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Nintendo Switch OLED Model vs Panic Playdate
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Product B: Panic
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85 of 156 fields differ
- 42 different values
- 43 known for one only
- 8 the same
- 63 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 51 handheld consoles.
- BatteryA: 15.95WhB: 2.74WhNintendo is 5.8 times higher.
- Refresh rateA: 60HzB: 50HzNintendo is 10 Hz higher.
Weight
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All 165 fields
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General
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Series
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
045496883386, 0454968834094Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-oled-model-white-setRead 7 October 2026UPC 00045496883386 in the store data5Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-oled-model-neon-blue-neon-red-setRead 7 October 2026UPC 00045496883409 in the store data
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
Nintendo Switch (HAC-001(-01))19Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/nintendo-switch-oled-reviewRead 7 October 2026Standard hybrid Nintendo Switch is identified as the predecessor. The review separately names the 2019 version for its unchanged runtime comparison. Existing catalog reference is the current standard HAC-001(-01), not Switch Lite. No predecessor measurements transferred.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US4Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-oled-model-white-setRead 7 October 2026Exact US sale listing and original US launch establish US distribution of the represented standard White and Neon packs. Both existing variant rows already have US scope. Other regional sets, special editions and game bundles are not added.5Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-oled-model-neon-blue-neon-red-setRead 7 October 2026Exact US Neon Blue/Neon Red sale listing, matching existing UPC 045496883409.
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Colours
Device class
Platform and software
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OS family
OS at launch
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Latest OS
Built-in game stores
Physical games
Backward compatibility
Compatible with the Nintendo Switch game library. Nintendo Labo fit and some game experiences can differ.13Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-announces-nintendo-switch-oled-model-with-a-vibrant-7-inch-oled-screen-launching-oct-8Read 30 September 2026Full Nintendo Switch library, subject to Nintendo Labo fit and game-specific experience differences.
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Upscaling and frame generation
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Processor and graphics
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Chip
Chip brand
Core configuration
ANintendo Switch OLED Model
| Physical core count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
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| 4 | Cortex-A57 | 1.02 | 1.785 |
Source8Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 30 September 2026Four Cortex-A57 cores used, normally 1.02 GHz, up to 1.785 GHz during loading since a 2019 firmware update. The four Cortex-A53 cores are unused9Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026Switch 1 column: 4x ARM Cortex A57, 1020 MHz docked and handheld, max 1.785 GHz
BPanic Playdate
| Physical core count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
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| 1 | Cortex-M7 | 0.168 |
CPU cores
4
1
Max CPU clock
1.785GHz
0.168GHz
Process
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GPU
Integrated NVIDIA GPU, 256 CUDA cores8Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 30 September 2026
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GPU architecture
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GPU compute units
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GPU max clock
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GPU compute (claimed)
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Power modes
ANintendo Switch OLED Model
| Mode | Power source | Max CPU clock (GHz) | Max GPU clock (MHz) |
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| Handheld | Battery | 1.02 | 460 |
| Docked | Docked | 1.02 | 768 |
BPanic Playdate
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Highest TDP
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Highest TDP on battery
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Custom TDP
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Memory and storage
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RAM type
RAM speed
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Memory bandwidth
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Storage
Storage type
Installed drive PCIe generation
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Storage slots
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M.2 slots
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Memory card
Max card size
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Display
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Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
209.8ppi
172.8ppi
Panel type
Native panel orientation
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Touchscreen
Built-in display refresh modes
ANintendo Switch OLED Model
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1280 | 720 | 60 |
BPanic Playdate
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) |
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| 400 | 240 | 50 |
Max refresh rate
60Hz
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Adaptive sync
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VRR lower limit
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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HDR formats
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Second display
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Controls
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Stick sensor
Potentiometer10Reviewgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 30 September 2026Joy-Con: sticks type Potentiometers
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Stick layout
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Touch-sensitive sticks
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Replaceable stick modules
Service without soldering17Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Left+Joy-Con+Joystick+Replacement/113182Read 7 October 2026Left guide steps 10 to 12 disconnect ZIF flex cable, remove two screws and remove joystick. Service with tools and without soldering, not a user hot-swap.25Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Right+Joy-Con+Joystick+Replacement/113185Read 7 October 2026Actual supplied Joy-Con architecture shared with existing compatible first-generation Joy-Con. Left guide 113182 and right guide 113185 both disconnect ZIF flex cable and remove two screws to service joystick modules. Controller must be opened with tools, not a hot-swappable module. No Hall replacement feature transferred from optional kits. Nintendo’s whole-controller compatibility corroborates identity.
