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{{Infobox|console | {{Infobox|console | ||
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{{Region| | {{Region|ww|y=2017|m=03|d=03}} | ||
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br/>''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|''Link's Awakening'' (Switch)]]<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX|Link's Awakening DX]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' | |||
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The '''Nintendo Switch''' is the seventh home video game console made by [[Nintendo]] to be released internationally. It features three different ways of playing; Handheld mode, Tabletop mode, and Docked mode. The Switch is the first home Nintendo console since the [[Nintendo 64]] to use cartridges over discs. It is not backward compatible since it uses a new shape of cartridge different to the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] or [[Nintendo DS|DS]]. | The '''Nintendo Switch''' is the seventh home video game console made by [[Nintendo]] to be released internationally. It features three different ways of playing; Handheld mode, Tabletop mode, and Docked mode. The Switch is the first home Nintendo console since the [[Nintendo 64]] to use cartridges over discs. It is not backward compatible since it uses a new shape of cartridge different to the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] or [[Nintendo DS|DS]]. | ||
==Controllers== | ==Controllers== | ||
{{Image|file=Joycons.png|type=thumb|size=160|align=right|caption=Red and Blue Joy-Cons}} | {{Image|file=Joycons.png|type=thumb|size=160|align=right|caption=Red and Blue Joy-Cons}} | ||
There are a plethora of control styles on the Nintendo Switch, including the Joy-Cons, using the Joy-Con grip, the Pro Controller, among others. The Switch comes with 2 Joy-Con controllers, and one Joy-Con Grip. The Pro Controller must be purchased separately. The Joy-Cons can be attached to the main screen of the Switch, and can be used to play in a similar fashion to the [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U]]'s Gamepad. The Joy-Cons can also be attached to the Grip, or the Charging Grip (also sold separately) to form a more traditional controller. The Pro Controller is similar in fashion to the Pro Controller for the Wii U, but comes at a price premium. | There are a plethora of control styles on the Nintendo Switch, including the Joy-Cons, using the Joy-Con grip, the Pro Controller, among others. The Switch comes with 2 Joy-Con controllers, and one Joy-Con Grip. The Pro Controller must be purchased separately. The Joy-Cons can be attached to the main screen of the Switch, and can be used to play in a similar fashion to the [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U]]'s Gamepad. The Joy-Cons can also be attached to the Grip, or the Charging Grip (also sold separately) to form a more traditional controller. The Pro Controller is similar in fashion to the Pro Controller for the Wii U, but comes at a price premium. | ||
The Joy-Cons have two Joysticks, A, B, X, Y buttons, four directional buttons, four shoulder buttons, a 'Record' button, a Home button, + and - buttons, and SL & SR buttons on the inside of the controller. The right Joy-Con also has an IR blaster, which is more intelligent than previous iterations such as the Wii's, being able to read various hand gestures. 'HD Rumble' is a feature prominent on the system, which is essentially a higher quality version of past rumble features. | The Joy-Cons have two Joysticks, A, B, X, Y buttons, four directional buttons, four shoulder buttons, a 'Record' button, a Home button, + and - buttons, and SL & SR buttons on the inside of the controller. The right Joy-Con also has an IR blaster, which is more intelligent than previous iterations such as the Wii's, being able to read various hand gestures. 'HD Rumble' is a feature prominent on the system, which is essentially a higher quality version of past rumble features. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
The system has a 6.2-inch capacitive touch screen which displays at 1280x720, a custom Nvidia CPU and GPU, USB Type-C charging, a 4310mAh non-removable battery, stereo speakers and a headphone jack, 32GB of onboard storage, which is expandable up to 2 terabytes through the use of a Micro SD card. When in Docked mode, the system is able to output to a TV via a HDMI cable at a maximum of 1080p resolution and 60 frames per second. It has been confirmed however that ''Breath of the Wild'' will run at 900p and 30fps when docked. | The system has a 6.2-inch capacitive touch screen which displays at 1280x720, a custom Nvidia CPU and GPU, USB Type-C charging, a 4310mAh non-removable battery, stereo speakers and a headphone jack, 32GB of onboard storage, which is expandable up to 2 terabytes through the use of a Micro SD card. When in Docked mode, the system is able to output to a TV via a HDMI cable at a maximum of 1080p resolution and 60 frames per second. It has been confirmed however that ''Breath of the Wild'' will run at 900p and 30fps when docked. | ||
==Zelda Games== | ==Zelda Games== | ||
===Original Games=== | |||
====''Breath of the Wild''==== | |||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild}} | |||
''Breath of the Wild'' brings a drastic change to the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' series]], since it is an open-world game which allows players to go directly to the final boss if they wish. This game was announced as a launch title for the Nintendo Switch at the demonstration in January 2017. It was released on the 3rd of March 2017. | |||
