Nintendo Switch - Reveal Trailer 

This is one of the single best release trailers for hardware I've ever seen. Not a single word except for the product name. Clear visual communication of what the device is and how it's meant to be used. Clear communication that this is a Real Console that plays Real Games, as well as a casual pick up and play handheld. Clear demonstration Nintendo was (in 2016) thinking about taking esports seriously. Visually demonstrating that a first time player is initially uncertain about it, only to quickly adjust to the new system. Quietly revealing a large variety of launch titles. Crazy how good Nintendo got at marketing compared to the disaster that was the WiiU

Thank god this reveal trailer still exist in some form

I think this is what the Wii U was suppose to be.

Who's Here After The Video Was Being Private

And what a ride it has been. Thank you, Nintendo Switch.

For everyone curious, the video was probably removed because the music license expired

THANK YOU NINTENDO For bringing back the fun in gaming 👍🏻💯

There's not one kid in this trailer.

Anyone here in 2024

Fun Fact: My music teacher was In this trailer as a tournament gamer

"Hey, have you guys seen my left controller? I only have the right...."

It’s hard to believe this is almost 3 years old! Feels like it was announced yesterday

This really looks like an awesome, AWESOME concept. I'm definitely going to try this one out

I was 16 when the reveal trailer was showing the Switch as a Nintendo Fan when I watched the trailer with excitement knowing all the games Nintendo was making for the Switch! Now I'm 23 still playing on the Switch. Update: I am 24!

Coming here after the news of the original trailer being private. The day this trailer got released, I was in a robotics class. I didn't have a smart phone or any way to watch the trailer, so I sneakily took the laptop away from my team members so I could watch it. (wasn't a big deal, no one even noticed the laptop was gone for the 4 minutes I took it) I remember the switch hype so well, and honestly I really miss it. I really hope the hype for Nintendo's next console is similar

So this is the Nintendo NX then.

The nostalgia. Seeing this again here after Nintendo suspiciously removed the original video from their channel. 😅

Came back to watch this after getting mine on launch. It works exactly how it's advertised.

I came back here because Nintendo has removed the original video.

Came here when they announced that Super Switch 2 or whatever it will be called will be revealed between now and March 2025!

see, this is what you call "Creativity"

2:11 For those who saw this in 2016, There was a un announced game during these few footage. No one knew the title of this upcoming game till January 2017.

Anyone here after the tweet of switch 2 anouncment coming this year?

Man why did Nintendo remove this video from their channel, it was iconic!

They officially announced the Switch 2 now we got to wait till they show it, my prediction October like the first switch :)

Anyone here in 2024 because they just heard about the Nintendo switch 2?

Here because of the private video.

huhh 7 years ago what??

Nintendo just delisted their original video, it is time for the next generation. 🎉

The Nintendo Switch is now 7 years-old! This might be the last March 3rd where it's the latest console. Between now and then if it doesn't release we'll at least get an official announcement on what the next system really is, so we're getting really close!

Who is here after Switch 2 official announcement today

innovative like always. there's not much you can do after that, it's everything gaming in one

Almost exactly 7 years later, the original upload of the trailer has been privated.

i was 11 and i stayed and my parents let me stay up late to watch the direct. i ran out of my room, and told my parents nintendo was coming out with a new console. i saved up $300 (mostly with christmas and birthday money) 3:30 and my dad had a friend that worked at gamestop, so i got to “pre-order”. i got a new iphone on march 2nd, but i could hardly care about that. i could hardly sleep that night because the next day was going to be the best day ever. after school, i got home off the bus so my dad and i could go get the switch, then he surprised me by already picking it up. euphoria rushed through my body the first time i’d laid my eyes on that fresh box, and i spent weeks playing that thing. if heaven is real, it’s the night i watched this nintendo direct.

Rip Nintendo switch 2017-2025 thanks for the memories

I've been reading articles on the reason why Nintendo decide to remove the original video, on my Nintendo news there was something about a license expiration for the actors in the video.

You know why you’re here don’t lie.

I remember watching this trailer and loving the console straight away. Then feeling confused after seeing so much hate in the comments. I'm glad the switch got the love it deserved unlike the wii u

I’m glad this video isn’t lost. I remember this trailer as if it was yesterday…

I remember being skeptical after watching the trailer back then. The switch turned out to be one of, if not my favorite console of all time

Save it to internet archive or alternatives!

I like how there's people like me that are here after this masterpiece of a reveal got removed from Nin's channel.

Nintendo just unlisited this video which makes me so sad 😢 ❤ we have seen a lot of beauties in this generation that no one saw from beauty to creativity to innovation. Hope to see more as we are moving own to the next generation 🙌 😢 Thank you Nintendo for everything 🙏 ❤ 🙌 ♥

This actually does look pretty cool, can see why developers were stoked for this

Uploaded exactly 7yrs ago today. How time flies by. And i still get goosebums watching the announcement trailer. I got it on day one and still enjoy playing it after that long time. Also today marks the day when Super Mario Bros. Wonder is officially released which is likely to be another big milestone in the History of the Nintendo Switch.

