Nintendo Switch.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

www.engadget.com/2016/10/27/nintendo-switch-capacitive-multitouch-screen/

[JACK-2]

Looks nice, but I feel they should have done this instead of launching the wii u.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Yea it's a bit toooooo late for them to go back on that lol. You can see that they are changing their strategy though.

[JACK-2]

Let's see if they'll turn this around.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

I'm interested how Nintendo will handle the PC market if they will at all.

[JACK-2]

Oct 29, 2016 23:17:05 GMT -5 The Big Daddy C-Master said:

I'm interested how Nintendo will handle the PC market if they will at all.

They seem more interested in mobile at the moment which is growing too.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

That's definitely a start. Will you get this system?

[JACK-2]

For my God kids sure, they love Nintendo.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Do you get much use out of your Wii now?

[JACK-2]

Oct 30, 2016 0:08:23 GMT -5 The Big Daddy C-Master said:

Do you get much use out of your Wii now?

When I have time, I go through long intervals of not playing and then pop up and play again. Usually when I'm off of school. I prefer a much slower pace anyway.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Yea, that way you don't get burned out.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Nintendo Switch: In-Depth Look at Upcoming Games Coming Tomorrow

Nintendo of America announced that following the Nintendo Switch presentation from Tokyo Tomorrow, there will be a second Nintendo Treehouse livestream giving a “deeper look” at the games.

At the moment we don’t have any firm clues about which games will be introduced during the livestream, which will air at 9:30 AM Eastern Time, but it’s very likely that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will have a prominent presence.

Maybe we’ll get to see the Switch version of Dragon Quest XI, since plans to release the game on the console have been confirmed.

www.dualshockers.com/2016/12/19/dragon-quest-xi-world-size-release-target-nintendo-switch-plans-confirmed/

Source: dualshockers

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Nintendo Switch 2017 presentation live stream



Nintendo Switch to be released on March 3rd worldwide, price tag of $299.99

During the Nintendo Switch live presentation, the company revealed the consoles release date and price.

The upcoming hardware will become available worldwide on March 3rd, 2017. In North America, the console will cost $299.99 at launch.

Nintendo shared a few details about the console's online services. It was noted that online will become a paid service in the Fall of 2017, which seems to imply that it will be free until then.

Players can look forward to setting up online matches with smart mobile devices, and the Nintendo Switch's software will not be region locked.

The stream also showed off the Joy Con controllers. These are small peripherals (broken up into left and right pieces) that can function as their own individual controller.
The Joy Con can handle several tasks for the player, including the ability to scan Amiibo, capture screenshots, and more. These will come in different colors -- at launch we'll have neon red and neon blue -- has a wrist strap add-on, and the right Joy Con even has a built in camera that can read hand movements such as Rock, Paper, Scissors.

Source: eventhubs

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Anybody getting this?

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

I might get it soon, My main priority is going to be saving up for another gaming tournament.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Nintendo Details the Nintendo Switch, Boasts Heavy Third Party Support

Following the announcement of the Nintendo Switch, formerly known as NX, the console manufacturer from Kyoto provided more details on the console, boasting a large group of third party developers and publishers planning to support the console.

Nintendo provided the first glimpse of its new home gaming system and revealed that it is called Nintendo Switch. In addition to providing single and multiplayer thrills at home, the Nintendo Switch system also enables gamers to play the same title wherever, whenever and with whomever they choose. The mobility of a handheld is now added to the power of a home gaming system to enable unprecedented new video game play styles.

At home, Nintendo Switch rests in the Nintendo Switch Dock that connects the system to the TV and lets you play with family and friends in the comfort of your living room. By simply lifting Nintendo Switch from the dock, the system will instantly transition to portable mode, and the same great gaming experience that was being enjoyed at home now travels with you. The portability of Nintendo Switch is enhanced by its bright high-definition display. It brings the full home gaming system experience with you to the park, on an airplane, in a car, or to a friend’s apartment.

