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
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Weight |
Approximately .71 lbs
(Approximately .93 lbs with Joy-Con controllers attached)
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Screen |
Multi-touch capacitive touch screen / 7.0 inch OLED screen / 1280×720
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CPU/GPU |
NVIDIA Custom Tegra processor
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Storage |
64 GB
Users can easily expand storage space using microSDHC or microSDXC cards up to 2TB (sold separately).
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Wireless |
Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant) / Bluetooth 4.1
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Video output |
Up to 1080p via HDMI in TV mode
Up to 720p via built-in screen in Tabletop mode and Handheld modes
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Audio output |
Compatible with 5.1ch Linear PCM output
Output via HDMI connector in TV mode
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Speakers |
Stereo
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Buttons |
Power button / Volume button
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USB connector |
USB Type-C
Used for charging or for connecting to the Nintendo Switch dock.
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Headphone/mic jack |
3.5mm 4-pole stereo (CTIA standard)
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Game card slot |
Nintendo Switch game cards
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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.
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Sensor |
Accelerometer, gyroscope, and brightness sensor
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Operating environment |
41-95 degrees F / 20-80% humidity
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Internal battery |
Lithium-ion battery / 4310mAh
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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.
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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
Estimated annual energy consumption***: Approx. 6 kWh* / Approx. 21 kWh**
*Wired internet connection setting is off
**Wired internet connection setting is on
***The estimated annual energy consumption of a console when used for gaming an average two hours per day for a whole year.
Power consumption varies depending on software and usage conditions. Values have been rounded off to the nearest full value. There also may be some statistical variations on the energy consumption values displayed. The values could also change depending on the usage environment and conditions. |
Charging time |
Approximately 3 hours
*When charging while the hardware is in sleep mode
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