Background

Nintendo's latest hybrid console the Nintendo Switch was first released in March of 2017, with other spinoff models such as the Nintendo Switch Lite and the Nintendo Switch OLED being released in 2019 and 2021 respectively.

The Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch OLED Edition both double as both a handheld game console and a dedicated home console that can be played on a home's television by slotting the tablet into a dedicated dock and detaching the Joy-Con controllers from the tablet. The Switch also supports a wireless Bluetooth controller called the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, which provides gamers with a more traditional gaming experience.

Identification

Each Switch is identifiable by the "Nintendo Switch" logo on the back of the device. The models are differentiable by their model numbers:

Nintendo Switch OLED: HEG-001

Nintendo Switch Standard: HAC-001

Nintendo Switch Lite: HDH-001

Furthermore, the Switch Lite is smaller and lighter than the standard and OLED models, with a slightly smaller display, no kickstand, and no detachable Joy-Cons. The OLED model features a large kickstand which differs from the standard model's small kickstand.

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