This Is the Nintendo Switch, Formerly Known As Nintendo NX

By Jonathan Leack

After several years of rumors, Nintendo has finally announced its next-generation gaming device. Officially called the Nintendo Switch, it's exactly what we were expecting: a hybrid home console and handheld device.

The device was announced in a three minute trailer, which can be seen above.

The Nintendo Switch is unlike anything we've seen before. The hardware is built into a small screen, which can be placed in a dock to enter console mode, or connected to the two-piece controller for handheld mode.

The purpose of the design is to merge Nintendo's console and handheld ecosystems, allowing the company to focus its efforts on a single platform. This will pay off for consumers by resulting in more games to play, as well as being able to play the device's best games at home or on the go.

The Nintendo Switch will arrive in 2017.

Jonathan Leack
Jonathan Leack

Although Jonathan Leack began covering the gaming industry in 2009, his earliest roots date back to 2004 when he wrote his first of many reviews to come. Equipped with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and several information technology certifications, he provides a unique perspective that is technological and business conscious. Having acquired the role of Executive Editor in 2016, his mission is to make GameRevolution a gaming site that thoughtfully considers the consumer perspective, and has a knowledgeable presence of PC gaming, console, hardware, and eSports coverage.

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