Nintendo Switch Spec Analysis: CPU, GPU Power And The Cost Factor

The Nintendo Switch is a fantastic device, in concept. But what we’ve seen in terms of pricing and hardware specs underlines the point that, in the end, it’s the implementation that counts.

[CyrusLemont]

So it's a Wii U in portable mode and slightly underpowered original Xbox One in docked mode. I wonder if the console will have a "Pro" variant down the line. Would be nice to have a 1080p screen with maybe a Tegra X2 or even a standalone console version with 4K graphics. Still keen anyway, preorder fully paid off with Zelda LE. Bring it on!

[GamingIVfun]

The only real problem I see is the pricing of accessories and them not including a game with the system. Let's face it they are milking early adopters, me being one of them, 1,2 Switch should be the pack in game. The pricing for accessories should be 15 to 20 percent cheaper, I would be willing to bet that we will see both things happen within months of the initial release of the console, like I said they are milking early adopters of the console and it seems to be paying off because most everything is sold out or selling very well. Weather this bites them in the ass in the future, who knows.

As far as resolution goes on the handheld version of games, 720p will look pretty darn good on a just over 6 inch screen and as long as most games can stay within 900p on the TV version of the games and maintain decent frame rates then I don't see that as a problem either. You will still be getting the best and very good versions of Nintendo games. Also the joycons may be small but their is a lot of interesting tech in them. on the on board memory being only 32gig, Micro SD cards are really cheap these days and can be much faster than a hard drive, so the on board memory issue is not really an issue, plus file sizes are likely to be much smaller than what they are on other consoles and PC.

I'm a die hard gamer, Zelda Breath Of The Wild and Mario Odyssey were enough to sell me, and I'm sure many really good Indies along with other great Nintendo games will make the purchase worth it for me, by now any one that wants a Nintendo console buys them for Nintendo games.

[CyrusLemont]

It's expensive sure, but it's a new console and you're getting a built in screen with the device too. You don't have to connect it to a TV at all to use it either. So you could very well go out and buy it and you'd have a handheld with console graphics in your hands. I think its launch price is quite well justified for that reason. The accessory costs are a bit of a nightmare though, so I'll probably wait for them to come down.

I love my PS Pro and X1S and their games but they're strictly home entertainment systems and to me feel like a different type of gaming. It's hard to define but Nintendo has this sort of bright, carefree and fun energy as a company and it reflects that in their consoles and straight to the point gaming philosophy. It makes you forget about the tech or hardware once you start playing. You just enjoy it.

However, as an exception when I had a Wii U, I couldn't stand to look at the gamepads low res screen and barely touched the console in general. This just felt like Nintendo's first big miss. It was bad timing for them and the right technology to create their vision just wasn't there yet. I think it's here now.

I'm sure somewhere down the line we'll see a Switch Bundle with a larger built in capacity or a memory stick and a couple of games.

I do think this system will eventually merge Nintendo's handheld game lineup and phase out their 3DS support. It'll bring both their markets together and allow their supporting developers to focus solely on one system. I can only imagine how great a Switch Pokemon game will be.

I have to say Zelda and and a spiritual successor to Mario 64 has really got me pumped for this as well. It's so awesome, the idea of laying in bed at night and playing Zelda in console form. Damn.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

Nope. The tech inside is already more powerful than the Wii U.

We'll have all the full specs for it in the next three months thanks to multiple teardown vids, but most of the specs rumors place it between the XB1 and PS4 when docked, and just slightly below or alongside the XB1 when undocked.

[CyrusLemont]

Great news if true, I'm simply going off what was in the article, which assumes the system is carrying a Tegra X1 variant. I remember rumours of the system carrying a Tegra X2 chip going around a while ago which would place it at a theoretical maximum of 1.5 T/Flops, so you might be right! The only reason I'm skeptical of that is Zelda's resolution in docked mode considering it's not as visually demanding as some games on X1 and PS4 which run at 1080p. Only time will tell really.

[Ashira]

That's just not possible because:

1) The GPU isn't powerful enough. This is a mobile GPU, not a desktop GPU.
2) Even if 1) was false, it's still not possible. Nintendo made a portable system which means compact and light, the opposite of what you would with a desktop system. Compact means no room for ventilation, and light means no fans. There's a limit to how much you can passively cool, which seems to be the case for the Switch.

