showed that shaking the Joy-Con can give the illusion of ice cubes being shaken within a glass cup.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> The HD Rumble also helps move certain {{wp|Nintendo Labo}} Toy-Con cardboard builds, such as a race car acting much like a toy remote controlled car when connected to the Joy-Con. The minigame-based game ''{{wp|1-2-Switch}}'', which was released as a launch title, and the wrestling game ''[[ArmsWiki:ARMS (game)|ARMS]]'', released on June 16, 2017, are two games that heavily utilize the Joy-Con HD Rumble and motion control features.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> | An "HD Rumble" feature for high definition haptic feedback is included in the Joy-Con, which can convey realistic effects. For example, a demo for the January 2017 presentation showed that shaking the Joy-Con can give the illusion of ice cubes being shaken within a glass cup.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> The HD Rumble also helps move certain {{wp|Nintendo Labo}} Toy-Con cardboard builds, such as a race car acting much like a toy remote controlled car when connected to the Joy-Con. The minigame-based game ''{{wp|1-2-Switch}}'', which was released as a launch title, and the wrestling game ''[[ArmsWiki:ARMS (game)|ARMS]]'', released on June 16, 2017, are two games that heavily utilize the Joy-Con HD Rumble and motion control features.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> | ||