The Nintendo Switch is eight years old today

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Nintendo Switch was released eight years ago today and fans are celebrating the console’s anniversary across social media.The handheld console was released March 3, 2017 and featured a launch lineup of games that included The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild.

Other blockbuster titles like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Mario Odyssey helped the console shift more than 150million units.And while plenty of fans are looking forward to the Switch 2, which was confirmed earlier this year ahead of a 2025 release, a number have taken to social media to pay tribute to the original Switch.“Over 8 years, Switch has amassed the greatest game library of any Nintendo system ever (in my opinion).

Switch’s time as Nintendo’s primary system is coming to an end but backwards compatibility means the games will continue to be enjoyed,” wrote one fan on X. “Happy Birthday.

Got my launch day Nintendo Switch 8 years ago today. I’m still using it and it’s working great,” said another. “Unmatched longevity for a console,” added a third.