History of video games/Platforms/Switch

__NOTOC__ History thumb|The Nintendo Switch logotype. Development thumb|A Nintendo Switch in handheld mode. The Nintendo Switch was preceded by both the Nintendo Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS. Third party developers, including Capcom, persuaded Nintendo to make a console with at least 4 gigabytes of RAM during development.Capcom Asked Nintendo to Increase the Switch's RAM https://gamerant.com/nintendo-switch-capcom-ram/ 27 July 2021 Game Rant 26 March 2017Capcom Asked Nintendo to Increase the Switch's RAM https://gamerant.com/nintendo-switch-capcom-ram/ 27 July 2021 Game Rant 26 March 2017 The Nintendo Switch was announced by Satoru Iwata to investors as the NX in March 2015.NX to Now: A History of the Nintendo Switch hype train https://nintendowire.com/news/2018/03/01/nx-now-history-nintendo-switch-hype-train/ Nintendo Wire 13 November 2020 1 March 2018 A number of false rumors circulated around the console prior to the launch of the system.[Update: Nintendo Says No] Nintendo's Next Console May Be Built On Android https://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/01/rumor-nintendos-next-console-may-be-built-on-android/ 28 October 2021 Android Police 1 June 2015 Launch thumb|The Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées in Paris France, being used to promote the Nintendo Switch in 2017. The Nintendo Switch was launched in March of 2017.Nintendo Switch Game Metadata and Citation Project Controlled Vocabularies https://gamemetadata.soe.ucsc.edu/platform/1148 gamemetadata.soe.ucsc.edu 25 October 2020 Following the launch of the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo struggled to maintain stock of the system in multiple regions.Parkin Simon Nintendo’s Switch Brings Some Magic Back (Published 2017) https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/29/technology/nintendo-switch.html The New York Times 12 November 2020 29 December 2017 In 10 months following the launch of the Switch, the system had already outsold the Wii U, and caused Nintendo to experience it's best quarter since 2009.Nintendo Switch overtakes the Wii U https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-42885803 BBC News 13 November 2020 31 January 2018 System Life As a result of the trade war, Nintendo partially diverted some Nintendo Switch production from China to Vietnam in 2019, diversifying it's supply chain.Gilbert Ben Nintendo is moving production of its hit Nintendo Switch game console to Vietnam amid trade tensions between China and the US https://www.businessinsider.com/nintendo-switch-production-vietnam-china-trump-trade-war-2019-7 4 April 2021 Business Insider The Nintendo Switch Lite was launched on September 20th, 2019 for $199, integrating controllers into the console, and removing TV output.Webster Andrew Nintendo Switch Lite review: a triumphant return to dedicated handhelds https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/19/20873717/nintendo-switch-lite-review-price-specs-features-games-launch-date The Verge 15 November 2020 en 19 September 2019 In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 the Nintendo Switch was widely sold out for a period of several months.Gilbert Ben Nintendo's Switch remains sold out everywhere as the pandemic stretches on — and there's no end in sight https://www.businessinsider.com/nintendo-switch-still-sold-out-in-mid-summer-2020-7 Business Insider 15 November 2020 High demand was confounded by limited supply, as computer chip shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021 constrained production of the new Nintendo Switch units.Chip Shortage Spirals Beyond Cars to Phones and Consoles https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-05/chip-shortage-spirals-beyond-cars-to-phones-and-game-consoles 4 March 2021 Bloomberg.com 5 February 2021 en As a result, in combination with with other factors such as increased competition, earnings during this time for Nintendo were only slightly up.Pandemic Fatigue Shows Up in Nintendo’s Numbers https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2021-02-01/nintendo-earnings-switch-numbers-show-that-pandemic-fatigue-is-here 4 March 2021 Bloomberg.com 1 February 2021 en On July 6th, 2021 a new model of Nintendo Switch was announced featuring improved hardware specifications.McWhertor Michael Nintendo announces new Nintendo Switch model with 7-inch OLED screen https://www.polygon.com/22166494/nintendo-switch-pro-4k-release-date-price-specs 6 July 2021 Polygon 6 July 2021 en In late 2021 the chip shortage began to seriously impact Switch production, with a 20% production reduction caused by the shortage.Nintendo Slashes Switch Production In Face Of Chip Shortage https://kotaku.com/nintendo-slashes-switch-production-in-face-of-chip-shor-1847982538 3 November 2021 Kotaku en-usNintendo Switch Production Is Reportedly Suffering Due To Chip Shortage https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/11/nintendo-switch-production-is-reportedly-suffering-due-to-chip-shortage 3 November 2021 Nintendo Life 2 November 2021Roth Emma Nintendo is reportedly making 20 percent fewer Switches due to the chip