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New regular Switch model with upgraded battery life announced! Same price, launches end of August (Old model: 2.5-6.5 hours, New model: 4.5-9.0 hours)
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Cool, I'm glad this won't force me to upgrade to a new system, but this is great for those who play portable a ton/don't have a Switch yet.
Depends on who is buying it really. If I had a public transportation commute, I would totally get a lite over this one.
This is getting a lot of quotes!
To clarify, after the bevy of first quotes come in:
- The punishment here is in reference to having a more portable console at this stage of the game.
- In my perspective, someone who picks up a Switch now could easily purchase the games that I have in my library and effectively replicate the two years that I've owned the Switch. This is based on my personal playtime in which I do not regularly replay games after beating them except in rare situations.
It's kind of odd how many posters don't realize this also helps battery life.
It's using the same 4310maH battery as the OG Switch. But the XKW model is using the 16nm Tegra X1 which means less power drain for the same clock speeds. That's why the battery life is improved. You have to buy the new system to get the benefits.
Actually also this version feels quite comfortable, I carry with me everyday on public transportation commutes and often play, if I am able to find a seat. I think that the Lite has simply a different audience, and for that it is really perfect.
Anyone holding out hope for a big "Pro" model was going to be disappointed, and anyone thinking they would be doing a home console version only... no idea what you were thinking.
That battery life improvement is huge. It's great for new purchasers and a really good incentive to pick this model over the cheaper Lite. Any performances beyond that will be very small, if at all.
That battery life improvement is huge. It's great for new purchasers and a really good incentive to pick this model over the cheaper Lite. Any performances beyond that will be very small, if at all.
Shame the Pro rumours didn't pan out. Disappointing they haven't re-designed the screen scratching dock either. I'll keep with what I've got for now, but that battery boost is impressive!
This wasn't possible at this price 2.5 years ago given their specs and component pricing. Now it is. This isn't a month after launch. Not even close to "punishing early adopters" like when Google puts out a new Pixel and drops the price in half 2 weeks later during Black Friday for instance.
well the warranty for my current switch is gone, maybe I could get this new model with a trade-in if it won't cost me much
This is the "Pro." It's our fault we coined the term for Switch. But the rumors were correct... this Switch is using a new SOC. The result of this is better battery life.
this is it. there were no pro rumors, people made up the pro thing themselves.
If this is the same device that Nintendo just filed an FCC change request for then no. A new wifi chip would need a lot more paperwork than a simple SoC change.
"Early adoption" (and the associated subsequent revisions etc) typically refers to a faster turn around than...2.5 years. I think it's getting quotes because you're stretching the meaning of the phrase.
No, it's a comparison between states. I would enjoy owning this new Switch much more given how I use it and the point that I've had mine two years is moot for my own subjective experience.
The former. New chipset is on a smaller process node, which uses less voltage to power the chipset. The battery stays the same size as the original Switch. The benefit is more battery life.
Current Nintendo Switch is model number HAC-001
Switch Lite is HDH-001
New improved Battery Life Switch is model HAD-001
Switch Lite is HDH-001
New improved Battery Life Switch is model HAD-001
Decent battery upgrade, but selling my current switch and buying a new one isn't worth how much that will cost me (plus my battery pack that fits in my case gives me an extra 2 charges anyway) - great for new buyers though.
Also, took me to many times to get a switch with a perfect screen - i'm not doing that again ☺.
Also, took me to many times to get a switch with a perfect screen - i'm not doing that again ☺.
If it's one that can be homebrewed may be worth more than a regular trade in
Awesome battery life improvement but I'm more intrigued to see if anything else changes. Stealth performance improvements or WiFi for example. If it's just battery life I may as well keep holding on to my OG until the 'New Nintendo Switch'. My Switch + battery pack lasts more than long enough when travelling to justify upgrading right now.
Yeh, this is obvs the rumours fruition. I just wish it was something more 🤷♂️ I love the switch concept, I'd pay more for a faster, better designed premium model.
Seems they're using the more efficient SoC to exclusively improve the battery instead of upping the visuals.
Sensible, understandable. Though many might be disappointed, this at least lays rumours to rest and points towards a better mid-gen/next gen ugrade somewhere further down the line.
Sensible, understandable. Though many might be disappointed, this at least lays rumours to rest and points towards a better mid-gen/next gen ugrade somewhere further down the line.
Contextually yes, but I did own a Switch when it first came out and choosing to wait -- especially as there were already discussions of how it would be improved after it came out with its portable battery life -- meant I could own this one now and have a more portable experience with longer battery life not needing a power bank!
yeah that sounds logical explanation. It's really impressive how much more battery time this new chipset is getting. Must be a huge upgrade in terms of power efficiency.
What in the world is this metric and why does it matter and how does it equate to punishing early adopters, lol?
I think I will sell my Switch next year to get the newer model with such an increase in battery life.
Since Nintendo UK's more in-depth specs page only makes makes mention of the new model's improved battery life, it's safe to say that there may not be any other notable changes to the system.
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