Nintendo Switch could see a drop in price in Europe from next week (Monday). According to a reliable source, the Standard Nintendo console will cost €270 from Monday. Currently, its price is €330 in Europe. According to multiple rumors, Nintendo is cutting down the prices in order to hike up the sales ahead of the OLED model launch on 8 October 2021. This leak comes from a recent tweet made by Nintend’Alerts. The tweet stated that Nintendo is all set to get a price drop of approx €60 next week (which is $70 or $80). This Twitter account has been proven very reliable in the past as well. It revealed the much speculated PlayStation 5’s Ratchet and Clank bundle [https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ps5s-ratchet-clank-bundle-is-on-sale-in-france-and-coming-to-the-uk/] way before the official confirmation. So this information that has presented itself in the form of a leak seems very reliable right now. Well, it also makes sense that Nintendo is dropping the price to bring down the Switch cost in Europe in line with other regions. Right now, Buying Switch in Europe is extremely expensive as compared to other regions such as North America and Japan (€330 currently is equal to $390). For now, the price drop is only for Europe and there is absolutely pin drop silence on price drop taking place in other regions around the world. All that said, it wouldn’t be much of a surprise if Nintendo cuts down prices of Switch elsewhere as well. Nintendo has officially confirmed nothing yet. But, as has been mentioned before, this may be a just temporary cut down in price in order to clear out all the remaining stocks. WATCH THIS STORY: The Worst to Buy Properties In GTA 5 Online [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/the-worst-to-buy-properties-in-gta-5-online-news-esports/] [https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/nintendo-FA.jpg] Recently Nintendo also reported [https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-switch-nears-90-million-despite-a-slowdown-in-sales/] that the shipment of Switch family had fallen approximately 21.7% year-on-year. While the Flagship Switch sales went up year-on-year. Speaking about the Switch Lite sales, reportedly it has been fallen as compared to 2020 and it was launched in September 2019. There has been no official price drop since the first release of Nintendo 4 years ago. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/amazon-prime-day-deals-nintendo-switch-1562596166.jpg] What do you think about this rumor? Let us know in the comments section below. READ MORE: Next Wave of Pokemon Funko Pops Includes a 10″ Jumbo Charizard And More [https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-next-wave-of-pokemon-funko-pops-includes-a-10-jumbo-charizard-and-more/] 

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<h2>Nintendo's Establishment and Early Ventures</h2>
Craftsman Fusajiro Yamauchi established Nintendo as Nintendo Karuta[d] on September 23, 1889, in Shimogy-ku, Kyoto, Japan, as an unincorporated business to create and distribute Japanese playing cards.?However, by 1959, it was reportedly changed to Nintendo Playing Card and produced playing cards featuring Disney characters. In 1974, Nintendo secured the rights to distribute the Magnavox Odyssey home console.
<h3>Nintendo's Entry into Video Games</h3>
Having witnessed the appeal of video games, the company produced its own console in partnership with Mitsubishi. Called 'Color TV-Game 6', it was released in 1977. It was only by 1985 that the Nintendo fans love today began to form. It released the Nintendo Entertainment System, which proved to be a smash hit. The console was also the first Nintendo home console to release outside Japan.

Over the years, the Japanese multinational consumer electronics company has developed several home video game consoles, multiple handheld consoles, and other hardware for their consoles.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1196466 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/nintendo-entertainment-system_nes.jpg" alt="Nintendo" width="1200" height="800" />

It is a series of five dedicated home consoles released exclusively in Japan between 1977 and 1980. Each of the consoles came with a few preloaded games and a built-in controller.

The NES is an 8-bit video game console released by the company in North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and Africa in 1983. It was also Nintendo's first home console released outside Japan. The NES marked the inception of many of the company's iconic video game franchises, such as The Legend of Zelda and Metroid.