shortage https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/2/22759377/nintendo-making-20-percent-fewer-switches-chip-shortage 3 November 2021 The Verge 2 November 2021 en Technology Compute The Switch uses a SOC based on the NVIDIA Tegra X1. The Switch has four 64-bit ARM Cortex A57 architecture cores clocked at 1020 megahertz (~One Gigahertz). The Switch also has an additional four low power ARM Cortex A53 architecture cores, which are said by some to be used by the SOC automatically for low power tasks and are not exposed to the switch operating system.Nintendo Switch Lite Tegra X1 T210B01 vs T210 https://www.justandroid.net/2019/08/28/nintendo-switch-lite-tegra-x1-t210b01-vs-t210/ Just Android 15 November 2020 28 August 2019Nintendo Switch Uses a Standard Tegra X1 Processor https://www.pcmag.com/news/nintendo-switch-uses-a-standard-tegra-x1-processor PCMAG 15 November 2020 en Others claim these cores are totally unused.Liu Zhiye Nintendo Switch 2 Rumored to Leverage Nvidia Ampere GPU and DLSS https://www.tomshardware.com/news/nintendo-switch-2-rumored-to-leverage-nvidia-ampere-gpu-and-dlss 27 December 2023 Tom's Hardware 12 September 2023 en The Switch GPU is an NVIDIA Maxwell Architecture GM20B and has 256 CUDA cores.Leadbetter Richard Nintendo Switch CPU and GPU clock speeds revealed https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2016-nintendo-switch-spec-analysis Eurogamer 15 November 2020 en 19 December 2016 The GPU is clocked at either 307.2 megahertz when either docked or undocked, or up to 769 megahertz when docked. The GPU has 16 texture units and 16 ROPs.Hagedoorn Hilbert Nintendo Switch Houses a Nvidia Tegra X1-SoC https://www.guru3d.com/news-story/nintendo-switch-houses-a-nvidia-tegra-x1-soc.html Guru3D.com 15 November 2020 en-us The Switch has four gigabytes of RAM. The memory controller governing the RAM on the Switch typically operates at 1600 megahertz when docked, and 1331 megahertz in portable mode, though developers can opt for higher clock rates in portable mode if needed.Palumbo Alessio Overclocked Nintendo Switch Tested by Digital Foundry - Tegra X1 Gets Significant Performance Boost https://wccftech.com/overclocked-nintendo-switch-tested-by-digital-foundry-tegra-x1-gets-significant-performance-boost/ 4 March 2021 Wccftech 13 August 2019Leadbetter Richard Nintendo Switch CPU and GPU clock speeds revealed https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2016-nintendo-switch-spec-analysis 4 March 2021 Eurogamer 19 December 2016 en The Development kits differ from standard models here, as earlier dev kits featured 6 gigabytes of RAM and starting with the 2021 ADEV kit offered 8 gigabytes of RAM.Leadbetter Richard Spec analysis: Switch OLED model - new display, old tech https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2021-spec-analysis-switch-oled-model-new-display-old-tech 27 July 2021 Eurogamer 7 July 2021 en The Nintendo Switch is often compared to the Wii U in terms of computational power. Though on paper the switch and the Wii U appear comparable due to similar major specs, architectural differences between the two tend to give the Switch an advantage in general computational performance over it's less portable predecessor. Console Hardware thumb|Internals of a Nintendo Switch The Nintendo Switch is fairly durable, with the main unit able to survive significant falls, albeit with damage.Watch a Nintendo Switch Survive a Fall From 1,000 Feet https://www.vice.com/en/article/paye9m/watch-a-nintendo-switch-survive-a-fall-from-1000-feet www.vice.com 28 November 2020 en The Switch shipped with 32GB of onboard NAND storage. This was enough for about 2-4 major games, or about a dozen or so small games. The Switch has a microSD card slot which supports cards up to 2TB in size through the SDXC standard. Display The original model Switch has a 1280 by 720 resolution 6.2 inch capacitive multitouch IPS LCD.Sarkar Samit Nintendo Switch has 32 GB storage, 720p touchscreen (update) https://www.polygon.com/2017/1/13/14255984/nintendo-switch-hardware-specifications-screen-resolution 20 October 2020 Polygon 13 January 2017 en The Switch lite has a 1280 by 720 resolution 5.5 inch capacitive multitouch LCD.Nintendo Switch Lite Teardown https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Lite+Teardown/126223 iFixit 29 October 2020 en 24 September 2019 A ST Microcontroller is used to handle touchscreen input.Press Release https://www.st.com/content/st_com/en/about/media-center/press-item.html/t3934.html STMicroelectronics 11 December 2020 en The home button on the right JoyCon also contains a notification LED, but it went unused until the release of firmware version 9.0 in late 2019.Life Nintendo That Hidden LED Light On Your Nintendo Switch Controller Finally Has A Use https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/09/that_hidden_led_light_on_your_nintendo_switch_controller_finally_has_a_use Nintendo Life 16 November 2020 10 September 2019 Sensors The system includes an accelerometer and gyroscope. An ambient light sensor is used to automatically control screen brightness. Unlike the 3DS which did have a built in microphone,Microphone not responding