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{{Wrongpage|the video game console. For the item in New Horizons, see [[Item:Nintendo Switch (New Horizons)|Nintendo Switch (New Horizons)]]. For the Nintendo Switch Lite item in New Horizons, see [[Item:Nintendo Switch Lite (New Horizons)|Nintendo Switch Lite (New Horizons)]]|the item in New Horizons formerly known as Switch|Item:Light Switch (New Horizons)|page-text1=Light Switch (New Horizons)}}
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{{Wrongpage|the video game console. For the item in New Horizons, see [[Item:Nintendo Switch (New Horizons)|Nintendo Switch (New Horizons)]]. For the Nintendo Switch Lite item in New Horizons, see [[Item:Nintendo Switch Lite (New Horizons)|Nintendo Switch Lite (New Horizons)]]|the item in New Horizons formerly known as Switch|Item:Light switch (New Horizons)|page-text1=Light switch (New Horizons)}}
 
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The '''Nintendo Switch''', codenamed "NX", is a hybrid gaming console and is Nintendo's current video game console. Officially revealed via a trailer posted on Nintendo's YouTube and social media channels on October 20, 2016, it was released worldwide on March 3, 2017, with a suggested retail price of US$299.99. On September 13, 2018, Nintendo announced a teaser for the then-untitled {{NH}},<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/09-13-2018/ Nintendo Direct 09-13-2018]</ref> and after being delayed, was released on March 20, 2020.
 
The '''Nintendo Switch''', codenamed "NX", is a hybrid gaming console and is Nintendo's current video game console. Officially revealed via a trailer posted on Nintendo's YouTube and social media channels on October 20, 2016, it was released worldwide on March 3, 2017, with a suggested retail price of US$299.99. On September 13, 2018, Nintendo announced a teaser for the then-untitled {{NH}},<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/09-13-2018/ Nintendo Direct 09-13-2018]</ref> and after being delayed, was released on March 20, 2020.
  
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The Switch is a hybrid device: players can play it as a handheld console or as a home console using a TV-connected dock. Similar to the [[DS]] and [[3DS]], cartridges serve as the physical format of its games. The Nintendo Switch ecosystem was the first Nintendo system to use a paid online service known as Nintendo Switch Online. As such, {{NH|nolink}} is the first game in the {{SER}} where online is limited to paid users. The Nintendo Switch's built-in screenshot feature allows screenshots to be taken with the tap of a special square button on Nintendo Switch controllers; this also makes {{NH|nolink}} the first mainline game not use an in-game screenshot system.
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The Switch is a hybrid device: players can play it as a handheld console or as a home console using a TV-connected dock. Similar to the [[DS]] and [[3DS]], cartridges serve as the physical format of its games. The Nintendo Switch ecosystem was the first Nintendo system to use a paid online service known as [[Nintendo Switch Online]]. As such, {{NH|nolink}} is the first game in the {{SER}} where online is limited to paid users. The Nintendo Switch's built-in screenshot feature allows screenshots to be taken with the tap of a special square button on Nintendo Switch controllers; this also makes {{NH|nolink}} the first mainline game not use an in-game screenshot system.
  
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Prior to the release of {{NH|nolink}}, Nintendo released a special edition of the Switch for a limited time that features a {{NH|short|nolink}}-themed dock and Joy-Cons. In September 2020, Nintendo announced the special edition console will return to retailers at an unknown date.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|author=Nintendo of America|date=September 25, 2020|url=https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1309479376514408448|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220822201439/https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1309479376514408448|archive-date=August 22, 2022|retrieved=September 25, 2020}}</ref>
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Prior to the release of {{NH|nolink}}, Nintendo released a special edition of the Switch for a limited time that features a {{NH|short|nolink}}-themed dock and Joy-Cons. In September 2020, Nintendo announced the special edition console would return to retailers.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|author=NintendoAmerica|date=September 25, 2020|url=https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1309479376514408448|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220822201439/https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1309479376514408448|archive-date=August 22, 2022|retrieved=September 25, 2020}}</ref>
  
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As of September 30, 2022, the Nintendo Switch family has sold 114.33 million units worldwide <ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/hard_soft/index.html</ref>, making it Nintendo's best selling home console after the [[Wii]], the fifth best selling console of all time, as well as Nintendo's third best selling handheld behind the [[nintendowiki:Game Boy|Game Boy]]/[[nintendowiki:Game Boy Color|Game Boy Color]], and [[Nintendo DS]].  
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As of December 31, 2023, the Nintendo Switch family has sold 139.36 million units worldwide <ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/hard_soft/index.html</ref>, making it both Nintendo's best-selling home console after the [[Wii]] and second best-selling handheld behind the [[Nintendo DS]], as well as the third best-selling video game platform of all-time behind both the DS and [[wikipedia:Sony|Sony]]'s [[wikipedia:PlayStation 2|PlayStation 2]].
  
