Among Us is definitely the breakout game of 2020. Not only has it turned out to be one of the best games of the year, but has also managed to somehow maintain its position at the top. First, Fall Guys was the ‘small’ game that made it to the big leagues. Since then, Among Us has taken the crown. Now, it is also available [https://www.essentiallysports.com/among-us-arrives-to-nintendo-switch-in-a-totally-non-sus-move-news-esports/] on Nintendo Switch and it is already making a name for itself. AMONG US IS ALREADY A NINTENDO BESTSELLER AT LAUNCH Developer Innersloth announced on Twitter that Among Us is already at the top of the Nintendo bestseller list. The game made its debut less than 24 hours ago, and it is already one of the most downloaded games on the platform. This is a substantial achievement for Innersloth, considering they were nowhere to be found before 2020. Nintendo Switch prides itself in delivering amazing exclusives. This is because of the immensely strong titles it has in the form of Animal Crossing, Super Mario, Pokémon, and many more. Over the years, these titles and their variants have dominated the Switch store as players usually stick to the regulars. Consequently, it becomes very difficult for third party games to make it big on the platform. Although, it seems that Among Us has had no trouble in this regard. The rise of Among Us is also attributed to the streaming community. The streamers were the ones who made it popular, which eventually helped it grow. The game is so successful that it has also enjoyed the top position on the Steam bestseller [https://www.essentiallysports.com/popular-streamer-hails-the-success-of-among-us-as-it-becomes-a-steam-bestseller-news-esports/] list. In addition to this, it also reached greater heights in terms of active players. Recently, The Game Awards 2020 also announced Among Us as the recipient [https://twitter.com/AmongUsGame/status/1337210074050211840] of the Best Mobile and Best Multiplayer Game awards. Innersloth thoroughly deserved it and will definitely work towards improving the game even further for the fans. Among Us is also soon getting its new Airship map which will pique the interest of players and viewers alike. The developers scrapped [https://www.essentiallysports.com/among-us-sequel-canceled-a-month-after-announcement-esports-news/] the idea for a sequel to the game to focus on the current game. However, the sequel isn’t out of the picture and fans may just see one in 2021. 

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<h2>Among Us 2021: Mods, Gameplay, Updates, PC Download, System Requirements</h2>
<h2><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-434146" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/among-us-game-e1601565968912-560x315.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="315" />What type of game is Among Us?</h2>
Among Us is a social deduction game heavily inspired by the party game 'Mafia'. Developer Innersloth released the game in 2018, but it only gained popularity in 2020. Streamer Sodapoppin discovered the game first and since then, streamers like PewDiePie, Disguised Toast, Pokimane, Ninja have all played it regularly.

The rules of the game are simple. With up to 10 players in a single game, players can choose whether they want to have 3, 2, or 1 impostor per game based on individual preferences. Impostor/Impostors and crewmates are randomly chosen.

Once the game begins, the crewmates have to finish certain tasks on the map at different locations. The job of the impostors is to kill the crewmates without being suspected. If a dead body is found, both crewmates and impostors can report it. Once done, the players can choose to vote out anyone they suspect or just skip voting.

Another way impostors can win is by sabotaging the reactor or oxygen on the ship. If there are an equal number of impostors and teammates by the end of a voting session, the impostors win. If the crewmates successfully identify the impostors and vote them out, they win. Crewmates can also win if they successfully complete all the tasks before the impostors can do their jobs.

Developer Innerslorth also announced earlier that they were working on an Among Us 2 title. Although, shortly after the original game blew up in popularity, the developers announced that the sequel was canceled for the time being. They wanted to focus all their efforts on making the current game better.

Among Us also allows players to customize their appearance. Players can equip different hats to make their appearance quirky and fun. Additionally, players can also have a mini crewmate as well.

There are different Among Us Mods also available. For example, one mod allows players to have a lobby of 100 players. Another mode allows crewmates to pass through walls, making them look like hackers.

