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Nintendo Switch

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Pros

  • Smooth
  • seamless
  • and accessible

Cons

  • the output power of the Switch is simply not on the same level as Sony
  • needlessly complicating the online infrastructure of games with friend codes
  • play digital games is an external memory card

Key specs

  • yes
  • 400 MB
  • yes
  • LCD
  • 6.2 in
  • yes
  • yes

Nintendo Switch - Pros & Cons

Nintendo Switch

Pros

  • Smooth
  • seamless
  • and accessible
  • Nintendo Switch user experience is one of simplicity and ease
  • Tennis and Bowling remain impressively polished
  • bright color palette and glorious musical crescendos complement
  • accessible interactions
  • lighthearted art direction
  • and catchy jingles
  • portability and wide game library
  • The Nintendo Switch is easy to love

Cons

  • the output power of the Switch is simply not on the same level as Sony
  • needlessly complicating the online infrastructure of games with friend codes
  • play digital games is an external memory card
  • It racked up less than 15 percent of the sales of its predecessor
  • they can be cramped or hard to hold for extended periods of time
  • Nintendo will sell you only four of its replica Super Nintendo controllers per Switch Online subscription
  • neither Joy-Con controllers nor a kickstand
  • the bezel around the screen is much smaller
  • It gets off to a terribly slow start
  • still no way to back up your saves to local storage
  • The system is only available in black

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Nintendo Switch - Full Specifications

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Technical details
CPU cores8
CPU clock speed768.0 MHz
CPU typePSP CPU
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Camera
Built-in camerayes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black,Blue,Grey
  • Black,Blue,Red
  • Black,Grey
  • Black,Red
  • Blue,Grey,Red
  • Green,Grey,Red
  • Grey
  • Grey,Red
Built-in touchpadyes
Gaming control technologyAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function keysD-pad
Analog thumbsticksyes
Shoulder buttonsyes
Volume controlDigital
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Audio properties
Number of built-in speakers2
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Connectivity
WiFiyes
Wireless networking standard802.11ac
USByes
USB connector type
  • Micro-USB A
  • USB Type-C
Bluetoothno
Bluetooth version4.1
HDMIyes
DC-in jackyes
Microphone inyes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm
Headphone output1
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Display
Display typeLCD
Screen size6.2 in
Aspect ratio16:9
Screen resolution1280 x 720 px
Touch displayno
Touchscreen typeCapacitive
Second displayno
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Dimensions
Height4.02 in
Width9.06 in
Depth0.55 in
Weight10.55 oz
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Storage
Internal storage400 MB
Memory card readeryes
Compatible memory cards
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Maximum memory card size20000.0 GB
Memory card includedMicroSD
Built-in optical driveyes
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Features
Motion sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
Accelerometeryes
Built-in microphoneyes
Video game includedyes
Games includedFortnite Bundle
Parental controlyes
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Power
Battery life (max)9.0 h
Battery type
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity4310.0 mAh
Charging time3.0 h

Nintendo Switch - Q&A (28)

