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	\| version = [[Minecraft:Nintendo Switch Edition 1.0.17\|1.0.17]]		\| version = [[Minecraft:Nintendo Switch Edition 1.0.17\|1.0.17]]

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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	* It had been announced that ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' would receive a physical release at a later date but never did.<ref name=":0">[https://~~www~~.~~youtube.com~~/~~watch?v=~~6X06fvObnG0&t=1179s Nintendo Direct 4.12.2017] 19:39</ref> Mojang has since stated that the edition would "not be available for new purchase" after the release of {{BE}} on Nintendo Switch.<ref>[https://~~www.~~minecraft.net~~/en-us~~/article/better-together-faq Better Together FAQ] Minecraft.net</ref>		* It had been announced that ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' would receive a physical release at a later date but never did.<ref name=":0">[https://youtu.be/6X06fvObnG0&t=1179s Nintendo Direct 4.12.2017] 19:39</ref> Mojang has since stated that the edition would "not be available for new purchase" after the release of {{BE}} on Nintendo Switch.<ref>[https://minecraft.net/article/better-together-faq Better Together FAQ] Minecraft.net</ref>
	** Due to ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' being replaced with {{BE}}, it remains the only version of [[Minecraft:Legacy Console Edition]] that did not receive a physical release.		** Due to ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' being replaced with {{BE}}, it remains the only version of [[Minecraft:Legacy Console Edition]] that did not receive a physical release.
	*** While ''[[Minecraft:PlayStation Vita Edition]]'' did not receive a physical release in North America, instead having a digital code included in the box, other regions did get a physical game card.		*** While ''[[Minecraft:PlayStation Vita Edition]]'' did not receive a physical release in North America, instead having a digital code included in the box, other regions did get a physical game card.
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	* The Wii U save transfer functionality was added in [[Minecraft:Nintendo Switch Edition 1.0.7\|1.0.7]], and unlike other versions of the Legacy Console Edition, it works over a local network.		* The Wii U save transfer functionality was added in [[Minecraft:Nintendo Switch Edition 1.0.7\|1.0.7]], and unlike other versions of the Legacy Console Edition, it works over a local network.
	* ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' is the shortest-supported version of ''Minecraft'', lasting only 58 weeks (or just over 13 months) before it was discontinued.		* ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' is the shortest-supported version of ''Minecraft'', lasting only 58 weeks (or just over 13 months) before it was discontinued.
	* A ''Nintendo Switch Edition''-themed Nintendo eShop gift card was released in Japan on December 4, 2017 containing ¥4000, the exact amount needed to purchase the game.<ref>https://nintendosoup.com/minecraft-nintendo-eshop-prepaid-card-hits-japan-next-week/</ref><ref>[https://~~www~~.~~youtube.com~~/~~watch?v=~~OOZ6WEx_8n4 Physical Digital Versions of Minecraft - Lost In Obscurity]</ref>		* A ''Nintendo Switch Edition''-themed Nintendo eShop gift card was released in Japan on December 4, 2017 containing ¥4000, the exact amount needed to purchase the game.<ref>https://nintendosoup.com/minecraft-nintendo-eshop-prepaid-card-hits-japan-next-week/</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/OOZ6WEx_8n4 Physical Digital Versions of Minecraft - Lost In Obscurity]</ref>
	* ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' was the only version of the Legacy Console Edition to be released without inlining ({{code\|-fno-inline}}.		* ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' was the only version of the Legacy Console Edition to be released without inlining ({{code\|-fno-inline}}.

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	* The Wii U save transfer functionality was added in [[Minecraft:Nintendo Switch Edition 1.0.7\|1.0.7]], and unlike other versions of the Legacy Console Edition, it works over a local network.		* The Wii U save transfer functionality was added in [[Minecraft:Nintendo Switch Edition 1.0.7\|1.0.7]], and unlike other versions of the Legacy Console Edition, it works over a local network.
	* ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' is the shortest-supported version of ''Minecraft'', lasting only 58 weeks (or just over 13 months) before it was discontinued.		* ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' is the shortest-supported version of ''Minecraft'', lasting only 58 weeks (or just over 13 months) before it was discontinued.
	* A Nintendo Switch ~~edition~~-themed eShop gift card was released in Japan in 2017 containing ¥4000, the exact amount needed to purchase the game.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOZ6WEx_8n4 Physical Digital Versions of Minecraft - Lost In Obscurity]</ref>		* A ''Nintendo Switch Edition''-themed Nintendo eShop gift card was released in Japan on December 4, 2017 containing ¥4000, the exact amount needed to purchase the game.<ref>https://nintendosoup.com/minecraft-nintendo-eshop-prepaid-card-hits-japan-next-week/</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOZ6WEx_8n4 Physical Digital Versions of Minecraft - Lost In Obscurity]</ref>
	* ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' was the only version of the Legacy Console Edition to be released without inlining ({{code\|-fno-inline}}.		* ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' was the only version of the Legacy Console Edition to be released without inlining ({{code\|-fno-inline}}.

