Nintendo Switch: Price, Release Date, Specs, Games & Everything Else You Need To Know

Table of Contents

• The Nintendo Switch — The Basics
• What’s Included In The Box
• The Joy-Con Controller 
• Nintendo Switch Online Service
• Confirmed Games Line-Up – 1st Party Games
• Confirmed Games Line-Up – 3rd Party Games

Switch Configurations & Specs

The Switch features 3 major gameplay configurations; TV Mode, Tabletop Mode, and Handheld Mode.

• TV Mode:
  • The standard console mode. Displays to the TV, and works just like other consoles.
• Tabletop Mode:
  • Use the Switch console kickstand to play anywhere. Use the Left and Right Joy-Con controllers to play two-player games — each Joy-Con is an independent controller.
• Handheld Mode:
  • Attach the Left and Right Joy-Con controllers to the Switch Console and play anywhere on-the-go.

Hardware Specs:

• Switch Console Unit
  • 6.2-inch capacitive multitouch display
  • 1280 x 720 pixels resolution display
    • Handheld / Tabletop Mode: Displays up to 720p.
    • TV Mode (in Switch Dock): Displays up to 1080p.
  • Same size as the WiiU Gamepad
  • 2 USB Type C Ports
    • Used to charge the unit when not plugged into the Switch Dock.
  • Kickstand (For Tabletop Mode use)
  • Game Card Slot
  • microSD Card Slot
    • 32 GB of Internal Storage
    • Can be expanded with up to 2TB of storage — 2TB microSDs are not yet available, but the Switch will support them when they are released.
  • On-board Speakers
  • Audio Jack (For headphones)

• Switch Dock
  • AC Adapter Port
  • 1 USB Type C Port
  • HDMI Port
  • Removable back cover.

Additional Specs:

• Battery Life:
  • 2 1/2 – 6 1/2  hours. Varies by game. Games can be played while the system is charging.

• The Switch Console screen will feature touch controls and motion controls.

• 2-8 systems can be connected locally for wireless multiplayer.