Overview of the Switch system, Dock, Joy-Con, strap, grip
Posted on January 27, 2017 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch
Nintendo UK updated its website today with detailed information about the various parts of Switch. The system itself, Dock, Joy-Con, strap, and grip are covered in detail.
Continue on below for the full breakdown of the Switch hardware.
Nintendo Switch console
- Size: 102mm x 239mm x 13.9mm (with Joy-Con attached)
- Please note: 28.4mm at the thickest, from the tips of the analogue sticks to the ZL/ZR Button protrusions.
- Weight: Approx. 297g (With Joy-Con controllers attached: 398g)
- Screen: Capacitive touch screen / 6.2 inch LCD / 1280×720 resolution
- CPU/GPU: NVIDIA customised Tegra processor
- System memory: 32 GB (Please note: a portion of this internal memory is reserved for use by the system.)
- Communication features: Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant) / Bluetooth 4.1 (TV mode only. A wired LAN connection is possible through the use of a commercially available wired LAN adapter.)
- Video output: Maximum resolution: 1920×1080, 60 fps
- Please note: output via HDMI cable in TV mode. In tabletop mode and handheld mode, the maximum resolution is 1280×720, which matches the screen resolution.
- Audio output: Supports linear PCM 5.1ch
- Please note: output via HDMI cable in TV mode.
- Speakers: Stereo
- USB terminal: USB Type-C terminal (Used for charging or for connecting to the Nintendo Switch dock.)
- Headphone mic. jack: Stereo output
- Game card slot: Exclusively for Nintendo Switch game cards.
- microSD card slot: Compatible with microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards.
- Please note: an update via an internet connection is required to use microSDXC memory cards.
- Sensors: Accelerometer / gyroscope / brightness sensor
- Operating environment: Temperature: 5 – 35°C / Humidity: 20 – 80%
- Internal battery: Lithium ion battery / battery capacity 4310mAh
- Please note: the internal battery cannot be removed. If the battery needs to be replaced, we plan to offer paid replacement via Nintendo Customer Support.
- Battery life: Battery life can last for more than six hours, but will vary depending on the software and usage conditions.
- For example, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can be played for roughly three hours on a single charge.
- Charging time: 3 hours approx.
- Please note: this is the time taken to charge while the console is in sleep mode.
Nintendo Switch Dock
- Size: 104mm x 173mm x 54mm
- Weight: Approx. 327g
- Connectors:
- USB ports: two USB 2.0 compatible ports on the side, one on the back.*
- *Launches with USB 2.0 support, but USB 3.0 support will be added in a future update.
- System connector
- AC adapter port
- HDMI port
Joy-Con
- Size: 102mm x 35.9mm x 28.4mm
- Weight: Joy-Con (L): Approx. 49g, Joy-Con (R): Approx. 52.1g
- Buttons Joy-Con (L):
- Left Stick (pressable)
- Directional/L/ZL/SL/SR/? Buttons
- Capture Button
- Release button
- SYNC Button
- Buttons Joy-Con (R):
- Right Stick (pressable)
- A/B/X/Y/R/ZR/SL/SR/+ Buttons
- HOME Button
- Release Button
- SYNC Button
- Connectivity functions: Bluetooth 3.0 (Joy-Con (L)), Bluetooth 3.0, NFC (Joy-Con (R))
- Sensors Joy-Con (L):
- Accelerometer
- Gyroscope
- Sensors Joy-Con (R):
- Accelerometer
- Gyroscope
- IR Motion Camera
- Vibration function: HD rumble
- Capable of varied and precise vibrations.
- Internal battery: 525 mAh Li-ion battery
- Please note: the internal battery cannot be removed. If the battery needs to be replaced, we plan to offer paid replacement via Nintendo Customer Support.
- Battery life: Approx. 20 hours
- Please note: this time is an estimate. Actual time may vary depending on individual usage patterns.
- Charging time: Approx. 3.5 hours
- Please note: to charge the Joy-Con, you must attach them to a Nintendo Switch console or Joy-Con charging grip (sold separately).
Joy-Con Strap
- Size: 101mm x 14.6mm x 13.9mm
- Weight: Approx. 18.7g
Joy-Con Grip
- Size: 101mm x 144mm x 40.1mm
- Weight: Approx. 97g
