The Nintendo Switch: Malaysia’s Most Wanted Console
From the Xbox Series X to the Nintendo Switch, the game gods have certainly bestowed us with many consoles to keep us entertained. But have you ever wondered which one of them is the most sought-after gaming console in Malaysia?
You might be thinking of one of the next-gen gaming consoles whenever this question pops into your head. However, among the many gaming consoles that were recently released, the Nintendo Switch would often stand out the most.
What’s not to love about this video game console? Its flexible design and excellent game titles make it one of Nintendo’s best consoles ever made!
Why Is the Nintendo Switch So Popular in Malaysia?
Whenever you think of gaming consoles, you’d often think of raw graphical power and high resolution. However, instead of focusing on power or resolution, Nintendo designed the Switch as a home console playable anywhere. Thus, this quirky console remains one of the most wanted consoles in Malaysia despite it being released in 2017!
Its spike in popularity can also be attributed to the nationwide lockdown in March 2020. Many relied on the console to get through the stay-at-home orders to the point that it frequently went out of stock back then.
What also brought the console to prominence was the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons in March 2020. This charming life simulator coincided well with the lockdown, providing users with the space for exploration to pass the time.
Despite the popularity, the recent release of the next-gen consoles proves to be a competition for the Nintendo Switch. Nonetheless, the Switch remains a unique console with its multimode gaming feature and killer roster of game franchises.
The Three-In-One Mode
If you enjoy taking your gaming world with you everywhere you go, this is the gadget for you. Whether you want to play on your TV or take it with you when you travel, the Nintendo Switch has you covered!
The Switch is a hybrid console that essentially combines the features of the previous Nintendo consoles, both home and handheld. It prides itself on its three modes, each with its own set of advantages.
The first mode is the Handheld Mode, where you play it while it is in your hands, as the name suggests. This mode is ideal for solo gaming while you’re travelling in a car or a train.
All you need to do to play in the Handheld Mode is connect the Joy-Con controllers to its sides. And with just that simple snap, you can already start playing Super Mario Odyssey!
If you ever felt like playing a game with someone before, you would find the Tabletop Mode very handy. You can set up the mode by flipping out the stand on its back and placing it on a table.
After that, both players can just take a Joy-Con controller and play the game together through the screen. Simple as that!
And lastly, you can use the dock to connect your console to your television to use the TV Mode. It allows you to play on a widescreen with your friends and family with your Joy-Con controllers.
You can also play with more than two players if you have some extra controllers for the others. After all, it’s a big screen, so why not let everyone join the fun?
Nintendo Switch Game Library
From exclusives like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to third-party titles like Diablo 3, the Nintendo Switch roster includes some of the most well-known franchises in gaming history! No matter your taste, mood, preference, or even gaming experience, the console would undoubtedly have a game for everyone.
One of the best Switch titles is Animal Crossing: New Horizons due to its chill, slow-burning gameplay. If that’s not your thing, immerse yourself in the phenomenal open world of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild instead.
Other big-budget games include The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Overwatch, and, most recently, Apex Legends. You can also try out Nintendo’s high-quality back catalogue of games if you sign up for Nintendo Switch Online.
And if these games don’t do it for you, there are plenty more highly-anticipated games planned to come out soon. So, you can expect a broader and more exciting selection of Switch games in the future, like Breath of the Wild 2 and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Final Thoughts
Overall, the uniqueness of the Nintendo Switch makes it a big winner in Malaysia even years after its release. If you have yet to buy a Nintendo Switch of your own, take a look at their latest OLED Model.
Already have a Switch of your own? Then check out our collection of some of the best Nintendo Switch games available in Malaysia!
