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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Call of Duty 2022: <i><b>Modern Warfare II</b></i></h2>
<h3 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Call of Duty: History and Sale in 2022</h3>
Over the span of two decades, the phrase 'Call of Duty' has become a household name. Starting in 2003, Call of Duty is a first-person shooter video game franchise published by Activision.

The franchise has given rise to some of the most popular FPS titles, with Infinity Ward and Treyarch developing most of them. Sledgehammer Games and other studios have also contributed to developing some titles. Fans are greeted with a new Call of Duty game every year, with the above-mentioned studios rotating their role as the primary developer.

First-person shooter video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II was created by Infinity Ward and released by Activision in 2022. It serves as the nineteenth entry in the overall Call of Duty franchise and is a follow-up to the 2019 reboot. For the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, it was published on October 28, 2022.

The game takes place in a realistic, contemporary environment, just like its predecessor. The campaign centers on the pursuit of terrorist Hassan Zyani, who is in possession of American-made ballistic missiles, by multinational special operations unit Task Force 141 and Mexican Special Forces unit Los Vaqueros. Modern Warfare II continues to offer cross-platform multiplayer thanks to a new iteration of the IW engine.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II became the fastest-selling Call of Duty game of all time. The game grossed $800 million in its first three days and $1 billion in 10 days, surpassing the series' previous record holders, 2011's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and 2012's Black Ops II. It is the best-selling game of 2022 in the United States.
In the UK, Modern Warfare II became the best-selling game in its first week of release. In Japan, the PlayStation 4 version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II sold 24,371 physical copies during its release week, making it the second best-selling game in the country for the week. The Sony PlayStation 5 version sold 17,710 physical copies in Japan in the same week, ranking sixth among video game sales across all formats.
In the fourth quarter of 2022, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II had the biggest opening quarter in franchise history, earning $1.85 billion. This is $694 million more than last year in the last quarter of 2021.
<h3 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Popular running Call of Duty titles</h3>
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The 2019 title is a reboot of the Modern Warfare series and also the sixteenth main entry into the overall Call of Duty series. Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, Modern Warfare was released globally on October 25, 2019, for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

The gameplay takes place in a modern-day and realistic setting. Although set in a distinct timeline from the other Modern Warfare games, several popular characters from the Modern Warfare subseries including Capt. John Price made their return.
<h3><strong>Call of Duty: Warzone</strong></h3>
On March 10, 2020, Infinity Ward, Raven Software, and Activision released a free-to-play battle royale extension of 2019's Modern Warfare known as Warzone. Since its release, Call of Duty: Warzone has established itself as one of the most prominent battle royale titles.

Despite being a part of Modern Warfare, the battle royale extension does not require the purchase of the campaign and multiplayer. Warzone is the second battle royale in the franchise's history, following the Blackout mode from 2018's Black Ops 4.

This battle royale features 150 players in a lobby, (200 in some limited-time modes) which is much more compared to the 100 players supported by other battle royale titles. Within the first month of its release, Warzone exceeded 50 million players and has kept gaining immense popularity ever since.
<h3><strong>Warzone 2.0</strong></h3>
Infinity Ward and Raven Software created the free-to-play battle royale video game Warzone 2.0. It is a follow-up to Call of Duty: Warzone from 2020. Despite being a component of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II in 2022, the game may be purchased independently. Modern Warfare II Season 1 material included its debut. The game supports cross-platform play and adds the DMZ extraction mode.
<h3><strong>Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War</strong></h3>
Black Ops Cold War?is the newest iteration in the Call of Duty franchise. The game, jointly developed by Treyarch Studios and Raven Software, launched worldwide on November 13, 2020.

The gameplay takes place during the 80s when the Cold War was at its peak. In addition to bringing back the elements of the Black Ops subseries, popular characters from the subseries also make their return. Alex Mason, Jason Hudson, and Frank Woods come together to prevent a possible global war.

Black Ops Cold War is the seventeenth installment in the overall series and the sixth in the Black Ops series. In December 2020, the developers integrated Black Ops Cold War with Call of Duty Warzone.