The recent update also made the game better in terms of functionality and promised to add a new map as well.
<h2>Platforms Among Us is available on</h2>
Among Us is currently available on Steam for PC and is also available on iOS and Android. The game also has cross platform play enabled for players to enjoy with their friends on different platforms. Although, a PS4 or Xbox One version is not yet available and there is no news of it being available for new-gen consoles as well.
<h2>Where to download Among Us?</h2>
Among Us is available for download through the <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.innersloth.spacemafia&amp;hl=en_IN&amp;gl=US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google Play Store</a>, <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/among-us/id1351168404" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">App Store</a>, and <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/945360/Among_Us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Steam</a>.
<h2>Among Us System Requirements</h2>
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<tbody>
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<td width="85"><strong>OS</strong></td>
<td width="284">Windows 7 SP1+</td>
</tr>
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<td width="85"><strong>Processor</strong></td>
<td width="284">SSE2 instruction set support</td>
</tr>
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<td width="85"><strong>Memory</strong></td>
<td width="284">1 GB RAM</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="85"><strong>DirectX</strong></td>
<td width="284">Version 10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="85"><strong>Storage</strong></td>
<td width="284">250 MB available space</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Details</h2>
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<td><strong>First Release</strong></td>
<td> On iOS and Android in June 2018, on Windows in November 2018</td>
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<td><strong>Latest Release</strong></td>
<td>On Nintendo Switch in December 2020</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Genre</strong></td>
<td>Party, social deduction</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Developer and Publisher</strong></td>
<td>Innersloth</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Mode(s)</strong></td>
<td>Multiplayer</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Platforms</strong></td>
<td>iOS, Android, Windows, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One, Series X|S (in 2021)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Among Us 2021: Mods, Gameplay, Updates, PC Download, System Requirements What type of game is Among Us? Among Us is a social deduction game heavily inspired by the party game &#8216;Mafia&#8217;. Developer Innersloth released the game in 2018, but it only gained popularity in 2020. Streamer Sodapoppin discovered the game first and since then, streamers like PewDiePie, Disguised Toast, Pokimane, Ninja have all played it regularly. The rules of the game are simple. With up to 10 players in a single game, players can choose whether they want to have 3, 2, or 1 impostor per game based on individual preferences. Impostor/Impostors and crewmates are randomly chosen. Once the game begins, the crewmates have to finish certain tasks on the map at different locations. The job of the impostors is to kill the crewmates without being suspected. If a dead body is found, both crewmates and impostors can report it. Once done, the players can choose to vote out anyone they suspect or just skip voting. Another way impostors can win is by sabotaging the reactor or oxygen on the ship. If there are an equal number of impostors and teammates by the end of a voting session, the impostors win. If the crewmates successfully identify the impostors and vote them out, they win. Crewmates can also win if they successfully complete all the tasks before the impostors can do their jobs. Developer Innerslorth also announced earlier that they were working on an Among Us 2 title. Although, shortly after the original game blew up in popularity, the developers announced that the sequel was canceled for the time being. They wanted to focus all their efforts on making the current game better. Among Us also allows players to customize their appearance. Players can equip different hats to make their appearance quirky and fun. Additionally, players can also have a mini crewmate as well. There are different Among Us Mods also available. For example, one mod allows players to have a lobby of 100 players. Another mode allows crewmates to pass through walls, making them look like hackers. The recent update also made the game better in terms of functionality and promised to add a new map as well. Platforms Among Us is available on Among Us is currently available on Steam for PC and is also available on iOS and Android. The game also has cross platform play enabled for players to enjoy with their friends on different platforms. Although, a PS4 or Xbox One version is not yet available and there is no news of it being available for new-gen consoles as well. Where to download Among Us? Among Us is available for download through the Google Play Store, App Store, and Steam. Among Us System Requirements  OS Windows 7 SP1+  Processor SSE2 instruction set support  Memory 1 GB RAM  DirectX Version 10  Storage 250 MB available space  Details  First Release  On iOS and Android in June 2018, on Windows in November 2018  Latest Release On Nintendo Switch in December 2020  Genre Party, social deduction  Developer and Publisher Innersloth  Mode(s) Multiplayer  Platforms iOS, Android, Windows, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One, Series X|S (in 2021)  &nbsp;