Gaming springs into action by removing detachable Joy-Con controllers from either side of Nintendo Switch. One player can use a Joy-Con controller in each hand; two players can each take one; or multiple Joy-Con can be employed by numerous people for a variety of gameplay options. They can easily click back into place or be slipped into a Joy-Con Grip accessory, mirroring a more traditional controller. Or, if preferred, the gamer can select an optional Nintendo Switch Pro Controller to use instead of the Joy-Con controllers. Furthermore, it is possible for numerous people to bring their Nintendo Switch systems together to enjoy local multiplayer face-to-face competition.

Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime also provided a comment.

“Nintendo Switch allows gamers the freedom to play however they like. It gives game developers new abilities to bring their creative visions to life by opening up the concept of gaming without boundaries.”





Source: dualshockers

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Nintendo Switch Confirmed Powered by Custom Tegra Processor by Nvidia

Nvidia made its own announcement, mentioning that the console will be powered by a custom Tegra chip including “an NVIDIA GPU based on the same architecture as the world’s top-performing GeForce gaming graphics cards.”

You can read the full announcement below.

“The first thing to know about the new Nintendo Switch home gaming system: it’s really fun to play. With great graphics, loads of game titles and incredible performance, the Nintendo Switch will provide people with many hours of engaging and interactive gaming entertainment.

But creating a device so fun required some serious engineering. The development encompassed 500 man-years of effort across every facet of creating a new gaming platform: algorithms, computer architecture, system design, system software, APIs, game engines and peripherals. They all had to be rethought and redesigned for Nintendo to deliver the best experience for gamers, whether they’re in the living room or on the move.

A Console Architecture for the Living Room and Beyond

Nintendo Switch is powered by the performance of the custom Tegra processor. The high-efficiency scalable processor includes an NVIDIA GPU based on the same architecture as the world’s top-performing GeForce gaming graphics cards.

Nintendo SwitchThe Nintendo Switch’s gaming experience is also supported by fully custom software, including a revamped physics engine, new libraries, advanced game tools and libraries. NVIDIA additionally created new gaming APIs to fully harness this performance. The newest API, NVN, was built specifically to bring lightweight, fast gaming to the masses.

Gameplay is further enhanced by hardware-accelerated video playback and custom software for audio effects and rendering.

We’ve optimized the full suite of hardware and software for gaming and mobile use cases. This includes custom operating system integration with the GPU to increase both performance and efficiency.

NVIDIA gaming technology is integrated into all aspects of the new Nintendo Switch home gaming system, which promises to deliver a great experience to gamers.”

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Third Party Developers Comment on Their Nintendo Switch Partnership

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Nintendo Switch: Xbox’s Phil Spencer and Aaron Greenberg Comment Positively on Nintendo’s New Console

It’s always nice to see a degree of sportmanship among console developers, and with today’s unveiling of Nintendo’s switch, positive comments came from the Xbox camp, and more specifically from Xbox Division Head Phil Spencer and Games Marketing Head Aaron Greenberg.

Spencer praised Nintendo’s ability to deliver a bold vision with its products.

Greenberg commented on the innovation expressed by the console and on the fun factor.

Source: dualshockers

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

So is this system actually supposed to be top tier then?

[JACK-2]

Jan 15, 2017 22:30:48 GMT -5 The Big Daddy C-Master said:

Anybody getting this?

Paid online service, no Netflix or twitch and two good launch titles one of which is on the Wii U (Which I already have.). Not sure about this.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

These companies like their service models eh?

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Online and Hardware Functionality Outlined for the Nintendo Switch – Will Not Be Region Locked

Nintendo reveals quite a lot of new information about its Switch console, focused on online features, controllers and more.

The first details about the online features and hardware information for the new system were revealed. This console is slated to be much more online-friendly then its predecessors and the entire thing will will not be region locked!

