This is one of the single best release trailers for hardware I've ever seen. Not a single word except for the product name. Clear visual communication of what the device is and how it's meant to be used. Clear communication that this is a Real Console that plays Real Games, as well as a casual pick up and play handheld. Clear demonstration Nintendo was (in 2016) thinking about taking esports seriously. Visually demonstrating that a first time player is initially uncertain about it, only to quickly adjust to the new system. Quietly revealing a large variety of launch titles. Crazy how good Nintendo got at marketing compared to the disaster that was the WiiU

@virusanity4168

9 ай бұрын

Touch grass.

@BrokenSoulConfession

9 ай бұрын

Agreed. Even though I still can't afford it, this trailer makes me excited. Glad my friend lets me play on his Switch now and then. 😊

@BrokenSoulConfession

9 ай бұрын

​@@virusanity4168Shh, eat grass! 🤫

@JoseJimenez-vc7we

9 ай бұрын

​@@virusanity4168no

@JoseJimenez-vc7we

9 ай бұрын

It really was amazing the trailer... It makes me even wants to play it again man

Thank god this reveal trailer still exist in some form

@virusanity4168

9 ай бұрын

Why? You wouldn't have died.

@andreassand

9 ай бұрын

@@virusanity4168 Nintendo has privated or deleted it from their channel.

@DragonicGamer32

9 ай бұрын

I definitely agree. And it feels just as impactful as it did during it's release on KZread. I wonder if they'll have a grand trailer like this for the next console.

@JoseJimenez-vc7we

9 ай бұрын

@@DragonicGamer32just hope its still atleast freaking backwards compatible.. the switch being portable really saved Nintendo

@DragonicGamer32

9 ай бұрын

@@JoseJimenez-vc7we that and Nintendo was clear and communicative of what the device was. I think long as they properly communicate on what the next console is, it'll do reasonably well. Especially now that Zelda's popularity has soared in the last 6 or so years.

Anyone here in 2024

@MelonArmyMick

4 ай бұрын

The switch turns 7 tomorrow🥳

@Rk_147

3 ай бұрын

Yeah

@KingLucifer6

3 ай бұрын

yep, I’m doing an economics project

@madgambler1930

3 ай бұрын

Me

@aldomorales3531

3 ай бұрын

I’m in 2025

And what a ride it has been. Thank you, Nintendo Switch.

I think this is what the Wii U was suppose to be.

@VictorGreed0

7 жыл бұрын

yeah it was a concept but never make it to the production i dont know why

@MrLandega

7 жыл бұрын

My first thought too!

@cjvvaliente

7 жыл бұрын

The tech just wasn't ready back in 2012.

@VictorGreed0

7 жыл бұрын

cjvvaliente True it would be bulkier if it was release in 2012 but not its fucking baked as fuck

@germa9090

7 жыл бұрын

***** Yes, very impressive if it works as smooth as it's showing at the trailer. Although...Nintendo never actually failed at that department. Maybe the Virtual Boy?

Fun Fact: My music teacher was In this trailer as a tournament gamer

@sharkgam3z592

2 ай бұрын

did he leak it

For everyone curious, the video was probably removed because the music license expired

@danielmullin5134

9 ай бұрын

Thanks gamexplain!

@shinun_yt

5 ай бұрын

@@danielmullin5134no this is Patrick

@bgates275

4 ай бұрын

Maybe Nintendo have thought generations in advance.

@Piano_Board

3 ай бұрын

thnks

@PrincetoonsYT

3 ай бұрын

Now that you mentioned it what's the music in this video?

"Hey, have you guys seen my left controller? I only have the right...."

@skazzel

4 жыл бұрын

Been searching for 3 years, I have not seen it

@LaughingGeniusOfficial

3 ай бұрын

​Legend says that 3 years later, @@skazzel still didn't find the left controller.

@g4bbe26

3 күн бұрын

7 years later i found it, it was in my couch my bad

It’s hard to believe this is almost 3 years old! Feels like it was announced yesterday

@SilverWitch94

3 жыл бұрын

4 years

@summersky77

2 жыл бұрын

@@wizard-wm7gh No Switch Pro in 2021...but we got a nice OLED screen now.

