Nintendo Switch (Unfutur)

The Nintendo Switch is Nintendo's ninth-generation home video game console (though marketing calls it a "hybrid). It was released on March 3rd, 2017, and marked Nintendo's resurgence. The Switch eventually became one of Nintendo's most popular home consoles, standing at 107 million strong.

2017
On March 3rd, 2017, Nintendo released the Switch to high praise and fast sales. The Nintendo Switch had remarkable statistics, having sold faster than even the Wii, known for being Nintendo's best and fastest-selling console, in the month of March (considered a "dead" month for gaming).

Nintendo had ended 2017 on a high note, rising to the top on Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales and selling more than expected (10 million). They had released a new title each month, not delaying any of them. There were even console shortages due to its popularity and high demand.

Looking back on 2017, many likened it to other great gaming years such as 1997/98.

2018
The 2018 Nintendo Direct occurred by mid-January and like its 2017 counterpart gave information on what the Switch's year would be like. Nintendo's 2018 line-up was shown to be Kirby Star Allies, Yoshi, Fire Emblem, Pokemon Gen 8, Pikmin 4, Animal Crossing, Mario Party 11, Super Mario Maker 2, and Super Smash Bros. 4 Deluxe

Super Smash Bros. 4 Deluxe included the DLC of the Wii U version, revamped the designs (Link to BOTW Link), and added new characters such as the Inkling kids and ARMS characters while bringing the return of the Ice Climbers and Young Link.

Switch 5.0 was also revealed. S witch 5.0 was the Switch's biggest OS update and added many improvements such as folders, themes, cloud storage, an internet browser, YouTube, Virtual Console, and Switch Online. Switch Online replaced the chat phone app, and included messaging, voice chat, and group chat. Switch 5.0 was released by the end of February.

By the end of the 2017 fiscal year, the Nintendo Switch had outsold the Wii U's lifetime sales (14 million units).

2019
The 2019 Nintendo Direct revealed Metroid Prime 4 and Bayonetta 3 would both be released later in the year. Hyrule Warriors 2 was also revealed to release later in the year.