The company Nintendo released a new game console

The company Nintendo released a new game console. The Japanese gaming giant announced Friday that the new device will go on sale worldwide on March 3 at a price of $ 299.99.

On the big event in Japan was shown a number of details and the software for the switch, a portable system which is a hybrid of the classic consoles and mobile devices.

The iconic game character Mario was featured in the city of new York, and among the deserts, jungles and other environments. But fans will have to wait until the end of the year to release a game called "Super Mario Odyssey". For other major franchises for the delay is not foreseen. "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" will be released at the start time switch in March, said in a statement.

The company will also introduce a new game called "1-2 Switch" described as "a party game face to face," in which players must not look at the screen console, and need to look at the opponent in front of him. They hear beeps and feel a physical reaction through the controller to know what's going on.

The start switch is one of the biggest moments for the company in recent years. The initial reaction of investors to the statement on Friday was negative after shares of Nintendo fell by more than 5% in Tokyo.

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