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ANintendo Switch (HAC-001(-01))

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General

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Series

Nintendo Switch3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/systemRead 5 October 2026

Nintendo Switch13Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-2-launches-june-5-bringing-new-forms-of-game-communication-to-lifeRead 30 September 2026Opening paragraphs identify Nintendo Switch 2 as next step in Nintendo Switch family.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

HAC-001(-01)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026Ordinary non-OLED Switch generation, represented by exact 2019 HAC-001(-01). Earlier 2017 HAC-001 battery and chip facts excluded. Lite, OLED and Switch 2 are separate marketed models.

BEE-0014Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Corporate/Consumer-Information/Eco-design/Product-Ecodesign-Information-Consoles-part-3--2835840.htmlRead 30 September 2026Listed as Nintendo Switch 2 [BEE-001]

GTIN / EAN

00045496883775, 000454968821677Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-neon-blue-neon-red-joy-con-117972Read 10 October 2026US store About this item lists UPC 00045496883775 for the Neon Blue and Neon Red set. The Gray set UPC 00045496882167 is on its own store page. Both are 14-digit GTINs with the maker's leading zeroes. Current retail Switch units are the HAC-001(-01) revision.34Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-gray-gray-joy-conRead 10 October 2026US store About this item lists UPC 00045496882167 for the Gray set.

0454968858163Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 2026UPC 00045496885816 in the store data, US standalone system (store SKU 123669)

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

17 July 201912Press articletechspot.com/news/80998-new-nintendo-switch-model-significantly-boosts-battery-life.htmlRead 7 October 2026Dated July 17, 2019 report says Nintendo introduced revised version that Wednesday on its Japanese website. Exact HAC-001(-01) and XKW identifiers named. July announcement distinct from August retail. Current maker page opened first but no dated announcement remains.

16 January 20257Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

Status

Available7Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-neon-blue-neon-red-joy-con-117972Read 10 October 2026The structured Offer on the current US Neon Blue and Neon Red page is InStock. The Gray page showed OutOfStock when read. The current price is not the launch price.

Available10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Nintendo Switch (HAC-001(-01))21Press releasenintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2025/250116.htmlRead 23 October 2026Nintendo's press release calls Nintendo Switch 2 the successor to Nintendo Switch.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Nintendo Switch 213Press releasenintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2025/250116.htmlRead 7 October 2026Opening paragraph explicitly names Nintendo Switch 2 as successor to Nintendo Switch. Generation successor for ordinary Switch family. OLED and Lite are sibling marketed models, not substituted here.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$299.9910Press articletomsguide.com/news/how-to-make-sure-youre-buying-the-new-nintendo-switchRead 10 October 2026Article dated August 15, 2019 says the upgraded Switch with better battery life just launched in stores and retails for $299. The US list price of the Switch is $299.99 and the revision has no separate price, so 299.99 is stored. Excludes sales tax.

$449.9910Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026USD 449.99 at launch. Raised to USD 499.99 on 2026-09-0113Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-2-launches-june-5-bringing-new-forms-of-game-communication-to-lifeRead 30 September 2026Suggested retail price $449.99 in United States. No later store price used.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US7Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-neon-blue-neon-red-joy-con-117972Read 10 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Neon Blue/Neon Red, Gray7Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-neon-blue-neon-red-joy-con-117972Read 10 October 2026Standard Neon Blue/Neon Red and Gray selectors. Unresearched special editions excluded.

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Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Dedicated console3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/systemRead 5 October 2026

Dedicated console10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

Form factor

Detachable controllers3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/systemRead 5 October 2026

Detachable controllers10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

Platform and software

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OS family

Nintendo Switch OS3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/systemRead 5 October 2026

Nintendo Switch OS10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

OS at launch

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Latest OS

Nintendo Switch system version 23.0.115Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22525/~/system-update-information-for-nintendo-switchRead 7 October 2026US main System Update Information page names Switch/Lite/OLED and latest version 23.0.1 released September 30, 2026. Accessed October 7, 2026. Old 43314 history page and AU page still show 23.0.0, superseded by main release and newer dated EU 23.0.1 bulletin. Switch 2 firmware not inherited.

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Built-in game stores

Nintendo eShop3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/systemRead 5 October 2026Maker Nintendo eShop purchases on console. Nintendo Switch physical game cards listed separately.

Nintendo eShop10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

Physical games

Game card1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Game card1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Backward compatibility

No physical compatibility with Wii U discs or Nintendo 3DS game cards.30Press articlenintendolife.com/news/2016/10/nintendo_confirms_switch_isnt_physically_backwards_compatible_with_3ds_and_wii_u_softwareRead 7 October 2026Report of Nintendo reply to Famitsu explicitly states Switch cannot play Wii U discs or 3DS cards. Scope is physical media, not ports or current Nintendo Switch Online emulation. Exact 2019 maker sheet retains Nintendo Switch game-card format, and revision reviews establish unchanged game compatibility. Switch 2 is separate.

Plays compatible physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. Some Nintendo Switch games are not supported or fully compatible.3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 2026Footnote: some Nintendo Switch games may not be supported or fully compatible13Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-2-launches-june-5-bringing-new-forms-of-game-communication-to-lifeRead 30 September 2026Nintendo Switch games may not be supported or fully compatible, subject to compatibility lists.

Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

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DLSS10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026DLSS through the Tensor cores14Press releaseblogs.nvidia.com/blog/nintendo-switch-2-leveled-up-with-nvidia-ai-powered-dlss-and-4k-gamingRead 30 September 2026NVIDIA Tensor Core paragraph explicitly names Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS). No system-level frame-generation feature is inferred.

Processor and graphics

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Chip

NVIDIA customised Tegra processor1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker only says customised NVIDIA Tegra. Teardown identifies Tegra X1-based. CPU cores, clocks, GPU units and process node come from the sources on those fields.

NVIDIA T2396Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026

Chip brand

NVIDIA1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026

NVIDIA10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

Core configurationiPhysical CPU cores, including cores reserved by the operating system. P/E labels describe the maker architecture. Source notes identify clocks used only in specific operating modes.

ANintendo Switch (HAC-001(-01))

Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
4	Cortex-A57	1.02	1.785

Source35Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 10 October 2026Switch 1 column: 4x ARM Cortex A57, 1020 MHz docked and mobile, max 1.785 GHz. One core is reserved for the system. The Switch 1 column covers the Tegra X1 family. The 2019 Digital Foundry review says the HAC-001(-01) runs at the same clocks as the original.

BNintendo Switch 2

Physical core count	Core
8	Cortex-A78C

Source6Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026Confirmed specification table identifies eight Cortex-A78C cores. Published 1.7 GHz maximum is described as theoretical or potentially available only in future/special circumstances. No proven retail maximum is stored here. Normal configured mode clocks are retained in tdp_modes.

CPU cores

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Max CPU clock

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Process

16nm36Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 10 October 2026Footnote says consoles made after August 2019 use the Tegra X1+ built on a 16 nm process with LPDDR4X RAM. The same page says the HAC-001(-01) revision uses the X1+.37Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/gaming/nintendo-switch-lite-test.69242Read 10 October 2026Says the second Switch generation, told apart by a serial number starting XKW, uses a new Tegra X1 revision made by TSMC in 16 nm FinFET instead of 20 nm. The HAC-001(-01) is this generation.

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GPU

NVIDIA Maxwell-based GPU, 256 CUDA cores35Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 10 October 2026Switch 1 column: Maxwell, 256 CUDA cores.

Integrated NVIDIA GPU, 1536 CUDA cores6Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026

GPU architecture

Maxwell35Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 10 October 2026Switch 1 column: Maxwell.

Ampere10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

GPU compute unitsiAMD compute units, NVIDIA streaming multiprocessors or Intel Xe-cores. These counts use different architectures and are not directly comparable. The source note names the unit.

236Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 10 October 2026Technical specifications table lists 2 compute units for the GM20B GPU. The unit is NVIDIA streaming multiprocessors.

1210Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 202612 SMs

GPU max clockiHighest documented GPU operating clock for this device. Source notes say when a value applies only in docked or mains-powered mode.

768MHz35Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 10 October 2026Docked clock 768 MHz. Up to 460 MHz in mobile mode. The column also lists a 921 MHz maximum that games do not use.

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GPU compute (claimed)iMaker-rated FP32 throughput. Mode is named in the source note. Not a game performance benchmark.

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3.072TFLOPS6Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 20263.072 TFLOPS docked, rated by Nintendo per Digital Foundry

Power modesiDocumented device APU power limits or per-mode clocks. A continuous range may be represented by its two endpoints, identified in source notes. Transient boost power is not substituted for sustained TDP.

ANintendo Switch (HAC-001(-01))

Mode	Power source	Max CPU clock (GHz)	Max GPU clock (MHz)
Handheld	Battery	1.02	460
Docked	Docked	1.02	768

Source35Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 10 October 2026Clocks per mode only. Power per mode is not published.

BNintendo Switch 2

Mode	Power source	Max CPU clock (GHz)	Max GPU clock (MHz)
Handheld	Battery	1.101	561
Docked	Docked	0.998	1,007

Source6Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026Confirmed normal clocks: CPU 1101 MHz handheld and 998 MHz docked, GPU 561 MHz handheld and 1007 MHz docked. The article says availability above these normal clocks is unclear. These are configured operating modes, not an established global maximum.

Lowest TDP

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Highest TDP

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Highest TDP on battery

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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Memory and storage

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RAM

4GB19Reviewdigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2019-new-nintendo-switch-hac-001-01-reviewRead 7 October 20262019 performance discussion explicitly states revised model replaces memory with 4 GB LPDDR4X. Tested HAC-001(-01) Hong Kong unit, same published 32 GB revision model. Exact RAM capacity claim, not chip-density multiplication. SwitchChargers hardware table independently corroborates.

12GB10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

RAM type

LPDDR4X9Reviewifixit.com/News/32540/we-tore-down-the-new-nintendo-switch-whats-differentRead 5 October 2026Exact HAC-001(-01) August 19, 2019 teardown explicitly updated LPDDR4X memory versus older LPDDR4. Capacity comes from the Digital Foundry source on ram_gb.

LPDDR5X7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 202612 GB Micron LPDDR5X. The iFixit chip ID and the Digital Foundry table say LPDDR5

RAM speediEffective memory transfer rate, not a clock stated in MHz. Source notes identify mode or platform speed limits.

