LA Noire Switch is Rockstar Games’ detective thriller L.A. Noire on a physical Nintendo Switch cartridge, in the US edition with an ESRB Mature 17+ rating. You step into the shoes of LAPD detective Cole Phelps in 1940s Los Angeles, and the Switch version bundles the original game with all of its downloadable content, plus new collectibles, new detective suits and controls built around the Joy-Con and the touch screen.
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What LA Noire Switch Is About
Los Angeles after the war is a city of film studios, new money and old corruption. Cole Phelps, a decorated veteran, joins the LAPD and climbs through its desks one case at a time: traffic, homicide, vice and arson. Each case is a self-contained investigation, but the threads connect into a larger conspiracy that, in Rockstar’s words, reaches into the heart of the department itself. LA Noire Switch is not a free-roam crime spree in the style of other Rockstar titles. It is a slower, more deliberate detective story where you study crime scenes, gather evidence, chase suspects on foot or by car, and then sit them down in the interview room. The city is open to drive across, with landmarks of the era rebuilt in detail, but the heart of the game is the casework.
Reading Faces: Interrogations That Matter
What made L.A. Noire famous is its facial animation technology. Real actors’ performances were captured in detail, so every suspect and witness reacts with subtle expressions: a glance away, a tight jaw, a forced smile. During interrogations you weigh what they say against the evidence in your notebook and decide how to respond. Push too hard on an honest witness and they shut down; let a liar off easily and a lead goes cold. The case can still be closed, but your choices change how much you uncover and how your rank is scored. On a Switch held in your hands, those close-up faces are right in front of you, which suits the quiet, attentive style of play that LA Noire Switch asks for.
Switch-Only Controls and Camera Options
Rockstar and Nintendo list several features made for LA Noire Switch. In Joy-Con mode you can use gyroscopic and gesture controls, for example to examine items you pick up at a scene, and HD rumble adds feedback as you search for clues. In handheld mode, touch screen controls let you interact directly with the game. The Switch release also adds a wide camera angle and an over-the-shoulder camera angle, and Nintendo lists the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller as compatible if you prefer a traditional pad on the TV. Supported play modes are TV, tabletop and handheld, so you can work a homicide case on the sofa and pick it up again on a flight. Nintendo’s Australian store also lists Nintendo Switch 2 as supported for this title.
Everything Included in LA Noire Switch
The Nintendo eShop listing states that this version includes the original game plus all downloadable content, which means the additional cases released after launch come in the same package, alongside new collectibles and detective suits that were added for this release. Rockstar launched it on Nintendo Switch on November 14, 2017, together with new PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions. For storage planning, Nintendo lists the digital edition at 27.4 GB; buying the cartridge means you are not filling your memory card with that full download. Nintendo lists English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Russian as supported languages. For a UAE player who wants a story-driven Rockstar game on the go, LA Noire Switch is one of the more complete packages on the console.
Who This Is Not For
LA Noire Switch is rated ESRB M (Mature 17+), and its cases include murder scenes, violence, strong language and nudity, so it is meant for adults, not children. It is a single-player game, with no local co-op or online multiplayer mode. Players expecting the fast pace of an action game may find LA Noire Switch slow: much of your time is spent reading evidence, walking through scenes and questioning people, and the shooting and driving sections are secondary. Arabic is not among the languages Nintendo lists. Rockstar’s official pages do not say whether the US cartridge needs any additional download, so make sure you have an internet connection for updates if you want the latest version.
Ordering in the UAE
Orders placed with Totot reach any emirate within a maximum of 3 business days, and shipping costs nothing once your basket is AED 300 or above. Pay in cash when the parcel arrives, or spread the cost with Tabby or Tamara. A cartridge that turns out defective, or that does not match your order, can be returned within 14 days; please tell us about any damage caused in transit within 48 hours.
Browse more Nintendo Switch Games at Totot, or see the official Rockstar Games page for this game.
Technical Specifications
- Title: L.A. Noire
- Platform: Nintendo Switch (Nintendo lists Switch 2 support)
- Edition / region: Physical cartridge, US edition (ESRB)
- Publisher: Rockstar Games
- Developer: Not listed on the official Nintendo store pages
- Genre: Action, adventure, detective thriller
- Players: 1
- Play modes: TV, tabletop, handheld
- Controls: Joy-Con gyroscopic and gesture controls, HD rumble, touch screen in handheld mode, Pro Controller compatible
- Content: Original game plus all downloadable content, new collectibles and detective suits
- Age rating: ESRB M (Mature 17+)
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian (per Nintendo eShop listing)
- Release date: November 14, 2017
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
FAQ
Does LA Noire Switch include the DLC cases?
Yes. Nintendo’s listing says the Switch version includes the original game and all downloadable content.
Can I use motion controls?
Yes. Joy-Con gyroscopic and gesture controls are supported, along with touch screen controls in handheld mode.
Is there online multiplayer?
No. L.A. Noire is a single-player detective game.
How large is the game?
27.4 GB is the size Nintendo lists for the digital version; the publisher does not publish a separate figure for the cartridge.
Does it support Arabic?
No. Nintendo lists English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Russian.
What age is it suitable for?
17 and over, as the US box carries an ESRB M (Mature 17+) rating.
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