Ready To Feel Old? The Switch 1 Reveal Trailer Launched A Whopping 10 Years Ago Today

October 20, 2026, marks the tenth anniversary of the Nintendo Switch 1 reveal trailer. Originally codenamed NX, the system was introduced on October 20, 2016, as a console-handheld hybrid successor to the Wii U. The three-and-a-half-minute announcement video showcased various scenarios of players taking games on the go, clarifying how Nintendo intended users to interact with the hardware. This reveal followed a period of intense fan restlessness and numerous rumors regarding the new system.