 
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The '''Nintendo Switch (OLED model)''' is a hybrid gaming console and is the second redesign for the Nintendo Switch. It was announced on July 6, 2021, and released on October 8, 2021 with a retail price of US$349.99.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-06|url=https://www.nintendo.com/switch/oled-model/|quote=Nintendo Switch OLED model - Nintendo - Official Site|site=Nintendo}}</ref> The OLED model has OLED 7-inch screen, features enhanced audio, has a wide adjustable stand, and comes with 64GB of internal storage. The OLED model's dock comes with a LAN port, replacing the solo USB port from the original Switch dock.
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The '''Nintendo Switch (OLED model)''' is a hybrid gaming console and is the second redesign for the Nintendo Switch. It was announced on July 6, 2021, and released on October 8, 2021 with a retail price of US$349.99.<ref>{{Cite web|date=July 6, 2021|url=https://www.nintendo.com/switch/oled-model/|title=Nintendo Switch OLED model - Nintendo - Official Site|site=Nintendo}}</ref> The OLED model has OLED 7-inch screen, features enhanced audio, has a wide adjustable stand, and comes with 64GB of internal storage. The OLED model's dock comes with a LAN port, replacing the solo USB port from the original Switch dock.
 
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Unlike previous consoles, the Nintendo Switch is not region locked outside of Tencent consoles released in China. Tencent consoles are capable of playing imported games, but they are locked into China as the region, Simplified Chinese as the language, can only access the Tencent eShop and cannot do online play with other regions. Tencent cartridges are not compatible with non-Tencent Nintendo Switch consoles.
 
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*The Nintendo Switch G and Nintendo Switch NB/NR appear as furniture items in {{PC}}. The former is the gray Nintendo Switch variant while the latter is the neon-blue and neon-red Nintendo Switch variant
 
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Latest revision as of 22:23, March 17, 2024

This article is about the video game console. For the item in New Horizons, see Nintendo Switch (New Horizons). For the Nintendo Switch Lite item in New Horizons, see Nintendo Switch Lite (New Horizons). For the item in New Horizons formerly known as Switch, see Light switch (New Horizons).
NinSwitchLogo.png
Nintendo Switch.png
Nintendo Switch handheld.jpg
Upper image: Nintendo Switch docked and Joy-Cons
Lower image: Handheld mode
Available colors:
Manufacturer Nintendo
Type Home Console/Handheld hybrid
Release date(s) Worldwide March 3, 2017
Media Game Cartridge, Digital Download
Input JoyCon, Pro Controller, RingCon
Predecessor Wii U

The Nintendo Switch, codenamed "NX", is a hybrid gaming console and is Nintendo's current video game console. Officially revealed via a trailer posted on Nintendo's YouTube and social media channels on October 20, 2016, it was released worldwide on March 3, 2017, with a suggested retail price of US$299.99. On September 13, 2018, Nintendo announced a teaser for the then-untitled Animal Crossing: New Horizons,[1] and after being delayed, was released on March 20, 2020.

The Switch is a hybrid device: players can play it as a handheld console or as a home console using a TV-connected dock. Similar to the DS and 3DS, cartridges serve as the physical format of its games. The Nintendo Switch ecosystem was the first Nintendo system to use a paid online service known as Nintendo Switch Online. As such, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the first game in the Animal Crossing series where online is limited to paid users. The Nintendo Switch's built-in screenshot feature allows screenshots to be taken with the tap of a special square button on Nintendo Switch controllers; this also makes Animal Crossing: New Horizons the first mainline game not use an in-game screenshot system.

Prior to the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo released a special edition of the Switch for a limited time that features a New Horizons-themed dock and Joy-Cons. In September 2020, Nintendo announced the special edition console would return to retailers.[2]

As of December 31, 2023, the Nintendo Switch family has sold 139.36 million units worldwide [3], making it both Nintendo's best-selling home console after the Wii and second best-selling handheld behind the Nintendo DS, as well as the third best-selling video game platform of all-time behind both the DS and Sony's PlayStation 2.

Nintendo Switch Lite[edit]

NinSwitchLogo.png
Switch Lite.png
Available colors:
Manufacturer Nintendo
Type Handheld
Release date(s) Worldwide September 20, 2019
Media Game Cartridge, Digital Download
Input
  • 2 × Analog sticks
  • +Control Pad
  • L/R/ZL/ZR buttons
  • A/B/X/Y buttons
  • -/+ buttons
  • Capture button
  • HOME button
  • Volume +/− buttons
  • Power button
Predecessor Nintendo 3DS
Successor None

The Nintendo Switch Lite is a handheld gaming console and is the first redesign for the Nintendo Switch. It was announced on July 10, 2019, and released on September 20, 2019.[4]. The Switch Lite is a smaller and handheld only version of the Nintendo Switch, with no removable controllers. It is available in yellow, gray, turquoise, coral pink, and blue and costs $199.99. The Nintendo Switch Lite is available in Animal Crossing: New Horizons through a DLC included with the Nintendo Switch Online membership.

