When the Nintendo Switch launched in March, some jokingly called it a "Zelda machine." That's because there wasn't much of a reason to buy the console other than to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Now, nine months later, the Switch boasts an expansive roster of impressive games that range from ports of cherished third-party releases to new Nintendo titles that are bound to be remembered as classics. Here's a look at some of the best games you can play for the Nintendo Switch right now. Some Nintendo Switch are well-suited for passing the time during a quick commute to work. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is not one of those games: It's best enjoyed when you have a substantial block of time to sink away into the game, allowing you to get lost in its sprawling world.

The Nintendo Switch has undoubtedly become one of the biggest gadget entries in recent years, both in terms of revenue for its maker and also the appreciation that it has gained from users. The fact that the Switch -- launched on March 3 -- was the biggest selling product on both this year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales is proof that with this delectable video game console, Nintendo has scored one of its most significant hits outside of Japan, its country of origin. Behind this success were some great game titles that came to the Switch. From the brilliantly bloody horror game'Doom' to the smart revamp of an old character driven game, 'Super Mario Odyssey' to the stunningly gorgeous and seductively mysterious'The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild,' Nintendo has brought out games that appeal to people with a wide spectrum of tastes, to ensure that the Switch becomes the success that it is today. The latest entrant in this formidable and growing arsenal of game titles is'Xenoblade Chronicles 2.' Released Dec. 1, the game is a lavishly realized open world adventure that is already gaining rave reviews from users.

The latest Nintendo console has proved a firm favourite with fans, but a raft of new games will help to keep their excitement alive. The Japanese firm announced the return of some iconic franchises, as well as some new blood, at the E3 expo being held this week. Among the coming attractions will be at least five big titles that have helped to build Nintendo's reputation as one of the godfathers of gaming. Gaming firm Nintendo has announced the return of some iconic franchises, as well as some new blood, for the Switch games console at the E3 expo being held in Los Angeles this week. Perhaps the biggest of all will be the return of Mario, a character synonymous with the Tokyo-based company since their first Nintendo Entertainment System console in the 1980s.

Nintendo's mobile/handheld Switch game console arrives on March 3. And as that date approaches, we're seeing new titles step up. The tally so far is seven, and yes, that's small by contemporary launch standards. Contrast that figure with Sony's PlayStation 4, which in the U.S. had 25 games when it debuted on November 15, 2013, or Microsoft's Xbox One, which had 22 when it rolled out November 22, 2013. Then again, launch cornucopias are a more recent phenomenon.