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<h3>Portable Gaming with Game Boy</h3>
In 1989 Nintendo offered ew-found versatility to gamers as the handheld Game Boy. The <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-nintendo-game-boy-pioneer-aged-75-once-surprised-fellow-employees-with-rare-marathon-appearance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">handheld</a> was portable, and durable, and contributed directly to the decades worth of experience that aided in the creation of the Nintendo Switch. The company's golden child made them a force to be reckoned with in the handheld gaming space. Released in 2017, the console's aging hardware hasn't dulled its appeal as it continues to be a solid experience.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1252099 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Nintendo-Game-Boy.jpg" alt="Nintendo game boy" width="1280" height="720" />
<h3>The 3D Revolution: Nintendo 64 and GameCube</h3>
The Nintendo 64 was the company's third home console for the international market, released in 1996. The console included three launch titles in Japan and PAL regions, while North America received two launch games.

Some of the notable games consisted of Donkey Kong 64, Diddy Kong Racing, Mario Kart 64, Super Smash Bros, two games in The Legend of Zelda series, and GoldenEye 007. Released in 2001, the GameCube was Nintendo's sixth-gen video game console, competing against the likes of Sony's PlayStation 2, Microsoft's Xbox, and Sega's Dreamcast. Moreover, the GameCube is the most compact sixth-gen console and Nintendo's first console to utilize optical discs in place of game cartridges.

The main line-up of games for this console centered on sequels to Nintendo's popular game franchises, which were firmly established by then. <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/super-mario-bros/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Super Mario</a> Sunshine, Pokemon Colosseum, Super Smash Bros Melee, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker and Metroid Prime were some of those games. Meanwhile, GameCube also marked the birth of new game franchises such as Animal Crossing and Pikmin.
<h3>Nintendo Wii: Changing the Game</h3>
Nintendo released its seventh-generation home console, the Wii, in 2006. Competing with<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/playstation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> PlayStation</a> 3 and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/xbox/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Xbox</a> 360, Nintendo's console was designed to allure a wider audience, including casual gamers and people new to video games.

A collection of sports mini-games named Wii Sports leveraged the Wii Remote as a motion-sensing controller and became a very popular feature of the console among the mainstream audience. Other notable games for Wii included New Super Mario Wii, Mario Kart Wii, Super Smash Bros Brawl, Super Mario Galaxy, Wii Play, and Wii Fit.

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Nintendo released the Wii U in November 2012 as a direct successor to the Wii. Moreover, the Wii U was the first to launch on the list of eighth-generation home video game consoles.

A unique hardware feature of this console is the GamePad, a tablet-like controller with a touchscreen. Besides that, the company also launched a conventional gamepad known as the Wii U Pro Controller.

The Wii U featured several new games across Nintendo's flagship series such as Mario Kart 8, Super Mario 3D World, and New Super Mario Bros U, including new titles in the Donkey Kong and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/the-legend-of-zelda/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Legend of Zelda franchises</a>. The console also received many new Wii series games, including Wii Sports Club, Wii Fit U, and Wii Party U.
<h3>Handheld Dominance with Nintendo DS and 3DS</h3>
The 3DS console was announced globally in the year of 2004. The "Developers' System" or "Dual Screen" offered standout new features to portable games, including two LCD displays that worked together (the bottom one being a touchscreen), a built-in microphone, and support for wireless networking.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1450069 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/7-Dual-Screen-Gameboy-Advance-Custom-Retro-Build-YouTube-0-09.jpeg" alt="Nintendo DS meets Gameboy Advance" width="854" height="480" />

The clamshell shape of both displays is reminiscent of the Game Boy Advance SP. Another feature of the Nintendo DS is the capability for several DS systems to communicate with one another directly via Wi-Fi within a close range without connecting to an existing wireless network. The now-defunct Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service allowed them to communicate online as an alternative. In the seventh console generation for video games, Sony's PlayStation Portable was its major rival.
<h3>?Nintendo Switch: The Hybrid Console</h3>
Released in March 2017, Nintendo <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/nintendo-switch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Switch</a> was the company's second entry in the eighth generation of gaming consoles. It is a hybrid device that can function as a home console as well as a portable console. Two detachable wireless controllers, dubbed Joy-Con, come with the console. The controllers feature standard buttons, directional analog sticks, motion sensing, and tactile feedback.

