Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch (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 console mostly as a home console rather than a portable system. It was officially announced on October 20, 2016 and is set to be released in America on March 3, 2017 for US $299.99. 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). The Nintendo Switch is set to display on six different Sundays in six different locations across the world in the near future prior to its release date. Pre-orders start on January 21, 2017 in Japan only.

Features
The Nintendo Switch is an LCD tablet-like console that can be plugged into a "Nintendo Switch Dock" and will include an AC adapter. With the system docked, the game 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, optionally docked into the "Joy-Con Grip" 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 mobile systems. The console will also use small "Game Card" cartridges, similar to the Nintendo DS line. The base console also has two USB ports in the front. The Nintendo Switch has built in Wi-Fi, a touchscreen, and a battery life ranging anywhere between 2 1⁄2-6 1⁄2 hours.

The handheld console has a kickstand that can be used to prop the system up. A traditional controller, simply called the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, will also have a Control Pad, replacing one set of the face buttons. The Pro Controller features the same set-up as the Nintendo GameCube Controller, with the second analog stick set below the face buttons.

Players can also link up to 8 multiple consoles to each other via local multiplayer.

Several Mario series amiibo were also shown in the trailer, and it is confirmed that the Nintendo Switch will have amiibo support, and players can scan them through the Joy-Con controllers.

Joycons
The Joycons have a gyro sensor and a real-time distance and object measuring mechanism. Two L and R shoulder buttons are on each Joycon. The Joycons will launch with two color sets; the standard grey, along with neon blue and neon red. Much like the Wii Remote, each Joycon has grey wrist straps. A HD rumble feature for high definition motion controls is included in the Joycons, which makes realistic sound effects from the Joycons speakers. For example, shaking ice cubes in a glass cup will be heard via the Joycons speakers. The left Joycon can take a screenshot of gameplay and in the near future be able to upload recorded gameplay footage to social media. Two games are currently set to release that utilize the Joycons, such as a western game called 1-2 Switch set to release as a launch title and a wrestling game called ARMS in Spring 2017.

Buttons

 * A
 * B
 * X
 * Y
 * L
 * R
 * Home
 * Control D-Pad
 * Power
 * Control D-Pad
 * Power

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is going to be able to be placed inside the Joy-Con Grip.

amiibo
The right Joycon has an NFC sensor for scanning amiibo figures.

Revealed Mario games
50 companies have collaborated with Nintendo and 80 games are currently in development for the Nintendo Switch. 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. In the footage, Mario performs a Triple Jump. The game will be called Super Mario Odyssey, and will be released during the holiday season.

Additionally, a new version of Mario Kart 8 will be released called Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. 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 Cape Feather items after a long hiatus.