Japanese game developer Nintendo recently released the first teaser trailer for their latest gaming console — formerly dubbed as the Nintendo NX — the Nintendo Switch.
The Nintendo Switch is a new kind of gaming console that is somewhat of a hybrid. It allows its users to play certain games and switch between the consoles' handheld device and home-based dock without losing any game progress. This means that Nintendo Switch users can easily pick up where they left off in the game whenever they switch to the handheld device.
As seen in the Nintendo Switch trailer, the console boasts portability as well as detachable controllers that would enable its users to partake in multiplayer games using the handheld device.
Furthermore, recently filed patents hint that the new Nintendo Switch will contain more features than what is shown in its first trailer. According to one patent, the upcoming Nintendo console could possess GPS, motion tracking, image recognition, and a built-in projector.
The patent revealed that the projector technology will include an infrared camera with "a lens, and a sensor capable of sensing light (infrared rays; specifically, near infrared rays)." However, this doesn't mean that the Nintendo NX will provide its users with a wall-sized projector display, but with a smaller display that would allow images in the game to be projected onto the user's hand.
The Nintendo Switch is also said to be launched in March 2017. The Nintendo Switch will be coming out of the box with the dock, and a solo-handheld package is also said to come later on.
On another note, Nintendo reminded its fans that not all games shown in the Nintendo Switch trailer would be available for the console. While "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" is a sure NX title, other games used in the trailer are not confirmed to be ready for the Nintendo Switch.
"At a later date, before the March launch, we'll be talking about things like exact launch date, and of course, the games. You shouldn't assume what you saw on the video represents actual game footage and further specifics on first-party games will be provided later," Nintendo said in a report.
