Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch is a Nintendo hybrid console. It is a tablet with detachable controllers, known as Joycons, and can be played on a television through an included charging dock using HDMI. 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 revealed on October 20, 2016 and released on March 3, 2017 globally.

The Nintendo Switch was announced on March 17, 2015, where it was originally known by its code-name the Nintendo NX.