Nintendo Switch release date, specs rumors 2016: Console to have multiplayer capability, according to game experts

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Avid gamers are hyped up about the advent of Nintendo's upcoming new console — the Nintendo Switch — as its release date draws nearer. After all, the new console platform is certainly worth trying due to its novelty: the Nintendo Switch combines a console's capabilities with the portability and convenience of a handheld gaming device.

According to Game N Guide, a lot of fans are wondering about the array of games that will be playable on the new Nintendo Switch. However, it seems that the more popular titles — such as "Super Mario," "Kingdom Hearts," and the all-time favorite "Legend of Zelda" — could be some of the pre-installed games in the upcoming console due to their overwhelming popularity.

Some fans are also concerned about the game's multiplayer feature since Nintendo has yet to give any good explanation about its mechanics. Fans are not giving up about the idea, however, and a lot of them are hopeful that the feature will be available once the Nintendo Switch is launched. Thankfully, most game experts agree that the multiplayer option is highly plausible for the console, but it might have restrictions such as proximity and the like.

Some gamers also believe that the new Nintendo Switch will become something akin to a melting pot of games, as some analysts are under the impression that the console has the capability to run popular games such as "Skyrim" and "NBA 2k17," which were initially only available for other gaming consoles.

The Nintendo Switch is a console that also has the capabilities of a handheld device, according to the Sun UK. It has a 6-inch screen with two detachable controllers. This can be used by either one or two players, with the tablet having the capabilities of being docked on a base station to be used as a means of playing games in a traditional console manner.

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