Nintendo Switch: First look at the game console; Specs, release date, bundled games
As the competition in the gaming world is rising, Nintendo will release a new video game console called Switch that was announced in October 2016. The new gaming console will promise that it will bridge the rift between the console gaming and the handheld.
Specs:
Nintendo releases a three-minute video showing off their new product Switch. It is a portable console that could "Switch" into a docking station and players could connect it to a television. At first look, the Nintendo Switch is a console, but the makers insist that its focus is the home console market. Nonetheless, it could be both.
In a report by Inquisitr, the rumors are out from dev kits. The Switch will be using a 6.2-inch, 720p 10-point multi-touch capacitive screen. Together with it is a 4GB RAM. It shows that the Nintendo Switch doubles the amount of power given to the Wii U.
The Nintendo confirms that they will be using the Nvidia's Tegra chip with the Switch. It has also been confirmed by Nvidia. However, the company will also be releasing their own gaming console called the Shield. It is also similar to the Switch.
Furthermore, the two companies Nintendo and Nvidia has not yet confirmed exactly which one of the chips from the company will be included in the Nintendo Switch. It simply means that the console still considered to be a little low powered compared to its competitors.
Games: below are the list of Nintendo Switch games that is available. However, third party game developers are supporting the Nintendo Switch, so buyers can look forward to more games.
- Skylanders Imaginator - Activision
- Stardew Valley - Chucklefish Games
- Giana Sisters: Dream Runners - EuroVideo Medien
- Toby: The Secret Mine - Headup Games
- forma.8 - MixedBag
- Zar von - SnowHydra Games
- World to the West - Soedesco
- Ectoplaza - Syndicate Atomic
- Hollow Knight - Team Cherry
- Just Dance 2017 - Ubisoft
- Shantae: Half-Genie Hero - WayForward
The release date for Nintendo Switch has not yet been confirmed. However,according to Express.com, president Tatsumi Kimishima said, "This will be an event for invited media, financial analysts and trade partners in Tokyo that will be globally live-streamed on Jan. 12, U.S. time. The presentation will include the launch date and pricing for Nintendo Switch, as well as a look at the lineup of games currently in development."