On March 3, Nintendo released the new Nintendo Switch game hardware! Lineup includes Mario, Zelda, Dracula, Bomberman

On January 13, various information about Nintendo's new game hardware, Nintendo Switch, was announced at the Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 held at Tokyo Big Sight.



The Nintendo Switch will be released simultaneously worldwide on March 3, 2017. The suggested retail price in Japan is 29,980 yen (excluding tax).
The product consists of the main unit, Nintendo Switch dock, two Joy-Cons (L and R), two Joy-Con straps, one Joy-Con grip, HDMI cable, Nintendo Switch AC adapter, and a Nintendo Switch AC adapter.
Two sets of Joy-Cons will be available: one set will include two gray Joy-Cons, and the other set will include one neon blue and one neon red Joy-Con each.

During the presentation, the presentation explained in detail how to play the Nintendo Switch.
It was announced that the product will come in three forms: "TV Mode," which allows users to play while viewing the TV screen; "Table Mode," which allows multiple players to enjoy playing in various locations using the console's monitor; and "Portable Mode," which allows users to dock the Joy-Con to the console's monitor and carry it around like a portable game console, The game can be linked to a smart device for chat functions and Wi-fi connection for online services for competitive games. These online services will be free of charge after the "Nintendo Switch" release. The company plans to charge for these services starting in the fall.
In addition, the region lock that has existed for conventional Nintendo game hardware has been eliminated. In principle, users will be able to enjoy games region-free.

The Joy-Con control device is equipped with an acceleration sensor, gyro sensor, and motion IR camera to read various movements. The Joy-Con is also equipped with an HD vibration function that reproduces more realistic vibrations, enabling an unprecedented gaming experience, as well as the ability to capture still images of games and share them with other users. In the future, the company is considering the possibility of capturing and sharing video as well.

The most important game titles were also unveiled at a glance.
The latest in the "Zelda" series, "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" (released at the same time as the console), "Super Mario Odyssey," the latest in the "Mario" series (scheduled for release in winter 2017), "1-2-Switch," which allows users to enjoy various mini games using the "Joy-Con" (released simultaneously with the console), "Super Mario Odyssey," the latest in the "Mario" series (scheduled for release in winter 2017), and "Super Mario Bros. (scheduled for release in winter 2017), the action game "ARMS" (scheduled for spring 2017), "Splatoon 2" (scheduled for summer 2017) and "Xenoblade 2" (scheduled for 2017), which are sequels to popular titles, and the collaborative title "Fire Emblem Warriors" (undetermined) were introduced.
Titles to be released by third parties include "Dragon Quest Heroes 1 and 2," "Dragon Quest X," and "Dragon Quest XI" from Square Enix, and Project "Octopath Traveler" (title to be determined). The latest title in the "Shin Megami Tensei" series from Atlus. The latest in the "Skyrim" series from Bethesda Softworks. The latest in the "FIFA" series from Electric Arts. Grasshopper Manufacture introduced "No More Heroes" related titles. Currently, more than 50 software companies have announced their participation in the "Nintendo Switch" market, with more than 80 titles in development. Other titles are also available on the official website ( # ).

Reservations are scheduled to begin on January 21. If you want to get your hands on one on the first day, don't forget to make a reservation.

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