Here are the highlights for the online stats:

The Switch will have online functionality

You can create so called ‘online appointments
You can access these features from a ‘smart device’
Online functions will be free for a trial period
The paid period will start in fall 2017
The system has wireless capabilities
Local wireless will support up to 6 systems

With the actual hardware features, the following was announced:

The battery life will last 2.5 to 6 hours depending on the individual game
The portable screen is a capacitive touch screen
The portable system is battery powered and is charged through a USB type C cable
You can capture screenshots/videos and share them via social media through the Switch

There will be three different ways to play the Switch:

TV mode – play it in your living room
Tabletop mode – detach the screen and hoist it up with the stand on any flat surface
Handheld mode – play the Switch on the go

The Joycon controller has the following features:

When you detach the Joycon sections they become their own individual controllers
There are straps for both Joycons and they contain L and R bumpers for specific games
Both straps and the Joycon controllers will have different colors available to purchase
The controllers are confirmed to be available in neon blue and red
The Joycon is equipped with motion IR camera – it can sense the distance from objects in front of it and can tell the difference between the rock, paper, scissor hand motions
The controllers also have what’s known as HD rumble – which is sensitive enough to distinguish different ‘weights’ and ‘movements’ for the controller



Source: dualshockers & IGN (image)

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Jan 20, 2017 17:40:02 GMT -5 The Big Daddy C-Master said:

These companies like their service models eh?

First Sony made online paid services now Nintendo is doing it. Pretty much consoles are more interested in paid online service.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Nintendo Switch Is First and Foremost a “Home Gaming Console”

For those who were worried, the 3DS is probably not leaving us any time soon.

After unveiling of the Nintendo Switch, many were left wondering about the future of the 3DS. The Switch, after all, serves as both a home console and portable device; however, while what’s next for the handheld platform is still uncertain, we can put to rest any fear that the Switch was meant to take over.

Speaking with Polygon, Nintendo stated the Switch “is a home gaming system first and foremost.”

“Nintendo Switch is a home gaming system first and foremost. We have made no announcement regarding the future of Nintendo 3DS.

“Obviously with sales of almost 60 million 3DS portables worldwide, there’s still a huge hunger for new games, such as Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. There are many more games in the pipeline.”
Not that anyone should have been too worried. Nintendo dominates the handheld market.

As for the Wii U, well, it might soon become a lot harder to find at retail. As it preps for the launch of the Switch, the company plans to ship 800,000 Wii U units to the global market for this fiscal year.

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Nintendo Switch Will Not Play Physical Copies of Wii U or 3DS Games; Digital Backward Compatibility Still Unclear

The Nintendo Switch uses 3DS-like cartridges the company has termed “game cards,” so while it was almost obvious from the get-go, we now have a confirmation that the new console will not play Wii U discs, nor is the platform suited for physical 3DS games, according to Famitsu (and translated by Perfectly Nintendo).

What’s interesting, however, is how the company specifies physical game copies, meaning it’s unclear whether digital Wii U and 3DS content will be playable on the Switch.

Nintendo isn’t ready to reveal further details just yet, but seeing as how the Switch is slated for a worldwide March 2017 release, that information has to be coming soon.

The company did provide Famitsu with minor details on the Switch’s battery life, saying users can play “comfortably” as much as possible without access to a power outlet. Additionally, the Dock and both left and right Joy-Con controllers will ship in the box. No word on the Grip, though, which places the left and right Joy-Cons closer together to form a more traditional controller.

Nintendo declined to comment yet on whether its mobile titles will be playable on the Switch; however, it did confirm the use of the Tegra processor yesterday, which is optimized for mobile devices.

www.nvidia.com/object/tegra-phones-tablets.html

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Epic Games Confirms Unreal Engine 4 Support on Nintendo Switch

Nintendo finally lifted the curtain on the company’s long-awaited new console with the Nintendo Switch, with one publisher confirming that its widely-used engine will be available to developers on the new platform.

Following an official confirmation of developers and publishers pledging to support the Nintendo Switch, Epic Games (who was previously confirmed as supporting the device) revealed that the company is “thrilled to partner with Nintendo to help Unreal Engine 4 developers bring their games” to the console. With the console already planning to be supported by numerous developers and studios, with more being confirmed since the console’s formal announcement.