Moreover, the Joy-Cons can attach to both sides of the console to support handheld-style play. They can also be used individually or used to provide a traditional home console form by connecting to a grip accessory. Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is a traditional game controller much like the GameCube's one. Being an eighth-gen console, Nintendo Switch competed against Sony's PlayStation 4 and Microsoft's Xbox One.

Within a year of release, Nintendo Switch units reached over 14 million in sales worldwide. The console and its inferior version, Nintendo Switch Lite, have sold over 68 million units worldwide as of September 2020.

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This huge success is attributed to the sales of Nintendo's first-party titles for the console. The six exclusive games include Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Odyssey, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Pokemon Sword and Shield, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Splatoon 2. Other notable games available include Resident Evil, NBA, The Elder Scrolls, Assassin's Creed, FIFA, Final Fantasy, and more. There are over 3100 games available on the Switch.

According to the latest rumors, the Japanese gaming giant is expected to come out with a Nintendo Switch 2 at the beginning of 2024. Although there hasn't been any official confirmation on the same, a Direct announcement seems imminent.
<h2>Notable Accomplishments and Awards</h2>
The gaming juggernaut had a respectable 2023 first half. The creators have ticked all the boxes, with hits like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Metroid Prime to a smashing Nintendo Direct. The <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-here-are-all-the-nintendo-switch-ii-rumors-that-have-kept-the-fans-ever-excited/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">release of a new Switch</a> may be the ideal way for the firm to cap its illustrious history. The much-awaited release might not have to wait until the end of the year, after all.

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Given the brand's previous performance, the brand's enormous fan following is well deserved. Even with surreal expectations, the developers haven?t failed to deliver satisfactory work. The enjoyment was further increased by adding a Nintendo Direct to the fan table. This year, there has been a fierce rivalry among developers. However, statistical data indicates that Nintendo games are in an entirely <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-nintendo-dominates-the-list-of-best-rated-games-in-two-thousand-twenty-three-beats-the-likes-of-final-fantasy-sixteen-diablo-four-and-morethe-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-best-rat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">other league</a>!

The brand has given plenty of unforgettable characters like Mario, Link, and Pikachu. Adding on to their popularity Nintendo is planning various future projects to provide these characters with an animation silver screen platform. Following the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it seems like a bankable investment.

Hopefully, with the coming intense console rivalry, Nintendo will keep up with its promising work.

