Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch is an game console from Nintendo. It was released worldwide on March 3, 2017 in most regions. The Nintendo Switch's main gimmick and selling point is that it is usable as either a home console or a handheld device, though it is primarily the former type. The first Kirby game for the system is Kirby Star Allies, which released in 2018.

The Nintendo Switch expands upon its predecessor, the Wii U, by also having the gimmick of being able to play from either a television screen or from a tablet-like controller, except it integrates the entire functionality into a single system. The Nintendo Switch has two Joy-Cons as its main controller, and these can be detached from the main console, especially to play from a larger screen. Nintendo Switch controllers do not have a screen implemented into them, so unlike the Wii U, the system does not allow for gameplay from two screens.

The Nintendo Switch's first remodel, the Nintendo Switch Lite, was released on September 20, 2019, and it can only be used as a handheld device. On October 8, 2021, the second remodel, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, was released. It is based on the original Nintendo Switch model but features a wider seven-inch screen among a few other enhancements.