Before the Nintendo Switch was officially named and unveiled the hybrid system was known as the Nintendo NX internally. The name and unveiling of the Nintendo NX console happened on 20th October, 2016 where it was showcased in a snazzy video and named the Nintendo Switch. Fast forward to today and a new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe prototype has found its way online and it has unveiled the Nintendo NX startup and boot screen. The early logo and boot up sequence was created internally during the development of the console and this is the first time it has been shown outside of Nintendo.