https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Support/Nintendo-3DS-2DS/Troubleshooting/System/Microphone-not-responding/Microphone-not-responding-243823.html Nintendo of Europe GmbH 11 December 2020 the Nintendo Switch lacks a built in microphone, but can use a microphone built into a wired headset, a USB microphone, or a smartphone app for voice chat purposes.3 Best Methods for Using a Mic and Voice Chat on Nintendo Switch https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-setup-nintendo-switch-microphone-4692846 Lifewire 11 December 2020 enVicente Vann How to Voice Chat in Nintendo Switch Games https://www.howtogeek.com/447019/how-to-voice-chat-in-nintendo-switch-games/ How-To Geek 11 December 2020 Game support for microphones is limited.Faulkner Cameron These games support voice chat on the Nintendo Switch https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/30/20833244/nintendo-switch-voice-chat-headphones-games-app The Verge 11 December 2020 en 30 August 2019 Battery thumb|upright=1|The Nintendo Switch AC Adapter, featuring USB Type-C output. The Switch shipped with a 4,310mAh Lithium-ion battery, taking three hours to charge while sleeping. The original model of the system, HAC-001, lasted 2.5 hours to 6.5 hours and an increased efficiency revision in mid-August 2019, HAC-001(-01), increased runtime to be 4.5 to 9 hours. The device charges through a USB type C port.Technical Specs - Nintendo Switch™ Official Site - System hardware, console specs https://www.nintendo.com/switch/tech-specs/ www.nintendo.com 20 October 2020 The Switch battery can become permanently unusable if left uncharged for periods of more than six months.Nintendo Reminds Switch Owners to Charge the Console at Least Once Every Six Months https://www.siliconera.com/nintendo-reminds-switch-owners-to-charge-the-console-at-least-once-every-six-months/ 28 February 2021 Siliconera 29 September 2020 Networking The Nintendo Switch supports dual band 2.4 gigahertz and 5 gigahertz Wi-Fi supporting b, g, n, and ac standards, as well as Bluetooth 4.1.Nintendo Switch Teardown https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Teardown/78263 iFixit 11 December 2020 en 3 March 2017Nintendo Support: Compatible Wireless Modes and Wireless Security Types https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/498/~/compatible-wireless-modes-and-wireless-security-types en-americas-support.nintendo.com 8 November 2020 Supported Wi-Fi encryption protocols include WEP and AES based WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. A number of college campuses encountered difficulty with the Switch on their wireless networks, requiring special steps to access their wireless networks.What wireless network should I use for my device? - Articles - C&IT Knowledge Base - Wayne State University https://tech.wayne.edu/kb/internet-networks/wired-wireless-networks/843 tech.wayne.edu 7 December 2020New Secure Wi-Fi Network Available for Game Consoles, Printers and More https://it.osu.edu/news/2020/09/14/new-secure-wi-fi-network-available-game-consoles-printers-and-more IT@OSU 7 December 2020 en 14 September 2020 The Switch allows USB ethernet adapters to be used when docked or with a specific accessory for the Switch Lite.Nintendo Support: How to Install a LAN Adapter to Nintendo Switch https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22544/~/how-to-install-a-lan-adapter-to-nintendo-switch en-americas-support.nintendo.com 11 December 2020 Other hardware The Switch Dock and charging grip both have an STM32 microcontroller. The Switch Dock also features 2.5 megabytes of flash storage, a USB 3.0 hub, and a MyDP/Mobility Displayport to HDMI converter. The Switch dock uses slightly modified version of industry standard protocols, often leading to issues with 3rd party docks which typically implement the same standards without Nintendo's deviations, or when they fail to correctly match said deviations.Salter Jim Here’s why Nintendo Switch consoles keep frying https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/08/heres-why-nintendo-switch-consoles-keep-frying/ 2 March 2021 Ars Technica 3 August 2019 en-us The Switch can use a USB keyboard and mouse.Play Games With a Keyboard and Mouse on Nintendo Switch https://www.lifewire.com/use-keyboard-and-mouse-with-nintendo-switch-4773699 Lifewire 11 December 2020 en Controllers JoyCons The Joycons have an enhanced rumble feature called HD rumble, though this feature is absent from the integrated controls in the Switch Lite.Kuchera Ben How the Nintendo Switch's HD rumble makes Tumbleseed feel real https://www.polygon.com/2017/5/1/15499328/tumbleseed-hd-rumble-nintendo-switch 27 December 2020 Polygon 1 May 2017 enLife Nintendo Super Mario Odyssey Has A Workaround For Switch Lite's Lack Of Rumble https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/09/super_mario_odyssey_has_a_workaround_for_switch_lites_lack_of_rumble 27 December 2020 Nintendo Life 24 September 2019 The Switch right JoyCon features an NFC radio, which is handled by the same STM32 microcontroller which handles the IR camera. The right JoyCon contains an Infrared camera based on a CMOS sensor with a 5 micrometer pixel pitch.Totilo Stephen The Switch Joy-Con’s Infrared Sensor Is Cooler Than We Thought https://kotaku.com/the-switch-joy-con-s-infrared-sensor-is-cooler-than-we-1822669059 20 October 2020 Kotaku February 2nd, 2018 en-usNintendo Switch Teardown https://www.techinsights.com/blog/nintendo-switch-teardown www.techinsights.com 11 December 2020 Four IR LEDs are used for illumination. The near inferred camera is capable of taking photos with a resolution of 240 by 320 pixels.