The Nintendo Switch[1] has been selling like hot cakes all year, and for good reason: it combines the portability of a tablet with of console-level gaming on the go. With the power of Nintendo behind it, the Switch gets Mario[2] and Zelda[3], giving us two of the best games in 2017, so it's hard to resist jumping in.
Nintendo has struggled to keep the Switch in stock where it's available – the console has not even arrived in India officially, though you can get one from gaming retailers for under Rs. 25,000, when they have stocks – even after promising to double production, twice. If you're planning to buy one this holiday, or thinking of a gift to buy for someone who already has one, here's what you should pick up with the $299.99 (about Rs. 19,340) console.
Games
The first thing to get, of course, are the games. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild[4] is a stellar title, with lush visuals, exciting gameplay, and a huge open world to explore. Its single-player campaign lasts over 50 hours, so you're in this for the long haul.
Add to that Super Mario Odyssey[5], a worthy game-of-the-year contender that takes the best of Mario and then adds a totally new gameplay mechanic with his sentient cap, Cappy, turning even your enemies into unwilling allies. You can also hand control of Cappy to a friend, making Odyssey a co-op experience. Plus, it boasts a wonderful soundtrack.
For those who want multiplayer action, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[6] is the definitive option on the Switch. It has dozens of tracks across a variety of modes – Grand Prix,...