Nintendo

Nintendo&#8217;s Establishment and Early Ventures Craftsman Fusajiro Yamauchi established Nintendo as Nintendo Karuta[d] on September 23, 1889, in Shimogy-ku, Kyoto, Japan, as an unincorporated business to create and distribute Japanese playing cards.?However, by 1959, it was reportedly changed to Nintendo Playing Card and produced playing cards featuring Disney characters. In 1974, Nintendo secured the rights to distribute the Magnavox Odyssey home console. Nintendo&#8217;s Entry into Video Games Having witnessed the appeal of video games, the company produced its own console in partnership with Mitsubishi. Called &#8216;Color TV-Game 6&#8217;, it was released in 1977. It was only by 1985 that the Nintendo fans love today began to form. It released the Nintendo Entertainment System, which proved to be a smash hit. The console was also the first Nintendo home console to release outside Japan. Over the years, the Japanese multinational consumer electronics company has developed several home video game consoles, multiple handheld consoles, and other hardware for their consoles. It is a series of five dedicated home consoles released exclusively in Japan between 1977 and 1980. Each of the consoles came with a few preloaded games and a built-in controller. The NES is an 8-bit video game console released by the company in North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and Africa in 1983. It was also Nintendo&#8217;s first home console released outside Japan. The NES marked the inception of many of the company&#8217;s iconic video game franchises, such as The Legend of Zelda and Metroid. &nbsp; Portable Gaming with Game Boy In 1989 Nintendo offered ew-found versatility to gamers as the handheld Game Boy. The handheld was portable, and durable, and contributed directly to the decades worth of experience that aided in the creation of the Nintendo Switch. The company&#8217;s golden child made them a force to be reckoned with in the handheld gaming space. Released in 2017, the console&#8217;s aging hardware hasn&#8217;t dulled its appeal as it continues to be a solid experience. The 3D Revolution: Nintendo 64 and GameCube The Nintendo 64 was the company&#8217;s third home console for the international market, released in 1996. The console included three launch titles in Japan and PAL regions, while North America received two launch games. Some of the notable games consisted of Donkey Kong 64, Diddy Kong Racing, Mario Kart 64, Super Smash Bros, two games in The Legend of Zelda series, and GoldenEye 007. Released in 2001, the GameCube was Nintendo&#8217;s sixth-gen video game console, competing against the likes of Sony&#8217;s PlayStation 2, Microsoft&#8217;s Xbox, and Sega&#8217;s Dreamcast. Moreover, the GameCube is the most compact sixth-gen console and Nintendo&#8217;s first console to utilize optical discs in place of game cartridges. The main line-up of games for this console centered on sequels to Nintendo&#8217;s popular game franchises, which were firmly established by then. Super Mario Sunshine, Pokemon Colosseum, Super Smash Bros Melee, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker and Metroid Prime were some of those games. Meanwhile, GameCube also marked the birth of new game franchises such as Animal Crossing and Pikmin. Nintendo Wii: Changing the Game Nintendo released its seventh-generation home console, the Wii, in 2006. Competing with PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, Nintendo&#8217;s console was designed to allure a wider audience, including casual gamers and people new to video games. A collection of sports mini-games named Wii Sports leveraged the Wii Remote as a motion-sensing controller and became a very popular feature of the console among the mainstream audience. Other notable games for Wii included New Super Mario Wii, Mario Kart Wii, Super Smash Bros Brawl, Super Mario Galaxy, Wii Play, and Wii Fit. Nintendo released the Wii U in November 2012 as a direct successor to the Wii. Moreover, the Wii U was the first to launch on the list of eighth-generation home video game consoles. A unique hardware feature of this console is the GamePad, a tablet-like controller with a touchscreen. Besides that, the company also launched a conventional gamepad known as the Wii U Pro Controller. The Wii U featured several new games across Nintendo&#8217;s flagship series such as Mario Kart 8, Super Mario 3D World, and New Super Mario Bros U, including new titles in the Donkey Kong and The Legend of Zelda franchises. The console also received many new Wii series games, including Wii Sports Club, Wii Fit U, and Wii Party U. Handheld Dominance with Nintendo DS and 3DS The 3DS console was announced globally in the year of 2004. The &#8220;Developers&#8217; System&#8221; or &#8220;Dual Screen&#8221; offered standout new features to portable games, including two LCD displays that worked together (the bottom one being a touchscreen), a built-in microphone, and support for wireless networking. The clamshell shape of both displays is reminiscent of the Game Boy Advance SP. Another feature of the Nintendo DS is the capability for several DS systems to communicate with one another directly via Wi-Fi within a close range without connecting to an existing wireless network. The now-defunct Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service allowed them to communicate online as an alternative. In the seventh console generation for video games, Sony&#8217;s PlayStation Portable was its major rival. ?Nintendo Switch: The Hybrid Console Released in March 2017, Nintendo Switch was the company&#8217;s second entry in the eighth generation of gaming consoles. It is a hybrid device that can function as a home console as well as a portable console. Two detachable wireless controllers, dubbed Joy-Con, come with the console. The controllers feature standard buttons, directional analog sticks, motion sensing, and tactile feedback. Moreover, the Joy-Cons can attach to both sides of the console to support handheld-style play. They can also be used individually or used to provide a traditional home console form by connecting to a grip accessory. Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is a traditional game controller much like the GameCube&#8217;s one. Being an eighth-gen console, Nintendo Switch competed against Sony&#8217;s PlayStation 4 and Microsoft&#8217;s Xbox One. Within a year of release, Nintendo Switch units reached over 14 million in sales worldwide. The console and its inferior version, Nintendo Switch Lite, have sold over 68 million units worldwide as of September 2020. This huge success is attributed to the sales of Nintendo&#8217;s first-party titles for the console. The six exclusive games include Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Odyssey, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Pokemon Sword and Shield, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Splatoon 2. Other notable games available include Resident Evil, NBA, The Elder Scrolls, Assassin&#8217;s Creed, FIFA, Final Fantasy, and more. There are over 3100 games available on the Switch. According to the latest rumors, the Japanese gaming giant is expected to come out with a Nintendo Switch 2 at the beginning of 2024. Although there hasn&#8217;t been any official confirmation on the same, a Direct announcement seems imminent. Notable Accomplishments and Awards The gaming juggernaut had a respectable 2023 first half. The creators have ticked all the boxes, with hits like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Metroid Prime to a smashing Nintendo Direct. The release of a new Switch may be the ideal way for the firm to cap its illustrious history. The much-awaited release might not have to wait until the end of the year, after all. Given the brand&#8217;s previous performance, the brand&#8217;s enormous fan following is well deserved. Even with surreal expectations, the developers haven?t failed to deliver satisfactory work. The enjoyment was further increased by adding a Nintendo Direct to the fan table. This year, there has been a fierce rivalry among developers. However, statistical data indicates that Nintendo games are in an entirely other league! The brand has given plenty of unforgettable characters like Mario, Link, and Pikachu. Adding on to their popularity Nintendo is planning various future projects to provide these characters with an animation silver screen platform. Following the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it seems like a bankable investment. Hopefully, with the coming intense console rivalry, Nintendo will keep up with its promising work.

