The original Nintendo Switch, released in 2017, revolutionized gaming by offering a true hybrid experience, allowing players to enjoy a full home-console experience anytime, anywhere.

The Switch features a 6.2-inch LCD touchscreen with 720p resolution in handheld mode and supports up to 1080p when docked. In addition, it benefitted from having several strong first-party (video games developed by a company that also owns the system) franchises like: The Legend of Zelda, Mario Kart, Pokémon, Splatoon, alongside its growing third-party developers and indie game scene.