Battery
Joy-Con Guides
Pro Controller Guides
Background and Identification
The Switch is a hybrid gaming system—designed mainly as a traditional home console connected to a television, but the console can be removed from its docking station for handheld/portable use.
The Switch consists of several hardware components that can be configured on the fly depending on the user's play style:
- The Switch Console, a tablet-like unit with an integrated battery and 6.2-inch touchscreen
- The Switch Dock, which functions as a charging station and audio/video connection to the user's television
- The Joy-Con controllers, dubbed Joy-Con L and Joy-Con R, which can be used independently or as a pair, or attached to the Switch Console via its side rails, or connected to the Joy-Con Grip for use as a single controller
The Switch was quietly refreshed in 2019 with an updated processor and memory chips that increase the console’s power efficiency, boosting battery life from the estimated 2.5-6.5 hours to 4.5-9 hours on a single charge. Other than that, this newer version is identical in size, shape, and functionality to the original version.
Specifications
Switch Console
Display
- 6.2" with 1280 x 720 resolution
CPU/GPU
- NVIDIA customized Tegra processor
Onboard Storage
- 32 GB
- Expandable via microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC memory cards
Wireless Connectivity
- 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 4.1
Ports
- USB Type-C
- 3.5 mm audio jack
Maximum Resolution in TV Mode
- 1920 x 1080 at 60 FPS
Media
- Proprietary Switch solid-state game cards
Sensors
- Accelerometer
- Gyroscope
- Ambient light sensor
Battery
- 4310 mAh lithium-ion rechargeable
Switch Dock
Ports
- 2x USB 2.0 ports (USB 3.0 support will be added in a future update)
- HDMI port
- System connector
- AC power adapter port
Joy-Con
Sensors
- Accelerometer
- Gyroscope
- IR motion camera (Joy-Con R only)
Connectivity
- Bluetooth 3.0
- NFC
Battery
- 525 mAh lithium-ion rechargeable