@bxnnylia7656

Жыл бұрын

@@wizard-wm7gh haha u wrong

@diamond3838

Жыл бұрын

Try almost 6 years

@RetroGamingDads

Жыл бұрын

It’s hard to believe this comment is almost 3 years old! Feels like it was posted yesterday

Who's Here After The Video Was Being Private

@Bagel_Le_Stinky

9 ай бұрын

everyone, that's how time works

@Riderssonichoverboardisepik

8 ай бұрын

Yes

@a.liguria2698

8 ай бұрын

Me.

@noobstoise1024

8 ай бұрын

Yo

@y.e.e.s

7 ай бұрын

me

There's not one kid in this trailer.

@BrandonJamesPLUGS

7 жыл бұрын

I like it

@SilverEye91

7 жыл бұрын

Their parents have though. How do you think most kids get their consoles?

@RedXiZherE

7 жыл бұрын

thank god

@pjkingkobra895

7 жыл бұрын

SilverEye kids the take their parents card and shop onlinE????

@jamiewalock8676

7 жыл бұрын

Brandon James hipsters everywhere

2017 vibes, I remember when I was a 11 being hyped about the switch coming out. Those days I miss

@eko9554

Ай бұрын

Same

@michaelaherne2275

Ай бұрын

@@eko9554 Same

@dinahblakely1888

Ай бұрын

Same

@Frangamer0205

12 күн бұрын

i got it in 2019,no hype,no envy,just my dad seeing how much i loved mario then

This really looks like an awesome, AWESOME concept. I'm definitely going to try this one out

@yojumba

7 жыл бұрын

Tristan Ludwig Yeah, I agree!

@thebutler1837

7 жыл бұрын

what console is it for

@tristanl456

7 жыл бұрын

It IS a console

@DanteBogdan

7 жыл бұрын

It's very far from an original idea, Razer did this years ago except it's Razer so of course it was overpriced and it never went into mass production.

@NickthaGeek

7 жыл бұрын

Dante this will be the same as its nintendo wii u... overpriced hardware, extremely overpriced software. They have lost their way. Should just give up and make software for other consoles.

I came back here because Nintendo has removed the original video.

So this is the Nintendo NX then.

@Njanshalu

7 жыл бұрын

No,this is Nintendo Switch..NX was just a codename

@madmanoliver

7 жыл бұрын

That's what he means.

@alextownley9388

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, NX was just a code name.

Coming here after the news of the original trailer being private. The day this trailer got released, I was in a robotics class. I didn't have a smart phone or any way to watch the trailer, so I sneakily took the laptop away from my team members so I could watch it. (wasn't a big deal, no one even noticed the laptop was gone for the 4 minutes I took it) I remember the switch hype so well, and honestly I really miss it. I really hope the hype for Nintendo's next console is similar

@Kuratian

9 ай бұрын

I'm not sure if you can relate but I feel like having someone to hype up or be face to entertain the launch for the next console I feel would be important as well. Someone like Etika who was able to spread that to people who spread that to others. Lately it feels like nintendo has stemmed away from having "having a face" like Reggie so I also feel like there's this disconnect between the nintendo and their audience now more than ever. I guess that's why we have content creators but I'm not sure...

@DaNovaFRFX

9 ай бұрын

@@Kuratian that’s super fair, both Etika and Reggie were big parts in why I enjoyed the build up to the switch so much. Ngl since 2019 Nintendo hype has not been the same without either of em. They really brought an energy to the community that has not (and likely will not) be replicated

@JoseJimenez-vc7we

9 ай бұрын

I remember being sad I never got into Nintendo systems after wii.. until the switch trailer dropped I almost wanted to get a Wiiu but stopped myself then the switch came.. I wished i had bought more switch games but I will soon enough... Totk and splatoon3 are what I desire...

The nostalgia. Seeing this again here after Nintendo suspiciously removed the original video from their channel. 😅

@Lilleh__

8 ай бұрын

The fact that this trailer's 7yrs old now is just scary, but hopefully their switch 2 reveal will excite us when it comes.

see, this is what you call "Creativity"

@loyal-tf-fan

7 жыл бұрын

GravityControl21 but will it sell?