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	* [[Minecraft:Mash-up pack\|Mash-up packs]]:		* [[Minecraft:Mash-up pack\|Mash-up packs]]:
	** [[Minecraft:Festive Mash-up]]		** [[Minecraft:Festive Mash-up]]
	** [[Minecraft:Mario Mash-up]]		** [[Minecraft:Super Mario Mash-up]]

	Any additional DLC for ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' can be found on the Nintendo eShop. However, the "Season Pass" and nearly all [[Minecraft:Mini games\|~~Mini~~ game]] DLC are absent on the ''Nintendo Switch Edition'', even though they can be purchased on every other version of [[Minecraft:Legacy Console Edition]], including the [[Minecraft:Wii U Edition]]. When asked about this during the Official Minecraft Livestream, it was stated that excluding ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' players from DLC is "kind of intentional."<ref>[https://clips.twitch.tv/EnergeticCrispyCurlewOhMyDog] - The Official Minecraft Livestream</ref> The only [[Minecraft:Mini games\|~~Mini~~ game]] DLC available on the platform is the Valley Battle Map through the purchase of the Chinese Mythology Mash-Up Pack.		Any additional DLC for ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' can be found on the Nintendo eShop. However, the "Season Pass" and nearly all [[Minecraft:Mini games\|mini game]] DLC are absent on the ''Nintendo Switch Edition'', even though they can be purchased on every other version of [[Minecraft:Legacy Console Edition]], including the [[Minecraft:Wii U Edition]]. When asked about this during the Official Minecraft Livestream, it was stated that excluding ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' players from DLC is "kind of intentional."<ref>[https://clips.twitch.tv/EnergeticCrispyCurlewOhMyDog] - The Official Minecraft Livestream</ref> The only [[Minecraft:Mini games\|mini game]] DLC available on the platform is the Valley Battle Map through the purchase of the Chinese Mythology Mash-Up Pack.

	== Trailer ==		== Trailer ==
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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==

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	** [[Minecraft:City Texture Pack]]		** [[Minecraft:City Texture Pack]]
	** [[Minecraft:Fantasy Texture Pack]]		** [[Minecraft:Fantasy Texture Pack]]
	* [[Minecraft:~~Resource Pack/~~Mash-up pack\|Mash-up packs]]:		* [[Minecraft:Mash-up pack\|Mash-up packs]]:
	** [[Minecraft:~~Resource Pack/Mash-up pack#Festive Edition\|~~Festive Mash-up]]		** [[Minecraft:Festive Mash-up]]
	** [[Minecraft:~~Resource Pack/Mash-up pack#Super Mario Edition\|Super~~ Mario Mash-up]]		** [[Minecraft:Mario Mash-up]]

	Any additional DLC for ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' can be found on the Nintendo eShop. However, the "Season Pass" and nearly all [[Minecraft:Mini games\|Mini game]] DLC are absent on the ''Nintendo Switch Edition'', even though they can be purchased on every other version of [[Minecraft:Legacy Console Edition]], including the [[Minecraft:Wii U Edition]]. When asked about this during the Official Minecraft Livestream, it was stated that excluding ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' players from DLC is "kind of intentional."<ref>[https://clips.twitch.tv/EnergeticCrispyCurlewOhMyDog] - The Official Minecraft Livestream</ref> The only [[Minecraft:Mini games\|Mini game]] DLC available on the platform is the Valley Battle Map through the purchase of the Chinese Mythology Mash-Up Pack.		Any additional DLC for ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' can be found on the Nintendo eShop. However, the "Season Pass" and nearly all [[Minecraft:Mini games\|Mini game]] DLC are absent on the ''Nintendo Switch Edition'', even though they can be purchased on every other version of [[Minecraft:Legacy Console Edition]], including the [[Minecraft:Wii U Edition]]. When asked about this during the Official Minecraft Livestream, it was stated that excluding ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' players from DLC is "kind of intentional."<ref>[https://clips.twitch.tv/EnergeticCrispyCurlewOhMyDog] - The Official Minecraft Livestream</ref> The only [[Minecraft:Mini games\|Mini game]] DLC available on the platform is the Valley Battle Map through the purchase of the Chinese Mythology Mash-Up Pack.

