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 Japan, America, Europe, and Canada on March 3, 2017 and will cost US $299.99 in America. 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 for a hands on event on six separate Sundays in six different cities across America prior to its release date, along with Tokyo Big Sight, Japan. Pre-order retail reservations 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 Type-C ports in the front. The Nintendo Switch has built in Wi-Fi, a touchscreen, HDMI output, a USB Type-C port, 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. The Nintendo Switch can be played in three different styles; TV Mode, Tabletop Mode, and Handheld Mode.

Players can also link up to 8 multiple consoles to each other via local multiplayer. Each Joy-Con can be used for 2 player co-op, dubbed by Nintendo as "Sharing the Joy".

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.

Joy-Cons
The Joy-Cons have an accelerometer and gyro sensor. The Joy-Con (R) has a IR camera that can sense and measure the real-time shape, motion, and distance of objects. Two SL and SR shoulder buttons are on each Joy-Con. The Joy-Cons can be placed into the Joy-Con Grip. The Joy-Cons will launch with two color sets; the standard grey, along with neon blue and neon red. Much like the Wii Remote, each Joy-Con has grey wrist straps, with other colors sold separately. 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 ice cubes in a glass cup will be heard via the Joy-Cons speakers. The Joy-Con (L) has a capture button that 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 Joy-Cons, such as a western based 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
 * ZL
 * ZR
 * SL
 * SR
 * Capture button
 * Left analog stick
 * Right analog stick
 * Control D-Pad
 * Home
 * Power
 * Home
 * Power

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is sold separately.

amiibo
The Joy-Con (R) has an NFC sensor for scanning, reading, and writing amiibo figures.

Software
The Nintendo Switch will be able to synchronize with smartphones via a application for online capability for inviting friends to play online, set play appointments, and chat with friends on online matches. The Nintendo Switch will also use this for its parental controls, being controlled from the smartphone via an application named "Nintendo Switch Parental Controls". The Nintendo Switch will have no region locking, similar to Nintendo handhelds prior to the Nintendo DSi, and will have a free trial period for its online service at launch and will later start charging an undisclosed price starting Fall 2017.

Nintendo eShop
The Nintendo eShop is confirmed to make a return, during a small footage depicting the Switch's System Menu.

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 Holiday 2017.

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.

Physical and digital games

 * Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
 * Super Mario Odyssey