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[[File:NintendoSwitchConsole.jpg|thumb|300px|The Nintendo Switch Console, featuring the dock, the screen, and the Joy-Con controllers connected to the Joy-Con grip.]] | [[File:NintendoSwitchConsole.jpg|thumb|300px|The Nintendo Switch Console, featuring the dock, the screen, and the Joy-Con controllers connected to the Joy-Con grip.]] | ||
The Nintendo Switch is Nintendo's 8th home console. It was officially announced with a trailer on {{date|20|October|2016}}, and is scheduled to launch on {{date|3|March|2017}}. The console itself is a | The Nintendo Switch is Nintendo's 8th home console. It was officially announced with a trailer on {{date|20|October|2016}}, and is scheduled to launch on {{date|3|March|2017}}. | ||
==Features== | |||
The Switch's primary feature is its ability to switch its functionality to that of a home console to that of a handheld device. The console itself is a tablet-like device featuring a 6.2 inch compasitave multi-touch screen. The main unit contains a 3.3mm headphone jack, a slot for game cards, a kickstand on the back, and a micro SD slot. The console also includes a dock, in which you can insert your console, allowing you to connect and stream to your TV screen. Since the entire console is built within this gamepad, the Switch doubles as a home console and a handheld. | |||
==''Pikmin'' content== | ==''Pikmin'' content== | ||
No Pikmin games have been officially confirmed for the Nintendo Switch, however many believe that [[Pikmin 4|the fourth installment of Pikmin]] will be released on this console. The [[Merchandise#Olimar_amiibo|Olimar amiibo]] will have functionality with the game [[mario:Mario Kart 8 Deluxe|Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]] for the Nintendo Switch. | No Pikmin games have been officially confirmed for the Nintendo Switch, however many believe that [[Pikmin 4|the fourth installment of Pikmin]] will be released on this console. The [[Merchandise#Olimar_amiibo|Olimar amiibo]] will have functionality with the game [[mario:Mario Kart 8 Deluxe|Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]] for the Nintendo Switch. | ||
Revision as of 20:18, January 21, 2017
The Nintendo Switch is Nintendo's 8th home console. It was officially announced with a trailer on October 20th, 2016, and is scheduled to launch on March 3rd, 2017.
Features
The Switch's primary feature is its ability to switch its functionality to that of a home console to that of a handheld device. The console itself is a tablet-like device featuring a 6.2 inch compasitave multi-touch screen. The main unit contains a 3.3mm headphone jack, a slot for game cards, a kickstand on the back, and a micro SD slot. The console also includes a dock, in which you can insert your console, allowing you to connect and stream to your TV screen. Since the entire console is built within this gamepad, the Switch doubles as a home console and a handheld.
Pikmin content
No Pikmin games have been officially confirmed for the Nintendo Switch, however many believe that the fourth installment of Pikmin will be released on this console. The Olimar amiibo will have functionality with the game Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch.