Four years ago today on 3rd March 2017, the Nintendo Switch was first released across most regions worldwide.
With its monstrous sales records and incredible library of games, it’s not especially easy to remember how different things were for Nintendo before the Switch’s arrival. We all know the story of Switch’s predecessor, the Wii U – and how, despite a strong lineup of first-party greats, it ultimately disappointed in terms of sales and third-party effort – but Nintendo’s new console appears to have completely turned things around for the better.
Switch arrived in style back in March 2017, launching alongside The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – one of the finest launch titles the world has ever seen and indeed, one of the greatest games of all time according to critics. The system already had its killer app on day one, but its sales, success, and overall positivity have continued to flow ever since.
As the console reaches the “middle of its life cycle,” Nintendo is confident that it’ll go on to surpass the Wii. With an upcoming roster of games including The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Monster Hunter Rise, Metroid Prime 4, Splatoon 3, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2, we certainly wouldn’t be surprised if that were to be the case.
Have you enjoyed your time with Nintendo Switch over the last four years? Did you get yours on day one? Feel free to share your favourite Switch memories with us in the comments below.
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