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<h2>Among Us 2021: Mods, Gameplay, Updates, System Requirements</h2>
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Among Us is an online multiplayer social deduction game developed and published by InnerSloth. The game takes place in a space-themed setting. Players either assume the role of Crewmates or Impostors. While most of them are Crewmates, only a predetermined number are Impostors.
<h2>Among Us Development &amp; Release</h2>
The developers initially intended to release Among Us as a mobile-only local multiplayer game featuring a single map. The game underwent a release on June 15, 2018.  With a simultaneous player count of 30-50 players shortly after release, the game didn't have a massively successful launch.

Although the numbers seemed insignificant, the player base was vocal. The development team didn't give up and continued working on it. They added online multiplayer, new tasks, and customization options. Later on November 16, 2018, InnerSloth launch Among Us on Steam.

Eventually, the game received a second map and then a third, which initially required additional payment. However, in June 2020, the maps were made accessible for free. The map packs are still available for purchase as DLC on all platforms, but those provide access to the skin bundles instead of the maps.

The team kept putting out regular updates for what game, which ultimately resulted in snowballing the game's player base, contributing to a steady increase in player count.
<h2>Rise to popularity</h2>
Despite releasing in 2018, it was not until mid-2020 when Among Us first witnessed a surge of popularity. This was because of the content creators and streamers who began playing the game on their live streaming platforms.

Since July 2020, numerous prominent Twitch streamers and YouTubers, including Sodapoppin, xQc, Pokimane, Shroud, Ninja, PewDiePie, and many others, gradually began spending a lot of time streaming the game. Among Us also provided an avenue for socialization amidst the strict social distancing orders imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The game's popularity continued to skyrocket in the following months. In September 2020, the game exceeded 100 million downloads, with the player count spiraling to 1.5 million concurrent players. Furthermore, in late September, this number peaked at 3.8 million players, which ended up overloading the game's servers.

The game's popularity has inspired many fan arts and hilarious internet memes. In response to the game's popularity, the studio announced a sequel dubbed Among Us 2 in August 2020. However, in September, the team ruled out the sequel due to the popularity the original game had amassed. Instead, they shifted their focus to improving the original game and add more content to it.
<h2>Among Us Gameplay</h2>
The multiplayer game supports 4-10 players, who can play online or via local WiFi, as they prepare their spaceship for departure. However, one must always keep their guard high as one or more random players amongst the Crew are Impostors bent on killing everyone and sabotaging the spaceship.

Originally created as a party game, it's recommended to play this game with friends at a LAN party or online using voice chat. The game also facilitates cross-platform play between Android, iOS, and PC.

Players have customization options like picking a color and hat for their avatar. Other options for game settings include adding more impostors, tasks, and much more. The game also features rich Discord integration for comms, as well as an in-game text chat.
<h5>Crewmates</h5>
Crewmates' objective is to fill up the group taskbar or discover the Impostor. Crewmates can win by completing tasks to prepare the ship or ejecting all Impostors. To undo the Impostor's sabotages, one has to react quickly.

Checking the Admin map and Security cameras are effective ways to keep tabs on other Crewmates. Report any dead bodies immediately to start a discussion of who the suspected Impostor is. Besides that, Call emergency meetings to discuss suspicious behavior—finally, vote to eject suspected Impostors.
<h5>Impostors</h5>
Impostors aim to kill off the entire crew. They will kill crewmates and frame innocent bystanders for their deeds. Impostors can pretend to run tasks to blend in with the crewmates. Moreover, sneaking through the vents is a quick way to navigate the spaceship.

