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Here's everything we know about Nintendo's new $300 console coming this week, the Switch
Here's everything we know about Nintendo's new $300 console coming this week, the Switch
Feb 25, 2017, 21:42 IST
This is everything that comes in the $299 package.
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There are two bundles that each cost $300. One has a blue and a red Joy-Con, and the other has two gray ones.
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Here's a good look at the Nintendo Switch dock and the Joy-Con Grip gamepad.
Here's what it looks like to place the Nintendo Switch tablet into the dock.
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This is the Joy-Con Grip gamepad in action. It's a bit unwieldy, but certainly workable.
The Grip is a shell that holds the two Joy-Con controllers.
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Here's a good look at the portable version of Nintendo Switch.
And here's a good look at the Joy-Con.
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Even more interesting, each Joy-Con has its own "full" set of buttons!
Have an even closer look:
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A record button is built into the gamepad, just like the PlayStation 4 "share" button.
The Joy-Con are also motion controllers. They have a thing called "HD rumble" built in, which is a hilarious way of saying "they vibrate."
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The first big game featuring motion control on the Switch is called, "1, 2, Switch." It's a collection of minigames where you're doing silly stuff like milking cows and eating invisible sandwiches.
But perhaps you'd prefer something more traditional? Nintendo also has a standard gamepad — this is the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
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Don't expect this guy to come with the Nintendo Switch you buy in March — it's sold separately. Worse, it costs a whopping $70.
Nintendo's gimmick with the Switch is flexibility. Want to play in the car? Go ahead. At home on a TV? Sure thing. As a group of friends? You got it.
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So what about games? Here's a close-up look at the type of media used for games. Think of it like a thicker SD card.
Speaking of games, there are some fantastic-looking ones headed to the Switch — like "Super Mario Odyssey," for instance.
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Most notably, "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" is a launch title, arriving alongside the console on March 3.
You can buy games digitally, as well as on Game Cards, though the eShop. It arrives in a patch that you'll need to download after setting up the console.
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Nintendo is introducing a new online service with the Switch. It's free at first and becomes a paid service this fall.
There are some massive caveats with Nintendo's new online service. For instance, those NES/SNES games won't remain free forever. You get them for one month — that's it.
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Nintendo's long-running Virtual Console service, a digital storefront for classic games, isn't ready for launch. Nintendo says it's coming at some point, but isn't offering other details just yet.
This is Nintendo's first portable console that can be used anywhere in the world, without any region-locking.
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We saved the best for last. Here are all the technical specs you're thirsting for!
Here's the full debut video from Nintendo for your viewing pleasure. The Switch arrives on Friday, March 3. We'll have a full review and much more Nintendo Switch news in the coming days!