What a dumb statement. We're 2016, only 83 more years in the 21st century. Obviously this is the console of the century.

Don't get me wrong, once I've seen the games coming out on this system I'm getting one, but it's just a dumb statement when we're only 17 years into this century.

Such a disappointment also this will bring lots of headaches for third parties developers, not only this damn Nintendo thing will be underpower but also developers will have to downgrade their code heavily in order to their games run properly in this thing, in the long road most devs will abandon this so called "console", or whatever is called.

No more than 150 bucks would pay for this damn thing, shame on you Nintendo shame on you.

Yeah Idk about that, basically a portable console you can use on your tv.

As an Xbox Fan, I think this is AMAZING! Great Idea!

Nintendo Switch for me, I won't buy the Xbox One Scorpio now.

agreed. the ps4 and xbox just seem meh compared to this.

From press notes. Nintendo Switch will be 900p on the protable screen and as well when it is in the DOCK.

I'm not sold. I've got 2kids and all I see is missing controllers and smudgy screens. Yeah Nintendo makes some durable stuff but with sliding stuff in and out has got to do something after a while. And I can't count how many times I found my Wii U controller laying around in random places.

I like that they are using cartridges again. Faster load times, yay! No disc thrashing, yay!

I like that their controller looks like it's just sticks and buttons. Hopefully the motion controls are dead and buried.

I'm hoping there are third-party controllers with no detachable parts. Maybe different layouts too. If you use your right thumb to press buttons it seems like that right thumbstick might get in the way. There have always been third party controllers for Ninty consoles so I'm not too worried.

People are rediculous you haven't even touched the console and already calling it the definitive if this is definitive I'll wait for the remastered version. Smh

Let's get real here, this another fail from Nintendo. On the go console gimmicks like this don't take off.

No just no

I actually like that it's different from Xbox One and PS4, makes for a nice complimentary console (as long as it's a cheaper price).

Definitive console,... I don't know about that, but I think this looks promising. Nintendo's mobile division comes out with a lot of games I am interested in.

This has a real chance of taking off if they give us great third party support with a decent battery life.

Just noticed the d-pad is seperate buttons.
Not sure how I feel about that...
Hopefully will have different models of the detatchable controllers, so you can get 1 with a decent d-pad.

So basically they confirmed rumours without releasing any actual information. The system has promise but they need to actually give more info.
Is anyone else irritated by this half assed lack of detail reveal.

Nice to see Nintendo spent their entire budget on a commercial.

Those cartridges better be cheap as shit $20 at most

This will be very expensive. Expect a 500$ price point atleast. Docking Station, Controller, System itself. But hopefully it takes off.

It does look like a really slick console.

Glad it's not just a PS4/X1 clone. PlayStation and Xbox gamers would have zero reason to buy a clone system of what they already own. By offering something new and different, it gives existing console gamers a reason to double up with a second platform. Especially given the value of getting console/handheld/system level crossbuy (even for AAA games) all in one.

Keep a PS4/X1 hooked up (with obligatory PSVR cause it rocks) for full 3rd party support and best graphics. Keep a Switch docked next to it for Nintendo exclusives and gaming on the go (which, gives people incentive to buy AAA ports on Switch, where they can be played anywhere... I'm loving that Skyrim on the go, just beautiful)

Id have to agree that "as it was presented" this is the definitive console of this and next generation. Its exactly what was needed. A native way to merge both casual, portable, smart phone and core players.
In effect you would never have to stop playing the games you love so much.
Don't know how this will impact productivity in general but, color me impressed. I may have found my de facto console.

Okay let's not very ahead of ourselves, it looks pretty cool... But we've only seen 1 short video

This has the potential to be a gigantic success in Japan.

I like that fact that you can use the two attachment controllers for separate players and play split screen on it. I also like how they Incorporated this device as a Home and Mobile console. Maybe it's a successor to the 3ds and the Wii u? Not sure. But if everything is reasonably priced and they have a solid 3rd party and launch lineup, then count me in!

LMFAO!! ..............no...just no

UGH, Nintendo missed the boat again.. NO ONE wants to carry around another device these days when smart phones pack the same punch as this thing does.. They should have made a dedicated home system and boosted the performance...SMH

THE IDEA is definitive and surely innovative, but the hardware specs are questionable as to how long it will stay relevant.

I just don't see this becoming popular. The sliding controller thingy will be a pain in the ass, especially if you have kids.

The Nividia Shield has been out for a few years with the same tech, lol

21st century still has a ways to go, and what we need now is likely not going to be what we need 50 years from now.

Whether or not it's definitive for where we're at now remains to be seen, because there are other options of portable gaming which seem to be fine with a lot of people, and this device will have to break the stigma of being just a handheld with a dock, and suitable for more than just those who are now into handheld gaming. While Nintendo handhelds have a sizable market, it still remains to be seen if the premise of this system is something that is truly desirable, or simply a design adapted to try and capitalize on current trends of mobile gaming.

Overall, the reactions among the gamers seem to be generally positive, and many feel it's a good device and way to go forward for Nintendo. But that won't necessarily translate into mainstream sales.

Sooo many questions. I cant wait for more info

Let's actually hear more concrete details on Switch until we christen it as the second coming

I always dreamed of consoles doing this. Getting this once it hit $200

I just realized Nintendo seems to be moving away from their usual kids demographic? The switch seems to be aiming at the adults demographic.

if it rhymes it must be true ... oh wait it doesn't ?

I guess another question will be can you plug in the seperate screen without the dock? If I can charge it on a wall outlet or play without needing the dock for a extended period of time I'm sold.

As far as a handheld so far this looks like the best. I have learn more about the home console part to see if this is also a viable home console. Portable? A homerun though.

But there is so much time left for the 21st century, how can you be so affirmative?

What if the display is 3D?!

$350 or less with zero backwards compatibility and I would immediately preorder. If it has a lower price, or includes the standard controller, or comes with a game, or AT LEAST does eShop backwards compatibility, then I am going to be ecstatic.

In my opinion design of this console is miles further than wiiU, it look mor like something, which you want to have in your living room :-)

"Nintendo Switch is the definitive 21st Century console". Sure it is! But Playstation, Xbox, PS3 and Xbox360 are definitive 21st Century consoles too.

Nintendo should know by now that gimmicks don't sell anymore. Massive misstep.

Sorry this just screams mobile to me i dont game on the go and if i am home i dont need a function like that plus it looks fiddly sliding ends on and off .sorry not interested

It sure is. It more than likely won't have visuals that will impress that much beyond the early 21st century anyway i.e. a main series Pokemon game that will look better than 2001's Final Fantasy X as a basic example.

I just wish they'd make a home console and not one that's defined by its gimmick. Not using gimmick as a negative.

Also what is the internal memory? Because every developer, even NIntendo now does patches. So a cart is good for most of the launch game, but there still might be GB's per game to download via patches and fixes. So this thing is going to need storage and we're still in the dark about that.

How are they going to handle that? What would be cool is if you could save to the cart itself.

We know nothing about its specs and games.. Author is clueless...

definitive 21st century console, phhhbbbtttt! Why because it becomes a portable system? Yea that's good and all if it weren't for the fact that the console itself is still behind the competition. So once again all you'll play are first party titles and exclusives and maybe Switch versions of third party games.

The fact that Nintendo stock dropped 65% after the Switch announcement goes to show the reception from those that put a stake financially with Nintendo. The Wii U had strong third party support in the beginning...but look what happened when it couldn't keep up or secure a strong install base.

This is a cool concept I'm just sad Sony or MS didn't implement it instead. Nintendo just shows up to party a gen too late.