Using sabotages is an effective way to create chaos and divide the crew. Last but not least, Impostors can trap and kill victims in private behind closed doors.
<h2>Among Us System Requirements</h2>
<h5>Minimum Requirements</h5>
<ul>
 	<li><strong>OS:</strong> Windows 7 SP1+</li>
 	<li><strong>Processor:</strong> SSE2 instruction set support</li>
 	<li><strong>Memory:</strong> 1 GB RAM</li>
 	<li><strong>DirectX:</strong> Version 10</li>
 	<li><strong>Storage:</strong> 250 MB available space</li>
</ul>

Among Us 2021: Mods, Gameplay, Updates, System Requirements Among Us is an online multiplayer social deduction game developed and published by InnerSloth. The game takes place in a space-themed setting. Players either assume the role of Crewmates or Impostors. While most of them are Crewmates, only a predetermined number are Impostors. Among Us Development &amp; Release The developers initially intended to release Among Us as a mobile-only local multiplayer game featuring a single map. The game underwent a release on June 15, 2018.  With a simultaneous player count of 30-50 players shortly after release, the game didn&#8217;t have a massively successful launch. Although the numbers seemed insignificant, the player base was vocal. The development team didn&#8217;t give up and continued working on it. They added online multiplayer, new tasks, and customization options. Later on November 16, 2018, InnerSloth launch Among Us on Steam. Eventually, the game received a second map and then a third, which initially required additional payment. However, in June 2020, the maps were made accessible for free. The map packs are still available for purchase as DLC on all platforms, but those provide access to the skin bundles instead of the maps. The team kept putting out regular updates for what game, which ultimately resulted in snowballing the game&#8217;s player base, contributing to a steady increase in player count. Rise to popularity Despite releasing in 2018, it was not until mid-2020 when Among Us first witnessed a surge of popularity. This was because of the content creators and streamers who began playing the game on their live streaming platforms. Since July 2020, numerous prominent Twitch streamers and YouTubers, including Sodapoppin, xQc, Pokimane, Shroud, Ninja, PewDiePie, and many others, gradually began spending a lot of time streaming the game. Among Us also provided an avenue for socialization amidst the strict social distancing orders imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The game&#8217;s popularity continued to skyrocket in the following months. In September 2020, the game exceeded 100 million downloads, with the player count spiraling to 1.5 million concurrent players. Furthermore, in late September, this number peaked at 3.8 million players, which ended up overloading the game&#8217;s servers. The game&#8217;s popularity has inspired many fan arts and hilarious internet memes. In response to the game&#8217;s popularity, the studio announced a sequel dubbed Among Us 2 in August 2020. However, in September, the team ruled out the sequel due to the popularity the original game had amassed. Instead, they shifted their focus to improving the original game and add more content to it. Among Us Gameplay The multiplayer game supports 4-10 players, who can play online or via local WiFi, as they prepare their spaceship for departure. However, one must always keep their guard high as one or more random players amongst the Crew are Impostors bent on killing everyone and sabotaging the spaceship. Originally created as a party game, it&#8217;s recommended to play this game with friends at a LAN party or online using voice chat. The game also facilitates cross-platform play between Android, iOS, and PC. Players have customization options like picking a color and hat for their avatar. Other options for game settings include adding more impostors, tasks, and much more. The game also features rich Discord integration for comms, as well as an in-game text chat. Crewmates Crewmates&#8217; objective is to fill up the group taskbar or discover the Impostor. Crewmates can win by completing tasks to prepare the ship or ejecting all Impostors. To undo the Impostor&#8217;s sabotages, one has to react quickly. Checking the Admin map and Security cameras are effective ways to keep tabs on other Crewmates. Report any dead bodies immediately to start a discussion of who the suspected Impostor is. Besides that, Call emergency meetings to discuss suspicious behavior—finally, vote to eject suspected Impostors. Impostors Impostors aim to kill off the entire crew. They will kill crewmates and frame innocent bystanders for their deeds. Impostors can pretend to run tasks to blend in with the crewmates. Moreover, sneaking through the vents is a quick way to navigate the spaceship. Using sabotages is an effective way to create chaos and divide the crew. Last but not least, Impostors can trap and kill victims in private behind closed doors. Among Us System Requirements Minimum Requirements OS: Windows 7 SP1+ Processor: SSE2 instruction set support Memory: 1 GB RAM DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 250 MB available space

