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
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Compared Overall
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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 (TV mode & Tabletop mode), Nintendo Switch (Handheld mode)
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 a year
Battery
16Wh, 4310mAh
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (cm): w23.88 × d10.16 × h1.4
Dimensions (in): w9.4 × d25.81 × h3.56
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
Pricing and Current Offers
Software Compatibility
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