Here's a summary I made real quick of the presentation for those who may have missed it:
Hardware Information- The Switch is intended to be released on
March 3rd this year, with a suggested retail price of
$299.99. Preorders start supposedly in the
next hour.
- Online services will have a new functionality supposedly akin to that of Playstation Plus - it will be free to use as a trial until Fall 2017
- Region locks should be removed now for the Switch
- Battery life off the dock will range from
2-6 hours, but can be charged while in use
- Eight Switches can be connected at once for local multiplayer play
- JoyCons have:
- Amiibo reading functionality
- A button to capture pictures and soon photos
- A camera at the tip that can identify, for example, hand gestures
- A wrist strap
- Tactile weight adjustments and sound with motion controls
Software Information-
1-2-Switch is a multiplayer minigame with a focus on looking at the other player. This is to be released with the console.
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ARMS is akin to that of Wii Boxing, but has a unique style and some different mechanics. This is also a launch game.
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Splatoon 2 is the sequel to Splatoon with new weapons, maps, and other gamemodes and such. Local multiplayer will be easier considering
one can link Switches together. This will be released this Summer.
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Super Mario Odyssey is a new Mario game in which he jumps to new environments, such as a New York-esque city, along with some new moves
and other features. Intended to be released Holiday 2017.
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Xenoblade 2, a sequel to the Xenoblade series. No given release date.
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Fire Emblem Warriors, developed by Koei Tecmo, is most likely going to be a Musou game (Hyrule Warriors Dynasty Warriors). No given release
date.
- A
Shin Megami Tensei game by Atlus is in development, not much else about the title is revealed.
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Project Octopath Traveler is a new Square Enix game.
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Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, is, in fact, going to be released on the Switch.
- A
No More Heroes by Suda51 is confirmed, not much else about the title is revealed.
- EA is releasing a FIFA game.
- Other games without a particular announcement will be on the Switch that were shown via a compilation.
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Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be released ON LAUNCH.
For further updates regarding the console, and further details on the games I have mentioned, be sure to check the official Nintendo Youtube here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/Nintendo