<h3><strong>Nintendo Switch - History, Sales, Current Market Value, Popular Games</strong></h3>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Nintendo Switch is one of the most popular gaming consoles on the face of this planet. The reason behind this is not just the legacy that its creator holds but also the fact that the console captures a majority of a market that is not very passionately captured by others, or it would be better to say that not many consoles had the potential to do the same. Although there are a number of competitors in the market now, back when Nintendo Switch was released in 2017, no one stood even close.</span>

[caption id="attachment_1680207" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1680207 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Nintendo-Switch-1-4.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1285" /> Image Courtesy: IMAGO[/caption]
<h2>History of Nintendo Switch</h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Nintendo Switch is <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nintendo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nintendo</a>’s latest Primary console. It is the first home console ever to provide its users with a hybrid functionality. This console was released on March 3, 2017 worldwide.  </span><span style="font-weight: 400">The console was instantly met with a positive reaction all thanks to its innovative functionality and launch library. The most popular among its launch titles was <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild</a>, which usually gets credit for its success.</span>

<strong>Popular Games</strong>

<span style="font-weight: 400">However, the most popular Nintendo Switch game is <strong>Mario Kart 8 Deluxe</strong> This kart racing game from the Mario franchise was released at the same time as the Switch. Thanks to the hype of the console and the game, it has gone on to remain their undisputed leader in sales. As per the reports from the end of 2022, Mario Kart remains at the top of the best-selling Nintendo Switch games with a mammoth <strong>52 million</strong> copies sold.  </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The top position was at risk at one point, but the end of the pandemic stopped that wild run. At one point, in Switch's journey, <strong>Animal Crossing: New Horizons</strong> was a game that gained instant popularity thanks to its chill nature and its availability during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Many credits this game for keeping them happy during this trying time. Released during the lockdown period, this game was unstoppable and was easily the favorite to topple Mario Kart 8. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">However, that pace dropped due to many reasons, with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-animal-crossing-new-horizons-fans-give-up-on-the-game-despite-nintendo-scheduling-a-maintenance-update/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">unimpressive updates being one of them</a>. Nevertheless, the brilliant fame saw it become the second most successful game with a little over 10 million short of taking the top spot. And all this in a short span of two years.</span>

Further down the list, <span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild</strong>, <strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pokemon Scarlet and Violet</a></strong>, <strong>Super Smash Bros. Ultimate</strong>, and <strong>Super Mario Odyssey</strong> prove their popularity as a few of the Switch favorites with their sales.</span>

<strong>COVID-19 turned out to be a boon for Nintendo</strong>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The COVID-19 pandemic only helped raise the popularity of the Nintendo Switch. The console sold more, and it is the newly launched game <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/animal-crossing-a-new-reality-in-the-pandemic-new-horizons-esports-news/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Animal Crossing: New Horizons broke several sales records</a>. It broke the record at Nintendo for being the fastest-selling title in Europe after one year of sale.</span>

If that wasn't satisfying enough the next one will do the job. New Horizons had<a href="https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/animal-crossing-has-broken-nintendos-first-year-sales-record-in-europe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> sold 31.18 million copies</a> dated December 31, 2020. In the same year, Nintendo Switch sold 27.3 million consoles. It is also to be noted that ACNH was not out till March 2020, making this stat even more stupendous.

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Although the game has won many hearts doesn't mean it was flawless. Even the record-breaking console had its flaws. The biggest criticisms of the Switch are its low graphical power, a commonly known issue with its Joy-Con controllers, and its lack of a customizable user interface. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">While there was no fix for the graphical power, Nintendo failed to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-nintendo-games-takes-the-first-step-to-improve-the-joy-con-experience-for-its-users-free-of-cost/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">address the Joy-Con-related issues</a> for the longest time and they have yet to do anything about its simplistic user interface.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Paying heed to these problems could have won more hearts, but they did their best and produced new things. Since its release, Switch has received several new features such as Bluetooth headphone connectivity, media transfer, and game folder creation through numerous updates.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400"> Nevertheless, the hybrid console has done what it was intended to do. Since its release, the Switch has sold <strong>122.55 million units</strong> as of December 2022, making it the <strong>third</strong> best-selling game console in the world, and the <strong>second</strong> best-selling Nintendo console behind Nintendo DS, which stands at 154.02 million units sold. The top of the overall list is the PlayStation 2 with over 155 million sales.</span>