====''Cadence of Hyrule''==== | |||
{{Main|Cadence of Hyrule}} | |||
This is a [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)#Spin-Off Games/Side Games|Zelda Spin-Off]] which released on June 13, 2019. It is a crossover with the [[Wikipedia:Crypt of the Necrodancer|''Crypt of the Necrodancer'']] series, with rhythm-based gameplay, utilizing characters, enemies and more from the Zelda series. The full title is ''Cadence of Hyrule - Crypt of the Necrodancer ft. The Legend of Zelda''. | |||
=== | ====''Age of Calamity''==== | ||
{{ | {{main|Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity}} | ||
A prequel to ''Breath of the Wild'' using the "one versus one hundred" gameplay style of the [[Wikipedia:Dynasty Warriors|''Dynasty Warriors'']] series, including the earlier ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'', this released on November 20, 2020. | |||
'' | ====''Tears of the Kingdom''==== | ||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom}} | |||
During E3 2019, a sequel to ''Breath of the Wild'' was shown briefly; with the title ''Tears of the Kingdom'' announced in September 2022. Not much is known of the game, though it takes place in the same Hyrule and features a new story and gameplay elements. | |||
===Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition=== | ===Ports, remakes and rereleases=== | ||
====''Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition''==== | |||
{{Main|Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition}} | {{Main|Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition}} | ||
This version of ''Hyrule Warriors'' includes all the features from both prior versions of the game, as well as adding new outfits for Link and Zelda in the style of ''Breath of the Wild''. It also introduces a new split-screen co-op mode for local multiplayer. | This version of ''Hyrule Warriors'' includes all the features from both prior versions of the game, as well as adding new outfits for Link and Zelda in the style of ''Breath of the Wild''. It also introduces a new split-screen co-op mode for local multiplayer. Released March 22, 2018. | ||
====''The Legend of Zelda''==== | |||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda}} | |||
The original [[NES]] version of ''The Legend of Zelda'' became available as a part of the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service on September 18, 2018. A special version is also included, in which Link starts the game with 6 hearts, 255 Rupees, 9 Keys, 8 Bombs, as well as certain items, including the White Sword, the Magical Shield, the Blue Ring, and more. | |||
====''The Adventure of Link''==== | |||
{{Main|Zelda II: The Adventure of Link}} | |||
The original NES version of ''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' became available as a part of the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service on January 16, 2019. A special version is also included, in which Link starts the game with Level 8 Attack, Life and Magic. | |||
====''A Link to the Past''==== | |||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past}} | |||
The original [[SNES]] version of ''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past'' became available as a part of the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service on September 5, 2019. | |||
====''Link's Awakening'' remake==== | |||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening (Switch)}} | |||
''Link's Awakening'' received a full remake for Nintendo Switch on September 20th, 2019. It features a graphical overhaul, and some new features, though the basic gameplay is near-identical to the previous versions. | |||
====''Ocarina of Time''==== | |||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}} | |||
The original Nintendo 64 version of ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' became available as a part of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription service on October 26, 2021. | |||
====''Majora's Mask''==== | |||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask}} | |||
The original Nintendo 64 version of ''The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask'' became available as a part of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription service on February 25, 2022. | |||
====''Link's Awakening DX''==== | |||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX}} | |||
The [[Game Boy Color]] version of ''Link's Awakening DX'' became available as a part of the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service on {{date|y=2023|m=2|d=8}}. | |||
====''The Minish Cap''==== | |||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap}} | |||
The original [[Game Boy Advance]] version of ''The Minish Cap'' became available as a part of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription service on {{date|y=2023|m=2|d=8}}. | |||
====''Oracle of Seasons'' & ''Oracle of Ages''==== | |||
{{main|The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons}} | |||
{{main|The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages}} | |||
The original Game Boy Color versions of ''Oracle of Seasons'' & ''Oracle of Ages'' were announced for Nintendo Switch on {{date|y=2023|m=2|d=8}}, without a rerelease date being given. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Nintendo-switch-catridges.jpg|''Breath of the Wild | File:Nintendo-switch-catridges.jpg|''Breath of the Wild'' cartridge | ||
File:Nintendo-grip.jpg| | File:Nintendo-grip.jpg|Joy-Con grip | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{Cat|Consoles}} | {{Cat|Consoles}} | ||
{{Cat|Home Consoles}} | {{Cat|Home Consoles}} | ||