The release date and pricing were confirmed at a special Nintendo event.
Nintendo has announced new details for the Nintendo Switch. Previously known as NX, Nintendo Switch was officially unveiled at a special event in Tokyo, which was live streamed globally.
Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima took to the stage at the event to confirm the Nintendo Switch will launch globally on March 3 2017. Kimishima also confirmed the console will retail at 29,980 Yen in Japan and $299.99 in North America. Nintendo UK confirmed after the event that the console will retail for £279.99 in the UK.
Details were also announced about what will be included with the console. Each Nintendo Switch will have the console, dock, left and right Joy Con controllers, two Joy Con wrist straps, Joy Con grip and connecting cables. Players will have two Joy Con colour options to buy – grey and red/blue – with the Pro controller sold separately.
Nintendo Switch will be available from March 3 and is available for pre-order through selected retailers. Watch the presentation in full below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ntzz8O7SpWs
Words by Megan Roxburgh