Handheld consoles / Compare
Nintendo Switch (HAC-001(-01)) vs Panic Playdate
Product A: Nintendo
101 of 165 known
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Product B: Panic
56 of 165 known
Change Panic Playdate
87 of 156 fields differ
- 42 different values
- 45 known for one only
- 8 the same
- 61 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 51 handheld consoles.
- BatteryA: 16WhB: 2.74WhNintendo is 5.8 times higher.
- Refresh rateA: 60HzB: 50HzNintendo is 10 Hz higher.
Weight
0 to 1,000 g
All 165 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
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.
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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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
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.
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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 (HAC-001(-01))
| Physical core count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Cortex-A57 | 1.02 | 1.785 |
BPanic Playdate
| Physical core count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortex-M7 | 0.168 |
CPU cores
4
1
Max CPU clock
1.785GHz
0.168GHz
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.
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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 (HAC-001(-01))
| Mode | Power source | Max CPU clock (GHz) | Max GPU clock (MHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
Display
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Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
236.9ppi
172.8ppi
Aspect ratio
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Panel type
Native panel orientation
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Screen surface
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Touchscreen
Built-in display refresh modes
ANintendo Switch (HAC-001(-01))
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1280 | 720 | 60 |
BPanic Playdate
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | 240 | 50 |
Max refresh rate
60Hz
50Hz
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
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.
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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
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Touch-sensitive sticks
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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.
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
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Extra rear and grip buttons
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
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System-level remapping
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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
Detached controller connection
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Controller mouse sensor
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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)
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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 (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.
BPanic Playdate
Not availableShortest gaming test runtime (measured)
3.72h
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Longest gaming test runtime (measured)
5.23h
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Video runtime (measured)
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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
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
Condenser microphone, TRRS headset microphone input1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists a condenser mic and a TRRS mic input.
Microphones
Ports and dock
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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.
BPanic Playdate
| Type | Count | Side |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C | 1 | Bottom |
| 3.5 mm audio | 1 | Bottom |
USB-C ports
1
1
USB4 or Thunderbolt
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USB-C charging
10W
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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 (HAC-001(-01))
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) |
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| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
BPanic Playdate
Not availableDock 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.
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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.
Cellular
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Network
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Battery and charging
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Battery energy
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.
Battery capacity
Claimed battery life
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 |
Battery life (claimed, min)
4.5h
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Battery life (claimed, max)
9h
336h
Charging standards
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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.
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Charge limit
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Bypass charging
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Charger in box
Included charger
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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
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
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.
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
297g(10.5 oz)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/body.htmlRead 5 October 2026
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Certifications
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Game compatibility programme
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FCC ID
Other certifications
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.
Playdate, USB-C to A Cable, User Guide1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists Playdate, USB-C to A Cable and User Guide.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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).
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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