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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).

Display
6.2″ LCD
1280 × 720
Chip
NVIDIA custom Tegra processor
Memory
Unknown
Battery
4310 mAh
Weight
398 g
With Joy-Con attached; console alone about 297 g
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Nintendo Switch front view with neon blue and neon red Joy-Con attached

Nintendo Switch front view with neon blue and neon red Joy-Con attached

Image: NintendoChecked October 22, 2026

Models & list prices

Manufacturer list prices (MSRP), not retail offers.

ModelLaunch (USD)Current list (USD)
HAC-001(-01), 32 GB$299.99[4]$339.99[5]since August 3, 2025

Chip & performance

SpecificationValue
Chip (SoC)NVIDIA custom Tegra processor[1]
Process nodeNot published
CPUNot published
CPU cores / threadsNot published
CPU clockNot published
GPUNot published
GPU coresNot published
GPU clockNot published
Power range (TDP)Not published

Memory & storage

SpecificationValue
RAMNot published
RAM typeNot published
RAM speedNot published
Storage32 GB[1]
Storage typeNot published
microSD slotYes[1]microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC

Display

SpecificationValue
Screen size6.2″[1]
Resolution1280 × 720[1]
Refresh rateNot published
PanelLCD[1]
Peak brightnessNot published
Variable refresh (VRR)Not published
HDRNot published
TouchscreenYes[1]

Battery & build

SpecificationValue
BatteryNot published
Battery (mAh)4310 mAh[1]Nintendo quotes about 4.5–9 hours; about 3 hours to charge in sleep mode
ChargingNot published
Weight398 g[1]With Joy-Con attached; console alone about 297 g
Dimensions239 × 102 × 13.9 mm[1]With Joy-Con attached; 28.4 mm deep at the sticks

Connectivity & software

SpecificationValue
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)[1]
BluetoothBluetooth 4.1[1]
PortsUSB-C (charging, dock) · 3.5 mm headset jack · Game card slot · microSD slot[1]
Operating systemNintendo Switch system software[1]
ControlsDetachable Joy-Con (L) and (R) · HD rumble · Accelerometer and gyroscope[1]

Sources

Each value above links to the source it was taken from. Last checked October 22, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

  1. [1]Nintendo Switch console [HAC-001(-01)] specifications · Nintendo (Singapore)manufacturer · read October 22, 2026
  2. [2]Nintendo Switch family technical specs · Nintendo of Americamanufacturer · read October 22, 2026
  3. [3]Nintendo Switch 2 hardware page (Switch comparison image) · Nintendo (Malaysia)manufacturer · read October 22, 2026
  4. [4]Nintendo Announces Switch Price And Release Date · Game Informer, January 12, 2017news · read October 22, 2026
  5. [5]Nintendo Announces Switch Pricing Changes Starting August 3, 2025 · The Outerhaven, August 1, 2025news · read October 22, 2026
  6. [6]Nintendo raises original Switch prices in the U.S. following Nintendo Switch 2 launch · GosuGamers, August 1, 2025news · read October 22, 2026

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