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Nintendo Switch – OLED Model
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch Lite
Nintendo Switch dock with LAN port
Nintendo Switch dock
Joy‑Con™ controllers
Joy‑Con Strap
Joy-Con Grip

Nintendo Switch™ – OLED Model

Size 4 inches high, 9.5 inches long, and 0.55 inches deep (with Joy-Con attached)
*The depth from the tip of the analog sticks to the tip of the ZL/ZR buttons is 1.12 inches
Weight Approximately .71 lbs
(Approximately .93 lbs with Joy-Con controllers attached)
Screen Multi-touch capacitive touch screen / 7.0 inch OLED screen / 1280x720
CPU/GPU NVIDIA Custom Tegra processor
Storage 64 GB
Users can easily expand storage space using microSDHC or microSDXC cards up to 2TB (sold separately).
Wireless Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant) / Bluetooth 4.1
Video output Up to 1080p via HDMI in TV mode
Up to 720p via built-in screen in Tabletop mode and Handheld modes
Audio output Compatible with 5.1ch Linear PCM output
Output via HDMI connector in TV mode
Speakers Stereo
Buttons Power button / Volume button
USB connector USB Type-C
Used for charging or for connecting to the Nintendo Switch dock.
Headphone/mic jack 3.5mm 4-pole stereo (CTIA standard)
Game card slot
Nintendo Switch game cards
microSD card slot Compatible with microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards
*Once the microSDXC card is inserted, a system update will be necessary. An internet connection is required to perform this system update.
Sensor Accelerometer, gyroscope, and brightness sensor
Operating environment 41-95 degrees F / 20-80% humidity
Internal battery
Lithium-ion battery / 4310mAh
Battery life

Approximately 4.5 - 9 hours
The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Power Consumption

TV mode
Playing a game: Approx. 6W
Watching a video: Approx. 5W
On the main menu: Approx. 3W
Sleep mode*: Approx. 0.3W
Sleep mode**: Approx. 2.2W
Power off: Approx. 0.3W

Handheld & Tabletop modes
Playing a game: Approx. 4W
Watching a video: Approx. 3W
On the main menu: Approx. 2W
Sleep mode: Approx. 0.03W
Power off: Less than 0.01W

*Wired Internet connection setting is off
**Wired Internet connection setting is on
Power consumption varies depending on software and usage conditions
Charging time Approximately 3 hours
*When charging while the hardware is in sleep mode

Nintendo Switch™ console (HAC-001(-01))

Size Approximately 4 inches high, 9.4 inches long, and 0.55 inches deep (with Joy-Con attached)
*The depth from the tip of the analog sticks to the tip of the ZL/ZR buttons is 1.12 inches
Weight Approximately .66 lbs
(Approximately .88 lbs when Joy-Con controllers are attached)
Screen
Multi-touch capacitive touch screen / 6.2-inch LCD Screen / 1280 x 720
CPU/GPU NVIDIA Custom Tegra processor
Storage 32 GB of internal storage, a portion of which is reserved for use by the system. Users can easily expand storage space using microSDHC or microSDXC cards up to 2TB (sold separately).
Wireless Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)(*)
Bluetooth 4.1
(*In TV mode, Nintendo Switch systems can be connected with a wired LAN adapter - sold separately)
Video output Up to 1080p via HDMI in TV mode
Up to 720p via built-in screen in tabletop mode and handheld mode
Audio output Compatible with 5.1ch Linear PCM output
Output via HDMI connector in TV mode
Speakers Stereo
Buttons Power button / Volume button
USB connector USB Type-C
Used for charging or for connecting to the Nintendo Switch dock.
Headphone/mic jack 3.5mm 4-pole stereo (CTIA standard)
Game card slot
Nintendo Switch game cards
microSD card slot Compatible with microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards *Once the microSDXC card is inserted, a system update will be necessary. An Internet connection is required to perform this system update.
Sensor Accelerometer, gyroscope, and brightness sensor
Operating environment 41-95 degrees F / 20-80% humidity
Internal battery
Lithium-ion battery/4310mAh
Battery life Approximately 4.5 - 9 hours
*The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Power Consumption

