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The Nintendo Switch is exactly one week from launch, and initially, many were complaining of the lack of day one release titles. Naturally as we narrow down the time until launch, more titles have been revealed to be releasing alongside the console. Here is the full list of games releasing day one for the Nintendo Switch, both retail and digitally (as well as their price):

Retail and Digital:

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild ($59.99)

1-2 Switch ($49.99)

Super Bomberman R ($49.99)

Skylanders Imaginators ($59.99)

Just Dance 2017 ($59.99)

eShop Exclusives:

FAST RMX ($19.99)

Shovel Knight Treasure Trove ($24.99)

Snipperclips – Cut it out, together! ($19.99)

I Am Setsuna ($39.99)

Now nine titles may still seem like a small amount for day one releases, but think of this from a different perspective: Nintendo is launching the system with a variety of game types. Those looking for a massive open-world adventure experience have The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Those looking for a game that not only captures the casual crowd, but also takes advantage of the tech the Joy-cons contain have 1-2 Switch. Then you have Super Bomberman R, a classic revisited series for solo and multiplayer. Activision’s Skylanders Imaginators is coming to provide family-friendly, co-op action, which while the least sold installment, is still a big franchise for the publisher. And if you’re looking for a game to get you active and burn a sweat, there’s Just Dance 2017. These alone are the retail available games with each offering a different game genre.

Now from the eShop perspective, there’s Fast RMX, an insanely fast-paced racing experience and visual showcase. Old-school platforming fans have the awesomeness of Shovel Knight to enjoy. Looking to test that noggin’ of yours? Then Snipperclips will test you and your partner’s thinking skills (and also provides for communication skills). Lastly, JRPG fans have I Am Setsuna, a spiritual successor to Crono Trigger (which many considered to be one of the best RPGs of all-time). Thinking of it now, the main three genres missing are sports, fighters, and shooters for day one…but that’s about it.

The main thing to consider is that there is something available for virtually anyone getting a Switch day one. If sports, fighters and shooters are your thing…well, those games are coming to fill in the gap. FIFA 18 and NBA 2K18 are releasing later this year (September/October), Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers will be “shor-yu-ken” play that this Spring (that was an absolutely terrible pun…), and Splatoon 2 will fill the shooter void (and will be a flagship online title for the console).

There’s no question that there’s virtually something for everyone here investing in a Switch on launch day. If we look back at the Nintendo 64, that console released with a mere two games launch day: Super Mario 64 and Pilotwings 64. Granted, Super Mario 64 reimagined 3D gaming as we know it, but Zelda BotW is shaping up to provide launch day buyers with the most refreshing direction the series has seen since Ocarina of Time.

That being said, what are your most anticipated games for the Switch’s launch window? Sound off in the comments below!