[Tool] Joy-Con Toolkit https://gbatemp.net/threads/tool-joy-con-toolkit.478560/page-37 GBAtemp.net - The Independent Video Game Community 14 December 2020 An STM32 microcontroller built into the JoyCon handles the IR Camera.Nintendo Switch uses MEMS, MCU and NFC IC from ST http://www.eeherald.com/section/news/owns201703270001st.html www.eeherald.com 11 December 2020 The IR Camera was used extensively with Nintendo Labo.Developer Interview - Nintendo Labo Official Site https://labo.nintendo.com/developer-interview-part-2/what-can-you-do-with-the-ir-motion-camera/ labo.nintendo.com 11 December 2020 en Nintendo Switch Pro Controller The ProThe Nintendo Switch Pro controller is a more traditional style controller released for the Switch. The controller contains vibration motors, NFC, and wireless connection support,Griffith Brendan Nintendo Switch Pro Controller review: a great controller that shames the Joy-Cons https://www.gamesradar.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller-review/ 12 December 2020 gamesradar March 1st, 2020 en though it lacks the IR camera of the JoyCons, and must charge over a cable instead of slotting into the console. An easter egg containing the message "THX2 ALLGAMEFANZ" (Thanks to all game fans) is printed on the PCB of the pro controller.Sheridan Connor The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller has an Easter egg message, here's how to see it https://www.gamesradar.com/the-nintendo-switch-pro-controller-has-an-easter-egg-message-heres-how-to-see-it/ 28 December 2020 gamesradar March 06 2017 en Poke Ball Plus The Poke Ball Plus was released on November 18th, 2018 as a special controller for use with the Nintendo Switch Pokemon games and Pokemon Go.Poké Ball™ Plus https://pokeballplus.nintendo.com/ pokeballplus.nintendo.com 12 December 2020 en The controller is shaped like a ball and contains a control stick, speaker, accelerometer, gyroscope, vibration motor, and LED. Designed to be used with a throwing motion, the controller created issues for dog owners, and many dogs were confused by nearby humans using the controller.Hernandez Patricia The Pokémon: Let’s Go Poké Ball controller is psyching out dogs https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/20/18104701/pokemon-lets-go-nintendo-switch-pokeball-controller-dogs The Verge 12 December 2020 en 20 November 2018 The Poke Ball Plus has a non-removable lithium ion battery rated at 220mAh and charges over USB type C. The Poke Ball Plus is shipped with data for the Pokemon Mew. Prior to this, Mew had only been officially obtainable in games by attending special events,Radulovic Petrana The Poké Ball Plus will come with a free Mew https://www.polygon.com/e3/2018/6/12/17452990/pokemon-lets-go-poke-ball-plus-mythical-mew 28 December 2020 Polygon 12 June 2018 en or by trading with a player who had. Mario Kart Live The Mario Kart Live prototype used a Raspberry Pi W as it's onboard computer.Pounder Les Raspberry Pi Zero W Powers Mario Kart Live Prototype https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-zero-w-powers-mario-kart-live-prototype 4 April 2021 Tom's Hardware October 02, 2020 en Software Game Media thumb|Nintendo Switch Game Card, with the front sporting space for a label, and the back featuring contacts. Nintendo Switch Game cards are read only, with save data residing on the system's internal storage. Macronix XtraROM flash memory is used in the game cards for storage.Game Cartridges And The Technology To Make Data Last Forever https://hackaday.com/2020/12/03/game-cartridges-and-the-technology-to-make-data-last-forever/ 9 February 2021 Hackaday 3 December 2020 Game cards are coated with denatonium benzoate, a non toxic potent bitterant, to reduce the chance of being accidentally swallowed.Nintendo admits it has made Switch cartridges taste unbearably bitter https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/mar/02/nintendo-switch-game-cartridges-taste-bitter the Guardian 20 October 2020 en 2 March 2017 Both of these features make accidentally damaging cartridges or harming the user through improper use more difficult. Games for the Nintendo Switch are not region locked. This allows a Switch to play games released in other countries. Some games released for the Switch, such as Resident Evil 7, were streamed from an online server and did not actually run on the Switch hardware.Byford Sam Capcom is bringing Resident Evil 7 to Switch... by streaming it https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/20/17374914/resident-evil-7-switch-cloud-version-release The Verge 20 October 2020 en 20 May 2018 This allowed the Switch to play games with much higher fidelity then possible on the