Nintendo Switch (OLED model)[edit]

NinSwitchLogo.png
Nintendo Switch OLED docked.jpg
Nintendo Switch OLED handheld.jpg
Upper image: Nintendo Switch docked and Joy-Cons
Lower image: Handheld mode
Available colors:
Manufacturer Nintendo
Type Home Console/Handheld hybrid
Release date(s) Worldwide October 8, 2021
Media Game Cartridge, Digital Download
Input JoyCon, Pro Controller, RingCon
Predecessor Nintendo Switch (original model)

The Nintendo Switch (OLED model) is a hybrid gaming console and is the second redesign for the Nintendo Switch. It was announced on July 6, 2021, and released on October 8, 2021 with a retail price of US$349.99.[5] The OLED model has OLED 7-inch screen, features enhanced audio, has a wide adjustable stand, and comes with 64GB of internal storage. The OLED model's dock comes with a LAN port, replacing the solo USB port from the original Switch dock.

Animal Crossing-related games[edit]

Unlike previous consoles, the Nintendo Switch is not region locked outside of Tencent consoles released in China. Tencent consoles are capable of playing imported games, but they are locked into China as the region, Simplified Chinese as the language, can only access the Tencent eShop and cannot do online play with other regions. Tencent cartridges are not compatible with non-Tencent Nintendo Switch consoles.

Game Image Release date(s)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe MK8 Deluxe Box Art.png Japan April 28, 2017
United States of America April 28, 2017
Europe April 28, 2017
Australia April 28, 2017
Hong Kong April 28, 2017
South Korea December 15, 2017
China March 16, 2020
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Super Smash Bros Ultimate NA Cover Art.png Worldwide December 7, 2018
Animal Crossing: New Horizons NH Box NA.png Worldwide March 20, 2020

Appearances in the Animal Crossing series[edit]

  • The Nintendo Switch G and Nintendo Switch NB/NR appear as furniture items in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. The former is the gray Nintendo Switch variant while the latter is the neon-blue and neon-red Nintendo Switch variant
  • The Nintendo Switch and ACNH Nintendo Switch appear as furniture items in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The former is modeled after the standard Switch with neon red and blue Joy-Con controllers in handheld mode, while the latter is modeled after the New Horizons-themed Switch in its dock.
  • The Nintendo Switch Lite appears as an item in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, where it is available in turquoise, pink, yellow and gray.
  • The Ring-Con appears as an item in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Gallery[edit]

  • Nintendo Switch console with Joy-Con controllers

  • Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

  • Animal Crossing: New Horizons Limited Edition Nintendo Switch

  • A spread from Nintendo Magazine showing how to share photos

  • A spread from Nintendo Magazine showing New Horizons being played

  • Advertisement for the New Horizons variant in Nintendo Magazine

  • A page from Nintendo Magazine showcasing console accessories

Profile icons[edit]

See also: List of Nintendo Switch Online user profile icons

The Nintendo Switch has eighteen Animal Crossing profile icons. Twelve have been since the system's release and another six New Horizons-themed ones since the game's release.

Additional profile icons based on villagers are exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online members.

In Pocket Camp[edit]

  • Nintendo Switch G
    (Pocket Camp)

  • Nintendo Switch NB/NR
    (Pocket Camp)

In New Horizons[edit]

  • A Nintendo Switch as seen in New Horizons when scanning an amiibo

  • A Joy-Con as seen in New Horizons when scanning an amiibo

  • The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller as seen in New Horizons when scanning an amiibo

  • Nintendo Switch (Neon Blue & Neon Red)
    (New Horizons)

  • Nintendo Switch (Gray)
    (New Horizons)

  • Nintendo Switch Lite
    (New Horizons)

  • ACNH Nintendo Switch
    (New Horizons)

  • Ring-Con
    (New Horizons)

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Nintendo Direct 09-13-2018
  2. ↑ @NintendoAmerica on Twitter (September 25, 2020). Archived from the original on August 22, 2022. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  3. ↑ https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/hard_soft/index.html
  4. ↑ https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/10/nintendo-switch-lite-price-launch-date/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALeosWZEV_pfX746ZjN7FjHCZ4LU2ziRWR1ctm2bDLskDMuS0PfxDkaVZq0Rkn4jloKG-8M14Tq0N0P2AyBiKId3g22z_F6yltsw3incPB8-tgFeQUVQVbXgEmqIXktewYIQf-PzTMOfaR924-hNadQFx4hReYT9Hb7bF7sEUQQk
  5. ↑  (July 6, 2021) "Nintendo Switch OLED model - Nintendo - Official Site". Nintendo.

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