Here before switch 2 release.

came back after news of the reveal trailer removed xD

it's about time I actually wanted a Nintendo

Surprisingly looks good for a hybrid system, but I hope they deliver on the power of the hardware. But definitely an interesting step forward, combining home console gaming with portable.

To be honest, this actually looks awesome. AND there's a Pokemon game being made for it! Im in, but I gotta see that price tag 1st.

Man 7 years feel like a long time. I remember the first 4 years of the switch very fondly but the last 3 seem to pass by really quick. The build up from the NX was so real, we knew it was gonna be a great system and now the next generation (switch 2 or switch pro) is coming. I am really glad to have had played with a lot of friends when the switch was still molding itself and waiting on games after the 2nd year. Even though a lot of us have grown in life, I look back and see the great times and all nighters we would do on this system. I was 18 waiting in line for a switch with friends the night before, which was the last few times you could probably do that for a console launch. Now 25 and friends older than me, I still look forward to play fun games

Ok now this is crazy I can’t believe it’s been 7 years already 😭

I gotta give thanks to this reveal trailer for introducing White Denim to me back in 2016. They’re one of my fav bands now, plus they’re amazing in concert.

HEY WHAT? I watched the trailer yesterday in the original channel of Nintendo by memories and then I found out that hours later the video was private XD

Switch successor

Good concept but we can expect a lack of third party support

this actually looks really cool! first time in a long time that I'm excited about a console release

Really cool! just being able to play skyrim and Zelda on the same device has me teally hyped. Also the video was made very well.

I just heard this on my internet radio at work. Coincidentally, it occurred in October (month of the Switch reveal in 2016).

Thanks God this is 7 years old now

Never had a console by nintendo since the SNES. This is AWESOME. Would totally buy it.

This actually looks really cool. Might be the first Nintendo console I own since the N64.

Looks very great, imma buy this when it comes out.

In my opinion, this may be one of the most revolutionary consoles ever. The different types of controllers, the fact that it can be played on the controller AND TV, the only problem is that it's made by Nintendo which means it will only have nearly entirely exclusive games for it.

Can’t wait for switch 2

This video turns 8 this year let that sink in

Nature's first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early Leaf's a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsidies to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay. -Robert Frost

7 years is a long time

Switch 2 confirmed!!!

What Nintendo created in 2016/2017 the competition only realized now

7 years, another nintendo revolution on gaming.

This is a very genius and innovative idea! I love it!

Everybody save a copy of this video if you can since Nintendo privated the original trailer now.

I recently got this Switch from grey market, as they didnt launch in our country. I must say that Nintendo just re-designed the entire handheld gaming market.

Coming back to this makes me laugh at all the wrong people

This is actually a great idea! I like how Nintendo Switched to a new form.

Came here after it's Original video had been privated.

im so satisfied with nintendo lately

I remember when I was just a little boy and I was so excited to get my hands on one when this trailer dropped, I still have mine from 2017, thanks for the memories Nintendo!

Recently got my tears of the kingdom OLED switch, came back to what got me excited in the first place, and I can really appreciate how far the console has come

1:09 He didnt have it on airplane mode ... otherwise he would not have been able to use the bluetooth for the controllers What a maniac

Who is here to watch history again since Nintendo removed their original vid?

Took me almost 7 years to learn the joy con’s do make that exact noise when you remove them from the screen.

really cool how everything is modular like that, whether you like them or not, at least Nintendo are doing something creative and different.

red dead hype anybody?

3:02 i'm still yet to find a splatoon 2 tournament to this extent :/

Definitely will pre order this !!

HERE AFTER THE LEAK FROM GAMESHARK, SWITCH 2 SEPTEMBER 2024 LESGOOOOOOOO

Who’s watching the gaming tournament part of this video after Nintendo OWNED the smash community for the kajillionth time

Who's here after they took down the original trailer?

I remember being in 3rd grade wanting the switch so badly. Then a year later (2018), in 4th grade I got it. Just a year late

Just bought the OLED package. Merry Christmas 🎊🎄! 7 years later now returning to.m console gaming ❤

Kinda wild they showed off Mario Odyssey almost a full year before we officially knew about it. I don't remember anyone saying anything about it back in the day.

They didn’t realize you can’t detach the joy cons in airplane mode

The only console I had from Nintendo was the Snes when I was I kid but I might pick this one up

Still a brilliant reveal trailer in 2024.

3:15 so this is why they deleted their original video

I really don't know how I feel about this... Its a cool concept. A Nintendo console has a decent gimmick for once. I love how easy it looks to play with friends, but I feel those removable controllers are going to break... a lot... and I really hope the home console is somehow still usable if that mobile screen gets lost or broken....also cartridges?

That's what it's about the Switch since it's a hybrid game system, you won't have to hijack somebody's 📺 when they want to want watch tv, it's great when u go on a vacation and u won't be bored to death, my favorite way playing it is tabletop mode with the Switch Pro controller! It feels more comfortable and it feels like ur playing a lil home console!

NINTENDO!! PUT A ACHIEVEMENT/TROPHY SYSTEM IN THE GAMES! I think it will help more people enjoy playing your console.