NintendoGeneration 8
Nintendo Switch
2017
AU Release
3 March 2017
AU Launch Price
$469 AUD
~$605 today
Units Sold
146M
Technical Specifications
Processor
NVIDIA Custom Tegra (4-core, 1.02 GHz docked)
Memory
4 GB LPDDR4
Storage
32 GB eMMC (expandable via microSD)
Media
Game Card / Digital
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Cultural Impact
After the commercial failure of the Wii U, the Nintendo Switch was Nintendo's comeback — and one of the greatest product turnarounds in gaming history. Its hybrid concept (play at home on TV, take it on the go) resonated deeply with Australian families and adult gamers alike. The Switch became the home of some of the most critically acclaimed games ever made: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. At 146 million units, the Switch may overtake the DS as Nintendo's best-selling platform.
Did You Know?
The Switch outsold the Wii U's entire lifetime in under 9 months
Animal Crossing: New Horizons sold 43+ million copies — becoming a cultural phenomenon during COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020
The Switch is the first Nintendo home console to feature third-party ports of Doom (2016), The Witcher 3, and Fortnite
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