3,200MT/s36Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 10 October 2026Table lists memory clock 1331.2 to 1600 MHz. LPDDR4X transfers twice per clock, so 3200 MT/s at the docked 1600 MHz clock. This matches 25.6 GB/s over the 64-bit bus in the Digital Foundry table. Handheld mode runs a lower clock.

6,400MT/s7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 20266400 MT/s docked, 4266 MT/s handheld

Memory bandwidthiPublished memory bandwidth in decimal GB/s. Source notes identify handheld or docked mode. Do not calculate from rounded speed and bus-width claims.

25.6GB/s35Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 10 October 202625.6 GB/s docked and 21.3 GB/s mobile. The docked figure is stored.

102GB/s6Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026102 GB/s docked, 68 GB/s handheld

StorageiAdvertised internal storage tiers in decimal GB. Convert a published 1 TB or 2 TB tier to 1000 or 2000 GB. Keep a literal published GB number as given. Do not infer usable formatted capacity.

32GB1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker System Memory 32 GB is game/data storage, not RAM. System files reduce usable capacity. Storage technology not inferred.

256GB1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

Storage typeiType of the built-in storage. eMCP is a package that holds eMMC flash and RAM, so it is eMMC.

eMMC18Reviewswitchchargers.com/comparing-the-new-and-old-nintendo-switchRead 7 October 2026Hardware comparison table identifies new 2019 Switch storage SK Hynix H26M62002JPR 32 GB eMMC. This is installed storage technology, not another 2017 module or hypothetical chip capability. Supplier model not separately stored.

UFS1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed storage module, not the maximum supported by the connector.

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Storage slotsiInternal physical storage sockets, including occupied sockets. Interface describes compatible storage. Source notes distinguish the installed drive from slot capability.

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M.2 slots

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Memory card

microSD1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026

microSD Express1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026microSD Express cards only. Other microSD cards can only be used to copy screenshots and videos from a Nintendo Switch

Card speed class

UHS-I16Maker product pagesupport.nintendo.com/jp/switch/data_management/microsdcard/index.htmlRead 7 October 2026Official original Switch microSD support page explicitly supports UHS-I and says UHS-II cards work only without UHS-II reading speeds. Covers game-data storage, not screenshots-only capability. No recommended 60-95 MB/s range stored as measured read speed.

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Max card sizeiLargest card capacity explicitly supported for games. Decimal storage units: 1 TB is 1000 GB. Support for screenshots only does not establish game-storage support.

2TB2Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/tech-specsRead 5 October 2026Up to 2 TB microSDHC/microSDXC, stored as 2000 decimal GB. SDXC requires console update through internet. Card sold separately.

2TB1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as up to 2 TB

Display

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Screen size

6.2in(15.7 cm)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026

7.9in(20.1 cm)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

Native resolution

1280 × 720px1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

Pixel density

236.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

278.8ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

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Panel typeiUse the panel type explicitly stated by the source. IPS-level is a maker comparison term. LCD means the maker does not name the LCD subtype.

LCD (subtype not stated)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker only publishes LCD. IPS and maximum built-in refresh are not stated. Dock 60 fps is not transferred to display refresh.

LCD (subtype not stated)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Console Screen: wide colour gamut LCD, subtype not stated.

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

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Screen surfaceiSurface finish or treatment stated by the maker or reviewer. Etched anti-glare glass is not automatically classified as matte.

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Built-in display refresh modesiMaximum built-in display refresh rate for each documented resolution and mode. External displays and dock output have separate fields. Do not copy supported input timings as proven maxima.

ANintendo Switch (HAC-001(-01))

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1280	720	60

Source38Reviewtomsguide.com/face-off/nintendo-switch-oled-vs-switch-vs-switch-liteRead 10 October 2026States all three Switch screens use 720p and a standard 60 Hz refresh rate. Only the native 1280x720 mode is stored.

BNintendo Switch 2

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
1920	1080	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as 1920x1080 resolution, HDR10 support, VRR up to 120 Hz

Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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G-SYNC10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026G-Sync in handheld mode14Press releaseblogs.nvidia.com/blog/nintendo-switch-2-leveled-up-with-nvidia-ai-powered-dlss-and-4k-gamingRead 30 September 2026More Power, Smoother Gameplay bullet explicitly NVIDIA G-SYNC in handheld mode.

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)iPercentage of the DCI-P3 colour space covered, from 0 to 100. Gamut volume, Display P3 and unspecified P3 are different measurements.

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HDR formats

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HDR101Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Second display

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Controls

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Stick sensoriHow the stick measures its position. Capacitive is only for a stick that senses its position by capacitance. Maker wording such as capacitive sticks often means the sticks sense a resting thumb, which is Touch-sensitive sticks.

Potentiometer9Reviewifixit.com/News/32540/we-tore-down-the-new-nintendo-switch-whats-differentRead 5 October 2026Actual 2019 teardown explicitly same original Joy-Con design. Potentiometer technology from separately cited original-controller teardown discussion, not a specific guessed Alps part.20Reviewifixit.com/News/51167/new-nintendo-switch-same-drifting-joy-consRead 7 October 2026Original Joy-Con teardown discussion identifies potentiometer design. Exact 2019 iFixit revision teardown 32540 and SwitchChargers 2019 comparison independently confirm same analog stick design in supplied Joy-Con. No aftermarket Hall-effect/TMR upgrade inferred.

