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24 alternatives to Nintendo Switch

Nintendo's new console for the home and your hands 👾

Nintendo Switch is a gaming console that transforms between a stationary home system and a portable handheld device. The hybrid design allows players to switch between modes depending on where they want to play. It… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Nintendo Switch launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Nintendo Switch▲91

   Nintendo's new console for the home and your hands 👾

   2018 · nintendo.com · its alternatives →

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   Nintendo Switch Lite▲180

   A new compact version of the Nintendo Switch

   2019 · nintendo.com · its alternatives →

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   Nintendo Labo▲680

   DIY creations for the Nintendo Switch

   2018 · its alternatives →

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   A retro video game console I've been working on in my free time▲2,690

   Software and hardware projects for fun from a guy who loves retro computing

   2019 · internalregister.github.io · its alternatives →

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   Nintendo Classic Mini▲593

   The NES is back... but it's mini!

   2016 · nintendo.com · its alternatives →

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   Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)▲141

   Meet the newest member of the Nintendo Switch family

   2021 · nintendo.com · its alternatives →

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   DOOM for Nintendo Switch▲70

   Doom is now portable! Kill demons on the go.

   2017 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

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   Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch▲181

   Nintendo brings back their original handheld system

   2020 · its alternatives →

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   Nintendo Switch▲6

   Nintendo's next console. A shift, or should I say, switch.

   2017 · nintendo.com · its alternatives →

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    Super Mario 3D All Stars▲93

    The return of 3 classic Mario games on Switch

    2020 · nintendo.com · its alternatives →

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    Switch▲70

    The tap mini-game that will drive you crazy.

    2014 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Super Mario Run▲327

    Mario jumps into a new adventure on iPhone and iPad

    2016 · supermariorun.com · its alternatives →

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    First Look at Nintendo Switch▲4

    Nintendo's latest console and handheld gaming system

    2016 · youtube.com · its alternatives →

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    Stadia▲574

    A new gaming platform from Google

    2019 · stadia.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Switcher.gg▲125

    Nintendo Switch Online Matchmaking - Find Friends & Play 👾

    2018 · switcher.gg · its alternatives →

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    Wireless Nintendo Controllers▲104

    Play enhanced NES™ games the way they're meant to be played

    2018 · nintendo.com · its alternatives →

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    Play multiplayer and singleplayer NES games online▲196

    2017 · nescat.gcubed.co · its alternatives →

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    Gravity Switch▲58

    A game that requires focus, concentration and precise timing

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Switch 1.0▲223

    Your browser, but more productive

    2021 · its alternatives →

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    Switchr▲240

    Easily switch between App Store countries.

    2017 · switchr.imagility.io · its alternatives →

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    Replica▲112

    Play Nintendo Switch games on your iPad display

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    LEGO NES▲159

    Build an NES out of LEGO

    2020 · lego.com · its alternatives →

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    OJO▲122

    World's first portable projector for Nintendo Switch

    2018 · yesojo.com · its alternatives →

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    Chromatic, by ModRetro▲203

    Palmer Luckey's new startup, a modern Game Boy console

    2024 · modretro.com · its alternatives →

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