Nintendo Switch Touchscreen Powered By Immersion Corp.

Immersion is currently in an ongoing lawsuit with Apple over haptic technology.

By Jonathon Dornbush

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.

In addition to its touchscreen, the Switch will feature Joy-Con controllers that can attach to the tablet console or be held removed from the system. Find out about all of the different playstyles, control options, and more of what we learned about the Nintendo Switch during Nintendo's presentation.

Interested in Nintendo's new console? Be sure to check out our updated guide to pre-ordering the Switch and its games.

Jonathon Dornbush is an Associate Editor for IGN. He usually won't shut up about Kingdom Hearts. Find him on Twitter @jmdornbush.

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