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    sherrie_dietrich
    about 2 years ago
    Can Nintendo Switch Lite play with Nintendo Switch?
    dayle
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Switch can play with the Switch Lite in multiplayer games.
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    kennith
    about 2 years ago
    Can Nintendo switch use Bluetooth headphones?
    alonso
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Switch can use Bluetooth Headphones.
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    roberto
    about 2 years ago
    Is Nintendo Switch worth it in 2022?
    brendon.ohara
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Switch is still a valuable purchase in terms of its huge library of titles. It is probably the best handheld gaming console as of now.
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    rudolph
    about 2 years ago
    Nintendo Switch
    jeanett
    about 2 years ago
    No, the Nintendo Switch is not 4K. However, third-party attachments are available which can upgrade the graphics of the Switch to 4K.
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    mario_weber
    about 2 years ago
    Does Nintendo Switch have achievements?
    ursula
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Switch now has its own achievements called the Xbox Rewards Achievement system.
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    joaquin_lehner
    about 2 years ago
    Should nintendo switch be left plugged in?
    misti
    about 2 years ago
    Yes. It is safe to leave the Nintendo Switch console in the dock while not in use. Leaving it on the dock or plugged in directly with the AC adapter overnight, or past the point where the battery is fully charged will not cause harm to the battery.
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    devorah
    about 2 years ago
    Does Nintendo Switch come with HDMI cable?
    delfina.zemlak
    about 2 years ago
    Nintendo Switch doesn't come with much, but it comes with an HDMI cable. The main Nintendo Switch bundle is just the hardware: a console, two Joy-Con controllers (left and right), two wrist straps for them, Joy-Con grip, HDMI cable, AC adapter and one dock. That's it. Unfortunately there's no pack-in game.
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    darron_schroeder
    about 2 years ago
    Does nintendo switch come with games?
    yolando
    about 2 years ago
    There's no pack-in games when you buy a Nintendo Switch. The main Nintendo Switch bundle is just the hardware: the console, the left and right Joy-Con controllers, two wrist straps for them, one Joy-Con grip, one dock, an HDMI cable and an AC adapter. That's about it.
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    torri_kautzer
    about 2 years ago
    Can Nintendo switch play DS games?
    kasha_langworth
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Nintendo Switch is able to play DS games, but with a bit of emulation.
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    errol
    about 2 years ago
    Can Nintendo Switch play on TV?
    edmund
    about 2 years ago
    In addition to handheld and tabletop modes, you can use the Nintendo Switch in TV mode. When the console is in TV mode, the game or application appears on your TV screen while you play using the detached Joy-Con controllers.
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  • 0
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    malik
    about 2 years ago
    Can Nintendo Switch play Wii games?
    christene.johnston
    about 2 years ago
    No, the Nintendo Switch cannot play Wii games.
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    cleopatra.morissette
    about 2 years ago
    How long should the Nintendo Switch battery last?
    mary_koch
    about 2 years ago
    There are two models of the Nintendo Switch. The battery life for Nintendo Switch, model number: HAC-001 [product serial number begins with "XAW"], is 2.5 to 6.5 hours. The battery life for Nintendo Switch, model number: HAC-001(-01) [product serial number begins with "XKW"], is 4.5 to 9 hours.
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    francis_hoppe
    about 2 years ago
    Is Nintendo Switch OLED worth it?
    mia
    about 2 years ago
    For gamers who do not own a Switch, the OLED is a variant they would be interested to consider. However, if you already own a Switch, the OLED isn't something you should buy.
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    krystin
    about 2 years ago
    Is Nintendo Switch sold out?
    luke
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Nintendo Switch sells out pretty fast even in 2022. You can, however, buy it from most retail stores.
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    santo
    about 2 years ago
    Can Nintendo switch play with PS4?
    adam
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, some games allow for cross-platform games, meaning that you can play on your Nintendo Switch with another player who is on his PS4.
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    mirian
    about 2 years ago
    Is Nintendo Switch still worth it in 2022?
    eduardo.hand
