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Nintendo Switch: A Hybrid Of Traditional Console And A Handheld

By Shobha Vats | Update Date: Oct 31, 2016 07:57 AM EDT

Nintendo Switch has released the first ever look via a three-minute video, and it is just stunning and attractive. The Nintendo Switch is a beautiful combination of console and handheld. Therefore, the gamer can play the games both at home on the big screen and the go. 

Nintendo Switch - Modular look

The greatest achievement of the Nintendo is the console and handheld combination which rules out its competition from Xbox and Play station. The pack comes with a core having a display connected with two detachable controllers on the two sides. Once at home, you can dock it out to play the games on the larger screen.

The Gaming Controllers

Also known as the Joy Con controllers they possess a versatile functionality.  They are detachable pieces with split D-pads. Therefore, the user can hold each one of them in both the hands and play on the tablet placed on a surface in front when on the go.

The separate pieces also enable two players to participate in the simpler games. The linking up of two such gaming consoles is available which enables four players to take part in the games.

Storage and Other Insides

Cartridge Storage

The techs are not elaborate. However, the games will be available on cartridges or memory cards. The physical storage is a little disappointing in the age of easily downloadable games but enables the players to play in the offline mode without having to wait for long and cumbersome downloads.

Chip Technology

The company did not explicitly specify the technical details at this moment. Therefore, noticing the clues it looks that it has switch powered by custom Tegra switch from Nvidia. The chip is customised for mobile users. Therefore, it is logical to believe that the console has a longer battery life.

Screen

The display of Nvidia shield featured a 720p resolution. Hence, it is reasonable to expect that the Switch will feature a 1080p.The size is roughly estimated to be 7 inches. The screen is not available with screen split option. The player can only play on the single screen available. The trailer shows no sign that the tablet screen is touch sensitive.

Featured Games

Nintendo has just released the list that would support the switch platform. It contains Activision, EA, Ubisoft, FromSoftware(from Dark Souls Series), etc. Nevertheless, the trailer shows a wide variety of games like a version of Skyrim, a basketball game, the new Zelda game, Breath of the Wild and a new Mario game in the style of Classic Mario 64.

Switch Pro controller

If the gaming controllers seem to be outrageously diminished then, the players are available with a pro controller option, similar to the gaming pad that comes with familiar Xbox and the play station. 

Multiplayer

The games with multiplayer settings show that the developers are considering the online mode wherein stress lies on E-sports. Though it is a promising start, it is better not to build the hopes high.

Wait and Watch

With the launch date only five months away, it seems that other details regarding cost, and final specs will release soon. Meanwhile, the trailer proves that it is no harm for the users to get excited about the Nintendo Switch.

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