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<h3>Nintendo Switch - History, Sales, Current Market Value, Popular Games</h3>
Nintendo Switch is one of the most popular gaming consoles on the face of this planet. The reason behind this is not just the legacy that its creator holds but also the fact that the console captures a majority of a market that is not very passionately captured by others, or it would be better to say that not many consoles had the potential to do the same. Although there are a number of competitors in the market now, back when Nintendo Switch was released in 2017, no one stood even close.

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<h2>History of Nintendo Switch</h2>
Nintendo Switch is <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nintendo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nintendo</a>?s latest Primary console. It is the first home console ever to provide its users with a hybrid functionality. This console was released on March 3, 2017 worldwide.? The console was instantly met with a positive reaction all thanks to its innovative functionality and launch library. The most popular among its launch titles was <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild</a>, which usually gets credit for its success.

Popular Games

However, the most popular Nintendo Switch game is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe This kart racing game from the Mario franchise was released at the same time as the Switch. Thanks to the hype of the console and the game, it has gone on to remain their undisputed leader in sales. As per the reports from the end of 2022, Mario Kart remains at the top of the best-selling Nintendo Switch games with a mammoth 52 million copies sold.??

The top position was at risk at one point, but the end of the pandemic stopped that wild run. At one point, in Switch's journey, Animal Crossing: New Horizons was a game that gained instant popularity thanks to its chill nature and its availability during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Many credits this game for keeping them happy during this trying time. Released during the lockdown period, this game was unstoppable and was easily the favorite to topple Mario Kart 8. 

However, that pace dropped due to many reasons, with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-animal-crossing-new-horizons-fans-give-up-on-the-game-despite-nintendo-scheduling-a-maintenance-update/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">unimpressive updates being one of them</a>. Nevertheless, the brilliant fame saw it become the second most successful game with a little over 10 million short of taking the top spot. And all this in a short span of two years.

Further down the list, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pokemon Scarlet and Violet</a>, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Super Mario Odyssey prove their popularity as a few of the Switch favorites with their sales.

COVID-19 turned out to be a boon for Nintendo

The COVID-19 pandemic only helped raise the popularity of the Nintendo Switch. The console sold more, and it is the newly launched game <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/animal-crossing-a-new-reality-in-the-pandemic-new-horizons-esports-news/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Animal Crossing: New Horizons broke several sales records</a>. It broke the record at Nintendo for being the fastest-selling title in Europe after one year of sale.

If that wasn't satisfying enough the next one will do the job. New Horizons had<a href="https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/animal-crossing-has-broken-nintendos-first-year-sales-record-in-europe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> sold 31.18 million copies</a> dated December 31, 2020. In the same year, Nintendo Switch sold 27.3 million consoles. It is also to be noted that ACNH was not out till March 2020, making this stat even more stupendous.

