Nintendo switch launches this month.

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The new Nintendo Switch system will launch worldwide on March 3. The system will include the main console; Joy-Con (L) and Joy-Con (R) controllers; a Joy-Con grip (to which two Joy-Con are attached and used as one controller); a set of Joy-Con wrist straps; a Nintendo Switch dock (which holds the main console and connects it to a TV); an HDMI cable; and an AC adapter. Two stylish versions of the system will be released: one with a set of gray Joy-Con and the other with one neon blue and one neon red Joy-Con. Both versions cost the same ($299.99).

"Nintendo Switch is a brand-new kind of home gaming system that offers a wide variety of play modes," says Nintendo Pres. Tatsumi Kimishima. 'We will introduce the world to new experiences made possible by the unique characteristics of the Nintendo Switch hardware and the Joy-Con."

Nintendo Switch not only connects to a TV at home, but instantly transforms into an on-the-go handheld using its 6.2-inch screen. For the first time, players can enjoy a full home-console experience anytime, anywhere. The screen includes capacitive multi-touch capabilities for compatible games. Battery life can last for more than six hours, but varies depending on the software and usage conditions. While away from home, Nintendo Switch can be charged by plugging the AC adapter into the console's USB Type-C connector.

Moreover, the Joy-Con offers new ways for players to have fun. Two Joy-Con can be used independently in each hand, or together as one game controller when attached to the Joy-Con grip. They also can attach to the main console for use in handheld mode, or be shared with friends to enjoy two-player action in supported games. Each Joy-Con has a full set of buttons and can act as a stand-alone controller, and each includes an accelerometer and gyro-sensor, making independent left and right motion control possible.

Indeed, Switch contains a number of built-in features that make it more interactive. The left Joy-Con has a Capture Button that players can press to take instant screenshots of gameplay to share with friends on social media. The right Joy-Con includes an NFC touchpoint for interaction with amiibo figures, as well as an IR Motion Camera that can detect the distance, shape, and motion of nearby objects in specially designed games. For example, it can tell how far away a player's hand is, and even if the hand is forming a rock, paper, or scissors shape. Both Joy-Con include advanced HD Rumble, which can...