Switch Presentation Recap

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With the conclusion of the Nintendo Switch Presentation, we have a whole slew of new information to share about the Nintendo Switch, including its release date, features, as well as some titles launching throughout the year.

Release Date and Price
The Nintendo Switch is set to launch March 3, 2017 for $300. This includes the main console, a pair of Joy-Con controllers, a grip, wrist straps, a Nintendo Switch dock, an HDMI cable, and an AC adapter. Two versions will launch, one with gray Joy-Cons and one with neon blue/red Joy-Cons.

The Joy-Cons
The presentation highlighted some interesting and unique functionalities for the Switch controllers. As we know, they can be popped off the side of the Switch and can be used to play two-player games. Each Joy-Con is characterized by a joystick, four face buttons, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, as well as small L/R shoulder buttons. The right Joy-Con has an AR camera that detects distance, as well as an NFC reader for Amiibo figures. The left Joy-Con has some different features, having the ability to capture screenshots. Both the left and right Joy-Con have a unique vibration feature called “HD Rumble.” A demonstration performed by Nintendo’s Yoshiaki Koizumi claims that the Joy-Con can feel as though you are holding a cup of ice, with the addition of each cube making it heavier and heavier. It will be a neat element to play around with, for sure.

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Specs
Nintendo officially confirmed that the Switch has a 6.2-inch 720p screen that can be used for on-the-go play. The Switch has a default 32GB of internal storage, which can be expanded, alongside two speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a slot on the top right for game cartridges. The Switch is reported to last anywhere between 2.5 to 6 hours, but can also be utilized while it is charging. Additionally, there will be no more region lock.

Accessories
Aside from what comes in the box, you will be able to purchase additional pairs of Joy-Cons for $79.99 and the Pro Controller for $69.99. A set of racing wheels and a Switch Dock Set can also be purchased for $14.99 and $89.99, respectively.

Online Service
Similar to other major consoles, the Switch is introducing a paid service that will start as a free trial at launch. The subscription includes online play, dedicated lobby and voice chat functionality, a monthly game download (NES or SNES), and additional exclusive deals. Price options were not discussed quite yet.

Switch Titles
A whole slew of titles were shown off for the Switch, some of which include:

1-2-Switch (March 3rd)
Arms (March 3rd)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (April 28th)
Splatoon 2 (Summer 2017)
Super Mario Odyssey (Holiday 2017)
Xenoblade 2 (TBA 2017)

And more that were briefly teased:
Fire Emblem Warriors
Skyrim
Bomberman R
Project Sonic 2017
Lego City Undercover
Dragon Quest Heroes 1 & 2
Minecraft
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
I am Setsuna
NBA 2K18
FIFA
Farming Simulator
Rayman Legends

And, of course:
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (March 3rd)

Alongside these titles, there are a reported 80+ games currently in development for the Switch. No word on any Pokemon titles just yet, but there’s still plenty of time for that to happen. Nintendo will be hosting a special all-day Treehouse event starting at 6:30am PST/9:30am EST, so be sure to tune in and see what else they have in store!

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  1. Seeing how the battle rules for season 2 of pokemon is any pokemon are allowed (including bank ones) starts january 17th Im willing to be bank will be open the 17th (17-24)

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  5. Yay I made my Regional rodents name finally, but I need a second type for Second Form they are

    Scavrew- Normal
    Jagagerew- Normal or Normal/???

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  6. @starstorm the guy who runs GoNintendo was preaching on his podcast how much he looooooved Snipper Clips. It’s going on my to buy list now. If it has online co-op we should play that sometime.

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    • My brother and I fell in love with snipperclips when we saw the treehouse demo. I’ll admit, with my horrible communication skills and his bad cooperation, it’ll probably be infuriating to play, but it looks pretty fun at least.

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  11. I haven’t seen it this slow here in a long time, and we’re only at 3 days after the presentation. Crazy stuff. I actually have Finals week starting on Tuesday so that’s taking up a lot of my mind right now, but all of the news has started to settle in. The fact that we are getting another sandbox Mario game for the first time since 2002 makes me unbelievably excited. Along with Breath of the Wild, we really are going “backwards” and forwards at the same time with these IPs. It’s everything I’ve always wanted from Nintendo but never expected!

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    • I feel like it’s slowing down cause the Switch lineup sort of blows and there’s not much about launch to get hyped about other than Zelda. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

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    • This is the most I’ve been on here for a while. lol

      But I’m super hyped for Switch. I’m interested in almost every game currently announced. But I think I have a broader take in games despite not caring too much for most western AAA games.

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  14. Alright its retraining time today must beat Guzma but also must train up my team it is so far now

    Primarina- (Goofball) lvl.45
    Sneasel- (Speedy) lvl.34
    Duosion- (Cellulos) lvl.33
    Sandygast- (Calvin) lvl.24
    Skarmory- (Titan) lvl.26
    Fomantis- (Charlett) lvl. 18

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  15. Do you guys think we’ll get something for completing the National Dex within the Pokebank? Also, the year subscriptions are due to end soon for it, which means there should be another event that they release for subscribers. What do you think it is? They’re usually some trio with their HA’s. I hope it’s not the Johto Legendary Beasts since they just changed their HA’s in Gen 7…inner focus for all of them is boring. Think it’s too early for Gen 7 starters with HA?

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  16. Morning Turds!
    So today is Monday which feels like an eternity from the Switch Presentation so though not Friday which is “leap point” for weeks left to wait…
    So as of today we have 46 Days left until the Switch

    And to chew through time i guess i’ll just binge play games to get mah blood pumping, i aleady did Crystal and Red now starting Emerald
    then maybe i’ll redo Banjo Kazooie or look into Dead Rising since to no offense i need to get my Rated M on
    but others include
    Plague of Shadows
    Banjo Kazooie
    Wind Waker HD (i swear the Triforce Shard part is a major turn off)
    Zelda Link Between Worlds
    Maybe Earthbound but i kid you not i will need to go by a total walkthrough just to understand everything

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    • I’m gonna get to restarting Silver my team so far

      Cyndaquil

      And I’m gonna try to finish Digimon World Championship for once

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