Nintendo
Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch lands as a entry-level game console, built around 1080p.
34/100
1080pNVIDIA Tegra X1, 4-core ARM Cortex-A5732 GBHybrid (TV/Handheld/Tabletop)Neon Red/Neon Blue
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Why we rate it
- Expandable storage
- Handheld / portable mode
- Dockable
- No ray tracing
- Below-average ram
Score profile
Scored against the game consoles classWhere the Nintendo Switch wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPUNVIDIA Tegra X1, 4-core ARM Cortex-A57
RAM4 GB
Storage
Internal SSD32 GB
Expandable storageYes
Video output
Max resolution1080
Max refresh60 Hz
Design
Form factorHybrid (TV/Handheld/Tabletop)
Handheld / portable modeYes
DockableYes
Weight0.4 kg
Connectivity
Wireless controllersYes
Bundle
Controllers2
ColourNeon Red/Neon Blue
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowNintendo Switch vs Nintendo Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 Edition
Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 Edition
| NintendoNintendo SwitchThis page | NintendoNintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34 /100 | 34 /100 |
| Max resolution | 1080 | 1080 |
| SSD | 32 GB | 64 GBBetter |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| CPU | NVIDIA Tegra X1, 4-core ARM Cortex-A57 | NVIDIA Tegra X1+, 4-core ARM Cortex-A57 |
Who it's for
Is the Nintendo Switch right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable game console for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need ray tracing, in which case a higher-tier game console is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Nintendo Switch worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 34/100 against other game consoles, a entry-level result where the class average is around 52.
What stands out on the Nintendo Switch?
Its expandable storage stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition?
The Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition scores 40/100 versus this one at 34/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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