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[Updated] Nintendo NX Revealed as the Nintendo Switch!

Nintendo’s Latest system has been revealed!

By , October 20, 2016, 10:00 AM

Following yesterday’s announcement, Nintendo has unveiled the NX with a new name after months of fans waiting to hear about it! You can watch the video below and see for yourself the brand new system.

The Console and controller. The front of the controller detaches and connects to the console to from a tablet.
The Console and controller. The front of the controller detaches and connects to the console to from a tablet.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5uik5fgIaI

The final name for the system is the Nintendo Switch! It is as rumored a handheld/console hybrid that uses cartridges. The system transforms into a tablet that allows you to take it wherever you want to go and continue playing! This is done by removing the tablet from the dock and attaching the Joy-Cons. This is first demonstrated through the Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild.

The detachable part of the controller that connects to the system to make it a tablet.
The detachable part of the controller that connects to the system to make it a tablet. They are called Joy-Cons.
The tablet controller that is created.
The tablet controller that is created.
A look at the cartridges used for the system. They are around the size of 3DS cartridges.
A look at the cartridges used for the system. They are around the size of 3DS cartridges.

 

The trailer also shows off what looks like Splatoon. However there are new hair styles and designs for the Inklings. Could this be a port or a sequel?

A look at what appears to be Splatoon. The graphic increase can really be seen!
A look at what appears to be Splatoon. The graphic increase can really be seen!

We also see the system used on a plane which showcases a currently unknown title, that appears to be Skyrim.

A new game shown off in the trailer.
A Skyrim game shown off in the trailer.

A Mario Kart title is also confirmed and shows King Boo as a playable character as well as two item slots!

Look how nice this new Mario Kart looks!
Look how nice this new Mario Kart looks!

 

A new NBA game and new Mario Title are also shown in the trailer, showcasing the switching you can do to make the console portable.

Two tablets are used for a game of basketball.
Two tablets are used for a game of basketball.
The new Mario Game. A 3D World sequel?
The new Mario Game. A 3D World sequel?

 

The trailer concludes with an epic tournament being formed with the game Splatoon. We see a team form and use the system in it’s standard form after using the tablet to plan for the tournament. They  put the tablet back in the console base and pick up the second controller to begin as the crowd goes wild.

This would be awesome in real life!
This would be awesome in real life!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We also get to see the controller without the Joy-Cons on it in this final scene.

The controller for when playing at home.
The controller for when playing at home.

Following the reveal, Nintendo has given more details. One of the biggest ones, is the list of partners developing games for the NX. You can see the big list below!

There are some big studios working with the system! It's good to see that support.
There are some big studios working with the system! It’s good to see that support.

The Switch is also confirmed to be powered by NVIDIA. Details of this partnership have been posted to their blog. Their chips allow for a lot more power to go into the system and are important to the function of it. This is what has allowed the switch’s main gimmick to work, so its great to see this partnership!

 

What are your thoughts on this? Excited? Hyped? Disappointed? Let your thoughts be known in the comments below!

Edited by Lost

Z25 is college student with a big interest in video games. He is a big Pokemon fan and loves discussing the franchise. His dream is to become a Game Designer in future.