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Although the game has won many hearts doesn't mean it was flawless. Even the record-breaking console had its flaws. The biggest criticisms of the Switch are its low graphical power, a commonly known issue with its Joy-Con controllers, and its lack of a customizable user interface. While there was no fix for the graphical power, Nintendo failed to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-nintendo-games-takes-the-first-step-to-improve-the-joy-con-experience-for-its-users-free-of-cost/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">address the Joy-Con-related issues</a> for the longest time and they have yet to do anything about its simplistic user interface.

Paying heed to these problems could have won more hearts, but they did their best and produced new things. Since its release, Switch has received several new features such as Bluetooth headphone connectivity, media transfer, and game folder creation through numerous updates.

 Nevertheless, the hybrid console has done what it was intended to do. Since its release, the Switch has sold 122.55 million units as of December 2022, making it the third best-selling game console in the world, and the second best-selling Nintendo console behind Nintendo DS, which stands at 154.02 million units sold. The top of the overall list is the PlayStation 2 with over 155 million sales.

Although untouchable, Switch might finally have competition

The Nintendo Switch has been untouchable in the market for a long time. Its uniqueness has been the major reason why it stood out when compared with other consoles in the market. Nintendo sells to its own niche, hence its popularity is never threatened by its several rivals. 

However, new players have entered the race and the one threatening it is <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/steamdeck/">Steam Deck</a>, which can now be considered a better alternative. An <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-is-steam-deck-in-trouble-asus-rog-unleashes-a-game-changer-in-portable-gaming/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">even better player is set to step into the field</a> as ASUS 'ROG Ally' is said to be the 'best in the world' after boasting its features recently.
<h2>Nintendo Switch Components - Details, Costs and Differences</h2>
Nintendo Switch comes in three variants, Original, Switch Lite, and OLED. The original is the first model ever launched for this console which costs $299.99. Switch Lite is a lighter model that comes without a dock and an extended battery life costing $199.99. The OLED model comes with a larger OLED display and an updated Dock with a LAN port. Along with these, the price increase is also not small. The expensive of the lot, the OLED variant costs $349.99.

(Note: The above-mentioned price are subject to change from time to time depending on the offers)

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The Standard Switch package comes with basic accessories such as a charging adapter, a dock, and a pair of Joy-Con controllers. Switch Lite only comes with a charging adapter. The adapter is used for charging the console and powering the dock in dock mode.?Joy-Cons can be detached from the console and used as individual controllers for offline multiplayer game sessions, adding to the flexibility of this system.