base hardware, though at the cost of requiring a constant, good internet connection. This also presents a preservation issue, as these games are not actually rendered on hardware, and rely on external services which will eventually be shut down. System Applications A browsable E-Shop was included on the console. A Miimaker was also included, but was deemphasized. A user accessible internet browser was not shipped with the system. No games were bundled with the operating system, unlike the 3DS. Operating System Most operating system updates required user interaction and a reboot, however some firmware updates were able to be installed silently, without requiring user interaction or a reboot.Doolan Liam Nintendo Releases Update For Switch (Version 14.1.2), Here Are The Details https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/06/nintendo-releases-update-for-switch-version-14-1-2-here-are-the-details 28 June 2022 Nintendo Life 28 June 2022 Nintendo Switch Online Nintendo Switch Online is the online service for the Switch. Instead of using dedicated servers, multiplayer on the switch is conducted over peer to peer connections.St Leger Henry Nintendo Switch Online membership: what you need to know https://www.techradar.com/news/nintendo-switch-online-release-date-features-and-online-multiplayer 21 December 2020 TechRadar July 09, 2020 en Backwards Compatibility The Switch did not have backward compatibility with previous systems.Peckham Matt 19 Things Nintendo's President Told Us About the Switch https://time.com/4662446/nintendo-president-switch-interview/ 20 October 2020 Time February 7th, 2017Schreier Jason Nintendo Answers (And Avoids) Our Switch Questions https://kotaku.com/nintendo-answers-and-avoids-our-switch-questions-1791402953 20 October 2020 Kotaku January 19th, 2017 en-us The Virtual Console did not return on the Nintendo Switch.McWhertor Michael Nintendo Switch isn’t getting a Virtual Console https://www.polygon.com/2018/5/8/17330574/nintendo-switch-virtual-console 20 October 2020 Polygon 8 May 2018 en A lack of a virtual console was a common point of frustration among Switch owners,Nintendo Switch needs classic Game Boy, Gamecube, N64, Wii, and DS games https://www.imore.com/nintendo-switch-virtual-console 24 April 2021 iMore 24 February 2021 and lead some to continue to keep using their Wii U consoles well into 2021.Life Nintendo Talking Point: Is It Worth Buying A Nintendo Wii U In 2021? https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/04/talking_point_is_it_worth_buying_a_nintendo_wii_u_in_2021 24 April 2021 Nintendo Life 23 April 2021 Accessibility The console was criticized for it's lack of accessibility, though this was slightly improved in software with time.Steven Spohn On Strides In Accessibility For Gaming, And Nintendo's Room For Improvement https://www.nintendolife.com/features/steven-spohn-on-strides-in-accessibility-for-gaming-and-nintendos-room-for-improvement 11 October 2021 Nintendo Life 10 October 2021For physically disabled gamers, the Switch is incredibly accessible. Here’s why. https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2020/04/21/accessibility-gaming-nintendo-switch/ 11 October 2021 Washington Post Some third parties would also attempt to address accessibility concerns on the system, though these approaches were hardware based.Hori Releases Accessibility Controller For The Nintendo Switch https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/11/hori_releases_accessibility_controller_for_the_nintendo_switch 11 October 2021 Nintendo Life 6 November 2020 Removal of Manuals Unlike the Wii U and 3DS, which primarily offered digital manuals, most Nintendo Switch games lacked either a physical or a digital manual.Totilo Stephen Even Nintendo Seems To Be Abandoning Game Instruction Manuals https://kotaku.com/even-nintendo-seems-to-be-abandoning-game-instruction-m-1793260316 20 October 2020 Kotaku March 14th, 2017 en-us This occasionally caused issues, such as when the Nintendo Switch Online service added StarTropics, which requires a manual to beat.Craddock Ryan Nintendo Forgot That You Can't Complete StarTropics Without The Original NES Manual https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/03/nintendo_forgot_that_you_cant_complete_startropics_without_the_original_nes_manual 20 October 2020 Nintendo Life 18 March 2019Phillips Tom Nintendo Switch version of Startropics impossible to complete without secret code https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-03-18-nintendo-switch-version-of-startropics-impossible-to-complete-without-secret-code 20 October 2020 Eurogamer 18 March 2019 en Some publishers did include manuals with their physical games.Nicalis is making me want to buy physical Nintendo Switch games https://apptrigger.com/2018/02/14/nicalis-physical-nintendo-switch-games/ 6 February 2022 App Trigger 14 February 2018 Some gamers took matters into their own hands and produced their own unofficial game manuals for games which did not ship with them.Nintendo Switch Fan Creates Little Manuals For Popular Nintendo Games https://nintendosoup.com/nintendo-switch-fan-creates-little-manuals-for-popular-nintendo-games/ 6 