Source: dualshockers

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The Heart of Nintendo Switch Is in its Handheld Unit

While Nintendo stated that its new console is first and foremost a home gaming console, the real heart of the Switch’s tech lies within its portable unit; the Dock mostly serves as a charging station with USB ports — which likely will mostly be used to charge stuff.

In a statement to IGN, Nintendo said the purpose of the Dock was to make it “extremely easy to seamlessly switch from playing games on a TV to transition into a portable mode.”

“The dock is not the main console unit of Nintendo Switch. The main unit of Nintendo Switch is the unit that has the LCD screen, which the two Joy-Con controllers can be attached to and detached from. The main function of the Nintendo Switch Dock is to provide an output to the TV, as well as charging and providing power to the system.”

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Take-Two “Happy” About Collaboration on Nintendo Switch Reveal; Not Confirming Specific Games for Now

During Take-Two Interactive’s financial conference call related to the quarter ended on September 30th, President Karl Slatoff talked briefly about the Nintendo Switch, mentioning that the publisher is “happy” to have collaborated with the house of Mario and Zelda for the reveal.

While they confirmed their partnership, Take-Two won’t announce any specific title for now, but will reveal them at a later date.

“We’re happy that Take-two had the opportunity to collaborate with Nintendo on their first look video on Nintendo Switch which was revealed last month and will launch in March 2017.

While we’re not confirming any specific titles this time, we’re pleased to announce our partnership with Nintendo, and support of the Nintendo Switch. We look forward to revealing specific games and details at a later date.”

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Ubisoft Talks Nintendo Switch: “The Platform Is Great;” Guillemot Calls it “a True Innovation”

During Ubisoft’s financial conference call related to the quarter ended on September 30th, CEO Yves Guillemot talked about the upcoming Nintendo Switch, expressing optimism on the console and defining its ability to extend home console on the go as a “true innovation.”

“The March quarter will also see the release of the Nintendo Switch. As we already said, we think the platform is great. For the first time ever, players will continue their home console experience on the go while traveling or commuting. That is a true innovation.”
Guillemot also mentioned that the Switch will benefit from the demand for Nintendo games on a dedicated handheld platform, as shown by the strong sales of the 3DS.

“Second, most importantly, despite the huge competition from mobile gaming, Nintendo managed to sell more than 55 million 3DS since launch. The Switch will benefit from this strong demand for Nintendo games on a dedicated handheld platform.

If potential is reached, then Ubisoft, as the leading third party publisher on Nintendo consoles over the past ten years, will benefit disproportionately.”

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EA Will Bring “One of their Bigger Games” To Nintendo Switch; Can’t Yet Predict if It’ll be Successful

During the UBS Global Technology Conference, Electronic Arts Chief Financial Officer Blake Jorgensen gave a few hints on the publisher’s involvement with Nintendo’s upcoming console, the Switch.

Jorgensen mentioned that they’ll support it with “a game or two,” and that we should assume that it’s one of the publisher’s bigger games.

“In terms of Nintendo, in their announcement they announced that we’ll be supporting with a game or two on that new platform. We haven’t yet announced what game, but you should assume that it’s one of our bigger games we’ve been involved with.”

Jorgensen also explained that it’s too early for the publisher to predict whether the console will be successful or not.

“We’re excited for Nintendo, it’s an interesting device, but I can’t yet predict how broad it’s going to be, and will people be interested in a portable device alongside their regular portable device that they have.”

It’ll certainly be interesting to see which franchise Electronic Arts will bring to the Nintendo Switch. For the moment it’s certainly hard to say: Mass Effect? Battlefield? Titanfall? Or maybe a sport title, or maybe The Sims?

Source: dualshockers

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GameStop: Nintendo Switch Has “Tremendous Potential as a Game Changer;” Interest Similar to Xbox One

During GameStop’s quarterly financial conference call, the retailer’s executives talked at length about the Nintendo Switch, mentioning how the company polled its Power-up Rewards members to gauge purchase interest.

