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Best OverallThe OLED Switch with a larger screen, better handheld audio and a dock with a LAN port, here in a Japan market version. Region and plug details are not covered in the listing.
Popular PickThe original Switch set with everything needed to connect to a TV in the box. The built-in storage is small, so a microSD card helps for downloaded games.
A Switch OLED console bundled with a protective travel case that stores games and props up the console. No games are included, and the listing does not mention the dock.
The Animal Crossing themed Nintendo Switch that plays on a TV through the dock or as a handheld. The listing does not say whether the game itself is included, and storage is small without a card.
A lightweight handheld designed only for portable play, with the controls built into the body. It is not made for TV play, so shared screen sessions need a different model.
The OLED version of the Switch in white, with internal memory plus card expansion. The listing states no warranty and gives no battery or display detail, so check the seller.
A small yellow console for playing Nintendo Switch games on the go with the controls built in. The listing gives no video output, so it is a handheld, not a TV console.
A Switch console bundled with the colored Joy-Con controllers for handheld and TV play. The listing is sparse, so check the box contents and update status before ordering.
A straightforward way to get console and game in one box, with two small extras on top. Value rests on whether the bundle price beats buying console and game separately.
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Nintendo Switch consoles on this page include the standard console that plays on the television and in the hand, the handheld only model, the model with the larger, more vivid screen, and the newer generation console. The first decision is how you play, because the handheld only model cannot connect to a television, while the other models switch between the dock and portable play.
Screen and portability are the next questions. The handheld only model is the smallest and lightest, but its controls are fixed and it cannot use the detachable controllers in the same way. The models with detachable controllers are better for sharing multiplayer games on the couch. A larger, sharper screen improves portable play on long trips.
Storage is the next choice. Among the 9 products that list memory storage capacity, most fall between 32 and 102 gb, and 32 gb is typical. Downloaded games take space quickly, so most owners add a memory card of the type the console supports. Physical game cards save space and can be resold or lent.
Compatibility and bundles come next. Check which games work on the console you choose, since a few games need the television mode or motion controls, and newer games may need the newer generation console. Bundles sometimes include a game or a subscription, which can add value if you would buy them anyway.
Before buying, check the model, the storage, whether the dock and controllers are included, the battery life in handheld play, and the region of the console. Use a protective case and screen protector for portable play, and set up parental controls through the maker's app for younger players. Families buying a second console for siblings can share digital games between consoles on the same account, within the maker's rules, which is worth reading before buying duplicates.
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