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(Updated with more details) Nintendo Official: Switch will launch March 3rd - $299

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Nintendo has finally revealed the price and release date for its much-anticipated Switch console: it’s launching on March 3rd worldwide, and in North America the console will be available for $299.99. It’ll be launching alongside a new minigame collection called 1-2 Switch, which aims to show off some of the unique features of the Switch’s controllers, as well as the much-anticipated Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The device also won’t feature region-locking for software, so you can play games from any region no matter where you buy your console.

 

Well this is pretty cool. It is out much sooner then I thought, and the price seems reasonable for what you get. I am hoping that this works well as a product, and isn't just another gimmick. Still not sure if I'll pick one up yet myself, and will likely end up waiting until much much later in the year and see how things play out.

 

Verge

 

UPDATE: Looks like Zelda: Breath of the Wild will also launch on March 3 according to Nintendo's Twitter. Not seeing anything else yet on any other launch titles. -Verge

 

UPDATE: More details on features and games.

 

- Games will not be Region locked. - Verge

 

- Switch will switch from a free to a paid online service... no pricing as of yet. - Verge (will be on a free trial until sometime this fall)

 

- The handheld is charged over Type C - Verge

 

- Splatoon 2 for the Switch, Sometime this summer. - Verge

 

- Mario Cart 8: Deluxe Launching on the Switch April 28. - Verge

 

- EA Confirmed FIFA will be leased on the Switch, but no ETA on that. - Verge

 

- Motion Controller boxing game "Arms" will launch sometime in the spring. - Verge

 

UPDATE: More junk from the Verge here... Mario end of this year, Xenoblade, more then 80 games in development...

 

Update: More specs via GoodBytes

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Some of the specs of the system are:

  • 6.2 inch screen (same size as the WiiU gamepad controller screen, if you want to visualize it)
  • Display is a capacitive multi-touch screen.
  • Display resolution: 720p (WiiU was 480p)
  • Console can do 1080p 60fps when docked. The system overclocks when docks (or plugged in), and outputs over HDMI this higher resolution.
  • 2.5h to 6h battery life depending on the game and screen brightness
  • HD rumble pack controllers allowing fine simulation of things in reality, like a glass with ice cubes inside, allowing you to be more submerged in the gaming world
  • Uses standard USB Type-C connector to charge, allowing easy connection with external batteries to extended sessions
  • Console is region lock free
  • Has wireless AC support
  • Controllers has sensor that can detect distance and hand shape when put in front of it.
  • Up to 8 system can be connected wirelessly for local multiplayer / mini LAN party
  • 32GB of storage BUT expandable via microSD card ( microSDHC  and microSDXC supported)
  • Dock features 2 USB ports for charging the joycns, and plugging in a USB Switch Ethernet Gigabit adapter (sold separately)
  • 5.1 surround sound support via HDMI

 

In typical fashion with Nintendo, we know nothing about the CPU, GPU and RAM.

 

Source: http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/13/14255984/nintendo-switch-hardware-specifications-screen-resolution

 

UPDATE: Accessory pricing via GoodBytes

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I hope you are rich.
 
Extra Docks (includes power adapter and HDMI cable), is $90 US. (no price in Canada)
1x Joyon (left OR right) is $49.99 US, BUT you can buy both bundled for $79.99 US. ($64.99$ Canadian and bundle: $99.99)
Pro controller is $69.99 US. ($89.99 Canadian)
 
Source: http://www.nintendo.com/en_CA/switch/buy-now/

damn... oh and the console is $399 Canadian, have fun with that luke...

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I like the price but i don't feel the need to rush out and buy it. I really want to play zelda but it launches with the Wii U the same day. I might wait for Fire Emblem or the new Mario

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I'm excited that I get to give it a whirl tomorrow. Will reserve my judgement for then.

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I was going to get this regardless, but at least I won't have to wait as long as I thought.

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4 minutes ago, Scruffy90 said:

I'm excited that I get to give it a whirl tomorrow. Will reserve my judgement for then.

Hell I am excited too. The last portable gaming device I had was a PSP. And the last portable gaming device I can recall of was Ps Vita and Nintendo 3DS

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I'll probably get it day 1 because it's so cheap compared to every other console launch and I'm scared they might pull a NES Classic :/

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I'm really liking the sound of this thing. I might actually decide to buy it.

Might.

 

Anyone have specifics on the hardware?

 

EDIT: "Specifics" as in specific specs. I know it's a custom Tegra chip, but that's just branding.

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1 minute ago, deXxterlab97 said:

Hell I am excited too. The last portable gaming device I had was a PSP. And the last portable gaming device I can recall of was Ps Vita and Nintendo 3DS

I'm going to the showing they mentioned at the end of the presentation at Nintendo World. Hopefully it wows me.

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Just now, Dash Lambda said:

I'm really liking the sound of this thing. I might actually decide to buy it.

Might.

 

Anyone have specifics on the hardware?

It has a CPU and GPU and plays games...

 

I don't think any hardware has been confirmed.

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4 minutes ago, Dash Lambda said:

I'm really liking the sound of this thing. I might actually decide to buy it.

Might.

 

Anyone have specifics on the hardware?

 
 

They confirmed a while ago that it was going to have an Nvidia Tegra x2 and a 720p screen

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2 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

It has a CPU and GPU and plays games...

 

I don't think any hardware has been confirmed.

It's probably a Tegra X. 

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I thought that Zen will release March 3rd :P 
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3 minutes ago, Simurgh said:

I'll probably get it day 1 because it's so cheap compared to every other console launch and I'm scared they might pull a NES Classic :/

Oh, I wouldn't worry about that.

Sure, there might be short supply, but they'd be shooting themselves somewhere much higher than the foot if they were to purposefully choke supply like with the NES classic. It's just too big a release.

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Its been nearly 10 years since I got a console but finally I have a reason to buy another, and not just for exclusives functionality is a major boon to this console

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8 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

Hell I am excited too. The last portable gaming device I had was a PSP. And the last portable gaming device I can recall of was Ps Vita and Nintendo 3DS

Last I had was the DS I think, without the backlight.

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Just now, shermantanker said:

Last I had was the DS I think, without the backlight.

DS? Without the 3? So it's technically 1DS? 

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10 minutes ago, Dash Lambda said:

I'm really liking the sound of this thing. I might actually decide to buy it.

Might.

 

Anyone have specifics on the hardware?

 

EDIT: "Specifics" as in specific specs. I know it's a custom Tegra chip, but that's just branding.

I have exclusive news from the event. 

 

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i don t understand the hype for the realse there aren t any launch title unless zelda and mario kart 

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3 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

DS? Without the 3? So it's technically 1DS? 

I honestly can't remember what it was called lol, I think was like 13 or something.

 

EDIT: It was the freaking Gameboy Advance SP, god I feel old now.

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It looks interesting, but if I buy it will probably be like I did with PS4: in the middle of the console's lifetime once it gets really cheap and there are a good number of quality exclusives. Even better at bargain basement prices like all the exclusives I picked up when I got my PoorStation last month. But Mario Odyssey might test my console buying strategy. xD

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1 minute ago, Hunter115 said:

i don t understand the hype for the realse there aren t any launch title unless zelda and mario kart 

zelda was all it needed

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1 minute ago, SCGazelle said:

zelda was all it needed

why i don t get it

it looks fun but not enought

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