“We’re also seeing strong consumer interest for the upcoming launch of Switch from Nintendo. The Switch users physical media, and Nintendo products have historically a low digital download rate. So we expect this to be a console that drives strong sales of physical products along with the console. “
According to the survey, 27% of the Power-up Rewards members who are aware of the Nintendo Switch also plan to purchase the console. This is in line with the purchase intent for the Xbox One at the same point in time.

It was clarified later in the call that clearly not everyone that expressed purchase intent is going to actually buy the console, but it’s still a good benchmark because it can be compared cycle-over-cycle.

“I think it’s fair to say that bodes well for the launch and the success of this product, keeping in mind that we don’t even have specific details on price points on the market. I think we’re gonna be doing the survey again in mid-January, after all the details are out, and I think we’ll have a much better read on it at that time, but right now everything we’re seeing is very, very encouraging.”
Later in the call, we also got more impressions on the switch, that GameStop CEO Paul Raines had a chance to test himself iduring a recent trip to Nintendo.

“The Switch is a very interesting device. […] Nintendo Switch has the potential to expand incrementally the audience. The reasons are: the IP is more compelling for family than the other types of IPs, so Mario and all those things, and movement-related games are more fun for kids, you know, taking those accessories off, what they call the wings and the master controller, you can really do a lot of interesting things with that in gameplay. And then the last thing I will say, they got a unique portability to it. […] I think it really got tremendous potential as a game changer. We’ll have to wait and see like everything else in this industry, the consumers will vote with their dollars.”
Last, but not least, it was mentioned that one of the biggest declines seen in the console audience has been among those who came in because of offerings like the Nintendo Wii and Guitar Hero, and there is an opportunity for them to come back with the Switch.

GameStop’s research can distinguish between hardcore gamers and people who are “sort of broad-market family gamers,” and there is a strong interest between the broad group of consumers, so the retailer’s executives are “very optimistic about the possibilities.”

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EA Talks Nintendo Switch: “Never, Ever, Ever Discount Nintendo” “We’re Huge Fans”

At the Credit Suisse 2016 Annual Technology Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, Electronic Arts Chief Competition Officer Peter Moore talked about the Nintendo Switch and the recently announced partnership with Nintendo.

Moore admitted that the house of Mario and Zelda had some rough times recently, but reiterated that the power of Nintendo’s development studios and intellectual properties should never be underestimated.

He also confirmed that Electronic Arts has a “major game” coming to the Switch, and that the folks at EA are “huge fans” of the console manufacturer from Kyoto, and are going to watch with interest what happens with the new console.

“Nintendo has always been and will always be an very important partner in this industry. They have some of the best first party development studios in the world, and some of the most valuable intellectual properties in the world. We have announced publicly that we got a partnership with them on their new platform, the Switch, we haven’t talked in detail on what’s that about. You can imagine, as you heard, that a major game will be distributed on that platform.

We’re huge fans. We have a relationship that goes many decades back. They’ve had some difficult times as if recently obviously, but never, ever, ever discount Nintendo in this marketplace, and their ability to leverage their superb game development opportunities. Their intellectual properties, whether it’s Mario, whether it’s Zelda, whether it’s Metroid Prime, we could go on forever about what they can do… obviously Pokémon, we’ve seen more recently.

We’re gonna watch with interest and you can rest assured that EA, just like every major publisher, is in regular conversations with Nintendo.”
Electronic Arts’ major game for Nintendo’s Switch was confirmed by Chief Financial Officer Blake Jorgensen during the UBS Global Technology Conference a couple of weeks ago.

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Take-Two Is “Very Intrigued and Excited” About the Nintendo Switch

During the 20th Annual Credit Suisse Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference in Phoenix, Arizona today, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. President Karl Slatoff offered his opinion on the Nintendo Switch, stating that the company is “very intrigued and excited” about the Kyoto-based manufacturer’s latest hardware iteration.

