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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

HAC-001HAC-0012017 original launch model

HAC-001(-01)HAC-001(-01)2019 revised model, improved battery life

Splatoon 2 Edition2017 special edition, neon green/pink

Super Mario Odyssey Edition2017 special edition, red console w/ gold emblem

Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee Edition2018 special edition, yellow accents

Fortnite Special Edition (Wildcat)2019 special edition, purple/teal camo design

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Edition2020 special edition, pastel green/blue

Colors

Gray2017 launch

Neon Red/Neon Blue2017 launch, dual Joy-Con colors

Neon Yellow2018

Neon Purple/Neon Orange2019, dual Joy-Con colors

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