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Trigger sensor
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Trigger stops
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D-pad
Face button labels
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Extra rear and grip buttons
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Trackpads
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System buttons
POWER Button, Volume Buttons, HOME Button, Capture Button, + Button, - Button, SYNC Button15Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22633Read 7 October 2026Applicable console diagram explicitly names POWER and Volume Buttons. Joy-Con diagram supplies HOME/Capture/+/-/SYNC.27Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22634Read 7 October 2026Named auxiliary and system controls from exact applicable Joy-Con diagram plus console diagram 22633 Power/Volume. Standard game face, direction and shoulder buttons are separate existing control fields. Rail release buttons are mechanical attachment controls and not listed as system input buttons. Does not claim that these are seven individual physical switches across console and both controllers.
Detached controller connection
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Controller mouse sensor
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Fingerprint
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Motion and feedback
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Gyroscope
Rumble
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RGB lighting
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Measured
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Brightness (measured)
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
3.31Measurementtweakers.net/reviews/9480/nintendo-switch-oled-en-metroid-dread-nieuwe-game-en-nieuwe-console-getest.htmlRead 7 October 2026Own OLED mean Delta E 2000 of primary/secondary colours plus white, factory High/Vivid preset, sRGB reference. YouTube test video, C6 HDR2000 and Calman Ultimate. Maker interview independently identifies Vivid as factory default. Not extended ColorChecker or post-calibration. Standard result 2.40 and excluding-white results 1.40/2.50 are separate. Firmware unstated.16Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-ca/whatsnew/ask-the-developer-vol-2-nintendo-switch-oled-model-part-2Read 7 October 2026Maker developer interview identifies vibrant/Vivid colour preset as default out of box. Numerical error is Tweakers own measurement, not maker claim.
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PWM frequency (measured)
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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)
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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)
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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)
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AnTuTu (measured)
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Game frame rates (measured)
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Memory card read (measured)
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Battery runtime per test (measured)
ANintendo Switch OLED Model
| Test | Game | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Video playback | Not available | 5 |
| Gaming | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 4.85 |
Source1Measurementtweakers.net/reviews/9480/nintendo-switch-oled-en-metroid-dread-nieuwe-game-en-nieuwe-console-getest.htmlRead 7 October 2026Own exact OLED gaming test to battery shutdown: continuous Smash CPU battle, Standard colour, maximum brightness, sticks restrained to prevent dimming. 4h51m normalized 4.85h. Published nine-CPU-player description is inconsistent with game player limit. Actual count remains unresolved and is not asserted. The measured duration is kept and the discrepancy is noted. Firmware, Wi-Fi and audio settings unstated. Existing Tom’s Guide 5h video row retained with its own 100% brightness/50% volume conditions.12Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/nintendo-switch-oledRead 30 September 20265:00 playing a YouTube video at 100 % screen brightness and 50 % volume
BPanic Playdate
Not availableShortest gaming test runtime (measured)
4.85h
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Longest gaming test runtime (measured)
4.85h
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Video runtime (measured)
5h
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Full charge time (measured)
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Fan noise per mode (measured)
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Max fan noise (measured)
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Fan noise while gaming (measured)
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Back surface under load (measured)
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Grips under load (measured)
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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)
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Stick tests (measured)
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Speaker loudness (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Audio
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Speakers
Speaker direction
Audio features
Linear PCM 5.1ch output over HDMI in TV mode2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026
Condenser microphone, TRRS headset microphone input1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists a condenser mic and a TRRS mic input.
Microphones
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Ports and dock
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Ports
ANintendo Switch OLED Model
| Type | Version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Not available | 1 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 |
| microSD card | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC | 1 |
| Other | Game card slot | 1 |
BPanic Playdate
| Type | Count | Side |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C | 1 | Bottom |
| 3.5 mm audio | 1 | Bottom |
USB-C ports
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USB4 or Thunderbolt
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USB-C charging
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Video out
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Max external display
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External GPU
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Dock
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Max output through dock
ANintendo Switch OLED Model
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) |
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| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
BPanic Playdate
Not availableDock ports
2 USB ports (USB 2.0 compatible), System connector, AC adapter port, HDMI port, LAN port2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026
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Wireless
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Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
4.26Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Infobox connectivity lists Bluetooth 4.2.9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811Read 10 October 2026Teardown step 1 lists Bluetooth 4.2 and step 9 names an Espressif ESP32-D0WDQ6 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth SoC. The maker help page says Playdate does not currently support Bluetooth audio, so this is the hardware version and not a working feature.