When asked about what he thought in regards to the opportunities the Switch presented and whether or not the company would wait to see how it does, Slatoff replied by stating that although there’s always an element of “wait and see,” Nintendo is making a great effort to reach out to third party developers, which he thinks is “fantastic.”

He went on to state that Take-Two has already announced that they’re supporting the new console, and although they weren’t going to announce anything today, the publisher is “very optimistic” and sees Nintendo as good partners to work with into the future.

Source: dualshockers

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Nintendo Switch’s Battery Will Not Be Replaceable, According to New FCC Documents

Nintendo filed its paperwork with the Federal Communications Commission and the documents have illuminated some details regarding the home console’s specifications. Notably, gamers will not be able to replace the Nintendo Switch’s battery.

apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=%2BDOxvkKDs6Sdzbtr9usfyA%3D%3D&fcc_id=BKEHAC001

The Nintendo Switch acts as a fusion home and handheld hybrid console, thus the reason it requires a battery. Nintendo’s previous home console, the Wii U, did feature an upgradable battery for the Wii U’s GamePad — a feature which could boost the battery lifespan 266% (from 3 hours to 8 hours).

store.nintendo.com/ng3/browse/productDetailColorSizePicker.jsp?productId=prod150204

kotaku.com/the-official-high-capacity-battery-for-the-wii-u-gamepa-1488561736

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Snakebyte Announces Accessories for Nintendo Switch and NES Classic Edition

Snakbyte group, makers of consumer electronics hardware, announced a new range of products and accessories compatible with the forthcoming Nintendo Switch, as well as a new lines of accessories compatible with the NES Classic Edition. Both product lines are expected to begin shipping sometime in spring 2017.

The press release reads:

“Designed to enhance the portable nature of the Switch console, the snakebyte range has been produced with a strong emphasis on quality, catering to gamers of all ages and robust enough to survive the most demanding of trips.”

Products in the range include:

Nintendo Switch Foldable Headset

Ideal for on-the-go gaming, the Foldable Headset features powerful 40mm drivers for crisp, clear gaming audio. Neatly folds up when travelling, making it the perfect companion to your Switch tablet.

Nintendo Switch Starter Kit

Featuring all the essential accessories a gamer could ask for, the Starter Kit features a Carry Bag, Stereo Earbuds, Cleaning Cloth, Screen Protector, Control Caps and Game Cases to allow for an enhanced gaming experience and protection for the tablet screen and games.

Since its launch last year, the NES Classic Edition system has captured the imagination of gamers, managing to appeal to multiple generations wishing to re-discover the classic gameplay made so famous by Nintendo. The Classic Edition accessory range from snakebyte extends the appeal of the system yet further. Products in the line include:

Nintendo NES Classic Edition Power Adaptor

The NES Classic Edition is cleverly powered via USB, however sometimes a convenient USB power source is simply unavailable. The NES Classic Edition Power Adaptor accepts the USB cord from the console and allows users to draw power from any regular power outlet.

Nintendo NES Classic Edition Gamepad Extension Cable

Gamers love the authentic NES gamepad but are saddened at the short length of the cable. The NES Classic Edition Gamepad Extension Cable makes couch play a reality once again, instantly adding a generous 9.8 feet to your NES gamepad length!

Images of either product line were not included. But the following accompanying statement from CEO Nick Repenning was:

“Nintendo has a tradition of honouring the past while forging a bold future, and with the release of the NES Classic Edition as well as the forthcoming Switch, we believe that gamers everywhere will respond positively to the new hardware Nintendo are introducing. We expect our range of Switch accessories to be high quality and thoughtfully designed, ideal for a day one purchase alongside new console sales. We believe that the new products announced today will allow us to continue growing market share in our gaming hardware business and look forward to sharing further details soon.”

Source: dualshockers

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Read the Nintendo Switch Official Fact Sheet With (Almost) All the Data You Want to Know

Nintendo sent via press release an official fact sheet for the upcoming Nintendo Switch.

The fact sheet, that you can read in its entirety below, includes some of the data that the livestream might have left you curious about.