    about 2 years ago
    If you have the money and you're a Nintendo fan, the Nintendo Switch is a great investment for 2022. I'd go so far as to say that this is the best time to buy a Switch. Buying now means that you'll have a lot of Nintendo games to play from the last five years—many of which are among some of the best games released in the past decade.
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    denver
    about 2 years ago
    Can nintendo switch play 3ds games?
    misti.ferry
    about 2 years ago
    No, Nintendo Switch does not play Nintendo 3DS games. Nintendo Switch's game cards are smaller than Nintendo 3DS game cards.
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    leo.leannon
    about 2 years ago
    Does nintendo switch have bluetooth?
    krystin
    about 2 years ago
    Nintendo Switch supports Bluetooth headphones. That means headphones or any other Bluetooth-enabled headsets can be paired directly to your Switch.
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  • 0
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    leslie
    about 2 years ago
    Does Nintendo Switch have Bluetooth?
    robyn
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Nintendo Switch supports Bluetooth, which means you can connect your wireless headphones easily.
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    elma
    about 2 years ago
    Does Nintendo Switch download in sleep mode?
    gil_auer
    about 2 years ago
    You can download software and downloadable content from the Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch console while it is in sleep mode as long as it is connected to the internet and there is sufficient space on your system memory or microSD card. You can also initiate downloads from your PC or smart device while the console is in sleep mode.
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    shanon
    about 2 years ago
    Does Nintendo Switch have a browser?
    karly.heidenreich
    about 2 years ago
    At first glance, it might seem like the Nintendo Switch doesn't have a web browser built-in. However, the good news is that you actually can use a web browser on your Switch and you don't have to do anything as drastic as hacking your gaming system.
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    joan
    about 2 years ago
    Can Nintendo switch Minecraft play with PC?
    glady.bechtelar
    about 2 years ago
    Minecraft Bedrock Edition is available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows PC, and mobile devices. The game can be played by people on all these platforms together. This means that players on the console can play with people using mobile or PC.
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    hank
    about 2 years ago
    How good is Nintendo Switch controller?
    jack77
    over 1 year ago
    The JoyCon is quite good. Very good for family games. If you don't mind spending the extra cash, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is your best bet for playing games with a traditional gamepad. It's compatible with both wired and wireless play, and it has motion control, rumble and NFC functions built in (like default JoyCon).
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    titus_rolfson
    about 2 years ago
    Can I connect Nintendo Switch my phone's hotspot?
    Nick
    over 1 year ago
    Yes. Nintendo Switch can connect to any Wi-Fi network, including your phone's hotspot.
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    harley.stamm
    about 2 years ago
    Does Nintendo Switch have a camera?
    lee
    about 2 years ago
    While you won't notice a camera lens on the front or back of the Nintendo Switch console, there are two — or one! — lurking on the Joycon controllers.The Nintendo Switch contains two infrared camera sensors in each Joy-Con controller.
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    saturnina_lindgren
    about 2 years ago
    DoesNintendo Switch have a mic?
    jewel
    about 2 years ago
    The Nintendo Switch does not have a microphone or built-in voice chat features in its operating system, but there are multiple ways to communicate with other players via the Nintendo Switch Online App, in-game voice chat features, or using Discord.
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    ira
    about 2 years ago
    Is Nintendo Switch multiplayer?
    ester_littel
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Nintendo Switch supports local multiplayer where 2 people can play on the same console. It also supports online multiplayer which is possible through 2 Nintendo Switches.
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    madge_mcdermott
    about 2 years ago
    Does Nintendo Switch have free games?
    margorie
    about 2 years ago
    It can be hard to avoid spending money on games entirely, but the good news is that Switch owners can download many games for free on the Nintendo eShop. These are a great option if you're on a budget or if you just want to try out some new games commitment-free, and many of them are just great games, plain and simple.
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Nintendo Switch Nintendo - Editorial Reviews (79)

