The Nintendo Switch is a “hybrid” console that can be used at home on a TV, and also as a portable console similar to Nintendo’s Game Boy and DS lines. Players can change between the console’s home and portable configurations on the fly, too, hence the name “Switch.” Transitioning between these mode is remarkably simple, and the most you have to do for the Switch to register a screen change is press the L and R buttons simultaneously. Simply placing the Switch into its dock will turn the system on, and the default settings even allow the Switch to automatically turn on your TV
What are the Nintendo Switch specifications?
Here are the official specifications of the Nintendo Switch:
- 6.2-inch LCD touchscreen (1280 x 720)
- Maximum resolution of 1080p 60fps when plugged into a TV
- Nvidia “customised” Tegra processor
- 32GB storage
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi
- Ethernet internet through optional adapter
- Bluetooth 4.1 (on tablet)
- Bluetooth 3.0 (in Joy-Cons)
- NFC (in right Joy-Con for Amiibo support)
- Stereo speakers (on tablet)
- PCM 5.1 channel audio in TV mode
- HDMI output (on dock)
- USB Type-C port (on tablet)
- 3x USB 2.0 ports (on dock) – USB 3.0 support to be added at future date
- Headphone/mic port (on tablet)
- MicroSD card slot (on tablet – plus microSDHC/microSDXC support)
- Game cartridge slot (on tablet)
- 4,310mAh battery (on tablet – up to six hours of play on one charge)
- 525mAh batteries (in Joy-Cons – up to 20 hours play time)
What games can you play on the Switch ?
