# Nintendo Switch

The original hybrid: a 6.2-inch 720p LCD tablet with detachable Joy-Con that docks to a TV at up to 1080p. Specs here are for the current HAC-001(-01) unit, the 2019 revision with longer battery life (about 4.5–9 hours).

- Brand: Nintendo
- Category: Nintendo
- Status: In production
- Released: 2017-03-03 [4]
- Official page: https://www.nintendo.com/sg/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.html
- Web page: https://handheldquest.com/handhelds/nintendo-switch/
- Data last checked: 2026-10-22

## List prices

Regular prices set by the maker, not deals.

| Variant | Price | Since | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| HAC-001(-01), 32 GB | $299.99 | 2017-03-03 | [4] |
| HAC-001(-01), 32 GB | $339.99 | 2025-08-03 | [5][6] |

Current US list price from $339.99.

## Specifications

Fields not listed are unknown. Evidence: maker spec, maker + independent source, reported by press, estimate or rumor.

### Chip & performance

| Spec | Value | Evidence | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Chip (SoC) | NVIDIA custom Tegra processor | maker spec | [1] |

### Memory & storage

| Spec | Value | Evidence | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Storage | 32 GB | maker spec | [1] |
| microSD slot | Yes | maker spec: microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC | [1] |

### Display

| Spec | Value | Evidence | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Screen size | 6.2″ | maker spec | [1] |
| Resolution | 1280 × 720 | maker spec | [1] |
| Panel | LCD | maker spec | [1] |
| Touchscreen | Yes | maker spec | [1] |

### Battery & build

| Spec | Value | Evidence | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Battery (mAh) | 4310 mAh | maker spec: Nintendo quotes about 4.5–9 hours; about 3 hours to charge in sleep mode | [1] |
| Weight | 398 g | maker spec: With Joy-Con attached; console alone about 297 g | [1] |
| Dimensions | 239 × 102 × 13.9 mm | maker spec: With Joy-Con attached; 28.4 mm deep at the sticks | [1] |

### Connectivity & software

| Spec | Value | Evidence | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | maker spec | [1] |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | maker spec | [1] |
| Ports | USB-C (charging, dock) · 3.5 mm headset jack · Game card slot · microSD slot | maker spec | [1] |
| Operating system | Nintendo Switch system software | maker spec | [1] |
| Controls | Detachable Joy-Con (L) and (R) · HD rumble · Accelerometer and gyroscope | maker spec | [1] |

## Sources

1. Nintendo (Singapore), "Nintendo Switch console [HAC-001(-01)] specifications", read 2026-10-22: https://www.nintendo.com/sg/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.html
2. Nintendo of America, "Nintendo Switch family technical specs", read 2026-10-22: https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/tech-specs/
3. Nintendo (Malaysia), "Nintendo Switch 2 hardware page (Switch comparison image)", read 2026-10-22: https://www.nintendo.com/my/hardware/switch2/index.html
4. Game Informer, "Nintendo Announces Switch Price And Release Date", published 2017-01-12, read 2026-10-22: https://gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2017/01/12/nintendo-switch-price-release-date.aspx
5. The Outerhaven, "Nintendo Announces Switch Pricing Changes Starting August 3, 2025", published 2025-08-01, read 2026-10-22: https://www.theouterhaven.net/nintendo-switch-pricing-update-august-2025/
6. GosuGamers, "Nintendo raises original Switch prices in the U.S. following Nintendo Switch 2 launch", published 2025-08-01, read 2026-10-22: https://www.gosugamers.net/entertainment/news/76523-nintendo-raises-original-switch-prices-in-the-u-s-following-nintendo-switch-2-launch

Images: Nintendo.