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As such, Nintendo Switch will support software imported from other territories, which isn't the case for Wii U and 3DS.During the event, Nintendo also announced the price and release date of the upcoming console. Nintendo Switch will launch worldwide on March 3, 2017 for $299.99 USD and 29,980 yen. The company also shared a few details about Switch's online service , as well as the console's battery life For all the big news coming out of tonight's Nintendo Switch presentation, stay tuned to IGN.

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