Nintendo isn't offering clarification on a potential touchscreen just yet. A spokesperson provided the following statement to Engadget: "We have nothing to announce on this topic. We will make additional announcements about the Nintendo Switch hardware later, before the launch of the product."

It makes sense, however, for Nintendo to keep some of these finer details to itself. The Switch is an ambitious piece of hardware -- for its initial unveiling, it was wise of the company to focus on its portability and removable JoyCon controllers. Nintendo wanted to sell the overall concept, and how it might fit into your life, rather than explain every single component choice. For now, that's okay. As for the touchscreen -- we should get more details in January, when the house of Mario takes another stab at selling the world on its new, console-meets-portable dream.

Jessica Conditt contributed to this report.