Nintendo confirmed Thursday it will launch its Switch video game console worldwide on March 3.
The console, which is a combination of a home and portable device, will cost $299.99 in the U.S.
Players attach the tablet-like device to a dock to play at home on a television with standard video game controllers. Players can also remove the tablet, with a 6.2-inch screen, using a pair of “Joy-con” controllers on each side to play games while away from home.
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