February 2022 NintendoSoup 2 May 2020 Social Features Social features like voice chat were moved to a companion app for smart devices. The Switch did not support Nintendo's social media platform Miiverse, which was discontinued in late 2017.Good Owen Miiverse draws to an end with a very sweet thank-you mosaic https://www.polygon.com/nintendo/2017/11/8/16625302/miiverse-shuts-down-goodbye-image 20 October 2020 Polygon November 8th, 2017 en Instead the Switch supported linking to other Social Media services for sharing content. Third-Party Hardware Hot Wheels Switch Backpackhttps://theawesomer.com/the-mattel-hot-wheels-portable-nintendo-switch-dock-backpack-jr/667983/ Clockhttps://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/10/limited-run-games-almost-released-a-physical-clock-for-nintendo-switch-seriously Notable Games 2017 thumb|Nintendo Switch accessories being sold in Akihabara in 2017. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Arms Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Golf Story 1-2-Switch Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Pokkén Tournament DX The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Breath of the Wild Breath of the Wild is widely regarded as a mold breaking open world experience. The cooking system in breath of the wild is hailed as a better representation of cooking then most games at the time provided.Ho Soleil The Soft Sexism of Food in Video Games https://www.eater.com/pop-culture/2019/10/25/20917488/food-in-video-games-pac-man-history-women-on-food-soleil-ho-book-excerpt 23 January 2021 Eater 25 October 2019 en Read more about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Wikipedia. Super Mario Odyssey thumb|right|A short documentary on Yoshiaki Koizumi and the creation of Super Mario Odyssey by YouTube channel Video Game Story Time. Commonly considered to be among the hallmark games for the system. This 3D platformer was noted for achieving some of the highest aggregate review scores of all time on release.Calvert Darren Super Mario Odyssey Is The Best Rated Game Of All Time https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/10/super_mario_odyssey_is_the_best_rated_game_of_all_time 27 December 2023 Nintendo Life 27 October 2017 Read more about Super Mario Odyssey on Wikipedia. Splatoon 2 Splatoon 2 was a popular continuation of the Splatoon series, sporting innovative shooter mechanics focused on map control and movement options.Machkovech Sam Splatoon 2 redeems the most clever online shooter series in years https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/07/splatoon-2-review-greatness-hides-behind-a-familiar-coat-of-paint/ 24 April 2021 Ars Technica 18 July 2017 en-us The game featured integration with Miiverse,Hall Charlie Splatoon 2 has a little bit of Miiverse built in https://www.polygon.com/2017/7/6/15928350/splatoon-2-miiverse-drawing 24 April 2021 Polygon 6 July 2017 en which was later spun off into its own communication functions after Miiverse proper ceased operation.McCarthy Caty The Wii U's Wild Miiverse Lives on in Splatoon 2's Fresh Ecosystem https://www.usgamer.net/articles/wii-u-miiverse-splatoon-2-ecosystem-fan-art-memes 24 April 2021 USgamer 24 July 2017 en Many gamers used this feature to promote a variety of causes in Inkopolis Square regarding topics outside of the game, ranging from bringing Black Lives Matter demonstrations,Cryer Hirun Animal Crossing and Splatoon 2 Players Unite for Virtual Black Lives Matter Protests https://www.usgamer.net/articles/animal-crossing-splatoon-2-virtual-black-lives-matter-protests 24 April 2021 USgamer 1 June 2020 en messages regarding the LGBTQ community,Splatoon 2's Lobby Fills With LGBT Pride In Response To A Few Jerks https://kotaku.com/splatoon-2s-lobby-fills-with-lgbt-pride-in-response-to-1798186002 25 April 2021 Kotaku en-usJoho Jess 'Splatoon 2' players drown out haters with a flood of LGBT pride https://mashable.com/2017/08/22/splatoon-2-trans-lgbt-posts/ 25 April 2021 Mashable en and demanding the release of Knack 2 for the PlayStation 4.'Splatoon 2' Fans Can't Stop Talking About One Thing: 'Knack 2' https://www.vice.com/en/article/8xajgx/splatoon-2-fans-cant-stop-talking-about-one-thing-knack-2 24 April 2021 www.vice.com en An unutilized function to check if the operating system was Windows 98 was included in the Splatoon 2 multiplayer software.10 Mistakes That Still Haunt Nintendo https://www.cbr.com/mistakes-still-haunt-nintendo/ 24 January 2022 CBR 21 January 2022Nintendo Is "Replacing Its Multiplayer Server System" Dating Back To The Wii U And 3DS Era https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/02/nintendo_is_replacing_its_multiplayer_server_system_dating_back_to_the_wii_u_and_3ds_era Nintendo Life 2 February 2021 Read more about Splatoon 2 on Wikipedia. 