Lowyat.net Forum Nintendo Switch Official Discussion Thread
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Introduction
Nintendo Switch is basically the latest hardware device from Nintendo, supposedly to be the third pillar alongside with 3DS and Wii U, but we all know it meant to replace both. Why? Because it's a hybrid device at its core.
General Information
Hardware SKU
There's 2 SKUs on launch, Grey & Neon. Other than the colours of the Joy-cons, there's no different between the two sets
Launch Price
-29,980+tax円
-US$299.99+tax
-CAD$399.99+tax
-£279.99
-AU$469.95
-HK$2,340
As for our region, we got a forced bundle (which includes The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild & 1-2 Switch) from our lovely distributor, Maxsoft that's priced from RM1,999 to RM2,399 depending on your preferable local store.
Stuff included in box
-Switch Console
-Switch Dock
-Joy‑Con (L)
-Joy‑Con ®
-Joy‑Con Wrist Straps
-Joy‑Con Grip
-High Speed HDMI Cable
-Switch AC Adapter (100-240V 50/60Hz)
Switch and Play
As it's a hybrid device, there's 3 main gameplay mode:
- TV mode
By putting the main switch unit on the dock and detaching the Joy-con, you can play it like any normal home console system
- Handheld mode
Featuring 6.2 inch IPS screen, you can easily play it without connecting to tv
- Table-top mode
Thanks to detachable Joy-con controller and a kickstand, you can just play it without restrained by tv or being stucked holding the console like a handheld. Just put the switch on some table and play it like a normal console
Joy-Con
- An evolution of Wiimote
- Features traditional input button like analog sticks, shoulder buttons, face buttons, directional buttons
- Each joy-con can be used as single controller, where you can SHARE THE JOY with someone else in order to play local co-op games
- Left joy-con features capture button that can capture compressed, lossy JPEG screenshot that can be shared to the social media. In future updates, you can record the gameplay
- Right joy-con have an IR Motion Camera, which is useful when playing jankenpon as it can detects the shape of your fist, whether you do rock, paper or scissor
- There's NFC reader directly above the analog stick on right joy-con, where it's used for the overpriced amiibo. Yeah, you need to tap amiibo on top of the analog stick
- Both joy-con features gyroscope, accelerometer and also HD Rumble. HD Rumble is so high-def to the point where people can related the vibration to an empty glass getting filled with ice cubes
Accessories
Too many, too expensive to list. Will be in next revision
Launch title
*Developing*
Region Free
Yup! Nintendo Switch is region free unlike 3DS or Wii U. You can freely play any switch game that you purchase. Buying digital games from different region eShop also much easier
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Technical Specs
Switch console
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). |
Networking | Nintendo Switch can be connected to the Internet via a wireless (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth 4.1 (In TV mode, Nintendo Switch can be connected by using 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 |
Headphone/mic jack | 3.5mm audio jack |
Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone |
Game card slot | Nintendo Switch game cards |
microSD card slot | Compatible with microSD/microSDHC/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 2.5 - 6.5 hours |
Chargin time | Approximately 3 hours |
Switch dock
Size | Approximately 4.1 inches high, 6.8 inches long, and 2.12 inches deep |
Weight | Approximately .72 lbs |
Screen | Multi-touch capacitive touch screen / 6.2-inch LCD Screen / 1280 x 720 |
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
Size | Approximately 4.02 inches high, 1.41 inches long, and 1.12 inches deep | |
Weight | 1.7 oz (left) | 1.8 oz (right) |
Buttons | Left Stick | Right Stick |
Up/down/left/right/L/ZL/SL/SR/- Buttons | A/B/X/Y/R/ZR/SL/SR/+ Buttons | |
Capture Button | HOME Button | |
Release Button | Release Button | |
Sync Button | Sync Button | |
Wireless | Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 3.0/NFC |
Sensor | Accelorometer | Accelerometer |
Gyroscope | Gyroscope | |
Motion IR Camera | ||
Vibration | HD Rumble | |
Battery life | Approximately 20 hours | |
Chargin time | Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes |
Questions & Answers
*Can't think of any atm*
This post has been edited by kuroneko0509: Mar 5 2017, 11:26 AM