Unfortunately, it does not include detailed hardware specs, but Nintendo doesn’t often provide those, so that is unsurprising. That said, it’s certainly better than nothing.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Introducing Nintendo Switch, the new home video game system from Nintendo. In addition to providing single and multiplayer thrills at home, the Nintendo Switch system can be taken on the go so players can enjoy a full home console experience anytime, anywhere. The mobility of a handheld is now added to the power of a home gaming system, with unprecedented new play styles brought to life by the two new Joy-Con controllers.

At home the system rests in the Nintendo Switch dock, which lets you play with family and friends on a TV in the comfort of your living room. By simply lifting Nintendo Switch from the dock at any time, the system instantly transitions to handheld mode, and the same great gaming experience that was being enjoyed at home now travels with you. The portability of Nintendo Switch is enhanced by its 6.2-inch screen, which displays bright, high-definition gameplay at the park, on an airplane, in a car, or at a friend’s apartment.

Nintendo Switch comes with two Joy-Con that can each act as a standalone controller with an analog stick, a full complement of face and shoulder buttons, built in motion-sensing technology and new HD Rumble. They can be inserted into a Joy-Con grip accessory to be used like a traditional controller, held comfortably in each hand for independent left and right motion controls, or shared between two players for instant multiplayer gaming in front of the TV or out on the go.

PLAY ANYWHERE

• Home Gaming System
• At home the main unit rests in the Nintendo Switch dock, which connects the system to the TV and lets you play with family and friends in the comfort of your living room.

• On-the-Go
• Lift Nintendo Switch from the dock and instantly transition to handheld mode for on-the-go gaming. By sharing Joy-Con, players can go head-to-head while away from home. You can also enjoy the same great games in tabletop mode by using the included stand to prop the system up.

• New Play Styles
o Remove the detachable Joy-Con from either side of Nintendo Switch for more play styles:
• One player can use a Joy-Con in each hand • Two players can each take one
• Multiple Joy-Con can be employed by numerous people for a variety of gameplay options (additional Joy-Con sold separately)
• Slip a set of Joy-Con into a Joy-Con grip accessory, mirroring a more traditional controller. Or, select an optional Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
o Bring together up to 8 Nintendo Switch systems for local face-to-face multiplayer.

• Joy-Con
o Includes traditional inputs of previous platforms, such as two analog sticks, A/B/X/Y buttons (or directional buttons), and two shoulder buttons.
o Each Joy-Con can be used as a single controller. When playing this way, Joy-Con (L) and Joy-Con (R) have the same button layout. When a Joy-Con is held horizontally, the buttons on top can be used as L and R Buttons (they are called the SL and SR Buttons).
o Capture Button: The Capture Button is located on Joy-Con (L) and is used to take gameplay screen shots.
The player can then view, edit (add text of various sizes, colors and positions) and post them to popular social media networks
o Motion Control: Each Joy-Con includes a gyroscope and accelerometer.
o HD Rumble: Both Joy-Con include advanced HD Rumble, which can provide compatible games with subtle vibrations that are much more realistic than before. The effect is so detailed that a player could, for example, feel the sensation of individual ice cubes colliding inside a glass when shaking a Joy-Con. With HD Rumble you can experience a level of realism not possible through sights and sounds alone.
o IR Motion Camera: Joy-Con (R) includes an IR Motion Camera that can detect the distance, shape and motion of nearby objects in specially designed games. For example, it can tell how far away a player’s hand is, and even if the hand is forming a rock, paper or scissors shape.
o amiibo: There is an NFC reader/writer located on Joy-Con (R). (This is also included in the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.) Nintendo Switch is compatible with existing amiibo; usage is game-dependent.
o Rechargeable: Joy-Con charge while attached to a docked Nintendo Switch system. They can also be charged using a Nintendo Switch charging grip accessory (sold separately).
o Colors: Joy-Con are available in multiple colors at launch: gray, neon red and neon blue.
o Release Button: On the back of each Joy-Con is a small button that is pressed to detach the controller
from the main unit.