Since its origination as a franchise, Call of Duty has earned more than $15 billion and has sold more than 300 million copies worldwide, as of May 2019. This makes it the most successful video game franchise created in the United States, and the sixth highest-grossing video game franchise of all time.
<h2>Details</h2>
<table style="height: 194px" width="872">
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<td><strong>First release</strong></td>
<td>Call of Duty was released on October 29, 2003</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Latest release</strong></td>
<td>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II released on 17 September 2022

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 released in 14 November 2022</td>
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<td><strong>Main series and Spin-Offs</strong></td>
<td>Sequel to the 2019 Reboot of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare</td>
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<td><strong>Developers</strong></td>
<td>Infinity Ward,?Treyarch,?Raven Software,?Toys for Bob</td>
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<td>First-person shooter Multiplayer Online Game</td>
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<td><span class="w8qArf">?</span><span class="LrzXr kno-fv wHYlTd z8gr9e">PlayStation 5,?PlayStation 4,?Xbox One,?Xbox Series X and Series S,?Microsoft Windows</span></td>
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<h2><strong>Upcoming Ventures</strong></h2>
Modern Warfare 3, the next big Call of Duty release, received its Season 5 update in August, but fresh official material has drawn a picture of what we might anticipate from the game's release in 2022. According to the leaks, it originally existed as an expansion for MW2 and would include a variety of multiplayer levels from the first, iconic game of the same name. A formal announcement ought to be made shortly, with August appearing to be the most likely month.

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Call of Duty 2022: Modern Warfare II Call of Duty: History and Sale in 2022 Over the span of two decades, the phrase &#8216;Call of Duty&#8217; has become a household name. Starting in 2003, Call of Duty is a first-person shooter video game franchise published by Activision. The franchise has given rise to some of the most popular FPS titles, with Infinity Ward and Treyarch developing most of them. Sledgehammer Games and other studios have also contributed to developing some titles. Fans are greeted with a new Call of Duty game every year, with the above-mentioned studios rotating their role as the primary developer. First-person shooter video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II was created by Infinity Ward and released by Activision in 2022. It serves as the nineteenth entry in the overall Call of Duty franchise and is a follow-up to the 2019 reboot. For the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, it was published on October 28, 2022. The game takes place in a realistic, contemporary environment, just like its predecessor. The campaign centers on the pursuit of terrorist Hassan Zyani, who is in possession of American-made ballistic missiles, by multinational special operations unit Task Force 141 and Mexican Special Forces unit Los Vaqueros. Modern Warfare II continues to offer cross-platform multiplayer thanks to a new iteration of the IW engine. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II became the fastest-selling Call of Duty game of all time. The game grossed $800 million in its first three days and $1 billion in 10 days, surpassing the series&#8217; previous record holders, 2011&#8217;s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and 2012&#8217;s Black Ops II. It is the best-selling game of 2022 in the United States. In the UK, Modern Warfare II became the best-selling game in its first week of release. In Japan, the PlayStation 4 version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II sold 24,371 physical copies during its release week, making it the second best-selling game in the country for the week. The Sony PlayStation 5 version sold 17,710 physical copies in Japan in the same week, ranking sixth among video game sales across all formats. In the fourth quarter of 2022, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II had the biggest opening quarter in franchise history, earning $1.85 billion. This is $694 million more than last year in the last quarter of 2021. Popular running Call of Duty titles The 2019 title is a reboot of the Modern Warfare series and also the sixteenth main entry into the overall Call of Duty series. Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, Modern Warfare was released globally on October 25, 2019, for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The gameplay takes place in a modern-day and realistic setting. Although set in a distinct timeline from the other Modern Warfare games, several popular characters from the Modern Warfare subseries including Capt. John Price made their return. Call of Duty: Warzone On March 10, 2020, Infinity Ward, Raven Software, and Activision released a free-to-play battle royale extension of 2019&#8217;s Modern Warfare known as Warzone. Since its release, Call of Duty: Warzone has established itself as one of the most prominent battle royale titles. Despite being a part of Modern Warfare, the battle royale extension does not require the purchase of the campaign and multiplayer. Warzone is the second battle royale in the franchise&#8217;s history, following the Blackout mode from 2018&#8217;s Black Ops 4. This battle royale features 150 players in a lobby, (200 in some limited-time modes) which is much more compared to the 100 players supported by other battle royale titles. Within the first month of its release, Warzone exceeded 50 million players and has kept gaining immense popularity ever since. Warzone 2.0 Infinity Ward and Raven Software created the free-to-play battle royale video game Warzone 2.0. It is a follow-up to Call of Duty: Warzone from 2020. Despite being a component of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II in 2022, the game may be purchased independently. Modern Warfare II Season 1 material included its debut. The game supports cross-platform play and adds the DMZ extraction mode. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Black Ops Cold War?is the newest iteration in the Call of Duty franchise. The game, jointly developed by Treyarch Studios and Raven Software, launched worldwide on November 13, 2020. The gameplay takes place during the 80s when the Cold War was at its peak. In addition to bringing back the elements of the Black Ops subseries, popular characters from the subseries also make their return. Alex Mason, Jason Hudson, and Frank Woods come together to prevent a possible global war. Black Ops Cold War is the seventeenth installment in the overall series and the sixth in the Black Ops series. In December 2020, the developers integrated Black Ops Cold War with Call of Duty Warzone. Since its origination as a franchise, Call of Duty has earned more than $15 billion and has sold more than 300 million copies worldwide, as of May 2019. This makes it the most successful video game franchise created in the United States, and the sixth highest-grossing video game franchise of all time. Details  First release Call of Duty was released on October 29, 2003  Latest release Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II released on 17 September 2022 Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 released in 14 November 2022  Main series and Spin-Offs Sequel to the 2019 Reboot of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare  Developers Infinity Ward,?Treyarch,?Raven Software,?Toys for Bob  Genre First-person shooter Multiplayer Online Game  Platforms ?PlayStation 5,?PlayStation 4,?Xbox One,?Xbox Series X and Series S,?Microsoft Windows  Upcoming Ventures Modern Warfare 3, the next big Call of Duty release, received its Season 5 update in August, but fresh official material has drawn a picture of what we might anticipate from the game&#8217;s release in 2022. According to the leaks, it originally existed as an expansion for MW2 and would include a variety of multiplayer levels from the first, iconic game of the same name. A formal announcement ought to be made shortly, with August appearing to be the most likely month. 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<h2>Call of Duty 2022: Modern Warfare II, Warzone 2</h2>
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Over the last couple of years, Call of Duty franchise has made an inevitable impact across the globe with some of the most iconic installments. Originally launched in 2003, this first-person shooter series has been published by Activision.