Potentiometer15Reviewifixit.com/News/110926/switch-2-teardownRead 30 September 2026June 6, 2025 firsthand Joy-Con 2 teardown, Joysticks section: potentiometer tracks observed, no Hall effect or TMR sensors.

Stick layout

Offset5Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22633Read 10 October 20266Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22634Read 5 October 2026

Offset3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 2026From the maker's product photos: left stick above the directional buttons, right stick below the face buttons

Touch-sensitive sticksiThe sticks sense a resting thumb. It says nothing about how the stick measures its position, which is Stick sensor.

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Replaceable stick modules

Service without soldering21Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Left+Joy-Con+Joystick+Replacement/113182Read 7 October 2026Left replacement steps 10-12 unlock joystick ZIF connector, remove two screws and lift module out. Right guide 113185 steps 11-13 independently uses ribbon ZIF and screws. Requires opening controller and calibration, not hot-swappable. Guides original Joy-Con included with 2019 revision. Optional Gulikit replacement steps do not describe stock sensor technology.33Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Right+Joy-Con+Joystick+Replacement/113185Read 7 October 2026Independent right original Joy-Con steps 11-13 read: joystick ZIF ribbon, two 3.5 mm Phillips screws, module lift-out and calibration. Left guide also verified. Service opening/tools required, solder-free module replacement, no hotswap.

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Trigger sensor

Digital9Reviewifixit.com/News/32540/we-tore-down-the-new-nintendo-switch-whats-differentRead 5 October 2026Actual 2019 teardown explicitly same original Joy-Cons, matching hands-on digital-trigger claim. Optional GameCube controller excluded.22Reviewoutcyders.net/article/hands-on-many-nintendo-switch-joy-con-control-schemesRead 7 October 2026Joy-Con Grip hands-on paragraph explicitly says Joy-Con triggers are digital, not analogue. Same original Joy-Con hardware retained in 2019 revision according to exact teardown/comparison. GameCube optional analog controller is separate.

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Trigger stops

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D-pad

Four buttons5Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22633Read 10 October 20266Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22634Read 5 October 2026Original left Joy-Con has four separate directional buttons. It is not the Lite cross D-pad. Offset sticks and Nintendo face order checked in original drawing.

Four buttons1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as Directional buttons on Joy-Con 2 (L)

Face button labels

Nintendo5Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22633Read 10 October 20266Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22634Read 5 October 2026

Nintendo1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Extra rear and grip buttonsiExtra rear or grip buttons and paddles. Excludes shoulder bumpers and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2), Joy-Con rail SL/SR and system/menu controls.

05Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22633Read 10 October 2026System release controls are not extra rear gameplay inputs. Rail SL/SR also excluded from rear/grip count. Complete Joy-Con inventory checked separately.6Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22634Read 5 October 2026

01Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Joy-Con 2 complete Buttons table: no extra grip/paddle controls. L/ZL/R/ZR and rail SL/SR excluded.

Trackpads

05Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22633Read 10 October 2026The system diagram labels power and volume buttons, audio jack, game card slot, speakers, brightness sensor, stand, microSD slot, rail, air vent and serial number sticker. It shows no trackpad. The touchscreen is not counted.

Not available

System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Yes8Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/what-is-button-mappingRead 5 October 2026System-level remapping for supported Joy-Con is saved on console. POWER, Volume, HOME and SYNC cannot be remapped. Not controller onboard memory.

Yes17Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/49260/p/989Read 8 October 2026System settings support Joy-Con 2 (L) and (R), with configurations saved on the console. Applies to games and most console menus. POWER, Volume, HOME and SYNC are excluded. Calibration and button tests temporarily disable custom mappings.

System buttons

POWER Button, Volume buttons, HOME Button, Capture Button, + Button, - Button, Joy-Con SYNC buttons5Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22633Read 10 October 2026Electronic system controls only: Power, Volume, Home, Capture, +/-, and SYNC. Joy-Con release controls are mechanical attachment latches and excluded. Gameplay ABXY, directions, stick clicks, L/R/ZL/ZR and rail SL/SR excluded.6Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22634Read 5 October 2026

POWER Button, Volume buttons, HOME Button, Capture Button, C Button1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Console: POWER Button and Volume buttons. Joy-Con 2: HOME, Capture and C Button

Detached controller connectioniWireless connection used after the controllers are detached. Does not describe the attached controller contacts.

Bluetooth2Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/tech-specsRead 5 October 2026Joy-Con wireless link explicitly Bluetooth 3.0. Console Bluetooth 4.1 is a separate device specification.

Bluetooth1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Fingerprint

None5Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22633Read 10 October 2026The same complete diagram labels no fingerprint sensor.

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Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

RumbleiUse the maker feedback wording. Generic haptic feedback is not automatically labelled HD haptics. Trigger rumble is separate from adaptive trigger resistance.

HD haptics2Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/tech-specsRead 5 October 2026Maker Joy-Con HD Rumble stored as HD haptics. Applies to supplied controllers, not bare tablet.