@hipstyhopsty2685

7 жыл бұрын

And have 3rd party games? I'm really scared tbh, I REALLY WANT THIS TO TAKE OFF, its such a cool idea but if I can only play Nintendo games on it then I'm not gonna buy it

@crini413

7 жыл бұрын

lol. the wii u was "creative" too. how about reliable, powerful hardware, and creative software? looks like garbage to me

@OtakuUnderground92

7 жыл бұрын

GravityControl21 it's been done before on a smaller scale. PS3/PS VITA.

@Startup99

7 жыл бұрын

+Hipsty Hopsty (Sonic Halo Fan) Pretty sure it will have 3rd party support. They showed Skyrim on it and apparently other developers such as From Software are working on it.

I was 16 when the reveal trailer was showing the Switch as a Nintendo Fan when I watched the trailer with excitement knowing all the games Nintendo was making for the Switch! Now I'm 23 still playing on the Switch. Update: I am 24!

@rathalos4783

6 ай бұрын

I was 12 I'm 18

@Machiskinic-Hood

6 ай бұрын

Same I was 12 now I’m 18 like you

@ask343

6 ай бұрын

I was 5 days away from turning 11, now I'm 18

@SpinyPuffs

5 ай бұрын

I was 13 now I'm 20

@rushildesai1

5 ай бұрын

I was 14 now I’m 21

Came back to watch this after getting mine on launch. It works exactly how it's advertised.

@Ashunderfire986

7 жыл бұрын

datguyuknow5454 I'm I the only one who think this song is catchy for a console reveal trailer? I got the Switch and it works great as advertised.

@novaro7846

7 жыл бұрын

No, you're certainly right.

@worm993

4 жыл бұрын

Novaro and now there’s a 2019 switch I’m getting it for animal crossing: new horizons

THANK YOU NINTENDO For bringing back the fun in gaming 👍🏻💯

@JRPGGUY

7 жыл бұрын

???

@ericnick4498

7 жыл бұрын

Keanu Word

@Ionic0

7 жыл бұрын

Keanu with what?

@haruyanto8085

7 жыл бұрын

+Kill Bill lol?

@lamontj9577

7 жыл бұрын

Kill Bill it is the nx they probably juss went for a different name 😂😂

Here because of the private video.

@RelaxAlexX

9 ай бұрын

Yep

Man why did Nintendo remove this video from their channel, it was iconic!

@fire_eye

4 ай бұрын

NEW CONSOLE COMING!

@deanomood

4 ай бұрын

@@fire_eye dang it dude I thought that Nintendo actually made an official announcement when I saw this reply

@hammerman4513

2 ай бұрын

@@deanomood Well know there actually is

@deanomood

2 ай бұрын

@@hammerman4513 probably only getting that announcement next year though

@hammerman4513

2 ай бұрын

@@deanomood Japan's fiscal year is from April to march so it's hard to really say

Came here when they announced that Super Switch 2 or whatever it will be called will be revealed between now and March 2025!

Almost exactly 7 years later, the original upload of the trailer has been privated.

Anyone here after the tweet of switch 2 anouncment coming this year?

The nostalgia goes crazy

I've been reading articles on the reason why Nintendo decide to remove the original video, on my Nintendo news there was something about a license expiration for the actors in the video.

@sniperlyfe9803

9 ай бұрын

Doesn’t make sense

@M64bros

9 ай бұрын

@@sniperlyfe9803 I was going to say the same thing!

@KidAL0

9 ай бұрын

The popular theory I’ve seen is regarding the music but yeah, seems likely it’s something to do with legal matters

@M64bros

9 ай бұрын

@@KidAL0 good point!

@gamecube.pizzabroken

23 күн бұрын

I mean people are already buying Switches these days because that console was a hit

Nintendo just delisted their original video, it is time for the next generation. 🎉

@martindubner4200

9 ай бұрын

Thats what i thought

@kirin1230

9 ай бұрын

It's because of the music license

@Samuelisakson

9 ай бұрын

​@@kirin1230lmfao is that for real?

