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Nintendo Switch

HAC-001 · 2017 · home console

Specifications

Cpu
Nvidia Tegra X1 (ARM Cortex-A57, quad-core)
Gpu
Nvidia Maxwell-based GPU (integrated in the Tegra X1)
Ram
max: 4 GB LPDDR4 (soldered; no console RAM upgrade) · base: 4 GB LPDDR4
Media
Game Card cartridge (proprietary flash cartridge)
Output
HDMI (docked); built-in LCD (handheld)
Battery
4310 mAh, roughly 2.5-6.5 hours depending on the game
Display
6.2-inch LCD touchscreen, 1280x720 (handheld); up to 1080p via HDMI when docked
Storage
base: 32 GB internal eMMC (64 GB on the OLED model) · options: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card
Release Price
$299.99

Variants

Models
Nintendo Switch OLED2021 revision: 7-inch OLED screen, wider adjustable kickstand, wired LAN port in the dock, and 64 GB internal storage. Same Tegra X1 CPU/GPU and 4 GB RAM as the original.
Nintendo Switch Lite2019 revision: handheld-only, smaller fixed 5.5-inch screen, no dock or TV output, no detachable Joy-Con (control sticks/buttons built into the unibody). Same internals as the original Switch.

Upgrade paths

storage
microSDXC cards up to 2 TB (officially rated; larger cards may work depending on firmware) · microSD slot is accessible under the kickstand (original/OLED) or on the side (Lite); no disassembly required.
~$10-30 for a basic card at the time
EASY