HD haptics1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as HD rumble 2 in each Joy-Con 2

RGB lighting

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Measured

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Brightness (measured)iCentre, full white, SDR. Measured by a reviewer

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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1,068:118Reviewtechspot.com/article/3006-nintendo-switch-2-displayRead 8 October 2026Reviewer-owned Switch 2 unit measured 1068:1. Article describes manual display testing and limited signal control. Contrast stimulus, instrument, brightness setting and firmware are not published. Motion tests were at 60 Hz, but the contrast test refresh rate is not separately stated. No later user-replaceable-battery hardware revision is inferred.

DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iMeasured DCI-P3 area coverage, from 0 to 100. Do not substitute gamut volume, Display P3 or unspecified P3. Test method belongs in source notes.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)iRuns on Windows, Android and Arm. Measured by a reviewer

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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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AnTuTu (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame rates (measured)iReviewer measurements only. Each row preserves resolution, preset and power settings when stated. In-game and driver frame generation are identified in source notes.

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Memory card read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Battery runtime per test (measured)iReviewer runtime tests only. Exact time conversions are allowed. Source notes identify brightness, game, power mode and settings. Missing conditions are not inferred.

ANintendo Switch (HAC-001(-01))

Test	Game	Hours (h)
Gaming	Super Smash Bros. Ultimate	4.83
Gaming	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild	5.03
Gaming	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild	4.31
Gaming	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild	3.72
Gaming	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild	5.23

Source11Measurementtomsguide.com/news/new-nintendo-switch-battery-life-tested-how-much-better-is-itRead 5 October 2026Reviewer bought new 2019 unit, August 15, 2019. Endless eight-player CPU Super Smash Bros. Ultimate battle, all items and AI difficulty highest, brightness maximum, auto-sleep and auto-brightness off. Approximately 4 h 50 min equals 4.833333333333333 hours. Brightness in nits, firmware, audio, network and rumble conditions unknown. Older 2017 unit result excluded. Not a maker claim or minimum runtime.28Measurementdigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2019-new-nintendo-switch-hac-001-01-reviewRead 7 October 2026Existing TomGuide Smash 4 h 50 row retained. Rows 2-3 exact HAC-001(-01) HK unit Zelda tests: 50% screen brightness 302 min. 100% brightness 258.5 min. Numeric conversions exact. Handheld battery operation. Actual nits, firmware, audio/radio/rumble, gamepatch and depletion criterion unstated. Rows 4-5 are separate SwitchChargers tests with own source note. No test result from original 2017 column used.29Measurementswitchchargers.com/comparing-the-new-and-old-nintendo-switchRead 7 October 2026Rows 4-5 are own new 2019 HAC-001(-01) Zelda tests. Stress: Korok Forest, 3 h 43 min, 100% brightness, auto brightness off, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth on. Travel: start cliff, 5 h 14 min, 75% brightness, auto brightness on, radios off. Detailed method independently reopened: console/Joy-Con start at 100%, end at automatic console shutdown, right stick rigged to pan camera and prevent idle. Firmware, patch, audio, rumble and nits unstated. Other rows are separate reviewers. Charging measurements remain omitted for unresolved adapter/endpoint scope.31Measurementswitchchargers.com/new-nintendo-switch-chargingRead 7 October 2026Same detailed methods article independently opened through its public indexed result. Exact brand-new HAC-001(-01), handheld Zelda. Console/Joy-Con initially 100%, end at automatic shutdown. Rigged right stick pans camera to prevent idle. Stress 3 h 43 min and travel 5 h 14 min match comparison table. Supplies endpoints and method, not duplicate rows.

BNintendo Switch 2

Test	Game	Hours (h)
Gaming	Hitman: World of Assassination	2.67

Source11Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/nintendo-switch-2-vs-steam-deck-oled-battery-test-theres-a-clear-winner-and-its-not-the-gaming-handheld-i-expectedRead 30 September 2026Battery depleted after 2 hours 40 minutes. Hitman: World of Assassination idle in the Paris level, max brightness, Wi-Fi on

Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)iShortest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally heaviest game or worst possible use.

3.72h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

2.67h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Longest gaming test runtime (measured)iLongest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally lightest game or best possible use.

5.23h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

2.67h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Video runtime (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured 0 to 100% charge time. Source notes identify the charger, device operating state and test conditions.

183min39Measurementeurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2019-nintendo-switch-lite-reviewRead 10 October 2026Table column New Switch HAC-001(-01), row Battery Charging 0-100%, reads 3 h 3 min, so 183 minutes. The review does not name the adapter or say whether the console slept or played during the test.

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Power draw gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

6W31Measurementswitchchargers.com/new-nintendo-switch-chargingRead 7 October 2026Power Usage Test Results: new HAC-001(-01) in handheld mode, Power-Z KM001 USB power meter and software. Average Power Usage 6 W for Zelda: Breath of the Wild at Korok Forest, 100% screen brightness, auto brightness off, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth on. Console/Joy-Con at 100%, so source says input power runs the system. Whole-device USB input, not wall AC or APU power. Averaging interval, calibration, firmware, patch, audio and rumble unstated. No 7.95 W peak, recharge draw or 18 W input ceiling substituted.

