Online lobby and voice chat -- Invite friends to play online, set play appointments, and chat with friends during online matches in compatible games─all from your smart device. A free, limited version of this app will be available for download in summer 2017.

-- Invite friends to play online, set play appointments, and chat with friends during online matches in compatible games─all from your smart device. A free, limited version of this app will be available for download in summer 2017. Monthly game download -- Subscribers will get to download and play a NES or SNES game with newly-added online play for free for a month.

Subscribers will get to download and play a NES or SNES game with newly-added online play for free for a month. Exclusive deals -- Special offers for subscribers may include discounts on select digital games and content.

Joycon Controllers.

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In addition, Nintendo elaborated on controller specs. The Joycon will be available in 2 colors in addition to the pack-in grey: red and blue. Each Joycon has an accelerometer and gyro sensors. Each Joycon can also be used as a fully-functioning controller.The Joycon also has a new rumble feature that can simulate things like ice clinking in a glass. It also has an IR sensor that can detect depth, shape, and movement.The Switch's online service will be available for free after launch, and then will switch to a paid service in Q3 of 2017.The service will allow you to play online matches, find and add friends, and the usual functionality you'd expect from a console in 2017.Price and further details haven't been released at the time of this writing.The Nintendo Switch live event is currently happening and you can watch along with us.

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