The successor to the Wii U is mere weeks away.

So what have we learned, and should we be excited?

Lets take a closer look… Nintendo has set the RRP at $299, or279.99in the UK.

AZeldaedition of the Switch is already on the way, for example.

Well, the Switch will allow up to eight systems to connect wirelessly for local multiplayer.

How long will it actually last as a handheld?

According to Nintendo, its batteries will last between two-and-a-half to six hours.

The successor to the Wii U is mere weeks away.

At present, the signs are decent, if not quite overwhelming.

Well get to those in a moment.

From a first-party perspective, Nintendos naturally bringing out some big guns up front.

And yes, there will be turnips.

As for third-party offerings, RPG fans will find their hands full over the next few months.

Titles on offer includeXenobladeandFire Emblemsequels, as well as the port ofSkyrimwe saw advertised a few months ago.

Were hoping the load times have come down a bit between missions, though.

At any rate,Bomberman Rcould be a perfect fit for that eight-screen multiplayer support.

Well have to wait and see how the public at large responds to Switch.

The Nintendo Switch can bepreordered at Game now.