Mar 3, 2019 10:00 EST · Hot! with 52 comments It may be hard to believe, but the Nintendo Switch was released exactly two years ago today - yes, time flies. The hybrid console is one of the most popular pieces of hardware to come out of Nintendo in recent years, and so I wanted to take a look back to see why the Switch is still so good, and why it became the only gaming platform I use on a regular basis. Versatility The main selling point that makes the Switch unique is the way it can transition from a handheld console to a device you use to play on the TV, with tabletop mode in between. Nintendo promoted the concept heavily since day one, but it's important to me to highlight that this is still very convenient, and it's the biggest reason I have no interest in other gaming platforms.