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Fan noise per mode (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Max fan noise (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Back surface under load (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Grips under load (measured)iWhere the hands rest. Measured by a reviewer

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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Stick tests (measured)iReviewer tests of the built-in sticks. Method, firmware, calibration and transport settings belong in source notes.

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Speaker loudness (measured)iAt max volume. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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SpeakersiBuilt-in speaker drivers on the handheld, with its controllers attached. Excludes speakers in a separate dock or headset.

25Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22633Read 10 October 2026Original front diagram explicitly identifies Speaker (L) and Speaker (R). Two front-facing physical drivers. Dock and headset excluded.

29Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+2+Speakers+Replacement/193643Read 30 September 2026Left and right console speakers

Speaker direction

Front-facing5Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22633Read 10 October 2026

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Audio features

Stereo built-in speakers, 5.1-channel linear PCM through HDMI in TV mode1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Linear PCM 5.1ch output over HDMI in TV mode, Surround sound effect1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones on the handheld. Mono audio or an array name alone does not prove a capsule count.

027Press articlethinkuknow.org.au/sites/default/files/2023-11/Gaming%2C%20devices%20and%20what%20you%20need%20to%20know%20-%202023%20holidays.pdfRead 7 October 2026AFP ThinkUKnow published gaming-device guide PDF page 6 Nintendo Switch section explicitly states no built-in microphone and need for headset microphone. Original Switch family covers 2019 revision, not later Switch 2. Published independent guidance, not maker declaration. Maker controls/spec inventory and teardown checked first. External headset capsules excluded.

11Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Built-in microphone (monaural)

3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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PortsiPhysical connectors on the handheld and its attached controllers. Controller charging-only ports count. Separate dock connectors belong in dock_ports.

ANintendo Switch (HAC-001(-01))

Type	Version	Count	Side	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	Not available	1	Bottom	10
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Bottom	Not available
Other	Nintendo Switch game-card slot	1	Top	Not available
Other	Joy-Con rail mating contacts for attachment, pairing and charging	1	Left	Not available
Other	Joy-Con rail mating contacts for attachment, pairing and charging	1	Right	Not available

Source4Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_ImportantInformation_UKV.pdfRead 10 October 2026One bottom USB-C. Exact HAC-001(-01) charger information says delivered charger power must be 2.5-10 W to achieve maximum charging speed. The 10 W maximum is stored as the USB-C charging input and as wired_charging_max_w, the same reading used for the Switch Lite 9 W. TV mode requires 39 W adapter output. USB PD and up to 15 V are explicit. Two rail mating interfaces counted once each, left and right. Original manual and support explain attachment, pairing and charging. No contact pin count or transfer speed inferred. Dock and accessory grip connectors excluded.5Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22633Read 10 October 2026Top audio and game-card connectors, bottom USB-C, microSD under rear stand towards bottom. Side rail contacts described separately.6Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22634Read 5 October 2026Joy-Con rail interfaces mate with console sides. Manual documents charging and pairing through attachment. No stock removable USB charging port on Joy-Con.

BNintendo Switch 2

Type	Version	Count	Side
USB-C	Not available	1	Bottom
USB-C	Not available	1	Top
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top
microSD card	microSD Express	1	Not available
Other	Game card slot	1	Top

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026USB-C on the bottom for charging and the dock, USB-C on the top for accessories or charging10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026Photo caption: the top of the console has the USB-C port, headphone jack and game card slot

USB-C ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

Not available

Not available

USB-C charging

10W=CalculatedFrom Ports

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Video outiVideo output available at a device connector with a direct cable or adapter. A console that requires its proprietary dock is documented through dock_output_max.

No1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026Nintendo requires its proprietary dock for TV output. No direct USB-C display output documented. Dock video capability is stored in dock_output_max under field semantics.

Not available

Max external displayiHighest documented external resolution and its maximum refresh rate. Do not combine a resolution and refresh rate taken from different modes.

Not available

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External GPU

Not available

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Dock

Included7Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-neon-blue-neon-red-joy-con-117972Read 10 October 2026

Included3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 202612Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-bundles/Nintendo-Switch-2-Bundles-2785628.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Max output through dock

ANintendo Switch (HAC-001(-01))

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker up to 1920x1080 at 60 fps via HDMI in TV mode. Requires proprietary dock. No raw USB-C DisplayPort output inferred.

BNintendo Switch 2

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)	HDR
3840	2160	60	Yes
2560	1440	120	Yes
1920	1080	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026TV mode over HDMI: max 3840x2160 at 60 fps, 120 fps when 1920x1080 or 2560x1440 is selected, HDR10

Dock ports

USB-A: two side USB 2.0-compatible ports and one rear port, System connector for Nintendo Switch console, AC adapter input port, HDMI output port2Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/tech-specsRead 5 October 2026Original dock has two USB 2.0-compatible side ports, one unversioned rear USB port, system connector, AC adapter port and HDMI. OLED LAN dock excluded.

2 USB ports (USB 2.0 compatible), HDMI port, LAN port, AC adapter port, System connector1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz4Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_ImportantInformation_UKV.pdfRead 10 October 2026Ordinary Switch regulatory table lists 2412-2472 MHz and 5 GHz bands. No 6 GHz or cellular inferred.

