Nintendo Switch
Banners of Nintendo's new game console Switch are pictured at its experience venue in Tokyo, Japan January 13, 2017. Reuters/Kim Kyung-Hoon

The Nintendo Switch gaming console is more like a 3DS or an Apple iPad or tablet. The upcoming device will be made available in less than two months and will cost $469.95. It is unlike the traditional consoles such as Xbox One and PS4. It’s smaller than an iPad Mini but larger than the Nintendo 3DS XL. The unit has a 6.2-inch touchscreen that outputs games at a slightly sub-par 720p HD. It also has two small gamepads known as the Joy-Con controllers.

The Nintendo Switch is available in two colour variants, the matching grey hue or a combination of neon-red right Joy-Con controller and a neon-blue left controller. According to The Sun, the Switch is versatile and fantastically robust. The tiny controllers are strong and sturdy and can take many a beating while playing games such as the launch game 1-2-Switch. While portability of the console has been widely promoted, the Switch can be actually enjoyed in three ways.

The docked TV mode allows players to play Nintendo Switch games on TV that can easily ramp up graphics from 720p to 1080p HD for better graphics experience on TV. The second mode is the classic controller mode with the Joy-Con controllers attached. There’s a third mode wherein players can remove the controllers and play from anywhere they want. Switch’s built-in kickstand makes this possible.

The graphics and visuals have been ramped up significantly and it’s a huge step up from Wii U and 3DS. Switching between TV and Tablet modes is easy and even the Joy-Con controllers are extremely responsive. It’s immensely refreshing to get two amazing controllers straight out-of-the-box. Nintendo Switch has wowed with its innovative, top-class design though people will larger hands may find it a bit difficult to play due to the thinness of the controllers in portrait position.

The triggers and the shoulder buttons in Nintendo Switch are placed very close to each other and one may need a bit of practise to stop pressing both accidentally. However, the biggest setback for the Nintendo Switch is its lack of games. There are only four confirmed launch titles, namely, “Just Dance 2017,” “Skylanders Imaginators,” “1-2 Switch” and “Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.” Lack of games may have a big impact on Nintendo Switch sales, writes News.com.au.

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