NINTENDO has revealed the final details of its hotly-anticipated new Switch console at a hands on event in London - and the Daily Echo was there to take it all in.
The handheld/ hybrid console, the first of its kind, will launch on March 3, for £279.99 and will feature the ability to play home console standard videogames on the go via the console’s built in 6.2 inch, 720p - touch screen. Alternatively gamers will also be able to play in full HD on a television by docking the console to a separate device, and using the machines detachable controllers, or a videogame standard controller.
Each of the systems detachable controllers are packed full of features including an advanced IR pointer, motion controls and each can be used either together or separately allowing for two players to go head to head right out of the box.
Nintendo fans will also be happy to hear that the system is shaping up to have a very strong line-up of software available right out the gate. Starting with the latest entry in the long running legend of Zelda series The legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild available at launch, an improved version of WiiU favourite, Mario Kart 8: Deluxe coming in April. Squid based shooter Splatoon 2, and brand new IP ARMS dropping this summer, and an all-new, open world game featuring Nintendo’s iconic plumber - Mario Odyssey heading to the console by the end of the year.
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