@kirin1230

9 ай бұрын

@@Samuelisakson It's the most likely reason. The video is from October, and got taken down in October. This is about as long as a console lifespan, makes sense the licence is done.

huhh 7 years ago what??

@pls_unsub_idontpost

6 ай бұрын

It feels like this was launched just 2 years ago

innovative like always. there's not much you can do after that, it's everything gaming in one

2:11 For those who saw this in 2016, There was a un announced game during these few footage. No one knew the title of this upcoming game till January 2017.

Who is here after Switch 2 official announcement today

Anyone here in 2024 because they just heard about the Nintendo switch 2?

@midnightflash

2 ай бұрын

Me lol

@Rileyparker-fj2qt

2 ай бұрын

Literally me I had a dream about the Nintendo switch 2 trailer releasing so I looked it up and I got the original Nintendo switch trailer

@outrightflame4280

Ай бұрын

@@Rileyparker-fj2qtdo u think this is the exact month and day we will see the reveal of the next generation Nintendo console and then further on I think in like January they will do a presentation for it like the Nintendo Switch

This actually does look pretty cool, can see why developers were stoked for this

Save it to internet archive or alternatives!

@ArianesDrawingPH

9 ай бұрын

Yes!

I’m glad this video isn’t lost. I remember this trailer as if it was yesterday…

I like how there's people like me that are here after this masterpiece of a reveal got removed from Nin's channel.

@allenelijah7063

9 ай бұрын

Yep I'm here

@virusanity4168

9 ай бұрын

It's not a masterpiece.

@Just-aGuy

8 ай бұрын

"Nin's channel" That's new

One thing I love about this trailer is how the moments are actually plausible. Before it was all goofy no realistic scenarios pretty much, even the Wii U trailer was sort of gimmicky and highly unrealistic for the masses. Here, even if these seem a little bit far fetched, at least we can imagine these situations happening fr. It helps the marketability by a long shot, making it more relatable and less seclusive to a smaller audience. I love this trailer, I remember when it came out for the first time. I was really excited to see something like this come to fruition. Still my favorite console 7 years later.

They officially announced the Switch 2 now we got to wait till they show it, my prediction October like the first switch :)

@outrightflame4280

Ай бұрын

I hope

The Nintendo Switch is now 7 years-old! This might be the last March 3rd where it's the latest console. Between now and then if it doesn't release we'll at least get an official announcement on what the next system really is, so we're getting really close!

i was 11 and i stayed and my parents let me stay up late to watch the direct. i ran out of my room, and told my parents nintendo was coming out with a new console. i saved up $300 (mostly with christmas and birthday money) 3:30 and my dad had a friend that worked at gamestop, so i got to “pre-order”. i got a new iphone on march 2nd, but i could hardly care about that. i could hardly sleep that night because the next day was going to be the best day ever. after school, i got home off the bus so my dad and i could go get the switch, then he surprised me by already picking it up. euphoria rushed through my body the first time i’d laid my eyes on that fresh box, and i spent weeks playing that thing. if heaven is real, it’s the night i watched this nintendo direct.

Here before switch 2 release.

came back after news of the reveal trailer removed xD

it's about time I actually wanted a Nintendo

I gotta give thanks to this reveal trailer for introducing White Denim to me back in 2016. They’re one of my fav bands now, plus they’re amazing in concert.

@wonderfuljoey23

7 ай бұрын

I wonder if that’s why they took down the trailer

Man 7 years feel like a long time. I remember the first 4 years of the switch very fondly but the last 3 seem to pass by really quick. The build up from the NX was so real, we knew it was gonna be a great system and now the next generation (switch 2 or switch pro) is coming. I am really glad to have had played with a lot of friends when the switch was still molding itself and waiting on games after the 2nd year. Even though a lot of us have grown in life, I look back and see the great times and all nighters we would do on this system. I was 18 waiting in line for a switch with friends the night before, which was the last few times you could probably do that for a console launch. Now 25 and friends older than me, I still look forward to play fun games

Switch successor

Good concept but we can expect a lack of third party support

@evangilio6711

7 жыл бұрын

Two - Face did you not see skyrim

@Yjbli

7 жыл бұрын

Two - Face Skyrim and NBA is a very big improvement to be fair

@DiruMede

7 жыл бұрын

Maximumsquige to be fair. wii u had third party support at start then it quickly went away

@nathanbullock221

7 жыл бұрын

Two - Face. it has alot of 3rd party support Nintendo has listed its partners on its website

@tristanl456

7 жыл бұрын

You literally just saw him playing Skyrim.

