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Now that we have the official price point and release date, the next question is, what comes with the system? Well, Nintendo answered that for us during their Switch Presentation tonight. Here’s what you get when you buy a Switch bundle:

Nintendo Switch: What’s In the Box?

• Switch Console
• Switch docking station
• Left and Right JoyCon Controllers
• JoyCon Wrist Straps
• JoyCon Grip
• HDMI Cable
• AC Adapter

#NintendoSwitch arrives on March 3. Here’s what’s in the box. pic.twitter.com/ZGiz0y5QKd

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 13, 2017

Nintendo will release two versions of the Switch… one with the traditional gray JoyCon Controllers, and one with the Neon Red and Neon Blue detachable side controllers. Both will be priced the same: $299.99. But the Switch Pro controller will be sold separately.

With this setup, players will be able to play the Switch in three different ways… TV Mode with a Pro Controller, Tabletop Mode with the kickstand and detached JoyCon Controllers, and Handheld Mode with the JoyCon Controllers attached.

The console will hold a charge for 2.5 hours to 6.5 hours, depending on the game, and recharging is done through a USB Type-C cable. A capacitive (multitouch) touchscreen rounds out the package.

Finally, eight Switch consoles can be connected for local multiplayer.

During Nintendo’s Switch Presentation, the consolemaker revealed a few new details about the JoyCon Controllers:

JoyCon Controller Features

• Taken together, the JoyCon Controllers use a traditional button layout
• Separately, the Analog Sticks can be pressed
• Includes an NFC reader for Amiibo figures
• JoyCon Controllers can be flipped sideways, NES-style, and they’ll include L and R Buttons.
• A Capture Button will be available for capturing screenshots, and in the future, video. You’ll be able to share the screens you capture with your friends via social media.
• A Wii Remote-like acceleromator and motion sensors will also be included
• Multiple color variations will be available, including Neon Blue and Neon Red at launch
• JoyCon strap accessory (acts like the Wii Remote strap)
• The Right JoyCon has a motion IR Camera and can recognize hand features and distance
• JoyCon Controllers have a more advanced version of rumble, called HD Rumble

And in case you missed it, the Nintendo Switch will launch on March 3.

We’re liveblogging the Nintendo Switch event, and here’s the big news!

Many speculated the Switch will release on March 17th, but Nintendo announced today that the actual release date is actually March 3rd in Japan, the US, Canada, Hong Kong, and “major European countries.” That’s a whole two weeks earlier than initially thought.

On the other hand, while many thought that the price would be $249.99, Nintendo announced that the Nintendo Switch will be officially priced at $299.99.

Nintendo will also launch a new online service for the Switch known as the Nintendo Switch Online Service. The Online Service will be free during the launch period, but a monthly fee will be required beginning in Fall 2017.

Finally, games on the Switch will not be region locked… much to the joy of gamers everywhere.