Savannah Haslow and Ian R Buck sit down to talk about all the details Nintendo revealed about the Switch, and what it means for the system's potential.
Index
00:01:34 | Our personal histories with Nintendo00:04:24 | Nintendo’s history00:07:44 | Switch Hardware00:42:38 | Switch Games00:55:02 | Switch Online Services01:09:05 | Comparing the Switch to its CompetitorsLinks
Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 – YouTubeFirst Look at Nintendo Switch – YouTubeNintendo Switch – WikipediaBuy now – Nintendo Switch Official Site – What’s included, options, bundlesSwitch and Play events – Nintendo Switch Official site – Nintendo Switch preview, Demo eventsNintendo Switch sold out at GameStop; good luck finding it elsewhere – PolygonNintendo Switch online service – Nintendo Switch Official site – Online gaming, multiplayer, voice chatNotes
HardwareSwitch console6.2” 1280×720 tabletHas a little kickstandCharges via USB-C (on bottom)2.5-6.5 hour battery (4310mAh)Capacitive touchscreenCan create ad-hoc networks with other Switches for multiplayer32GB of storage, expandable via microSD cards (supports up to 2TB, currently 512GB is largest on the market)Unclear whether or not the USB-C port allows you to connect external hard drivesCan get games as digital downloads or on cartridgeNot backwards compatible with 3DS or Wii U cartridgesProcessor: unspecified Nvidia TegraSwitch dockPlugs into TV via HDMI (supports resolutions up to 1080p)1 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0 (not sure if they are USB-A or USB-C)EthernetAn extra one costs $90Joy-ConGripLeftRightCan be clipped onto grip or console, or used independentlyNFC for Amiibo shitColor options: grey, red, blueWrist strap attachmentRumble can give you the sense of ice cubes in a glass?Switch supports up to 8 Joy-Con connections at once$80 to get extras ($50 if you just want a left or a right)Charging Grip is $30Pro contollerPretty standard gamepadDoesn’t come with the console, costs $70Joy-Con wheels (set of 2) $15Launch Date: March 3rdLaunch price: $300There are several events in North America where people can go try out the Switch before launchGameStop has already sold out of their launch allotmentOnline ServicesStuff for freeNintendo eShopManage friendsShare screenshotsParental Controls appStuff for monthly subscriptionOnline gameplayOnline lobby and voice chat appA free NES or SNES title each month. After that month, you have to buy it.Exclusive dealsNo region lockingGames1-2 SwitchUses the Joy-Cons independentlyYou face your opponent instead of facing a screenARMSHow do I even describeLike boxing, but your arms are long springsYou use the two Joy-ConsSplatoon 2Summer 2017New weaponsIn-game events planned after launchSuper Mario OdysseyHe throws his hat now, it boomerangs backHat has eyes. Is it alive?Sandbox gameMario is no longer in mushroom kingdomSome levels are in a normal, human city. Mario appears to be some sort of hobbitSkyrimFIFALegend of Zelda: Breath of the WildMarch 3rdGames will retail for $60No bundled games, they wanted to keep the launch price as low as possibleAttributions
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