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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
- 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.
- Bring together up to 8 Nintendo Switch systems for local face-to-face multiplayer.
- Joy-Con
- Includes traditional inputs of previous platforms, such as two
analog sticks, A/B/X/Y buttons (or directional buttons), and two
shoulder buttons.
- 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).
- 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
- Motion Control: Each Joy-Con includes a gyroscope and accelerometer.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- Colors: Joy-Con are available in multiple colors at launch: gray, neon red and neon blue.
- 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
- 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 from the 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 with
a 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