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Among the games shown, there is footage of [[Mario]] running in a three-dimensional space in a town area resembling a bazaar or Mexico, followed by a temple-like or ruins-like area. The town area has several, brightly-colored, buildings along with a creature resembling a skeletal [[Maraca Guy]]. The castle area has sand and water geysers around it, along with a [[Bill Blaster]] and [[Bullet Bill]], as well as a number of [[Coin Ring]]s and hearts indicating there is a health meter. The game's art style appears to be similar to that of ''Super Mario 3D World''.<ref name="FirstLook"/> In the footage, Mario performs a [[Triple Jump]]. The game will be called ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', and will be released during the holiday season.
Among the games shown, there is footage of [[Mario]] running in a three-dimensional space in a town area resembling a bazaar or Mexico, followed by a temple-like or ruins-like area. The town area has several, brightly-colored, buildings along with a creature resembling a skeletal [[Maraca Guy]]. The castle area has sand and water geysers around it, along with a [[Bill Blaster]] and [[Bullet Bill]], as well as a number of [[Coin Ring]]s and hearts indicating there is a health meter. The game's art style appears to be similar to that of ''Super Mario 3D World''.<ref name="FirstLook"/> In the footage, Mario performs a [[Triple Jump]]. The game will be called ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', and will be released during the holiday season.


Additionally, a new version of ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' will be released called ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''<ref>As can be seen from a direct comparison of {{MediaLink|Nintendo Switch Mario Kart Game.jpg|a screenshot of the game shown in the video}} with a {{MediaLink|MK8 Yoshi Circuit Turn.jpg|screenshot from Mario Kart 8}}.</ref>, This version will add [[King Boo]], [[Dry Bones]], [[Bowser Jr.]], and the [[Inklings]] from ''Splatoon'' to the roster..<ref name="FirstLook"/>
Additionally, a new version of ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' will be released called ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''<ref>As can be seen from a direct comparison of {{MediaLink|Nintendo Switch Mario Kart Game.jpg|a screenshot of the game shown in the video}} with a {{MediaLink|MK8 Yoshi Circuit Turn.jpg|screenshot from Mario Kart 8}}.</ref>, This version will add [[King Boo]], [[Dry Bones]], [[Bowser Jr.]], and the [[Inklings]] from ''Splatoon'' to the roster, plus the [[Boo]] item was brought back after a long hiatus..<ref name="FirstLook"/>


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The Nintendo Switch[1] (codenamed the NX in development) is Nintendo's upcoming hybrid video game console and their seventh major game console. Despite this classification, Nintendo markets the console mostly as a home console rather than a portable system.[2][3] It was officially announced on October 20, 2016 and set to be released on March 3, 2017 for US $299.99. A Nintendo Switch presentation containing more information about the system is planned to be live-streamed on January 12, 2017[4] at 11:00 pm (EST).[5]

Features

The base console
Console
Peripherals
Peripherals
Images depicting the Nintendo Switch hardware

The Nintendo Switch is an LCD tablet-like console that can be plugged into a "Nintendo Switch Dock"[6]. With the system docked, the game footage will be displayed on the TV screen. With the console detached, the footage will be displayed on the console's screen. The two "Joy-Con" controller pods can be removed and used either as separate controllers, similar to small Nintendo Entertainment System controllers, or used as one controller together, optionally docked into the "Joy-Con Grip"[6] to give a more traditional experience. The console can be used without the docking unit, unlike the Wii U's GamePad which it slightly resembles with Joy-Cons attached, making this console more of a hybrid between home and mobile systems. The console will also use small "Game Card" cartridges, similar to the Nintendo DS line. The base console also has two USB ports in the front.

The handheld console has a kickstand that can be used to prop the system up. A traditional controller, simply called the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller[6], will also have a Control Pad, replacing one set of the face buttons. The Pro Controller features the same set-up as the Nintendo GameCube Controller, with the second analog stick set below the face buttons.

Players can also link up multiple consoles to each other (four of the handheld systems were connected at a few points in the trailer) using wireless connectivity between the mobile screens and the base console can connect to others in some fashion (eight were connected during the Splatoon segment).

Several Mario series amiibo were also shown in the trailer, and it is confirmed that the Nintendo Switch will have amiibo support[7], though where to scan them is currently unknown.

Revealed Mario games

Among the games shown, there is footage of Mario running in a three-dimensional space in a town area resembling a bazaar or Mexico, followed by a temple-like or ruins-like area. The town area has several, brightly-colored, buildings along with a creature resembling a skeletal Maraca Guy. The castle area has sand and water geysers around it, along with a Bill Blaster and Bullet Bill, as well as a number of Coin Rings and hearts indicating there is a health meter. The game's art style appears to be similar to that of Super Mario 3D World.[1] In the footage, Mario performs a Triple Jump. The game will be called Super Mario Odyssey, and will be released during the holiday season.

Additionally, a new version of Mario Kart 8 will be released called Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[8], This version will add King Boo, Dry Bones, Bowser Jr., and the Inklings from Splatoon to the roster, plus the Boo item was brought back after a long hiatus..[1]

External links

References

  1. ^ a b c Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named FirstLook
  2. ^ Reggie calls the Nintendo NX a home console. Wii U Daily (June 19, 2015). Retrieved June 16, 2016.
  3. ^ PR - First Glimpse of Nintendo NX Coming Tomorrow at 7 a.m. PT. GoNintendo (October 19, 2016). Retrieved October 19, 2016.
  4. ^ Nintendo of America. (October 26, 2016) https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/791455799302246400. Twitter. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  5. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuC4YLLkqME
  6. ^ a b c http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/first-look-at-nintendos-new-home-gaming-system
  7. ^ http://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-confirms-amiibo-support-for-switch-says-dock-is-for-tv-output-and-charging
  8. ^ As can be seen from a direct comparison of Template:MediaLink with a Template:MediaLink.

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