2018 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Super Mario Party Mario Tennis Aces Kirby Star Allies Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Octopath Traveler Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna – The Golden Country Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Fitness Boxing Nintendo Labo Nintendo Labo was promoted on the Tonight Show with notable musicians performing a song using Labo instruments.Legaspi Althea See Ariana Grande, the Roots Perform With Nintendo Labo Instruments https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/see-ariana-grande-the-roots-perform-with-nintendo-labo-instruments-630323/ 29 January 2021 Rolling Stone 15 May 2018 Read more about Nintendo Labo on Wikipedia. Firewatch The switch port of Firewatch included a hidden mini-game.There's Been An N64 Mini-Game Hidden Inside The Switch Version Of Firewatch All This Time https://www.kotaku.com.au/2021/02/theres-been-an-n64-mini-game-hidden-inside-the-switch-version-of-firewatch-all-this-time/ 26 March 2021 Kotaku Australia 19 February 2021 en-AU Read more about Firewatch on Wikipedia. 2019 Pokémon Sword and Shield Luigi's Mansion 3 New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Super Mario Maker 2 Fire Emblem: Three Houses Astral Chain Yoshi's Crafted World Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Port of CD Projekt Red's acclaimed RPG. Though visual quality had to be reduced to run on the switch, reviewers were still impressed by the ability of the game to run on Switch hardware at all due to it's reputation for being a computationally demanding game.Review: The Witcher 3 for Switch is a slick, unmissable port https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/the-witcher-3-nintendo-switch/ 6 July 2021 VGC 14 October 2019Frushtick Russ Witcher 3 on Nintendo Switch only makes a few sacrifices https://www.polygon.com/2019/10/15/20915391/witcher-nintendo-switch-runs-performance-framerate-resolution 6 July 2021 Polygon 15 October 2019 en Because of this, the Switch edition was often referred to as an "Impossible Port".Vjestica Adam Busted: don’t buy GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch https://www.techradar.com/news/busted-dont-buy-gta-trilogy-definitive-edition-on-nintendo-switch 7 May 2022 TechRadar 12 November 2021 enReview: The Witcher 3 on Nintendo Switch is a fantastically impossible port - MSPoweruser https://mspoweruser.com/the-witcher-3-switch-review-is-a-fantastically-impossible-port/ 7 May 2022 mspoweruser.com 14 October 2019 en-us Read more about The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition on Wikipedia. Ring Fit Adventure Nintendo's exergame focused on arm movement using a custom Pilates Joycon holder known as a "Ring-Con" and a leg strap. Read more about Ring Fit Adventure on Wikipedia. 2020 Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Paper Mario: The Origami King Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia Animal Crossing: New Horizons A refresh of the Animal Crossing series, focused on homesteading a wild island with new crafting mechanics. Read more about Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Wikipedia. Good Job A short physics puzzler about solving problems in an office as quickly as possible, regardless of mayhem caused. Read more about Good Job! on Wikipedia. Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics A digital complication of various traditional board games from around the world. Read more about Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics on Wikipedia. Jump Rope Challenge A simple free exergame released by Nintendo to give switch owners a simple workout activity they could perform while under lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. Later on 3rd party manufactures released jump rope add on accessories for Joy-Con intended for use with this game.Garrett Ural These great Nintendo Switch controllers will help you step up your game https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/11/cnn-underscored/best-nintendo-switch-controller/index.html 24 January 2022 CNN Underscored 11 January 2022 en Read more about Jump Rope Challenge on Wikipedia. Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Super Mario 3D All-Stars Pikmin 3 Deluxe 2021 Miitopia Port of the casual 3DS RPG. Read more about Miitopia on Wikipedia. New Pokémon Snap An updated take on the earlier Nintendo 64 game Pokémon Snap, featuring newer Pokemon and contemporary graphics.Liao Shannon Review ‘New Pokémon Snap’ strikes exactly one note. (And it does that well.) https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2021/04/28/new-pokemon-snap-review/ 30 April 2021 Washington PostNew Pokémon Snap: The Kotaku Review https://kotaku.com/new-pokemon-snap-the-kotaku-review-1846779223 30 April 2021 Kotaku en-us Read more about New Pokémon Snap on Wikipedia. Metroid Dread This game stood out on a technical level, with reviewers noting speedy load times, quality graphics, and 5.1 surround sound support.Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Metroid Dread On Switch https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/10/video-digital-foundrys-technical-analysis-of-metroid-dread-on-switch 9 October 2021 Nintendo Life 9 October 2021Linneman John Metroid Dread - a brilliant game that breathes new life into Switch https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2021-metroid-dread-tech-review 9 October 2021 Eurogamer 8 October 2021 en Read more about Metroid Dread on Wikipedia. