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Nintendo Switch specs finally confirmed; Release date announced

By Renwyck Saludares | Jan 14, 2017 09:27 AM EST
The specs of the upcoming Nintendo Switch were finally revealed. Along with the specs, Nintendo also unveils the Switch unique Joy-Con, a hybrid video game controller.
(Photo : Machinima - YouTube) The specs of the upcoming Nintendo Switch were finally revealed. Along with the specs, Nintendo also unveils the Switch unique Joy-Con, a hybrid video game controller.

Finally, the much awaited Nintendo Switch information has been revealed and fans are now able to see and review upcoming video game console. The upcoming hybrid console is equipped with a very unique features that can only be seen in the Nintendo Switch.

A press release from GameSpot confirmed the specs of the new Nintendo Switch. Nintendo Switch has a 6.2-inch multi-touch display screen, capable of 1280x720 resolution, meaning a 720p HD for a tiny screen. The Switch can be connected to an HD TV using an HDMI cable, and it can broadcast 1080p HD resolution on the TV.

An internal storage of 32GB is also included as part of its local peripherals and is expandable using the new micro SDXC card. As the Tech Buffalo said, the Nintendo Switch may seem to have a very small storage compared to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox which both contain a massive 500GB minimum, game storage is not a problem for switch since it uses a game cartridge.

For mobility, the Switch can be connected to the internet via Wi-Fi and is equipped with a high-power and heavy duty battery. Though its RAM hasn't been confirmed the hybrid video game console boasts the all new NVIDIA Tegra processor.

Detachable controllers also known as the Joy-Con are connected on each side of the hybrid tablet. Similar to the Wii controllers, the Joy-Con has a motion control capability and is amiibo supported.

HD Rumble for maximum vibrations, infrared sensors and shoulder buttons are all included in the controller. Joy-Con is a unique type of a video game controller that contains such features, which will also release 2 versions, the Red and Blue and the Gray version.

The Nintendo Switch will be hitting the market on March 3rd of this year and will be released with a couple of initial game titles. Nintendo Switch tends to take part of the heavy competition against big companies such as the Sony and Microsoft.

Today, Nintendo Switch is expected to release add-ons such as the Nintendo VR. Surely all the Nintendo fans cannot wait for the release date to come and experience the first hybrid video game console.

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