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	* It had been announced that ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' would receive a physical release at a later date but never did.<ref name=":0">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X06fvObnG0&t=1179s Nintendo Direct 4.12.2017] 19:39</ref> Mojang has since stated that the edition would "not be available for new purchase" after the release of {{BE}} on Nintendo Switch.<ref>[https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/better-together-faq Better Together FAQ] Minecraft.net</ref>		* It had been announced that ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' would receive a physical release at a later date but never did.<ref name=":0">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X06fvObnG0&t=1179s Nintendo Direct 4.12.2017] 19:39</ref> Mojang has since stated that the edition would "not be available for new purchase" after the release of {{BE}} on Nintendo Switch.<ref>[https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/better-together-faq Better Together FAQ] Minecraft.net</ref>
	** Due to ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' being replaced with {{BE}}, it remains the only version of [[Minecraft:Legacy Console Edition]] that did not receive a physical release.		** Due to ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' being replaced with {{BE}}, it remains the only version of [[Minecraft:Legacy Console Edition]] that did not receive a physical release.
	*** While ''[[Minecraft:PlayStation Vita Edition]]'' did not receive a physical release in North America, instead having a digital code included in the box, other regions did get a physical ~~cartridge~~.		*** While ''[[Minecraft:PlayStation Vita Edition]]'' did not receive a physical release in North America, instead having a digital code included in the box, other regions did get a physical game card.
	** After it was removed for purchase from the Nintendo eShop, as it is not possible to redeem codes for games that are no longer distributed,<ref>[https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/545/~/problems-with-download-codes Problems with Download Codes (Software and Downloadable Content)]</ref> there is currently no way to purchase this edition, but it can still be viewed in the Nintendo eShop.		** After it was removed for purchase from the Nintendo eShop, as it is not possible to redeem codes for games that are no longer distributed,<ref>[https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/545/~/problems-with-download-codes Problems with Download Codes (Software and Downloadable Content)]</ref> there is currently no way to purchase this edition, but it can still be viewed in the Nintendo eShop.
	** DLC has not been removed from Nintendo eShop and is still available for purchase. Upon purchase of the DLC, the player will be told to buy the game before using it, unless they already own the ''Nintendo Switch Edition''.		** DLC has not been removed from Nintendo eShop and is still available for purchase. Upon purchase of the DLC, the player will be told to buy the game before using it, unless they already own the ''Nintendo Switch Edition''.

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	\| version = [[Minecraft:Nintendo Switch Edition 1.0.16\|1.0.16]]		\| version = [[Minecraft:Nintendo Switch Edition 1.0.17\|1.0.17]]
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	Compared to the {{el\|wii}}, the ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' features [[Minecraft:world]] sizes up to 3072×3072 blocks (3½ times larger), native 1080p resolution in TV Mode, and the option to constantly save the world in the background akin to the ''[[Minecraft:Java Edition\|Java]]'' and ''[[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition\|Bedrock]]'' Editions.		Compared to the {{el\|wii}}, the ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' features [[Minecraft:world]] sizes up to 3072×3072 blocks (3½ times larger), native 1080p resolution in TV Mode, and the option to constantly save the world in the background akin to the ''[[Minecraft:Java Edition\|Java]]'' and ''[[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition\|Bedrock]]'' Editions.

	As of [[Minecraft:Nintendo Switch Edition 1.0.16\|1.0.16]], the ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' has not received new feature updates, such as the [[Minecraft:Update Aquatic]], [[Minecraft:Village & Pillage]], [[Minecraft:Buzzy Bees]], the [[Minecraft:Nether Update]], [[Minecraft:Caves & Cliffs]], and so on.<ref>{{Mcnet\|update-aquatic-coming-legacy-console-editions\|Update Aquatic Coming to Legacy Console Editions}}</ref>		As of [[Minecraft:Nintendo Switch Edition 1.0.17\|1.0.17]], the ''Nintendo Switch Edition'' has not received new feature updates, such as the [[Minecraft:Update Aquatic]], [[Minecraft:Village & Pillage]], [[Minecraft:Buzzy Bees]], the [[Minecraft:Nether Update]], [[Minecraft:Caves & Cliffs]], and so on.<ref>{{Mcnet\|update-aquatic-coming-legacy-console-editions\|Update Aquatic Coming to Legacy Console Editions}}</ref>

	The ''Nintendo Switch Edition''{{'}}s most recent feature update is the [[Minecraft:World of Color Update]].		The ''Nintendo Switch Edition''{{'}}s most recent feature update is the [[Minecraft:World of Color Update]].

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	{{discontinued\|This edition is no longer updated nor available for purchase, and has been replaced by ''[[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition]]''. The game can still be played if previously downloaded on a compatible device.		{{discontinued\|This edition is no longer updated, nor available for purchase, due to the game being delisted from Nintendo eShop, and has been replaced by ''[[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition]]''. The game can still be played if previously downloaded on a compatible device. There was no physical release of the game.
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	{{discontinued\|This edition is no longer updated nor available for purchase, and has been replaced by ''[[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition]]''. The game can still be played if previously downloaded on a compatible device.		{{discontinued\|This edition is no longer updated nor available for purchase, and has been replaced by ''[[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition]]''. The game can still be played if previously downloaded on a compatible device.
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	* {{OS\|ns2~~}} {{w\|Nintendo Switch 2~~}} <small>(compatibility issues)</small>		* {{OS\|ns2}} <small>(compatibility issues)</small>
	\| programming language = {{OS\|C++}} {{w\|C++}}		\| programming language = {{OS\|C++}} {{w\|C++}}
	\| version = [[Minecraft:Nintendo Switch Edition 1.0.16\|1.0.16]]		\| version = [[Minecraft:Nintendo Switch Edition 1.0.16\|1.0.16]]

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