• Enhanced Parental Controls
o The system includes various on-device parental controls, but parents can also download a smart device application that can be used to easily and conveniently monitor and set parental controls for a Nintendo Switch system.

OTHER DETAILS
• Screen: Nintendo Switch has a 6.2-inch capacitive multi-touch screen that can display a resolution of 1280 x 720.
• Dock: The Nintendo Switch dock holds, powers, and charges the system, and outputs video and audio fromthe system to a TV or external display.
• Stand: A stand on the back of the main unit can be deployed to position the system upright in tabletop mode.
• Media: Game cards
• Video Output: HDMI; up to 1080p resolution when played in TV mode (up to 720p when played in handheld or tabletop mode)
• Audio Output: TV Mode supports 5.1 channel surround sound. Using the system’s built-in audio jack, stereo speakers or headphones can be used when played in handheld or tabletop modes.
• Battery: Battery life can last for more than six hours, but will vary depending on the software and usage conditions. For example, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can be played for roughly three hours on a
single charge. While away from home, Nintendo Switch can be charged by plugging the AC adapter into the console’s USB Type-C connector.
• Storage: Nintendo Switch has 32GB of internal storage, a portion of which is reserved for use by the system, and has the option to expand its capacity using microSDXC or microSDHC memory cards.
• SoC: Custom Tegra processor powered by NVIDIA
• Other: USB ports on the Nintendo Switch dock can be used to charge accessories such as the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and Joy-Con attached to a Joy-Con charging grip. The USB ports can also be used witha USB LAN adaptor to connect to the Internet.
• Networking: Nintendo Switch can connect to the Internet via a wireless (IEEE 802.11ac) connection. In addition, up to 8 systems can connect over a local wireless connection in compatible multiplayer games. While docked, Nintendo Switch can also use a wired Internet connection by connecting a LAN Adapter.

SKU DETAILS
• Nintendo Switch console
• Nintendo Switch dock
• Joy-Con (L) and Joy-Con (R)
• Two Joy-Con strap accessories
• One Joy-Con grip
• HDMI cable
• Nintendo Switch AC adapter

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Nintendo Switch Gets a Big Batch of Official Pictures, Check it Out in All its Glory

On top of the official fact-sheet, Nintendo just sent in via press release a large batch of official pictures of the Nintendo Switch, in both its color configurations.

The pictures also include a few accessories that will launch for the console, like a Joy-Con wheel and colored Joy-Con straps to match the mismatched controllers.

We also get a handy guide of the buttons on the Joy-Con controllers themselves, so that you can start your image training in preparation for the console’s release on March 3rd.

The console will cost $299.99 in the United States, and if you want to get a really good look, you can check out the full gallery below.


















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Nintendo Switch Official Accessories Prices and Descriptions Announced

Nintendo rolled out more information about their official accessories for the upcoming home console. Hopeful gamers will likely be shocked by the price tags of a few items:

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller: $69.99

The more traditional controller, which seems to mirror and improve on the Wii U version, is coming in at around $70. Worth noting, the Pro Controller also includes HD rumble, motion control and amiibo functionality.

Joy-Con Wheel (Set of 2): $14.99

Perfect for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the Joy-Con wheel comes fairly cheap and attaches to the Joy-Con controllers.

Nintendo Switch Dock Set: $89.99

Nintendo Switch owners will have the option to purchase multiple docks to move their Switch around a variety of TVs. Easily the most expensive accessory, the dock comes with an HDMI and a charging cable.

Joy-Con Charging Grip: $29.99

In order to ease minds, the Charging Grip will be available to Switch owners for roughly $30. As you would imagine, the grip charges the Joy-Con controllers, offering extended play.

Joy-Con Controllers: $79.99

For a brand new set of controllers, players will need to shell out roughly $80. The controllers come out (initially) in the four different versions, seen above.

Joy-Con (L)/Joy-Con (R): $49.99

While the $80 price tag may seem expensive, the controllers individually cost $50 each.

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