Nintendo Switch Gaming Console

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  1. cuspofbeauty

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    After years of rumors and speculation, Nintendo has finally revealed its latest console — the Nintendo Switch — and if early first impressions are anything to go by, it looks like it was worth the wait.

    In typical Nintendo style, the Japanese company decided not to hold a big unveiling event, and instead post a simple three-minute trailer to its website and YouTube account showcasing exactly what the new console will be able to do.


    From the trailer we can gather that the Switch is a portable console hybrid, designed to be taken on the road or hooked up to a TV at home. The reveal video didn’t gift us much in terms of actual specs and information, but it did show a lot of different shots of the system. We’ve broken them all down here below.

    You can play the Switch on your TV, thanks to the Nintendo Switch Dock

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    This is what it looks like…

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    It uses cartridges, not discs

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    When you leave the house, the Switch can be pulled up out of its dock

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    You can then use the console on-the-move using two Joy-Con controllers, which look like this…

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    They can be attached to either side of the Switch…

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    Or you can combine them using the Joy-Con Grip…

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    To create a portable controller

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    The switch then acts as a screen, using handy fold-out stands at the back of the console

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    Which means you can use it to play split-screen two player

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    Like this…

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    Pretty exciting, huh? The Nintendo Switch is coming out in March 2017, stay tuned for more information.
     
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    I'm def getting this. But I have a feeling that they've sacrificed a lot in terms of specs and graphics just to ensure that games can easily become portable.
     
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    I agree with you but you know what I don't mind one of the best thing about the Wii U was playing games on the controller that double as a screen.
     
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    Nintendo is almost always lagging behind in specs to make their consoles cheaper to buy and less overheating etc but the problem the wii U had is that it sacrificed a lot of power compared to ps4/Xb1 but was neither particularly cheaper and it's unique feature (the special controller) was a pretty useless gimmick. It costs $100, was a controller with a screen that still needed to be in range of the main console. That $100 at wholesale hardware costs could of really beefed up the Wii U's specs. At least the Joycon controller is MUCH less of a burden on the price goal.
     
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    Exactly. I legit don't know anybody who has the Wii U. Not enough bang for your buck. But at least this new system looks cool.
     
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