Network
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Battery and charging
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Battery energy
Battery capacity
Claimed battery life
ANintendo Switch OLED Model
| Use | Game | Hours (from) (h) | Hours (h) |
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| Gaming | Not available | 4.5 | 9 |
| Gaming | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Not available | 5.5 |
Battery life (claimed, min)
4.5h
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Battery life (claimed, max)
9h
336h
Wired charging
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Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)
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Charge limit
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Bypass charging
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Charger in box
Cooling
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Fans
Vapor chamber
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Custom fan curve
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Build
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Built-in kickstand
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Dust and water rating
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User-replaceable parts
Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Width242Height102Depth28.4mm(9.5 × 4 × 1.1 in)2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026Width and height are the full device with supplied controllers attached. Maximum external depth includes protruding controls: 28.4 mm. Chassis-only depth is 13.9 mm and is not stored in this field.
Depth9mm1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists size 76 x 74 x 9 mm without naming the axes. Only the 9 mm thickness is stored, because the last value is the thickness in every order. Early 2019 coverage wrote 74 x 76 x 9 mm, so the order of the first two values is not safe to read as width and height.2Maker product pagehelp.play.date/hardware/the-specsRead 10 October 2026Maker help specs list Size 76 x 74 x 9 mm without axes. Only the 9 mm thickness is stored.6Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Infobox lists 76x74x9 mm without axes, the same as the maker.
Weight
Weight without controllers
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Certifications
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Game compatibility programme
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FCC ID
BKEHEG00132Regulatory filingfccid.io/BKEHEG001Read 7 October 2026Original Nintendo HEG001 grant, July 13 2021, applies to console HEG-001 in the represented US packs. Manufacturer label exhibit 5337286 title HEG-001_Label_and_label_location corroborates mapping. Product code has no hyphen in registered FCC ID. Separate Joy-Con FCC IDs not combined into this console field. No SAR value added to a field that does not exist.35Regulatory filingfccid.io/BKEHEG001/Label/06-Label-and-Location-5337286Read 7 October 2026Nintendo original producer-filed label exhibit 5337286 names HEG-001_Label_and_label_location, associated FCC ID BKEHEG001, July 13 2021 application. Exact HEG-001 console in represented US packs, no separate Joy-Con IDs included.
Other certifications
EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU declaration of conformity33Regulatory filingnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitchOledModel_DeclarationOfConformity.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact maker declaration, originally issued July 27 2021, revised August 12 2026, names HEG-001 and applicable RED conformity. EU-market declaration scope, not an independent third-party certificate or a US warranty promise. Later cybersecurity/ecodesign clauses have their own date footnotes and are not stored as universal launch capabilities.
In the box
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In the box
Nintendo Switch console, Nintendo Switch dock, Joy-Con (L), Joy-Con (R), Joy-Con straps, Joy-Con grip, High Speed HDMI Cable, Nintendo Switch AC Adapter4Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-oled-model-white-setRead 7 October 2026
Playdate, USB-C to A Cable, User Guide1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists Playdate, USB-C to A Cable and User Guide.
Carrying case
None4Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-oled-model-white-setRead 7 October 2026Exact represented standard US pack complete box list includes no carrying case. Maker separately sells case/screen-protector SKU 114296 for OLED compatibility. None means none supplied in these console packs, not absence of compatible optional cases or special retailer bundles.5Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-oled-model-neon-blue-neon-red-setRead 7 October 2026Independent exact US Neon standard-pack complete box list matches White pack except controller/dock colour, with no carrying case. Optional case is sold separately.18Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-carrying-case-screen-protectorRead 7 October 2026Separate accessory SKU 114296 includes OLED screen protector and states Nintendo Switch console not included. Corroborates optional case rather than supplied pack case.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_ImportantInformation_EUR_01.pdf14Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_ImportantInformation_EUR_01.pdfRead 7 October 2026Official Important Information (EUR) manual includes HEG-001 OLED burn-in and protective-film instructions.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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