Call of Duty is now back with another premium in the form of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-ii-review-campaign-a-worthy-sequel-to-an-iconic-blockbuster/">Modern Warfare II</a>. <a href="https://www.activision.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Activision</a> left no stone unturned in making the latest offering their most trending and talked-about title of 2022. The game did end up gaining huge momentum as well, thanks to all the creative and amazing promotional tactics by the makers, leading up to the ultimate reveal.

<a href="https://www.infinityward.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Infinity Ward</a> returned as the developer on this game after 2019's first part which was a reboot of the studio's original Modern Warfare sub-series from 2007 to 2011.
<h2>Story of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II</h2>
The main campaign features the British special forces unit called Task Force 141. It's shown to be working with the Mexican Special Forces unit Los Vaqueros and they both attempt to track down Iranian Quds Force major and terrorist Hassan Zyani. The game's main playable characters are John "Soap" MacTavish and Kyle "Gaz" Garrick of Task Force 141.

Additionally, the story also introduces new characters like <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-who-is-valeria-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-infinity-ward/">Valeria Garza</a>, an anti-hero for the plot who poses as, El Sin Nombre, the boss of a drug cartel.
<h2>Gameplay of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II</h2>
Modern Warfare II brings a new approach to the gameplay as there are different changes and design improvements in the 2022 entry. Advanced AI systems in the campaign and co-op modes, water physics, swimming mechanics, and an overhauled vehicle system are among the fresh additions.