Nintendo <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-after-a-year-of-its-release-is-the-nintendo-switch-online-expansion-pack-worth-it/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">introduced an online connectivity feature for Switch</a> called Nintendo Switch Online. Users can purchase this service in tiers and receive various perks with more expensive tiers. For example, its most expensive tier called Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass offers a bunch of DLCs and a library of its older systems to subscribers.
<h2>What are some of the best games to play on Nintendo Switch?</h2>
<ul>
 	<li>The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild + DLC - One of the largest games on Nintendo Switch and its first blockbuster. It was a launch title and many purchased Nintendo Switch to take this game on the go.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>Splatoon 3 Bundle (Game + Expansion Pass) - Prime multiplayer-only franchise for Nintendo gamers.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>Metroid Prime Remastered - Nintendo decided to bring their most popular classic franchises to their hybrid console. Hence they remastered<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/metroid-prime/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Metroid Prime</a> and released it on this console.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - There's a reason every new Pokemon game created new sales records when it launches. These games add a new open-world twist to this classic series.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>Persona 5 Royale - Persona 5 Royale had been a long time coming to Nintendo Switch. This critically acclaimed Japanese Role-playing Game should be played by anyone with a love of story-based RPGs.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (Complete Edition) - World renowned monster hunter comes to Nintendo Switch. And this game looks way better than anyone would have expected.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>Animal Crossing: New Horizon -?<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/animal-crossing-new-horizons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Animal Crossing</a> makes a transition to base building and crafting with this latest entry. What's best is that its release window was such that its peaceful nature made it very successful.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>Super Mario Odyssey - The only mainline <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/super-mario-bros/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Super Mario</a> game that launched on Nintendo Switch. The game is still considered one of the best platformer titles ever made. Its fanbase is such that they still await a sequel.</li>
 	<li>Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - The latest in Nintendo's long-running assemble fighting series. The cast of this fighting game really does justice to its ultimate moniker. Featuring almost all characters ever seen in this series.</li>
 	<li>Metroid Dread? - Metroid Dread made the original sidescrolling series mainline. Fans were really blown away by the visuals gameplay and style of this game. So much so that there are already rumors of the sequel.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Nintendo Switch Specifics</h2>
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<td>Product</td>
<td>Video game console</td>
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<td>Type</td>
<td>Home Console, Hand-Held Console</td>
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<td>Owner</td>
<td>Nintendo</td>
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<td>Country</td>
<td>United States, Japan</td>
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<td>Introduced</td>
<td>March 3, 2017</td>
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<td>Official website</td>
<td><a href="https://www.nintendo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.nintendo.com/</a></td>
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<td>Models</td>
<td>Nintendo Switch Original, OLED, and LITE</td>
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</tbody>
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Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch &#8211; History, Sales, Current Market Value, Popular Games Nintendo Switch is one of the most popular gaming consoles on the face of this planet. The reason behind this is not just the legacy that its creator holds but also the fact that the console captures a majority of a market that is not very passionately captured by others, or it would be better to say that not many consoles had the potential to do the same. Although there are a number of competitors in the market now, back when Nintendo Switch was released in 2017, no one stood even close. Image Courtesy: IMAGO History of Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch is Nintendo?s latest Primary console. It is the first home console ever to provide its users with a hybrid functionality. This console was released on March 3, 2017 worldwide.? The console was instantly met with a positive reaction all thanks to its innovative functionality and launch library. The most popular among its launch titles was The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which usually gets credit for its success. Popular Games However, the most popular Nintendo Switch game is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe This kart racing game from the Mario franchise was released at the same time as the Switch. Thanks to the hype of the console and the game, it has gone on to remain their undisputed leader in sales. As per the reports from the end of 2022, Mario Kart remains at the top of the best-selling Nintendo Switch games with a mammoth 52 million copies sold.?? The top position was at risk at one point, but the end of the pandemic stopped that wild run. At one point, in Switch&#8217;s journey, Animal Crossing: New Horizons was a game that gained instant popularity thanks to its chill nature and its availability during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Many credits this game for keeping them happy during this trying time. Released during the lockdown period, this game was unstoppable and was easily the favorite to topple Mario Kart 8. However, that pace dropped due to many reasons, with unimpressive updates being one of them. Nevertheless, the brilliant fame saw it become