I just heard this on my internet radio at work. Coincidentally, it occurred in October (month of the Switch reveal in 2016).

this actually looks really cool! first time in a long time that I'm excited about a console release

@jubeasta0135

8 ай бұрын

7 years later, did u enjoy it

Surprisingly looks good for a hybrid system, but I hope they deliver on the power of the hardware. But definitely an interesting step forward, combining home console gaming with portable.

@THUNDERCAT37c

9 ай бұрын

did they?

@rockyblumble

8 ай бұрын

​@@THUNDERCAT37c100%

@ask343

6 ай бұрын

@@THUNDERCAT37c almost I wish it performed ever so slightly better I'd rather play my games at locked 30fps than dance between 20-29

I remember being skeptical after watching the trailer back then. The switch turned out to be one of, if not my favorite console of all time

Ok now this is crazy I can’t believe it’s been 7 years already 😭

Thanks God this is 7 years old now

HEY WHAT? I watched the trailer yesterday in the original channel of Nintendo by memories and then I found out that hours later the video was private XD

@jfitnesshealth

9 ай бұрын

ya im seeing reports. I came her to rip thiis video for preservation and nostolgia

Uploaded exactly 7yrs ago today. How time flies by. And i still get goosebums watching the announcement trailer. I got it on day one and still enjoy playing it after that long time. Also today marks the day when Super Mario Bros. Wonder is officially released which is likely to be another big milestone in the History of the Nintendo Switch.

You know why you’re here don’t lie.

I remember when I was just a little boy and I was so excited to get my hands on one when this trailer dropped, I still have mine from 2017, thanks for the memories Nintendo!

@gamercollector1327

2 ай бұрын

Same

Really cool! just being able to play skyrim and Zelda on the same device has me teally hyped. Also the video was made very well.

I remember watching this trailer and loving the console straight away. Then feeling confused after seeing so much hate in the comments. I'm glad the switch got the love it deserved unlike the wii u

Looks very great, imma buy this when it comes out.

so streaming system thats heavy on network connections ... thats where the issues come in mobile networking system or an entire network from Nintendo? . Also does this make the ds obsolete ?

Took me almost 7 years to learn the joy con’s do make that exact noise when you remove them from the screen.

In my opinion, this may be one of the most revolutionary consoles ever. The different types of controllers, the fact that it can be played on the controller AND TV, the only problem is that it's made by Nintendo which means it will only have nearly entirely exclusive games for it.

@jackgreen05

9 ай бұрын

6 years later and this console has a large catalogue of third party games (obviously with some exceptions) PD: sorry my english is a bit bad

@wobb_

9 ай бұрын

​@jackgreen05 No need for the disclaimer. That's perfect English

@Daft0Cean968

6 ай бұрын

not only did it get third party support, but imo had the best exclusives out of any console ever. Has to be one of the best consoles of all time

Nintendo just unlisited this video which makes me so sad 😢 ❤ we have seen a lot of beauties in this generation that no one saw from beauty to creativity to innovation. Hope to see more as we are moving own to the next generation 🙌 😢 Thank you Nintendo for everything 🙏 ❤ 🙌 ♥

Recently got my tears of the kingdom OLED switch, came back to what got me excited in the first place, and I can really appreciate how far the console has come

This actually looks really cool. Might be the first Nintendo console I own since the N64.

@-im-aim

9 ай бұрын

so did you end up getting it?

@sackboy5683

9 ай бұрын

​@@-im-aimi know you're not asking me but hes not gonna reply either. Well for me, I still dont see the appeal of having this device. Ended up with a PS5 which suit me better for my gaming needs.

@Gamer-vs3xl

8 ай бұрын

​@@-im-aimgood luck waiting on them to reply.

@Gamer-vs3xl

8 ай бұрын

​​@@sackboy5683the only appeal for me is the exclusive games, tears of the kingdom, mario oydessy etc.