Guns, weapons, vehicle maneuvering, and sound effects are on point when trying out different options in situations that demand a different tactical approach. And yes, the addition of backpack and crafting techniques are also worth mentioning. These new changes are also featured in the DMZ mode.
<h2>Important game settings and setup for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II</h2>
This title takes place in both real and fictional locations across the globe. These include the fictional Mexican city of Las Almas, Amsterdam,?Mexico?United States border,?Gulf of Mexico,?Chicago, Urzikstan, and the new United Republic of Adal (URA). The latter's capital, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-warzone-2-al-mazrah-everything-to-know-about-the-humongous-new-map-in-call-of-duty-series-before-getting-started-with-the-game/">Al Mazrah</a>, serves up as the new map in the Campaign and in the Multiplayer as well as the Battle Royale modes of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-call-of-duty-warzone-2-best-tips-to-survive-dmz-and-emerge-as-a-champion/">Warzone 2</a>.
<h2>All details about the battle royale</h2>
Call of Duty: Warzone 2 also released alongside Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. It is a sequel to 2020's Call of Duty: Warzone. This game is a part of 2022's Modern Warfare II but does not require purchase of the same since it's a free-to-play video game. The battle royale was introduced during the Season 1 of Modern Warfare II content. While being a cross-platform game, it also features a brand new extraction mode called <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-call-of-duty-warzone-2-everything-to-know-about-dmz-and-its-objectives-in-the-battle-royale-game/">DMZ</a>.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1350571 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/call-of-duty-warzone-2-picture-1.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" />
<h2>2022 Updates for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II</h2>
The game launched initially with an Early Access for the Campaign mode of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II on October 20, 2022. The video game officially released on October 28, 2022, introducing the Multiplayer content to the players. After that, the developing team of Infinity Ward rolled out the Warzone 2 battle royale on November 16, 2022. The title came out with a major Season 1 update featuring a completely new <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-warzone-2-and-modern-warfare-ii-battle-pass-how-does-the-non-linear-system-in-2022s-call-of-duty-works-new-tier-skips-and-exciting-rewards-revealed/">Battle Pass</a> system. The latter is also applicable for Modern Warfare II.
<h2>Some tips and tricks for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II</h2>
The video game comes with modes like Multiplayer and Warzone 2 battle royale. Players get to experience new movement mechanics. Moreover, in order to be successful, they need to use all the best possible weapons and features in the online matches.

For example, additions like the Proximity Chat option in Warzone 2, the extension of Modern Warfare II, can be vital during the battle royale matches. Aquatic combats are also crucial to consider in the 2022 premium offering from Activision. Both in Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2, utilizing the water movement system is important for the hardcore players.
<h2>Pricing and Availability</h2>
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is available for $69.99 for the Standard Edition. On the other hand, the Vault Edition is available for $99.99. When it comes to the part of availability, the game is playable on the PlayStation and Xbox consoles. It is also available for the PC players through digital store <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1938090/Call_of_Duty_Modern_Warfare_II/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steam</a> and Activision's own <a href="https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-ii" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Battle.net</a> launcher.