Not available

Bluetooth

4.11Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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NFC

Yes2Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/tech-specsRead 5 October 2026Right Joy-Con NFC touchpoint only. Present on whole handheld with supplied controllers.

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026In the right Joy-Con 2

Cellular

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Network

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Battery and charging

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Battery energyiEnergy rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Source notes name hardware revisions.

16Wh9Reviewifixit.com/News/32540/we-tore-down-the-new-nintendo-switch-whats-differentRead 5 October 2026Actual 2019 revision teardown explicitly same battery as older model. Independent original HAC-003 16 Wh label and Digital Foundry retention passage verified. Only identical pack rating transferred.24Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Teardown/78263Read 7 October 2026Step 7 photograph shows Nintendo original HAC-003 battery label 3.7 V 4310 mAh 16.0 Wh. Reviewed visible maker energy rating, not mAh/voltage calculation. Exact 2019 Digital Foundry and iFixit revision teardown explicitly state original HAC-003 battery is retained. Energy is tablet battery only, excluding two Joy-Con cells.

19.74Wh7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 202615Reviewifixit.com/News/110926/switch-2-teardownRead 30 September 2026Battery Life Shrinks section identifies the original Switch 2 cell as 19.74 Wh. Original non-user-replaceable hardware only.

Battery capacityiCharge rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Different battery voltages are not directly comparable.

4,310mAh1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026

5,220mAh1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20265220 mAh for the model with a non user-replaceable battery. The user-replaceable battery model has 5172 mAh2Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

Claimed battery lifeiA range like 2 to 6.5 hours is one row with both values

ANintendo Switch (HAC-001(-01))

Use	Game	Hours (from) (h)	Hours (h)
Gaming	Not available	4.5	9
Gaming	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild	Not available	5.5

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 2019 reference estimates approximately 4.5-9 gaming hours, with separate Zelda: Breath of the Wild claim 5.5 hours. Game and usage affect results. Brightness, sleep and settings unscoped. Tablet 4310 mAh excludes Joy-Con batteries.

BNintendo Switch 2

Use	Hours (from) (h)	Hours (h)
Gaming	2	6.5

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

Battery life (claimed, min)

4.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

2h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life (claimed, max)

9h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Wired chargingiMaximum supported charging input explicitly stated for the device. It is not automatically the wattage printed on the included adapter.

10W4Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_ImportantInformation_UKV.pdfRead 10 October 2026Power Requirements and EU Common Charger Information, row Nintendo Switch (HAC-001(-01)): the charger must deliver between 2.5 W and a maximum of 10 W to reach the maximum charging speed, so the console takes at most 10 W. All models support USB PD fast charging. The adapter in the box is rated 39 W for TV mode only.

Not available

Charging standards

USB PD4Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_ImportantInformation_UKV.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

180min17Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/tech-specsRead 7 October 2026Exact Nintendo Switch console HAC-001(-01) Charging time row approximately 3 hours while hardware is in sleep mode. Exact 3 h-to-180 min conversion retains approximate qualifier. Whole console battery, not Joy-Con 3 h 30 or dock battery.32Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/27111/kw/batterieRead 7 October 2026Additional information explicitly approximately three hours to fully charge when off/asleep and identifies HAC-001(-01)/XKW in same page. Confirms full-charge endpoint of exact tech-sheet approximate 3 h claim. Equivalent 180 min, console only.

180min1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as approx. 3 hours, charged in sleep mode

Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

Not available

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Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

Not available

Not available

Charger in box

Yes7Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-neon-blue-neon-red-joy-con-117972Read 10 October 2026

Yes3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 202612Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-bundles/Nintendo-Switch-2-Bundles-2785628.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Included chargeriRated output power of the supplied adapter. This may exceed the handheld charging limit. Store per sold configuration when bundles differ.

39W4Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_ImportantInformation_UKV.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original HAC-002 adapter rated 15 V, 2.6 A, 39 W in maker table. Standard box includes AC adapter. Adapter output differs from handheld charging limit.

60W5Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Corporate/Consumer-Information/Eco-design/Product-Ecodesign-Information-Consoles-part-2--2810757.htmlRead 30 September 2026Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter NGN-01: output DC 5.0/9.0/15.0/20.0 V, 3.0 A. 20 V x 3.0 A = 60 W

Cooling

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Fans

123Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+Fan+Replacement/113058Read 7 October 2026Guide introduction explicitly covers 2017 HAC-001 and 2019 HAC-001(-01), while replacement fan parts are revision-specific. Complete disassembly identifies single cooling fan and removal steps 25-28. Exact 2019 fan product IF378-088-2 corroborates part scope. No fan noise or thermal number inferred.

18Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+2+Fan+Replacement/194217Read 30 September 2026One console fan, secured with three screws

Vapor chamber

Not available

Not available

Custom fan curveiUser can set fan speed against temperature. A fixed preset or manual fan-speed slider alone does not qualify.

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

Yes3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/systemRead 5 October 2026Original narrow rear tabletop stand. OLED wide adjustable stand excluded.

