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- 6.2” LCD screen
- Three play modes: TV, tabletop, and handheld
- Local co-op, online, and local wireless multiplayer
- Detachable Joy-Con controllers
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Three modes in one
Nintendo Switch is designed to fit your life, transforming from home console to portable system in a snap
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This is Joy-Con
The included Joy-Con controllers give you total gameplay flexibility.
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TV Mode
Dock your Nintendo Switch to enjoy HD gaming on your TV.
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Handheld Mode
Pick it up and play with the Joy-Con controllers attached.
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Tabletop Mode
Flip the stand to share the screen, then share the fun with a multiplayer game
Additional games and/or systems may be required for multiplayer mode. Games and systems sold separately. Nintendo Switch Lite plays all games that support handheld mode.
Product information
Product Dimensions | 14 x 8 x 3.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.75 pounds |
ASIN | B07VJRZ62R |
Item model number | Nacional |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #365 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #11 in Nintendo Switch Consoles |
Date First Available | August 1, 2019 |
Manufacturer | Nintendo |
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Play at home or on the go with one system The Nintendo Switch™ system is designed to go wherever you do, instantly transforming from a home console you play on TV to a portable system you can play anywhere. So you get more time to play the games you love, however you like.
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Customers like the quality, value, fun, and appearance of the video game hardware. They mention that it has a great selection of games, is worth the money, and is fun for the whole family. They appreciate the battery life, saying that it's amazing and still golden after a long time use. They also like the ease of use, variety of games and versatility.
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Customers like the quality of the video game hardware. They say it's a great system, with amazing games and a good selection of games. They also say it’s slick and genius in its own right. Customers also mention that the Switch doesn't take itself too seriously and is a convenient gaming experience.
"...If you don't have a Switch yet, I recommend this model for its versatility. You never know when you'll change your mind on "how" you want to play...." Read more
"...The Switch doesn't take itself too seriously (which I love) but that means it might not be the right choice for people concerned with the perfect..." Read more
"The product met the expected expectations." Read more
"The box was a little dinged up but overall it worked and turned on immediately, nothing was broken and it was definitely worth the money...." Read more
Customers like the value of the video game hardware. They say it's worth the money, the cheapest, and most reliable. Some say the membership is worthwhile.
"...Its the most value for the price I've found from searching through all of what Amazon has as far as Switch Tablet screen protectors go...." Read more
"...The Switch's online service, Nintendo Switch Online, is also a good value, offering access to online multiplayer, cloud saves, and a growing library..." Read more
"...turned on immediately, nothing was broken and it was definitely worth the money. The switch works super well with no problems" Read more
"...BOTW alone was worth the price of admission...." Read more
Customers find the games on the Nintendo Switch super fun to play, and it's a great console for all ages. They also say it has a fantastic library of family-friendly games that anyone can pick up and enjoy. Customers also mention that Breath of the Wild is one of the best games ever made, and that it'll be good for kids with good motor skills.
"...Anyway, all this to say the Nintendo Switch is a great console for busy adults who want to reminisce about the fun they had 10, 20, or even 30 years..." Read more
"...is a great choice for anyone looking for a versatile and fun gaming experience...." Read more
"...anyone who just wants to have a good time and it’s especially great for families or people with young kids who want to play games with them without..." Read more
"...The console itself is a lot of fun, and super easy to switch from handheld to docked...." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the video game hardware. They say it's amazing, and the battery is still golden after a long time use. They also appreciate the energy efficiency and portable nature.
"...This also means these new Switches are more energy efficient and less prone to overheating than the day one models...." Read more
"...The big thing that drew me in was the extended battery life, even though so far I haven't played much in handheld mode and not at all in tabletop,..." Read more
"...I highly recommend this version of the Switch for the battery life, larger screen and hd rumble, but you may want to get a comfort grip if you will..." Read more
"...I like it for its portable nature and surprising computing power...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the video game hardware. They mention that it looks great both big and little screen, is easy to set up, and is a work of art. Some say that the handheld mode has been a very nice, convenient gaming experience.
"...No perceptible lag, colors are crisp...." Read more
"...The switch itself has a much faster, more user friendly, prettier, less congested graphics user interface than all of Nintendo’s previous consoles...." Read more
"...For example the Zelda game "Breath of the Wild" is a visual stunner with a huge open world...." Read more
"...gaming on the TV and gaming in portable handheld mode has been a very nice, convenient gaming experience indeed...." Read more
Customers find the video game hardware easy to use. They mention that it's simple, making gaming on the go effortless. They also say that connecting other controllers is easy and that the handheld to TV display is almost seamless.
"...What the Switch does is make gaming on the go effortless, fun for the average busy person and something you can really enjoy with your whole family..." Read more
"...The switch itself has a much faster, more user friendly, prettier, less congested graphics user interface than all of Nintendo’s previous consoles...." Read more
"...controller would be a little awkward to play with, but it's easy to get the hang of...." Read more
"...Now what I’d say my favorite thing about the console is it’s simplicity. This device is made for one thing only and that is for playing video games...." Read more
Customers like the variety of games available for the Nintendo Switch. They say it has a good choice of games, with plenty of games for everyone. Some customers also mention that it has great game library, and that it lets them play the games they want, wherever they are. They also appreciate the retro and indie games that are available.