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Nintendo Switch Review: Nintendo Switch | GameZone
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GameZone
Published: 01.03.2017
Review: Nintendo Switch | GameZone

The Nintendo Switch is a really curious little system. In an age where graphical fidelity is always being pushed to its limit, Nintendo once again opts for a gimmick rather than true horsepower. However, in this case, it's a gimmick that I can totally get behind. I'm a portable guy. Whenever I leave my house

Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch Review - 2018 - IGN
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Published: 27.09.2018
Nintendo Switch Review - 2018 - IGN
4.2

With the arrival of the Nintendo Switch Online Service, we take another look at the Switch a year and a half after launch.

Nintendo Switch NINTENDO SWITCH: Unboxing the New Game Changer
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Modders-Inc
Published: 04.03.2017
NINTENDO SWITCH: Unboxing the New Game Changer

Happy NINTENDO SWITCH Weekend, Modders! We were lucky enough to get our hands on one of these bad boys on launch day (and by lucky, we mean standing in the cold

Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch Review
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ign.com
Published: 08.03.2017
Nintendo Switch Review
3.5

The Switch is a jack of many trades, but a master of none.

Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch review: A games console revolution
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Pocket-lint
Published: 12.04.2022
Nintendo Switch review: A games console revolution
4.5

The Switch remains a revolutionary console, bridging the gap between TV and portable play. Its exclusive Mario and Zelda titles make it extra special

Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch review: The finest Nintendo console yet
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Alphr
Published: 01.03.2017
Nintendo Switch review: The finest Nintendo console yet
5.0

In my initial Nintendo Switch review I said the Switch was boiled down and concentrated fun in a console and, nine months on, I still feel exactly the same way. It's easy to say that Nintendo lacked launch titles

Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch Review - The biggest threat to Xbox Scorpio, isn't the PS4 Pro, it's this
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Dailystar.co.uk
Published: 17.04.2017
Nintendo Switch Review - The biggest threat to Xbox Scorpio, isn't the PS4 Pro, it's this

NINTENDO SWITCH is fantastic and in time - provided there's enough stock - it could prove to be a serious rival to PS4 Pro and Xbox Scorpio this Christmas.

Nintendo Switch Is Nintendo's Switch hybrid console the future of gaming?
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the Guardian
Published: 12.01.2017
Is Nintendo's Switch hybrid console the future of gaming?

The new machine seeks to merge the handheld and home console experiences. Now it needs to find an audience

Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch Sports is both fresh and familiar, but has a downside
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iMore
Published: 04.05.2022
Nintendo Switch Sports is both fresh and familiar, but has a downside
3.5

Nintendo Switch Sports brings a familiar party game favorite style back to Nintendo consoles. Play soccer, tennis, badminton, chambara, bowling, and volleyball today!

Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch Sports review - online or local, it's a treat
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Eurogamer.net
Published: 03.05.2022
Nintendo Switch Sports review - online or local, it's a treat
4.0

Oh, I remember this. Move the sofa. Push back the chairs. And then every game begins with something that takes me back …

Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch Snipperclips bring fun and co-op mode to puzzle games
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Craving Tech -Technology and Reviews
Published: 07.04.2017
Nintendo Switch Snipperclips bring fun and co-op mode to puzzle games

Facebook Twitter Email More Nintendo Switch Snipperclips Review – I have to be honest. I wasn’t a much fan of puzzle games. I like games with some puzzles in them but not a full blown puzzle game. However, Snipperclips definitely proves me wrong because the game is really fun to play unlike some puzzle games … Nintendo Switch Snipperclips bring fun and co-op mode to puzzle games Read More »

Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch: The Kotaku Review
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Kotaku
Published: 03.03.2017
Nintendo Switch: The Kotaku Review

The Nintendo Switch is a fascinating new game console built around a novel and well-executed central idea. It also has plenty of problems that will doubtless be improved upon in a future version. Nintendo is yet again trying something new, and here we are to take the plunge alongside them.

Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch Online Review: Here's What $20 Gets You
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Tom's Guide
Published: 04.02.2019
Nintendo Switch Online Review: Here's What $20 Gets You

We take a deep dive into Nintendo Switch Online and investigate whether it's worth it.

Nintendo Switch Verge Editor's Choice: Nintendo Switch
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The Verge
Published: 24.07.2017
Verge Editor's Choice: Nintendo Switch

The Verge is about technology and how it makes us feel. Founded in 2011, we offer our audience everything from breaking news to reviews to award-winning features and investigations, on our site, in video, and in podcasts.

Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch review: Excellent hardware with one roadblock
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SlashGear
Published: 20.03.2017
Nintendo Switch review: Excellent hardware with one roadblock

I have something of a love/hate relationship with Nintendo consoles, especially in recent years. While I grew up with consoles like the Super NES, Nintendo…

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