Nintendo Switch (HAC-001(-01))

The Nintendo Switch is the game console you can either use in the living room as a "regular" game console, or on the move as a tablet. This slight revision of the original Switch looks mostly identical except for improved battery life.

Who it's For

Serious Gamer

Compared to other Consoles

Bang for the Buck	33th percentile
Versatility	100th percentile
Power (General Purpose)	33th percentile
Power (Graphical)	33th percentile
Power (Large Files & Multitasking)	33th percentile
Storage Space	17th percentile
Portability	100th percentile
Battery Autonomy	100th percentile
Longevity	33th percentile

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	3th percentile
Versatility	73th percentile
Power (General Purpose)	16th percentile
Power (Graphical)	27th percentile
Power (Large Files & Multitasking)	26th percentile
Storage Space	7th percentile
Portability	99th percentile
Battery Autonomy	45th percentile
Longevity	4th percentile

Specs

Screen

6.2", 1280×720 (WXGA, 720p, 0.9MP), 236.87 PPI, IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Touch Screen

Operating System

Nintendo Switch

CPU

Nvidia Tegra X1, 8 cores clocked from 1.3 to 1.9 GHz

GPU

Nvidia Maxwell 256

Memory

4 GB

Storage

32 GB total, Media Card Reader

Forseeable Obsolescence

in 10 months

Battery

16Wh, 4310mAh

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions (cm): w23.88 × d10.16 × h1.4

Dimensions (in): w9.4 × d4 × h0.55

Weight (kg): 0.4

Weight (lbs.): 0.88

Features

Built-in Media Card Reader
HDMI
IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.)
Touch Screen
USB 2
USB Type-A
3.5mm Headphone+Microphone combo jack
Built-in Speakers
Bluetooth 4
NFC (Near Field Communication)
Wi-Fi a
Wi-Fi b
Wi-Fi g
Wi-Fi n
Wi-Fi ac

Maintenance and Upgrades

I do not have much insight to offer regarding this product.

Additional Ressources

Official Product Page Official Product Support Page

Pricing and Current Offers

C$399.99 from Best Buy

Condition: New, Availability: Online and In-Stores, Last Verification: a day ago

C$399.99 from Best Buy

Condition: New, Availability: Out of Stock, Last Seen in Stock: a month ago, Last Verification: a day ago

C$399.99 from The Source

Condition: New, Availability: Out of Stock, Last Seen in Stock: 8 days ago, Last Verification: 5 hours ago

C$442.98 from Walmart

Condition: New, Availability: Out of Stock, Last Seen in Stock: 22 days ago, Last Verification: 5 hours ago

Software Compatibility

Here's how you can expect this console to fare with popular software based on developpers specified system requirements. For reference, a 1-star rating means minimal requirements are met and a 3-stars rating means recommended specs are met. Ratings beyond the 3-stars point could be advisable for uncommon scenarios like modding, working with very large and complex documents, etc.

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Who it's For

Serious Gamer

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	1th percentile
Versatility	19th percentile
Power	16th percentile
Storage Space	24th percentile
Portability	97th percentile
Battery Autonomy	31th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Nintendo Switch

Screen

7", 1280×720(WXGA, 720p, 0.9MP), OLED Display, Touch Screen

CPU

Nvidia Tegra X1

GPU

Nvidia Maxwell 256

Memory

4 GB

Storage

64 GB total, Media Card Reader

Pricing

Typically sells for C$449.

C$449.99 from Best Buy C$449.99 from Best Buy C$449.98 from Amazon

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Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	97th percentile
Versatility	3th percentile
Power	62th percentile
Storage Space	74th percentile
Portability	36th percentile

Specs

Operating System

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CPU

AMD XBox series S

GPU

AMD XBox series S

Memory

10 GB

Storage

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Pricing

Typically sells for C$379.

C$379.99 from Best Buy C$379.99 from The Source C$379.99 from Amazon

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