<strong>Although untouchable, Switch might finally have competition</strong>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The Nintendo Switch has been untouchable in the market for a long time. Its uniqueness has been the major reason why it stood out when compared with other consoles in the market. Nintendo sells to its own niche, hence its popularity is never threatened by its several rivals. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">However, new players have entered the race and the one threatening it is <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/steamdeck/">Steam Deck</a>, which can now be considered a better alternative. An <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-is-steam-deck-in-trouble-asus-rog-unleashes-a-game-changer-in-portable-gaming/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">even better player is set to step into the field</a> as ASUS 'ROG Ally' is said to be the 'best in the world' after boasting its features recently.</span>
<h2><b>Nintendo Switch Components - Details, Costs and Differences</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Nintendo Switch comes in three variants, <strong>Original</strong>, <strong>Switch Lite</strong>, and <strong>OLED</strong>. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">The original is the first model ever launched for this console which costs <strong>$299.99</strong>. Switch Lite is a lighter model that comes without a dock and an extended battery life costing <strong>$199.99</strong>. The OLED model comes with a larger OLED display and an updated Dock with a LAN port. Along with these, the price increase is also not small. The expensive of the lot, the OLED variant costs <strong>$349.99</strong>.</span>

<strong>(Note: The above-mentioned price are subject to change from time to time depending on the offers)</strong>