"...service, Nintendo Switch Online, is also a good value, offering access to online multiplayer, cloud saves, and a growing library of classic NES and..." Read more
"...You can find alot of the old beat'em ups and alot of turned based strategy games, and alot more. I very pleased with the console as a whole...." Read more
"...There are plenty of games available for the Switch, something for everyoneand more to come...." Read more
"My daughter had one. My son wanted one. They’re both happy now. Lots of games, simple parental controls. A nice blend of a hand held and a console." Read more
Customers like the versatility of the video game hardware. They mention that it serves as a single player handheld and a TV based console. They also say it's great to carry around with you during travels.
"...and on the go in handheld mode is a huge plus, as it allows for gaming anytime and anywhere...." Read more
"...pros over other consoles, it’s main pro being that it’s a portable console with games that previously are only found on PC or console...." Read more
"...They also have a great travel case that you can get with it that has plenty of space for the switch with case and joycons attached and space for..." Read more
"...I like it for its portable nature and surprising computing power...." Read more
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Introduction to the system/What is a Nintendo Switch?:
The Nintendo Switch is a "hybrid system". Lets break it down to its core do understand what people mean by "hybrid system", lets start with what is basically a gaming tablet with a plastic screen and a multi-touch-touchscreen. This is the "Switch itself" so to speak. For a "console", it is EXTREMELY thin in comparison to a PS4 or Xbox One for example. This also means it takes significantly less energy to run. The internal cooling fan is also significantly quieter than either of the prior two other consoles mentioned.
That multi-touch-touchscreen allows for certain mobile games like Muse Dash, VOEZ, Deemo, and many others to be ported to the Switch without compromising their touch screen gimmicks from their mobile phone counterparts. Despite this, many of them do have support for button controls. Many Switch games gives you options on how you want to play and this is a running theme with the Switch.
Now for the controllers which are "hybrid controllers" in a way. For those of you who used the Nintendo Wii, these "Joy Cons" share and improved upon the motion controls from the Wii days, except in addition to the motion controls, Nintendo also made the actual button layout resemble a regular controller like the button layout found on a Xbox One controller for example. Not that weird button layout on the Wii for example. This means both the Wii crowd can assimilate into this new generation of Nintendo, along side the core gamers who would prefer a more "traditional" controller button set up.
Normally a player would use both Joy Cons together as a pair, whether that be attached to the Switch Tablet itself to be played on the go like a 3DS (be it much longer than a 3DS), at home and connected to a plastic grip that gives you those controller "thighs" to make it easier to hold and to make it feel more like a more traditional controller even more. You can even use the Joy Cons without them being attached to anything like the Wiimote and Numchuck, but without that annoying wire in between your controllers. This "detached" controller style option with the Joy Cons allows you to play in positions otherwise impossible with a more "static" controller. For example, you can play with one arm behind your head while the other arm is resting on your stomach as you play from your bed or couch.
These Joy Cons also have two buttons on the plastic rails that connect them to the Switch Tablet piece. These buttons are functional and you can actually use just a single Joy Con per player in certain supported games.
Key word "supported games". This is where the main issue with the Nintendo Switch lies, Nintendo laid the foundation for developers to have the best tools at their deposal but not all of them use them. Some developers have games that cost less overall on the Switch than their original releases on other systems, or from mobile with mobile's atrocious micro-transactions , meanwhile there's other developers that neither have the full game on the physical game cartridges while having the audacity to be more expensive on the Switch. But again, its ALL developer based. Research the game developers in question to see if you're getting the best value for buying their ports (or original) releases on the Nintendo Switch.
Oh right, this gaming system uses cartridges. Don't worry, they're not those huge ones from the Nintendo 64 days! They're more Nintendo 3DS sized if anything. If the developer you choose did it properly, a entire game can fit on these cartridges. This means you can play those properly done physical releases immediately without any additional downloads. But again, developer based. Some of them DO only "partially" have the game on the Switch Cartridge(s). Do your research.
Now to talk about the Dock that connects the Switch Tablet to a TV.
If you open up the back side of the Dock, there should be two slits near the bottom of the Dock. The Switch Tablet has two air vents that when "docked" should be right up against those vents. Please try not to block off those vents so the Switch Tablet as a easier time cooling itself off while you (and others) play in "TV Mode". The Switch Tablet also has a air-vent on the top. So keep that area of the Switch Tablet clear as well.
This particular model of the Nintendo Switch, model number "HAC-001(-01)", is different from day one Nintendo Switch systems in the sense that Switches with the model number "HAC-001(-01)" have better battery life. For example, day one Switches would run really graphically/resource intensive games for about 2 hours 30 minutes (or 2.5 hours) minimum. Whereas this new "HAC-001(-01)" numbered Switch(es) can run those games for up to 4.5 hours minimum in "handheld mode". The way these "new Switches" accomplish this is by having a more efficient component in the inside of the Tablet piece. This also means these new Switches are more energy efficient and less prone to overheating than the day one models. So this is even helpful for people who would use this gaming system for TV use.