TV mode
Playing a game: Approx. 7W
Watching a video: Approx. 6W
On the main menu: Approx. 3W
Sleep mode: Approx. 0.3W
Power off: Approx. 0.3W

Handheld & Tabletop modes
Playing a game: Approx. 4W
Watching a video: Approx. 3W
On the main menu: Approx. 2W
Sleep mode: Approx. 0.03W
Power off: Less than 0.01W

Power consumption varies depending on software and usage conditions
Charging time Approximately 3 hours
*When charging while the hardware is in sleep mode

Nintendo Switch Lite (HDH-001)

Size Approximately 3.6 inches high, 8.2 inches long, and .55 inches deep
*The depth from the tip of the analog sticks to the tip of the ZL/ZR buttons is 1.12 inches
Weight Approx. .61 lbs
Screen Capacitive touch screen / 5.5 inch LCD / 1280x720 resolution
CPU/GPU NVIDIA Custom Tegra processor
Storage 32 GB of internal storage, a portion of which is reserved for use by the system. Users can easily expand storage space using microSDHC or microSDXC cards up to 2TB (sold separately).
Wireless Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Bluetooth 4.1 / NFC (near field communication)
Speakers Stereo
Buttons Left Stick
Right Stick
A B X Y L R ZL ZR + - Buttons
+ Control Pad
Power Button
Volume Button
HOME Button
Capture Button
USB connector USB Type-C
Used for charging only.
Headphone/mic jack 3.5mm 4-pole stereo (CTIA standard)
Game card slot
Nintendo Switch game cards
microSD card slot Compatible with microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards.
*Once the microSDXC card is inserted, a system update will be necessary. An Internet connection is required to perform this system update.
Sensor Accelerometer / gyroscope
Operating environment 41-95 degrees F / 20-80% humidity
Internal battery
Lithium ion battery / battery capacity 3570mAh
Battery life

Model number: HDH-001
Approx. 3.0 to 7.0 hours

*The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 4 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Power Consumption

Handheld & Tabletop modes
Playing a game: Approx. 4W
Watching a video: Approx. 3W
On the main menu: Approx. 2W
Sleep mode: Approx. 0.03W
Power off: Less than 0.01W

Power consumption varies depending on software and usage conditions
Charging time Approximately 3 hours
*When charging while the hardware is in sleep mode

Nintendo Switch dock with LAN port

Size Approximately 4.1 inches high, 6.9 inches long, and 2.0 inches deep
Weight Approximately .69 lbs
Output USB Port (USB 2.0 compatible) x2 on the side
System connector
AC adapter port
HDMI port
Wired LAN port (LAN cable sold separately.)

Nintendo Switch™ dock

Size Approximately 4.1 inches high, 6.8 inches long, and 2.12 inches deep
Weight Approximately .72 lbs
Output USB Port (USB 2.0 compatible) x2 on the side, 1 on the back
System connector
AC adapter port
HDMI port

Joy‑Con™ controllers

  Joy-Con [L] Joy-Con [R]
Size Approximately 4.1 inches high, 6.8 inches long, and 2.12 inches deep
Weight 1.7 oz 1.8 oz
Buttons Left Stick
Up down left right L ZL SL SR - Buttons
Capture Button
Release Button
Sync Button
Right Stick
A B X Y R ZR SL SR + Buttons
HOME Button
Release Button
Sync Button
Wireless Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 3.0/NFC
Sensor Accelorometer
Gyroscope
Accelorometer
Gyroscope
IR Motion Camera
Vibration HD Rumble
Battery Life Approximately 20 hours
*This is an estimate. The battery life may be shortened depending on the usage.
Charging Time Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes
* Joy-Con controllers are charged by attaching them to a console or charging grip connected to a power supply.

Joy‑Con Strap

Size Approximately 3.98 inches high, 0.57 inches long, and 0.55 inches deep
Weight Approximately .66 oz

Joy‑Con Grip

Size Approximately 3.98 inches high, 5.67 inches long, and 1.58 inches deep
Weight Approximately .21 lbs