[caption id="attachment_1680206" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1680206" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Nintendo-Switch-2-1.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1222" /> Image Courtesy: IMAGO[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">The Standard Switch package comes with basic accessories such as a charging adapter, a dock, and a pair of <strong>Joy-Con controllers</strong>. Switch Lite only comes with a charging adapter. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">The adapter is used for charging the console and powering the dock in dock mode. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Joy-Cons can be detached from the console and used as individual controllers for offline multiplayer game sessions, adding to the flexibility of this system.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Nintendo <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-after-a-year-of-its-release-is-the-nintendo-switch-online-expansion-pack-worth-it/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">introduced an online connectivity feature for Switch</a> called <strong>Nintendo Switch Online</strong>. Users can purchase this service in tiers and receive various perks with more expensive tiers. For example, its most expensive tier called Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass offers a bunch of DLCs and a library of its older systems to subscribers.</span>
<h2><b>What are some of the best games to play on Nintendo Switch?</b></h2>
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 	<li><strong>The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild + DLC - </strong>One of the largest games on Nintendo Switch and its first blockbuster. It was a launch title and many purchased Nintendo Switch to take this game on the go.</li>
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 	<li><strong>Splatoon 3 Bundle (Game + Expansion Pass) - </strong>Prime multiplayer-only franchise for Nintendo gamers.</li>
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 	<li><strong>Metroid Prime Remastered - </strong>Nintendo decided to bring their most popular classic franchises to their hybrid console. Hence they remastered<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/metroid-prime/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Metroid Prime</a> and released it on this console.</li>
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 	<li><strong>Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - </strong>There's a reason every new Pokemon game created new sales records when it launches. These games add a new open-world twist to this classic series.</li>
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 	<li><strong>Persona 5 Royale - </strong>Persona 5 Royale had been a long time coming to Nintendo Switch. This critically acclaimed Japanese Role-playing Game should be played by anyone with a love of story-based RPGs.</li>
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 	<li><strong>The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (Complete Edition) - </strong>World renowned monster hunter comes to Nintendo Switch. And this game looks way better than anyone would have expected.</li>
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 	<li><strong>Animal Crossing: New Horizon - </strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/animal-crossing-new-horizons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Animal Crossing</a> makes a transition to base building and crafting with this latest entry. What's best is that its release window was such that its peaceful nature made it very successful.</li>
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 	<li><strong>Super Mario Odyssey - </strong>The only mainline <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/super-mario-bros/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Super Mario</a> game that launched on Nintendo Switch. The game is still considered one of the best platformer titles ever made. Its fanbase is such that they still await a sequel.</li>
 	<li><strong>Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - </strong>The latest in Nintendo's long-running assemble fighting series. The cast of this fighting game really does justice to its ultimate moniker. Featuring almost all characters ever seen in this series.</li>
 	<li><strong>Metroid Dread  - </strong>Metroid Dread made the original sidescrolling series mainline. Fans were really blown away by the visuals gameplay and style of this game. So much so that there are already rumors of the sequel.</li>
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<h2>Nintendo Switch Specifics</h2>
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<td><b>Product</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Video game console</span></td>
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<td><b>Type</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Home Console, Hand-Held Console</span></td>
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<td><b>Owner</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nintendo</span></td>
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<td><b>Country</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">United States, Japan</span></td>
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<td><b>Introduced</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">March 3, 2017</span></td>
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<td><b>Official</b> <b>website</b></td>
<td><a href="https://www.nintendo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>https://www.nintendo.com/</b></a></td>
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<td><b>Models</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nintendo Switch Original, OLED, and LITE</span></td>
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Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch &#8211; History, Sales, Current Market Value, Popular Games Nintendo Switch is one of the most popular gaming consoles on the face of this planet. The reason behind this is not just the legacy that its creator holds but also the fact that the console captures a majority of a market that is not very passionately captured by others, or it would be better to say that not many consoles had the potential to do the same. Although there are a number of competitors in the market now, back when Nintendo Switch was released in 2017, no one stood even close. Image Courtesy: IMAGO History of Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch is Nintendo’s latest Primary console. It is the first home console ever to provide its users with a hybrid functionality. This console was released on March 3, 2017 worldwide.  The console was instantly met with a positive reaction all thanks to its innovative functionality and launch library. The most popular among its launch titles was The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which usually gets credit for its success. Popular Games However, the most popular Nintendo Switch game is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe This kart racing game from the Mario franchise was released at the same time as the Switch. Thanks to the hype of the console and the game, it has gone on to remain their undisputed leader in sales. As per the reports from the end of 2022, Mario Kart remains at the top of the best-selling Nintendo Switch games with a mammoth 52 million copies sold.   