Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch (Japanese: ニンテンドースイッチ Nintendo Switch) is Nintendo's hybrid console for the eighth generation, being both a handheld and home console. For a first in Nintendo's home consoles it is region free.

It was first officialally announced in October 2016 (previously codenamed the NX) and released in March 2017, it succeeds the Wii U and later the Nintendo 3DS once it was discontinued in mid 2020, despite initally intending to be a partner to it. The system features a 6-2 inch touch screen with detachable controllers known as Joy-Cons, along with a dock which is used for TV mode. The Nintendo Switch saw an almost immediate surge in success, selling over 10 million units and became the fastest-selling video game console in America within a time frame of the first ten months. As of December 31, 2020, the Nintendo Switch family has sold 79.87 million units worldwide, making it Nintendo's second highest-selling home console after the Wii.

Features
The Switch expands on the idea of a home console with handheld features that was previously used for the Wii U. The system can be played in three different modes: handheld mode, tabletop mode, and TV mode. In handheld mode the two Joy-Cons are attached to the sides of the system, and plays in a similar way as the Wii U. In tabletop mode the Switch system is placed on a surface while players use different controllers to play. In TV mode the Switch system is placed into the dock which allows it to connect to the TV, and games can be played using detachable controllers.

The touch screen is only usable in Tabletop Mode and Handheld Mode. Motion controls (other than the gyroscope) are only usable in TV Mode and Tabletop Mode.

Connectivity
Like Nintendo's previous systems, the Nintendo Switch features online support requiring a paid membership known as. The Nintendo Switch Online service succeeds and  in that it allows players to compete with other Switch system. Nintendo Switch Online also features an application to play games released for the Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Nintendo Entertainment System, replacing the Virtual Console service.

The is also supported for purchasing games online.

and games

 * EarthBound Beginnings (NES Online) - Requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership
 * EarthBound (SNES Online) - Requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership
 * Super Smash Bros. Ultimate