If you don't have a Switch yet, I recommend this model for its versatility. You never know when you'll change your mind on "how" you want to play. I used to use it mostly in TV mode but eventually started using it more and more while outside in general. For example, on the bus, while waiting for something to start whether it be a class, jury duty, meeting, you name it. The Nintendo Switch will make that wait all the less painful. Waiting to be called or dismissed for jury duty especially.
Oh, I almost forgot! You CAN use power banks with the Nintendo Switch! The minimum power requirements for a power bank to work with a Nintendo Switch is 5 Volts, and 2.4 Amps. The cable you use to plug the Switch Tablet with a power bank can be found bundled with the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, or the Nintendo Switch Charging Grip. Both of those products come with the USB cable required to use a Nintendo Switch with a power bank. So even if you manage to drain this new Switch's battery life on a long trip, bring a battery bank and you can extend its battery life even further. But again, this mostly won't be needed unless you're on a air ride for over 7 hours or so. Anything less than that, if you're smart about it, you can get away with just the Switch's battery life.
Speaking of battery life, the Joy Cons each have a estimated battery life of 20 hours each. Let me repeat that, 20 hours. That brings its competition's controllers to shame!
So if you keep your Joy Cons charged overnight (they charge when connected to the Switch Tablet while the Tablet is charging in either the Dock or via battery bank), they ain't going to die unless you deliberately go out of your way not to charge them at least once a week.
When their batteries are completely dead, both the Switch Tablet and one pair of Joy Cons takes about 3 hours to fully charge everything. So if you're able to, put the Switch Tablet with the pair of Joy Cons connected to it, and leave the three of them in the Dock overnight to keep everything nice and charged for tomorrows challenges.
Get creative, once you get used to the options the Nintendo Switch offers, going to anything else, you'll realize that you'd taken for granted with the Nintendo Switch! In my particular case, using the two Joy Cons in each hand unconnected. I can't do that with a keyboard and mouse! So get your Joy Cons, get them in a position that works for you, get cozy on your couch, bed, etc. and have some fun with your game(s) of choice!
Just keep in mind it is a GAMING SYSTEM FIRST, and the "entertainment media center" SECOND. So as of January 15th, 2020 don't expect things like Netflix to be on this machine. If you treat it as a DEDICATED gaming system, you're in for one hell of a ride!
Just don't forget your screen protector since the Switch Tablet's screen is made of plastic!
If you don't want to go through all of them, get this one:
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It should serve most peoples' needs. Its durable, cheap, anti-glare, self heals from minor scratches, etc. Its the most value for the price I've found from searching through all of what Amazon has as far as Switch Tablet screen protectors go.
As far as the "system itself" goes, this is pretty much all of the information that you'd need. Everything else is developer centered, game wise. Do your research, and think very carefully which developers will give you the best bang for your buck!
So a little background, I was a enthusiastic PC gamer in college who built my own PCs for the purpose and am now - due to the demands of adulthood - someone who only plays the occasional game. My last handheld Nintendo console was the black and white Game Boy Pocket in the early 90's, so I've been away from the platform ---- a while.
I bought the Switch purely because I learned they had ported Skyrim to it, and as a huge fan of the Elder Scrolls genre I was hoping to devote some of my train commute to questing around Tamriel. In this sense, the Switch does not disappoint. I am not a graphics connoisseur, but - compared to the PC version - Skryim plays really well on the Switch. No perceptible lag, colors are crisp. Yes, it's missing the expansions and yes, the text can be a little small, but that's a fair trade-off for the portability this platform brings.
So far, I only own 2 games - Skyrim and MarioKart 8 (another throwback to my college dorm days on the N64), and I love playing both on the Switch, MaroKart is obviously the newer game and so the graphics and gameplay are much better but I'm a still a sucker for Skyrim (at least until the next ES is released, hopefully in my lifetime).
Anyway, all this to say the Nintendo Switch is a great console for busy adults who want to reminisce about the fun they had 10, 20, or even 30 years ago. The Switch doesn't take itself too seriously (which I love) but that means it might not be the right choice for people concerned with the perfect graphic or gameplay experience - there are dedicated consoles that do this much better. What the Switch does is make gaming on the go effortless, fun for the average busy person and something you can really enjoy with your whole family - which I think was Nintendo's real goal here all along.
The Switch's game library is impressive, with a wide variety of games available, from first-party titles like "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" and "Super Mario Odyssey", to third-party games like "Minecraft" and "Fortnite". The Switch also has a growing number of indie titles which are also worth checking out.
The Switch's online service, Nintendo Switch Online, is also a good value, offering access to online multiplayer, cloud saves, and a growing library of classic NES and SNES games.
Overall, the Nintendo Switch is a great choice for anyone looking for a versatile and fun gaming experience. It has a great selection of games, and the ability to play both at home and on the go makes it a great option for gaming on the go. The only downside might be that the battery life could be better, but overall it's an excellent device.