Why Nintendo decided on the name ‘Switch’

For nearly two years we knew about the Nintendo NX, then all of a sudden we were introduced to the Nintendo Switch. We saw the system in action and saw what it could do – but why Switch? What made Nintendo call it that.

In a new interview with Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream, a spokesperson for Nintendo let us know why – it’s exactly what you think;

We decided that this name would be the best fit for our product for two reasons. It represents one of the defining features of the Switch, the ability to seamlessly ‘switch’ between the TV screen and Switch’s screen, while also embodying the idea of being a ‘switch’ that will flip, and change the way people experience entertainment in their daily lives.

Well what about that trailer, well Nintendo wanted to show you how you could play it in many different places. Including rooftop parties with a bunch of hipsters.

We wanted to show people just how much of an enjoyable difference it will make in their entertainment experiences, by having them see and hear for themselves what it can do in an easy-to-digest manner. It allows people to enjoy a home console experience not only in front of a TV, but in rooms with no TV, or outside altogether. And because the controllers are detachable from the main body of the console, each of its forms offer different play experiences for people to enjoy.

Well no big secret really there right.

Source: Nintendo Everything