NINTENDO SWITCHES IT UP WITH NEW HYBRID CONSOLE

ETA MAR ’17

Nintendo has given a first glimpse of its next-gen games machine, which works as both a high-end home console and a portable handheld. Previously codenamed NX, the Nintendo Switch looks like a tablet with modular controls. But it can also connect with your TV via a docking station, while the controllers can also be removed. Crucially, Nintendo says that the Switch will be able to run sophisticated games even in portable mode. For instance, the Switch’s announcement trailer showed Skyrim and NBA 2K being played on the go. In a year dominated by virtual reality headsets and incremental updates like the Xbox One S and PlayStation 4 Pro, the Nintendo Switch is a radical shift for gaming hardware. However, it’s also a huge gamble for the struggling gaming giant, following…

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