[[Nintendo|Nintendo's]] seventh game console, released in the Eighth Generation of consoles and the successor to the [[Wii U]]. Known as the NX during development. The first production model went on sale on March 3rd, 2017. 

The Nintendo Switch has two dedicated [[game controller]]s (one for each hand) called [[Joy-Con]]s. These can be attached to and removed from the console at will, essentially making it a hybrid home/handheld platform.

A smaller version, the Switch Lite, was revealed July 10th, 2019, built strictly for handheld gaming. The Lite has no detachable Joy-Cons; the controllers are hard-built into the console. It also has no HDMI output so cannot be connected to a TV like the original model Switch can. 

The platform has enjoyed a positive reception and high sales numbers in the years since its release. In addition to carrying many popular flagship titles like [[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]] and [[Super Mario Odyssey]], the Switch has also become a welcoming home for many older games from last-gen systems. This led the Switch to be the [i]de facto[/i] portable way to play popular older titles like [[Diablo 3]], [[Dark Souls I]] and [[Castle Crashers]] which had previously only been playable on non-portable platforms. As of early 2023, the combined Switch product line is one of the best-selling platforms in Nintendo's entire history, outselling both the [[Wii]] and the [[Game Boy]] and now second only to the [[Nintendo DS]].

For tagging purposes, if the Switch has its Joy-Cons detached (or is being controlled by other compatible controllers), tag it as a [[game console]] (post #3259420, post #3528468). If the Switch has at least one Joy-Con connected or the console itself is the Lite, tag it as a [[handheld game console]] (post #3471232, post #3470179).

h4. See Also

* [[Nintendo Switch Pro Controller]]
* [[Nintendo Switch Lite]]
* [[ring-con]]
* [[List of game consoles]]
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