The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid console produced and released by Nintendo. It is a tablet with detachable controller units, known collectively or singularly as Joy-Con, and can be played on a television using HDMI via a charging dock included with the console. It is the first Nintendo console with a multi-touch screen, a capture button and an Nvidia hardware architecture. It also features a kick-stand that allows the console to sit upright on any flat surface. It was officially revealed on October 20, 2016 and released on March 3, 2017 globally in most markets.[1]
The Nintendo Switch was originally announced on March 17, 2015, where it was originally known by its codename NX.[2]
Overview
The Legend of Zelda Games
Main Releases
The following games can be purchased as physical Nintendo Switch game cards or digitally from the Nintendo eShop.
- Breath of the Wild
- Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch
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eShop Releases
The following games can be purchased only digitally from the Nintendo eShop.
Switch Online Releases
The following games are available via the Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online app, which is exclusively available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers at no additional charge.
- The Legend of Zelda
- The Legend of Zelda SP
- The Adventure of Link
- The Adventure of Link SP
The following game is available via the Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online app, which is also exclusively available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers at no additional charge.
Upcoming Releases
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The Legend of Zelda Icons
Nintendo Switch users can select among 18 total The Legend of Zelda-themed Profile Icons.
The Master Sword and Hylian Shield
Link from Breath of the Wild
Zelda from Breath of the Wild
Guardian from Breath of the Wild
Daruk from Breath of the Wild
Revali from Breath of the Wild
Mipha from Breath of the Wild
Urbosa from Breath of the Wild
Kass from Breath of the Wild
Bokoblin from Breath of the Wild
Link from Twilight Princess
Princess Zelda from Twilight Princess HD
Ganondorf from Twilight Princess HD
Link from The Wind Waker HD
Princess Zelda from The Wind Waker HD
Ganondorf from The Wind Waker HD
Gallery
Promotional image showing a docked Switch and a Joy-Con Grip
Promotional image showing a Switch on its kick-stand with one Joy-Con being removed
Video Gallery
| Nintendo Switch trailer |
| Nintendo Switch UK Commercial |
| Nintendo Switch Super Bowl LI Commercial |