Friday, January 13, 2017

Nintendo Switch Touchscreen Powered By Immersion Corp.

The Nintendo Switch's tablet screen will utilize the haptic touch technology from Immersion Corporation.

Immersion has signed a multi-year agreement with Nintendo to adapt its TouchSense software for the Switch, which "will help developers provide immersive touch-based gaming controls to players around the world," according to a press release from Immersion.

"Nintendo sets the bar with their gaming systems, and adding advanced touch effects will give them an additional edge in delivering an incredible gaming experience to their customers," Immersion CEO Vic Viegas.

Aside from its technology, Immersion is known for an ongoing lawsuit the company filed against Apple for haptic touch technology used in the iPhone 6, iPhone 6S, and Apple Watch. The company filed a second complaint early in 2016 claiming that the MacBook and MacBook Pro also violate one of the company's haptic feedback patents. Immersion also filed this complaint against AT&T.

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