Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch is both a home console and a handheld gaming system in one package, with various versions offering better specs for dedicated enthusiasts.

+ See More

Page 2

Nintendo Switch Tag Page Cover Art
Nintendo Switch
Brand
Nintendo
Storage
32 - 64 GB, expandable via microSD

Resolution
480p - 1080p (docked) / 1280 x 720 (handheld)
Original Release Date
March 3, 2017
Hardware Versions
Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch OLED Model
Original MSRP (USD)
$299.99, ¥29,980, £279.99, €329.99
Weight
297 g (10.5 oz)
Operating System
Proprietary, codenamed Horizon
VR Support
No
App Store
Nintendo eShop
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Ports
USB-C (power delivery), game card, microSD (console) / HDMI, 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0 (dock)
HDR Support
No
Dimensions
173 x 102 x 14 mm
Processor
Quad-core ARM Cortex-A57 (Nvidia Tegra X1 system-on-chip)
See at Nintendo eShop See at Amazon See at Walmart See at Best Buy
Master Chief stands in front of a Switch 2 against a green background.
You Know When I Would Pay $30 For Xbox Game Pass? When It’s On Switch

Xbox Game Pass isn't worth it anymore, but it would be if it was on other consoles.

By 
Bop It Extreme in Bop It! The Video Game.
Bop-It Is The Best $8 I’ve Spent On The Switch

You really can't go wrong with Bop It.

By 
trainer with their haunter in pokemon legends z a.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Tiny File Sizes Have Left Fans A Little Worried
Pokemon Legends: Z-A

The OG Switch version of Legends: Z-A is just 4GB.

By 
NEWS Nintendo Switch surrounded by pixelated red outlines.
Nintendo Is Suing A Reddit Mod For $4.5 Million Over Alleged Switch Piracy
Industry

Nintendo's lawsuit against Reddit user Archbox continues, as the company seeks $4.5 million in damages.

By 
The Virtual Boy Is Back! Let's Rerelease All Nintendo Garbage
The Virtual Boy Is Back! Let's Rerelease Nintendo’s Other Garbage!

Nostalgia rules all and the return of the Virtual Boy is proof.

By 
The Nintendo Switch Virtual Boy with Wario from Virtual Boy Wario Land.
We're All Going To Have A Bad Time With Virtual Boy Games On Nintendo Switch

The Virtual Boy is Nintendo's most notorious flop for a reason.

By 
samus looking at a nintendo switch 2 copy of matroid prime 4.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Pre-Order Guide: Platforms, Prices, And Switch 2 Upgrade
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Everything you need to know about placing a pre-order for Metroid Prime 4.

By 
mario using a dandelion to float down to a copy of super mario galaxy and galaxy 2.
Super Mario Galaxy And Galaxy 2 Pre-Order Guide: Prices, Platforms, And More
Super Mario Galaxy

Everything you need to know about pre-ordering Super Mario Galaxy and Galaxy 2 on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.

By 
The Virtual Boy accessory for Nintendo Switch.
Virtual Boy Games Are Coming To Nintendo Switch And Switch 2, But You'll Have To Buy Another Accessory
Nintendo Switch 2

Yes, Nintendo is really bringing back its worst console.

By 
NEWS Nintendo Switch halftone paper effect over a Switch home menu
Switch Hacker Agrees To Pay Nintendo $2 Million After Refusing To Stop Modding Its Consoles

After initially denying any wrongdoing, the modder must now pay Nintendo a seven-figure sum.

3
By 
rayman and mario on a blurred background of n64 games.
Forsaken Is Coming To NSO, Fueling Fan Theory That Future Games Have Been Hiding In Plain Sight This Whole Time
Triple-A Games

That blurry cover art theory is starting to hold water.

By 
donkey kong scratching his head looking at a nintendo switch oled.
QVC Is Selling Copies Of Donkey Kong Bananza Bundled With A Console It's Not Compatible With
Donkey Kong Bananza

Make sure none of the casual or non-gamers in your life have bought this bundle.

By 
Nintendo-Switch-Zelda-Cartridge
We're One Step Closer To Fake Switch Games Hitting The Market With This Latest Development
Industry

It's every collector's worst nightmare come to life.

4
By 
Chibi-Robo holding up a plug in front of ceramics.
Bad News Collectors, Physical Games Usually Get More Expensive When They Come To Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo Switch 2

No cheap copy of Chibi-Robo for me, then...

By 
TG Nintendo Switch Price Increase stock symbol on console screen.
Only Nintendo Could Raise Prices On An 8-Year-Old Console And Get Away With It

Economic challenge or just another marketing strategy?

1
By 
Nintendo eShop AI Slop Guidelines
Nintendo Isn't The Only Company That Needs To Crack Down On Its Digital Storefront

The fight against 'eSlop' begins, but the battle is far from over.

By 
mario in front of the nso playtest globe.
Nintendo is inviting even more of you to play that secret Switch game no one's allowed to talk about

40,000 people will be able to play the game we still know almost nothing about.

By 
A screenshot from Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, showing pixel art characters. They are gathered on a circular altar on the ground, which is in a forest setting.
Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake Has A Huge Catch With Its Switch And Switch 2 Releases
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake

Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake will not give you a free next-gen upgrade, even though the Switch copy is playable on Switch 2.

By 
pink and blue donkey kong in donkey kong bananza.
This is how Donkey Kong Bananza would have looked had Nintendo launched it on the original Switch
Donkey Kong Bananza

Saving Bananza for the Switch 2 was the right call.

By 
Rayquaza in front of Sootopolis City from Pokemon Emerald
It’s Time To Replay Pokemon Emerald
Pokemon Emerald

Pokemon games have been going downhill for decades. It's time to remember the good old days.

5
By 
1 2 3 4 5