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the-pi-guy said:
Kerotan said:

Well in that case dedicated handhelds have gone extinct. 

Nintendo said they are keeping the 3DS.  

https://www.vg247.com/2016/10/20/nintendo-says-switch-is-a-home-system-first-which-means-3ds-is-safe-for-now/

"Speaking with Polygon, a Nintendo representative told the site Switch was “a home gaming system first and foremost,” when asked if the portable system would hurt sales of the 3DS family."

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-10-29-nintendo-isnt-replacing-3ds-with-switch

 

 

Funny how in Japan they called switch a mobile device.  Looks like they're not confident in launching a dedicated handheld.  With the way the market has gone I'm not surprised.