Yes7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026Kickstand is now metal

Dust and water rating

Not available

Not available

User-replaceable parts

Not available

Fan, Speakers19Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+2+Fan+Replacement/194217Read 8 October 2026Fan replacement requires internal disassembly, screwdrivers and replacement thermal putty and paste. Documented DIY repair, not tool-free access or a Nintendo-authorized routine service claim. Original BEE-001 console only. Battery is excluded.20Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+2+Speakers+Replacement/193643Read 8 October 2026Speaker replacement requires internal disassembly and tools. Documented DIY repair, not tool-free access or a Nintendo-authorized routine service claim. Original BEE-001 console only. Battery is excluded.

Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiExternal dimensions with supplied controllers attached. Width is left to right, height is top to bottom in handheld use and depth is the maximum front-to-back extent, including fixed protruding controls. Leave depth missing when only unqualified chassis thickness is published. A clamshell is measured closed, as makers publish it. Width is left to right, height is front to back of the closed device and depth is the closed thickness.

Width239Height102Depth28.4mm(9.4 × 4 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026With Joy-Con attached: width 239 mm, height 102 mm. Chassis thickness 13.9 mm is excluded. Explicit maximum stick-tip to ZL/ZR extent 28.4 mm is full external depth. Matching maker metric values used without converting US inches.

Width272Height116Depth30.7mm(10.7 × 4.6 × 1.2 in)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Width and height are the full device with supplied controllers attached. Maximum external depth includes protruding controls: 30.7 mm. Chassis-only depth is 13.9 mm and is not stored in this field.

WeightiWhole handheld with the supplied controllers attached, without a dock or carrying case. A detachable battery pack that ships with the handheld is attached. Approximate maker figures are identified in source notes.

398g(14 oz)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026Approximately 398 g with supplied Joy-Con attached. Tablet alone approximately 297 g stored separately. Dock, straps, grip and case excluded.

534g(1.2 lb)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Approx. 534 g with Joy-Con 2 attached (battery not user-replaceable). The user-replaceable battery model weighs approx. 548 g

Weight without controllersiHandheld body only, without detachable controllers, dock or carrying case.

297g(10.5 oz)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026

401g(14.1 oz)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Approx. 401 g, battery not user-replaceable model. The user-replaceable battery model is approx. 441 g

Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

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FCC ID

BKEHAC00125Reviewifixit.com/News/32540/we-tore-down-the-new-nintendo-switch-whats-differentRead 7 October 2026Exact 2019 upper-console back-label photograph switch_14.jpg explicitly shows HAC-001(-01) and FCC ID BKEHAC001. Regulatory report 12423101S-C June 25, 2019 independently confirms same exact model and FCCID. Supplied Joy-Con FCCIDs excluded from singular console field.

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Other certifications

Directive 2014/53/EU26Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_ImportantInformation_UKV.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 4 Declaration of Conformity explicitly says Nintendo Switch radio equipment complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. Exact HAC-001(-01) is named in adjacent power-requirements section. Generic UK statutory-requirements wording lacks named regulation, so not invented. This is radio conformity, not IP durability.

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In the box

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In the box

Nintendo Switch console, Nintendo Switch dock, Joy-Con (L) and Joy-Con (R), Joy-Con wrist straps, Joy-Con grip, High Speed HDMI cable, Nintendo Switch AC Adapter7Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-neon-blue-neon-red-joy-con-117972Read 10 October 2026Exact US standard box: console, dock, Neon Blue left and Neon Red right Joy-Con, straps, grip, High Speed HDMI cable and AC adapter. Gray selector also offered. Current store SKU 117972 is a package identifier, not claimed as 2019 hardware SKU. OLED LAN dock and charging grip excluded.

Nintendo Switch 2 Console, Joy-Con 2 (L) in Light Blue, Joy-Con 2 (R) in Light Red, Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter, USB-C Charging Cable, Nintendo Switch 2 Dock, Joy-Con 2 Grip, Joy-Con 2 Strap (x2), Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 2026

Carrying case

None7Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-neon-blue-neon-red-joy-con-117972Read 10 October 2026Complete standard box list contains no case. Optional accessory case excluded.

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Links

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Product page

www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/system3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/systemRead 5 October 2026One ordinary Switch generation page using HAC-001(-01) reference hardware. Older 2017 battery revision is excluded from retained configuration.

www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-23Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 2026The product hub page links to this store page and to the tech specs

Spec sheet

www.nintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.html1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact maker metric specification table for HAC-001(-01). Current US table independently checked. No separate exact consumer specification PDF found.

www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specs2Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

Manual

www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_ImportantInformation_UKV.pdf4Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_ImportantInformation_UKV.pdfRead 10 October 2026Current original maker five-page Important Information PDF read. Ordinary Switch TV/tabletop/microSD drawings, Joy-Con charging, frequency and power tables checked. Charging section explicitly names HAC-001(-01).

www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_ImportantInformation_EUR.pdf16Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_ImportantInformation_EUR.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer Important Information booklet for Switch 2 and supplied accessories. It includes safety, charging and service instructions. EU booklet is not evidence of US warranty terms.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year14Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/50404/p/172/c/693Read 7 October 2026Nintendo of America Limited Warranty section applies to Nintendo Switch systems and states twelve months from purchase. US reference market, valid US/Canada. Statutory rights and separately sold extended protection excluded.

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