@mushroomcrepes4780

6 ай бұрын

@@sackboy5683 personally I like that you can move around with the console, I sit infront of the fire during the winter and play my games, its very cozy.

Who's here after they took down the original trailer?

@xProErax

9 ай бұрын

Pretty much, glad companies saved the video but it's pretty dumb for Nintendo to take down their own reveal trailer of one of their best selling consoles of all time.

@LleytonSPD

9 ай бұрын

@@xProEraxthey didn’t take it down, they just privated it

@xProErax

9 ай бұрын

@@LleytonSPD still you not able watch it if you wanted to

@kirin1230

9 ай бұрын

​@@xProEraxIt's not their fault. It's the music license.

@xProErax

9 ай бұрын

@@kirin1230 I would so much rather see the switch lite trailer be taken down by the music. The music in the original actually vibed with the visuals while the lite trailer had it to where they only said "take me here, take me there" it's so annoying.

red dead hype anybody?

@zyonhenderson67

7 жыл бұрын

zues thejuice Yes!

@timexdistance1615

7 жыл бұрын

zues thejuice yus!

@haruyanto8085

7 жыл бұрын

ofc... tho that still a few hours

@BRICKSHOWISCOOL

7 жыл бұрын

Looked like shit

@OtakuUnderground92

7 жыл бұрын

zues thejuice nope.

So do we need to charge the wireless controllers too ?

really cool how everything is modular like that, whether you like them or not, at least Nintendo are doing something creative and different.

Never had a console by nintendo since the SNES. This is AWESOME. Would totally buy it.

To be honest, this actually looks awesome. AND there's a Pokemon game being made for it! Im in, but I gotta see that price tag 1st.

@r3pherade784

7 жыл бұрын

zombieslayer Exactly, and I have to see how much games that aren't Nintendo for the switch.

@fatdude2763

7 жыл бұрын

zombieslayer 299 for console 399 for bundle.

@lancefisher8358

7 жыл бұрын

expect $300-400 USD

I remember being in 3rd grade wanting the switch so badly. Then a year later (2018), in 4th grade I got it. Just a year late

This is actually a great idea! I like how Nintendo Switched to a new form.

@sskoppolu

8 ай бұрын

I like what u did there

7 years is a long time

Can’t wait for switch 2

@Kajak247

6 ай бұрын

Same

this video has lived rent free in my head for over 6 years

@RelaxAlexX

9 ай бұрын

Me too

Such a fantastic trailer. Maybe I'm mistaken but I think Nintendo took the original upload down? I can't find it anymore

7 years, another nintendo revolution on gaming.

This is a very genius and innovative idea! I love it!

I wonder if they will release a VR headset without a screen which you have to attach that portable screen to.

bro plays videogames before going to the airport, plays videogames in the airport, plays videogames in the airplane, plays videogames in the taxi after getting off the airplane and gets to his destination and plays even more videogames... _I think he's got an addiction problem_

Who is here to watch history again since Nintendo removed their original vid?

Coming back to this makes me laugh at all the wrong people

@badlyre

7 жыл бұрын

Lmao so true

Is Resident Evil 4 coming out for this? Its on every console from the PS2 onward, so I was just wondering..

Just bought the OLED package. Merry Christmas 🎊🎄! 7 years later now returning to.m console gaming ❤

Everybody save a copy of this video if you can since Nintendo privated the original trailer now.

Why did Nintendo remove the original trailer?

When are the preorders going up?

You know, there are some unique things in our life and the nintendo switch is a part of them.

0:30 The best part about the switch

Switch 2 confirmed!!!

I was expected to be disappointed but damn, the idea behind this is really awesome! and I'm digging the design. Doesn't even look like a kiddy toy

Is there a disc drive? I can't tell.

im so satisfied with nintendo lately

Came here after it's Original video had been privated.

@jacielmendez8771

9 ай бұрын

2x

Nintendo, please give us seven years later the "Nintendo Super Switch".

Ok, so is it a extension of the wii U or a completely new console with hopefully a bigger storage drive and from what I've seen if it is a new console it don't look like it has a disc drive.