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Mario Golf: Super Rush The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Shin Megami Tensei V WarioWare: Get It Together! Game Builder Garage 2022 Pokémon Legends: Arceus An open-world action RPG style Pokémon game. Read more about Pokémon Legends: Arceus on Wikipedia. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet An open-world RPG style Pokémon game. Read more about Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Wikipedia. Kirby and the Forgotten Land A Kirby game set in the ruins of an abandoned civilization. Read more about Kirby and the Forgotten Land on Wikipedia. Dragon Quest Treasures A Dragon Quest spin off game about obtaining treasures. Read more about Dragon Quest Treasure on Wikipedia. Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Read more about Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope on Wikipedia. Splatoon 3 A third person shooter known for its multiplayer. Read more about Splatoon 3 on Wikipedia. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Read more about Xenoblade Chronicles 3 on Wikipedia. Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes A musou game set in the same setting as Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Read more about Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes on Wikipedia. Bayonetta 3 Read more about Bayonetta 3 on Wikipedia. Mario Strikers: Battle League A Mario themed football (American Soccer) game. Read more about Mario Strikers: Battle League on Wikipedia. Nintendo Switch Sports A game developed by Nintendo similar in style to Wii Sports, albeit not as a launch pack in title. Read more about Nintendo Switch Sports on Wikipedia. 2023 Fire Emblem Engage A mainline game in the Fire Emblem series. Read more about Fire Emblem Engage on Wikipedia. Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Metroid Prime Remastered Enhanced Remake of the GameCube game. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom A sequel to Breath of the Wild featuring a similar overworld map with expanded areas, a new story, and different mechanics. Read more about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Wikipedia. Pikmin 1 Rerelease of the GameCube game. Pikmin 2 ReRelease of the GameCube game. Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon A prequel to Bayonetta. Read more about Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon on Wikipedia. In Development Pikmin 4 Super Mario RPG Enhanced remake of the SNES/Super Famicom Game. Metroid Prime 4 WarioWare: Move It! Special Models This section contains special editions and notable variants. Special Editions Animal Crossing: New Horizons edition - A Switch with pastel green and blue colors and a dock illustration.Nintendo Switch - Animal Crossing: New Horizons Edition - Nintendo - Official Site https://www.nintendo.com/products/detail/nintendo-switch-animal-crossing-new-horizons-edition/ Nintendo 29 December 2020 LA Noire - Features art deco styling.Rockstar Games Giving Away A Custom Designed Switch In L.A. Noire Sweepstakes https://nintendosoup.com/rockstar-games-giving-away-custom-designed-switch-l-noire-sweepstakes/ 7 January 2021 NintendoSoup 2 December 2017 Mario - Features red and blue colors.Lyles Taylor Nintendo’s new Mario-themed Switch is available now https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/12/22278494/nintendo-switch-mario-release-date-where-to-buy-amazon-best-buy-gamestop 15 February 2021 The Verge 12 February 2021 en Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy - Orange and Cyan, only 3 produced.Check Out This Very Limited Edition Crash Bandicoot Nintendo Switch Console https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/07/check_out_this_very_limited_edition_crash_bandicoot_nintendo_switch_console 24 April 2021 Nintendo Life 30 July 2018 Pokemon Let's Go - Tan and Yellow Joycons with decal of Pikachu and Eevee.Farokhmanesh Megan Pokémon: Let’s Go-themed Switch turns Eevee and Pikachu into Joy-Con https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/10/17840876/pokemon-lets-go-switch-theme-pikachu-eevee-joycon 24 April 2021 The Verge 10 September 2018 en Special Purpose Starlight Gaming Station - A mobile kiosk version of the switch intended for hospital use.Nintendo Switch Starlight Game Stations Begin Rolling Out to Hospitals https://gamerant.com/nintendo-switch-starlight-game-stations-arrive-hospitals/ 29 December 2020 Game Rant 28 December 2020Nintendo Collabs With Starlight To Roll Out Hospital-Safe Consoles Across America https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/12/nintendo_collabs_with_starlight_to_roll_out_hospital-safe_consoles_across_america Nintendo Life 28 December 2020 Story Display Nintendo Switch LiteRARE Promotional Nintendo Switch Lite FOUND! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk_duLTIhrE 21 May 2021 en Gallery Nintendo Switch Dock Nintendo Switch Lite Nintendo Switch OLED JoyCons Other Controllers Nintendo Labo Technology External Resources Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch Shuntaro Furukawa Official site iFixit - Nintendo Switch page. 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