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The Nintendo Switch, known in development as the Nintendo NX, is a gaming device from Nintendo, first released March 3, 2017. An HDTV-dockable portable device, it succeeds both the Nintendo 3DS and the set-top Wii U as of late 2019.

Description

An enhanced eighth-generation device, the Switch is a multimode tablet with an HDTV dock and two Joy-Con controller units that can adapt to any gaming environment. When snapped into the included frame, the Joy-Cons form a gamepad; and when attached to the Switch, they form a handheld. They can also be used independently when the tablet is in a free-standing position.

When docked, the Switch operates as a typical set-top unit, and can output to a television screen via HDMI in full 1080p resolution.

Games for the Switch are distributed on Nintendo Switch cards, a departure from the previous three generations' use of optical storage, as well as via digital distribution with a Nintendo eShop, However, Nintendo will not add a Virtual Console service as it has done with its prior systems, instead offering subscription-based retro gaming using the Switch Online service. Developers, meanwhile, are finding creative ways to bring their older works to the system^[1].

The Switch also possesses 32GB of onboard flash storage for both games and user data, with a microSD slot for expansion up to 2TB.

Two new versions of the device were announced in mid-2019. The "Switch 2.0" promises improved performance thanks to its advanced specs, while the Switch Lite is a dock-free variant aimed at portable gaming.

Final Fantasy titles on Nintendo Switch

Game	Release Date			Metascore
Game	Japan	North America	Europe	Metascore
Collection of Mana'(Includes Final Fantasy Adventure)	June 1, 2017	June 11, 2019	?	83
Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD	September 13, 2018	September 13, 2018	September 13, 2018	69
World of Final Fantasy Maxima	November 6, 2018	November 6, 2018	November 6, 2018	79
Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy!	March 20, 2019	March 20, 2019	March 20, 2019	72
Final Fantasy VII	March 26, 2019	March 26, 2019	March 26, 2019	82
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered	?	September 3, 2019	September 3, 2019	80
Final Fantasy IX	February 14, 2019	February 13, 2019	February 13, 2019	75
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster	April 11, 2019	April 16, 2019	April 16, 2019	85
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age	April 25, 2019	April 30. 2019	April 30, 2019	86
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition	August 27, 2020	August 27, 2020	August 27, 2020	61
Collection of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend	Decenber 15, 2020	December 15, 2020	December 15, 2020	TBD

Related games

Bravely Default II
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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References

↑ Webster, Andrew: "Maybe the Nintendo Switch doesn't need a Virtual Console after all", The Verge, 30 May 2018

[1] Webster, Andrew: "Maybe the Nintendo Switch doesn't need a Virtual Console after all", The Verge, 30 May 2018

