STACK #149 Mar 2017

GAMES FEATURE

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Masquerading as the mysterious NX for a while, last year Nintendo lifted the veil on their latest home entertainment console – the Switch .This month, it’s finally available in-store – here’s what you can expect to find.

The Switch console itself can be removed from the dock and function as a completely separate entity – pretty cool, right?

A crisp 6.2” touchscreen (when it’s not docked).

Two cute little Joy-Cons (either Grey or Neon Blue/ Red) attach to both sides of the console or can be joined together with a Joy- Con Grip.

Amiibo compatibility is featured in the right Joy-Con, meaning all those figurines you’ve collected over the years won’t be going to waste.

The Switch can be played in one of three modes: Standard TV mode, Tabletop Mode (with the console featuring

a kick-stand), and Handheld Mode.

There are heaps of different accessories available, including a pouch for the console, car chargers, different coloured Joy-Cons, and even a Pro Controller that looks more like your standard console controller.

USB Type-C connection for charging.

The battery life will vary depending on what you’re playing – as an example, you’ll get around three hours on Breath of the Wild from a full charge.

32GB of internal memory is included, with a microSD card slot available for anything you can’t fit on the console.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, 1-2-Switch,

Super Bomberman R, Just Dance 2017, Skylanders Imaginator s

Super Mario Odyssey,

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, ARMS, Splatoon 2, Snipperclips

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