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Nintendo NX/Switch To Have 4K Support In Next March

By Satish | Update Date: Oct 23, 2016 08:58 AM EDT

Nintendo NX is entering into the strong current of gaming consoles dominated by Sony PS4 and Microsoft Xbox One. Also called Nintendo Switch, Nintendo NX is one of few gaming consoles trying to be a hybrid that integrates the gaming console and the handheld. Rumored to be released in March 2017, Nintendo Switch is the most expensive gaming console ever built by Nintendo Organisation.

Nintendo improved this gaming console with latest technologies and hardware but it falls short of the graphical features of its competitors Sony's PS4 and Microsoft's Xbox One.  It is planning to build detachable controllers.

Nintendo plans to target the mass market like it did for Wii U gaming console. With enhanced features over Wii U, Nintendo Switch is targeted gaming enthusiasts who embrace the brand that invented the famous Mario. Nintendo downplays the overpricing mistake it did for Wii U, but no to repeat its earlier mistake. However, CEO Tatsumi Kimishima asserts that Nintendo will price well and won't be making a loss as did for Wii U.

As per Reddit, the Switch will be priced anywhere between $299 for the base model and $399 for bundled pack. Apart from providing users with single-level, multi-level players options, Switch also gives users options to play wherever, whenever and whomsoever they want to play with excellent mobility features.    

Also, a leak on Reddit shows that the console will have 4K support with a possible Netflix playback. The  Switch will be launched with Mario title and with 4 preinstalled games on the deck. It is dubbed as to provide "Interact with your game on the go".

The Switch has announced a list of partners who support Nintendo. Some of the few are given below:

  • Activision
    Capcom
    Electronic Arts
    Epic Games
    Hamster Corporation
    Konami Digital Entertainment
    Marvelous
    Maximum Games
    Nippon Ichi Software
    Platinum Games
    SEGA Games
    Telltale Games
    Tokyo RPG Factory
    UBbisoft
    Unity Technologies
    Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
    Web Technology Corp

Rumors are rife that "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" will be embedded in the gaming console as well as few Dragon Quest games. However, Nintendo partnering with above corporations will give boost its popularity and make Nintendo Switch launch a game changer for the company.  

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