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John Cena Nintendo Switch Promotional Gig Reveals Wrestler's Inner Retro Nerd; Console Leaves Actor Impressed

By Edson Kyle Encina | Feb 27, 2017 11:50 AM EST

The John Cena Nintendo Switch promotional stint highlighted the actor's geeky side, it also made the pro wrestler believe its hype. The Nintendo Switch was already building its hype prior to its official announcement, when it was still known as the Nintendo NX.

Now that we are nearing its release date, the Nintendo Switch's hype gets even bigger. The John Cena Nintendo Switch promotion just proved to skeptics, that the console's hype isn't mere fabrication.

The 39-year-old pro wrestler spent quite some time on Nintendo's latest console. As for Cena's impression, it's safe to say he was truly pleased of the Switch's flexibility and versatility.

The John Cena Nintendo Switch promotional pic was shared by the actor on Twitter. The Hollywood movie star got his hands on the new "Zelda: Breath Of The Wild" game, and he seems to be enjoying it already.

In an interview with Mashable, Cena talked about the Nintendo Switch's awesome features. The pro wrestler loved the freedom of the new "Zelda" game and its open-world structure.

"You can go anywhere, do anything.", Cena added. The 39-year-old praised the latest "Zelda" game since the last one he played was the retro NES version during the 80's.

Cena admitted how big of a gaming geek he was back in the 80's. "I'm a relic from a bygone era", Cena added as he expressed his love for 8-bit retro gaming.

While the sense of freedom in "Zelda: Breath Of The Wild" is certainly impressive, the type of freedom you get with the Switch console is just as good. For a frequent traveler like John Cena, Nintendo Switch is the most ideal console to bring along due to its portability. The pro wrestler mentioned that he was impressed by the Switch's hardware and how well it functions as a portable gaming device.

If the John Cena Nintendo Switch promotional stint isn't enough to win fans over, there are other accounts that shower how Nintendo's latest console is worthy of praise. According to PressStart, the Switch does deliver in terms of portable gaming.

Like Cena, the source praised the fact that the Switch can be enjoyed everywhere, even under the glaring sun outdoors. The Switch's auto brightness is adequate enough to be enjoyed under any outdoor conditions.

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