Nintendo Switch (The Next Generation)

The Nintendo Switch is Nintendo’s ninth generation video game console, it was released on March 3, 2017. It is notable for being a home-handheld console hybrid, and for bringing back Nintendo to the spotlight by bringing back old hardcore gamers. By the end of its lifetime, in 2023, it had sold over 65.7 million units.

While like the 3DS, it had a softer launch then most consoles. But, was supplemented with strong 1st-party and 3rd-party support, which the Wii U didn’t have. Main attributes for the strong 3rd-party support include of it being easy to code for and for Nintendo’s relaxed publishing deals.

Game Library
See the Nintendo Switch Game Library.

Revisions
The Switch, like many handheld consoles, met multiple revisions across its lifespan. One of them being the Dock Pro, which provided more power and better graphics for the Switch when docked into it.

Legacy
The Nintendo Switch is mainly remembered for bring Nintendo back into major-scale popularity once again and for showing that they can successfully compete with this competitors without the use of a gimmick.