The top position was at risk at one point, but the end of the pandemic stopped that wild run. At one point, in Switch&#8217;s journey, Animal Crossing: New Horizons was a game that gained instant popularity thanks to its chill nature and its availability during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Many credits this game for keeping them happy during this trying time. Released during the lockdown period, this game was unstoppable and was easily the favorite to topple Mario Kart 8. However, that pace dropped due to many reasons, with unimpressive updates being one of them. Nevertheless, the brilliant fame saw it become the second most successful game with a little over 10 million short of taking the top spot. And all this in a short span of two years. Further down the list, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Super Mario Odyssey prove their popularity as a few of the Switch favorites with their sales. COVID-19 turned out to be a boon for Nintendo The COVID-19 pandemic only helped raise the popularity of the Nintendo Switch. The console sold more, and it is the newly launched game Animal Crossing: New Horizons broke several sales records. It broke the record at Nintendo for being the fastest-selling title in Europe after one year of sale. If that wasn&#8217;t satisfying enough the next one will do the job. New Horizons had sold 31.18 million copies dated December 31, 2020. In the same year, Nintendo Switch sold 27.3 million consoles. It is also to be noted that ACNH was not out till March 2020, making this stat even more stupendous. Image Courtesy: IMAGO Although the game has won many hearts doesn&#8217;t mean it was flawless. Even the record-breaking console had its flaws. The biggest criticisms of the Switch are its low graphical power, a commonly known issue with its Joy-Con controllers, and its lack of a customizable user interface. While there was no fix for the graphical power, Nintendo failed to address the Joy-Con-related issues for the longest time and they have yet to do anything about its simplistic user interface. Paying heed to these problems could have won more hearts, but they did their best and produced new things. Since its release, Switch has received several new features such as Bluetooth headphone connectivity, media transfer, and game folder creation through numerous updates. Nevertheless, the hybrid console has done what it was intended to do. Since its release, the Switch has sold 122.55 million units as of December 2022, making it the third best-selling game console in the world, and the second best-selling Nintendo console behind Nintendo DS, which stands at 154.02 million units sold. The top of the overall list is the PlayStation 2 with over 155 million sales. Although untouchable, Switch might finally have competition The Nintendo Switch has been untouchable in the market for a long time. Its uniqueness has been the major reason why it stood out when compared with other consoles in the market. Nintendo sells to its own niche, hence its popularity is never threatened by its several rivals. However, new players have entered the race and the one threatening it is Steam Deck, which can now be considered a better alternative. An even better player is set to step into the field as ASUS &#8216;ROG Ally&#8217; is said to be the &#8216;best in the world&#8217; after boasting its features recently. Nintendo Switch Components &#8211; Details, Costs and Differences Nintendo Switch comes in three variants, Original, Switch Lite, and OLED. The original is the first model ever launched for this console which costs $299.99. Switch Lite is a lighter model that comes without a dock and an extended battery life costing $199.99. The OLED model comes with a larger OLED display and an updated Dock with a LAN port. Along with these, the price increase is also not small. The expensive of the lot, the OLED variant costs $349.99. (Note: The above-mentioned price are subject to change from time to time depending on the offers) Image Courtesy: IMAGO The Standard Switch package comes with basic accessories such as a charging adapter, a dock, and a pair of Joy-Con controllers. Switch Lite only comes with a charging adapter. The adapter is used for charging the console and powering the dock in dock mode. Joy-Cons can be detached from the console and used as individual controllers for offline multiplayer game sessions, adding to the flexibility of this system. Nintendo introduced an online connectivity feature for Switch called Nintendo Switch Online. Users can purchase this service in tiers and receive various perks with more expensive tiers. For example, its most expensive tier called Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass offers a bunch of DLCs and a library of its older systems to subscribers. What are some of the best games to play on Nintendo Switch? The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild + DLC &#8211; One of the largest games on Nintendo Switch and its first blockbuster. It was a launch title and many purchased Nintendo Switch to take this game on the go.  Splatoon 3 Bundle (Game + Expansion Pass) &#8211; Prime multiplayer-only franchise for Nintendo gamers.  Metroid Prime Remastered &#8211; Nintendo decided to bring their most popular classic franchises to their hybrid console. Hence they remastered Metroid Prime and released it on this console.  Pokemon Scarlet and Violet &#8211; There&#8217;s a reason every new Pokemon game created new sales records when it launches. These games add a new open-world twist to this classic series.  Persona 5 Royale &#8211; Persona 5 Royale had been a long time coming to Nintendo Switch. This critically acclaimed Japanese Role-playing Game should be played by anyone with a love of story-based RPGs.  The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (Complete Edition) &#8211; World renowned monster hunter comes to Nintendo Switch. And this game looks way better than anyone would have expected.  Animal Crossing: New Horizon &#8211; Animal Crossing makes a transition to base building and crafting with this latest entry. What&#8217;s best is that its release window was such that its peaceful nature made it very successful.  Super Mario Odyssey &#8211; The only mainline Super Mario game that launched on Nintendo Switch. The game is still considered one of the best platformer titles ever made. Its fanbase is such that they still await a sequel. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate &#8211; The latest in Nintendo&#8217;s long-running assemble fighting series. The cast of this fighting game really does justice to its ultimate moniker. Featuring almost all characters ever seen in this series. Metroid Dread  &#8211; Metroid Dread made the original sidescrolling series mainline. Fans were really blown away by the visuals gameplay and style of this game. So much so that there are already rumors of the sequel. Nintendo Switch Specifics  Product Video game console  Type Home Console, Hand-Held Console  Owner Nintendo  Country United States, Japan  Introduced March 3, 2017  Official website https://www.nintendo.com/  Models Nintendo Switch Original, OLED, and LITE

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