Its extension in Warzone 2 is free-to-play and doesn't require the purchase of the Modern Warfare II installment.
<h2><strong>Details</strong></h2>
<table width="643">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="123"><strong>First Release</strong></td>
<td width="520">Call of Duty launched on October 29, 2003</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="123"><strong>Latest Release</strong></td>
<td width="520">Modern Warfare II (October 28, 2022)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="123"><strong>Spin-Offs</strong></td>
<td width="520">Console titles, Handheld titles, Mobile titles, PC titles</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="123"><strong>Developers</strong></td>
<td width="520">Infinity Ward, Treyarch, Sledgehammer Games, Raven Software</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="123"><strong>Genre</strong></td>
<td width="520">First-Person Shooter</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="123"><strong>Platforms</strong></td>
<td width="520">PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Call of Duty 2022: Modern Warfare II, Warzone 2 Over the last couple of years, Call of Duty franchise has made an inevitable impact across the globe with some of the most iconic installments. Originally launched in 2003, this first-person shooter series has been published by Activision. Call of Duty is now back with another premium in the form of Modern Warfare II. Activision left no stone unturned in making the latest offering their most trending and talked-about title of 2022. The game did end up gaining huge momentum as well, thanks to all the creative and amazing promotional tactics by the makers, leading up to the ultimate reveal. Infinity Ward returned as the developer on this game after 2019&#8217;s first part which was a reboot of the studio&#8217;s original Modern Warfare sub-series from 2007 to 2011. Story of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II The main campaign features the British special forces unit called Task Force 141. It&#8217;s shown to be working with the Mexican Special Forces unit Los Vaqueros and they both attempt to track down Iranian Quds Force major and terrorist Hassan Zyani. The game&#8217;s main playable characters are John &#8220;Soap&#8221; MacTavish and Kyle &#8220;Gaz&#8221; Garrick of Task Force 141. Additionally, the story also introduces new characters like Valeria Garza, an anti-hero for the plot who poses as, El Sin Nombre, the boss of a drug cartel. Gameplay of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Modern Warfare II brings a new approach to the gameplay as there are different changes and design improvements in the 2022 entry. Advanced AI systems in the campaign and co-op modes, water physics, swimming mechanics, and an overhauled vehicle system are among the fresh additions. Guns, weapons, vehicle maneuvering, and sound effects are on point when trying out different options in situations that demand a different tactical approach. And yes, the addition of backpack and crafting techniques are also worth mentioning. These new changes are also featured in the DMZ mode. Important game settings and setup for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II This title takes place in both real and fictional locations across the globe. These include the fictional Mexican city of Las Almas, Amsterdam,?Mexico?United States border,?Gulf of Mexico,?Chicago, Urzikstan, and the new United Republic of Adal (URA). The latter&#8217;s capital, Al Mazrah, serves up as the new map in the Campaign and in the Multiplayer as well as the Battle Royale modes of Warzone 2. All details about the battle royale Call of Duty: Warzone 2 also released alongside Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. It is a sequel to 2020&#8217;s Call of Duty: Warzone. This game is a part of 2022&#8217;s Modern Warfare II but does not require purchase of the same since it&#8217;s a free-to-play video game. The battle royale was introduced during the Season 1 of Modern Warfare II content. While being a cross-platform game, it also features a brand new extraction mode called DMZ. 2022 Updates for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II The game launched initially with an Early Access for the Campaign mode of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II on October 20, 2022. The video game officially released on October 28, 2022, introducing the Multiplayer content to the players. After that, the developing team of Infinity Ward rolled out the Warzone 2 battle royale on November 16, 2022. The title came out with a major Season 1 update featuring a completely new Battle Pass system. The latter is also applicable for Modern Warfare II. Some tips and tricks for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II The video game comes with modes like Multiplayer and Warzone 2 battle royale. Players get to experience new movement mechanics. Moreover, in order to be successful, they need to use all the best possible weapons and features in the online matches. For example, additions like the Proximity Chat option in Warzone 2, the extension of Modern Warfare II, can be vital during the battle royale matches. Aquatic combats are also crucial to consider in the 2022 premium offering from Activision. Both in Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2, utilizing the water movement system is important for the hardcore players. Pricing and Availability Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is available for $69.99 for the Standard Edition. On the other hand, the Vault Edition is available for $99.99. When it comes to the part of availability, the game is playable on the PlayStation and Xbox consoles. It is also available for the PC players through digital store Steam and Activision&#8217;s own Battle.net launcher. Its extension in Warzone 2 is free-to-play and doesn&#8217;t require the purchase of the Modern Warfare II installment. Details  First Release Call of Duty launched on October 29, 2003  Latest Release Modern Warfare II (October 28, 2022)  Spin-Offs Console titles, Handheld titles, Mobile titles, PC titles  Developers Infinity Ward, Treyarch, Sledgehammer Games, Raven Software  Genre First-Person Shooter  Platforms PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One

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<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>

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<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.

[caption id="attachment_1680216" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1680216" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Animal-crossing-.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> Image Courtesy: IMAGO[/caption]

<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>
<ul>
 	<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>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Splatoon 3 Bundle (Game + Expansion Pass) - </strong>Prime multiplayer-only franchise for Nintendo gamers.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<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>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<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>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<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>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<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>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<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>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<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>
</ul>
<h2>Nintendo Switch Specifics</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
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<td><b>Product</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Video game console</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Type</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Home Console, Hand-Held Console</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Owner</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nintendo</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Country</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">United States, Japan</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Introduced</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">March 3, 2017</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Models</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nintendo Switch Original, OLED, and LITE</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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 -?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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