the second most successful game with a little over 10 million short of taking the top spot. And all this in a short span of two years. Further down the list, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Super Mario Odyssey prove their popularity as a few of the Switch favorites with their sales. COVID-19 turned out to be a boon for Nintendo The COVID-19 pandemic only helped raise the popularity of the Nintendo Switch. The console sold more, and it is the newly launched game Animal Crossing: New Horizons broke several sales records. It broke the record at Nintendo for being the fastest-selling title in Europe after one year of sale. If that wasn&#8217;t satisfying enough the next one will do the job. New Horizons had sold 31.18 million copies dated December 31, 2020. In the same year, Nintendo Switch sold 27.3 million consoles. It is also to be noted that ACNH was not out till March 2020, making this stat even more stupendous. Image Courtesy: IMAGO Although the game has won many hearts doesn&#8217;t mean it was flawless. Even the record-breaking console had its flaws. The biggest criticisms of the Switch are its low graphical power, a commonly known issue with its Joy-Con controllers, and its lack of a customizable user interface. While there was no fix for the graphical power, Nintendo failed to address the Joy-Con-related issues for the longest time and they have yet to do anything about its simplistic user interface. Paying heed to these problems could have won more hearts, but they did their best and produced new things. Since its release, Switch has received several new features such as Bluetooth headphone connectivity, media transfer, and game folder creation through numerous updates. Nevertheless, the hybrid console has done what it was intended to do. Since its release, the Switch has sold 122.55 million units as of December 2022, making it the third best-selling game console in the world, and the second best-selling Nintendo console behind Nintendo DS, which stands at 154.02 million units sold. The top of the overall list is the PlayStation 2 with over 155 million sales. Although untouchable, Switch might finally have competition The Nintendo Switch has been untouchable in the market for a long time. Its uniqueness has been the major reason why it stood out when compared with other consoles in the market. Nintendo sells to its own niche, hence its popularity is never threatened by its several rivals. However, new players have entered the race and the one threatening it is Steam Deck, which can now be considered a better alternative. An even better player is set to step into the field as ASUS &#8216;ROG Ally&#8217; is said to be the &#8216;best in the world&#8217; after boasting its features recently. Nintendo Switch Components &#8211; Details, Costs and Differences Nintendo Switch comes in three variants, Original, Switch Lite, and OLED. The original is the first model ever launched for this console which costs $299.99. Switch Lite is a lighter model that comes without a dock and an extended battery life costing $199.99. The OLED model comes with a larger OLED display and an updated Dock with a LAN port. Along with these, the price increase is also not small. The expensive of the lot, the OLED variant costs $349.99. (Note: The above-mentioned price are subject to change from time to time depending on the offers) Image Courtesy: IMAGO The Standard Switch package comes with basic accessories such as a charging adapter, a dock, and a pair of Joy-Con controllers. Switch Lite only comes with a charging adapter. The adapter is used for charging the console and powering the dock in dock mode.?Joy-Cons can be detached from the console and used as individual controllers for offline multiplayer game sessions, adding to the flexibility of this system. Nintendo introduced an online connectivity feature for Switch called Nintendo Switch Online. Users can purchase this service in tiers and receive various perks with more expensive tiers. For example, its most expensive tier called Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass offers a bunch of DLCs and a library of its older systems to subscribers. What are some of the best games to play on Nintendo Switch? The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild + DLC &#8211; One of the largest games on Nintendo Switch and its first blockbuster. It was a launch title and many purchased Nintendo Switch to take this game on the go.  Splatoon 3 Bundle (Game + Expansion Pass) &#8211; Prime multiplayer-only franchise for Nintendo gamers.  Metroid Prime Remastered &#8211; Nintendo decided to bring their most popular classic franchises to their hybrid console. Hence they remastered Metroid Prime and released it on this console.  Pokemon Scarlet and Violet &#8211; There&#8217;s a reason every new Pokemon game created new sales records when it launches. These games add a new open-world twist to this classic series.  Persona 5 Royale &#8211; Persona 5 Royale had been a long time coming to Nintendo Switch. This critically acclaimed Japanese Role-playing Game should be played by anyone with a love of story-based RPGs.  The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (Complete Edition) &#8211; World renowned monster hunter comes to Nintendo Switch. And this game looks way better than anyone would have expected.  Animal Crossing: New Horizon -?Animal Crossing makes a transition to base building and crafting with this latest entry. What&#8217;s best is that its release window was such that its peaceful nature made it very successful.  Super Mario Odyssey &#8211; The only mainline Super Mario game that launched on Nintendo Switch. The game is still considered one of the best platformer titles ever made. Its fanbase is such that they still await a sequel. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate &#8211; The latest in Nintendo&#8217;s long-running assemble fighting series. The cast of this fighting game really does justice to its ultimate moniker. Featuring almost all characters ever seen in this series. Metroid Dread? &#8211; Metroid Dread made the original sidescrolling series mainline. Fans were really blown away by the visuals gameplay and style of this game. So much so that there are already rumors of the sequel. Nintendo Switch Specifics  Product Video game console  Type Home Console, Hand-Held Console  Owner Nintendo  Country United States, Japan  Introduced March 3, 2017  Official website https://www.nintendo.com/  Models Nintendo Switch Original, OLED, and LITE