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 {{infobox platform
 | name = Nintendo Switch
-| logo =Maxresdefault-0.jpg <!--Needs a better name-->
+| logo = Maxresdefault-0.jpg <!--Needs a better name-->
-| image =Bundle color console.jpg
+| image = Bundle color console.jpg
-| desc = Stock photo of Switch (2-color) kit in dock
+| desc = Stock photo of Switch (2-color) kit in dock.
 | othernames = NX
 | type =  Hybrid
 | distributor = [[Nintendo Company, Ltd.|Nintendo]]
-| reldate = March 3, 2017
+| reldate = NA/EU/JP/AUS/UK/HK: March 3, 2017<br>BRA: May 26, 2017<br>KOR/TAI: December 1, 2017<br>CHN: December 10, 2019
+| lifespan = 2017-present
-| variants =
-| currentversion = 7.0.0
+| dis = N/A
+| variants = Switch<br>Switch Lite
+| currentversion = 10.2.0
 | formats = Switch Game Card ''(cartridge)''<br>Digital distribution<br>''via [[Nintendo eShop]]''
 | userstorage =
 *32 GB internal flash
 *microSD flash card
-| firstrelease = ''Seiken Densetsu Collection''<br>[[File:Flag of Japan.svg|15px|Japan]] June 1, 2017<br>''[[Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition]]''<br><sup>'''WW'''</sup> September 13, 2018
+| firstrelease = ''Collection of Mana''<br>[[File:Flag of Japan.svg|15px|Japan]] June 1, 2017<br>''[[Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition]]''<br><sup>'''WW'''</sup> September 13, 2018
 }}
-The '''Nintendo Switch''', known in development as the '''Nintendo NX''', is a gaming device from [[Nintendo Company, Ltd.|Nintendo]], released March 3, 2017. While technically a portable device, it does not currently serve to replace the [[Nintendo 3DS]] but succeeds the [[Wii U]].
+The '''Nintendo Switch''', known in development as the '''Nintendo NX''', is a gaming device from [[Nintendo Company, Ltd.|Nintendo]], first released March 3, 2017. An HDTV-dockable portable device, it succeeds both the [[Nintendo 3DS]] and the set-top [[Wii U]] as of late 2019.
 ==Description==
 An enhanced eighth-generation device, the Switch is a multimode tablet with an HDTV dock and two Joy-Con controller units that can adapt to any gaming environment. When snapped into the included frame, the Joy-Cons form a gamepad; and when attached to the Switch, they form a handheld. They can also be used independently when the tablet is in a free-standing position.
 When docked, the Switch operates as a typical set-top unit, and can output to a television screen via HDMI in full 1080p resolution.
 Games for the Switch are distributed on Nintendo Switch cards, a departure from the previous three generations' use of optical storage, as well as via digital distribution with a [[Nintendo eShop]], However, Nintendo will not add a Virtual Console service as it has done with its prior systems, instead offering subscription-based retro gaming using the '''Switch Online''' service. Developers, meanwhile, are finding creative ways to bring their older works to the system<ref>Webster, Andrew: [https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/30/17408346/nintendo-switch-virtual-console-mega-man-street-fighter "Maybe the Nintendo Switch doesn't need a Virtual Console after all"], ''The Verge'', 30 May 2018</ref>.
 The Switch also possesses 32GB of onboard flash storage for both games and user data, with a microSD slot for expansion up to 2TB.
+Two new versions of the device were announced in mid-2019. The "'''Switch 2.0'''" promises improved performance thanks to its advanced specs, while the '''Switch Lite''' is a dock-free variant aimed at portable gaming.
+{{clear}}
 ==''Final Fantasy'' titles on Nintendo Switch==
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+!class="b"|{{tooltip|''Collection of Mana'''|Includes ''Final Fantasy Adventure''}}
-!class="b"|''Seiken Densetsu Collection''
 |June 1, 2017
+|June 11, 2019
-|N/A
-|N/A
+|?
+|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/collection-of-mana 83]
-| —
 |-
 !class="b"|''[[Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition|Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD]]''
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 |[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/world-of-final-fantasy-maxima 79]
 |-
-!class="b"|''[[Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Everybuddy]]''
+!class="b"|''[[Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy!]]''
-|2019
 |March 20, 2019
 |March 20, 2019
+|March 20, 2019
-|TBD
+|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/chocobos-mystery-dungeon-every-buddy! 72]
 |-
-!class="b"|''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''
+! class="b" |''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''
 |March 26, 2019
 |March 26, 2019
 |March 26, 2019
+|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/final-fantasy-vii 82]
-|TBD
 |-
-!class="b"|''[[Final Fantasy IX]]''
+!class="b"|''[[Final Fantasy VIII Remastered]]''
+|?
+|September 3, 2019
+|September 3, 2019
+|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/final-fantasy-viii-remastered 80]
+|-
+! class="b" |''[[Final Fantasy IX]]''
 |February 14, 2019
 |February 13, 2019
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 |[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/final-fantasy-ix 75]
 |-
-!class="b"|''[[Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster]]''
+! class="b" |''[[Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster]]''
 |April 11, 2019
 |April 16, 2019
 |April 16, 2019
+|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/final-fantasy-x-x-2-hd-remaster 85]
-|TBD
 |-
-!class="b"|''[[Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age]]''
+! class="b" |''[[Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age]]''
 |April 25, 2019
 |April 30. 2019
 |April 30, 2019
+|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/final-fantasy-xii-the-zodiac-age 86]
-|TBD
 |-
-!class="b"|''[[Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles|Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition]]''
+! class="b" |''[[Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles|Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition]]''
+|August 27, 2020
-|2019
+|August 27, 2020
-|2019
+|August 27, 2020
-|2019
+|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/final-fantasy-crystal-chronicles-remastered-edition 61]
+|-
+!class="b"|''[[Collection of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend]]''
+|Decenber 15, 2020
+|December 15, 2020
+|December 15, 2020
 |TBD
 |-
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 ==Related games==
+*''[[Bravely Default II]]''
-*''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' <!--Cloud Strife confirmed in pre-launch ad circulating on YouTube-->
+*''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
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