Specs currently puts the Switch as a little bit more powerful than the WiiU, but that's it.

[jmc8888]

What? Digital foundry did an analysis that had them giving figures and through doing the math it is estimated Switch is about ~157 GFLops undocked, and ~393 GFLops docked. PS4 is ~1840 GFlops.

(256 * 2) * .3072 = 157.2864 Undocked

157.2864 *2.5 = 393.216 Docked

Again, PS4 is ~1840

It's nowhere near XB1, let alone PS4.

http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

We've seen NOTHING to indicate otherwise... in fact EVERYTHING indicates it's pretty spot on from lack of 3rd party support, to Nintendo 1st party game visuals, to FIFA being built off PS3/360 version.

If anything, power wise when compared to gaming tech, it's equivalent to PC GPU's from 2007-2008.

For instance, the Geforce 8800 Ultra did 384 GFLops and was released in May 2007. Architectural improvements may give Switch the effective power of maybe a year newer.

We'll get more confirmation with the tear downs, but digital foundry's numbers are unlikely to be far off.

[Wallstreet37]

No one places it between xb1 and
Ps4 so please stop it. Almost all sources say it is weaker than Xbox one.
And again as much as you defended Nintendo and said all the rumors or most insider info was bs about the switch they sure came out to be true. How many times do ppl need to be proven wrong?

For Christ sakes lol this system is running the new Mario at 720 P according to digital foundry and Splatoon when docked lol, they may push it to 900p for release but this system is not between x1 and ps4. You wish!!!

[deafdani]

Between XB1 and PS4 when docked???

I can't believe at this point you're still clinging to that false hope.

Switch is closer in power to Wii U than Xbox One. We can safely assume it's a bit more powerful, but that's it.

[EddieNX]

@jmc. Wiiu is 350gflops and Switch is matching it in handheld mode and thats just on launch ports,

Zelda wiiu -720 30 Zelda switch undocked - 720 30. Mario kart wiiu 720 60 Mario kart Switch undocked - 720 60

How would that be possible if what you were saying was true? Its got 4gb ram even when undocked so its better r than wiiu when undocked and in between wiiu and XB1 when docked.

[Tussin187]

Where did you pull out that info from? I have a guess.

0_o

[Rdeal]

where did you get the idea that's it's up there in power with the xbox one? even when docked it's only going to be slightly more powerful than the WiiU

[BLKxSEPTEMBER]

You are on crack if you think the Switch is on par with the X1 docked or undocked.

[MVGeneral]

Lol where are you getting this info from?
Man you guys at the Nintendo defence force HQ, have serious denial and Stockholm issues.

[ABizzel1]

Absolute lies. As the video says and the current rumors, Switch is apparently using a significantly underclocked Tegra X1. At it's best is a bit above the PS360Wii U, or a bit under half the power of the XBO.

The Switch then takes that power and practically cuts it in half for handheld mode, and just a bit more power when docked, putting it right back down there is PS360Wii U territory when undocked.

Switch is the Wii U console all stuffed into a tablet, which great technologically speaking, because that's what Sony was doing with their handhelds, the problem is a $300 handheld is a hard sell even for Nintendo, and especially in NA and EU where the market is fading to tablets and cellphones, many of which offer similar power to the Switch thanks to the awful downclocks.

If anything Switch will make big moves for Android and iPhone App stores.

[CrimsonWing69]

Oh my god where are you getting your info!?

Please link the sites that say it's between a PS4 and Xbone when docked and slightly below an Xbone when undocked. Otherwise you're a fanboy talking out his *ss!

[patchzon]

``Most of the specs rumors place it between the XB1 and PS4 when docked, and just slightly below or alongside the XB1 when undocked.``Dude,you really must be under the influence of some substance so rare its almost impossible to find it in the all galaxy!
Nintendo has almost never been able to produce high end powerful,and technically superior hardware compare to its competitors.I stopped buying their consoles after the N64.

In 2000 they still had a game boy on the market with no back light on the screen,can you believe that??I always use my ps vita to remote play my ps4 games and i can tell you that the ugliest game on ps4 look better on the oled vita screen than anything i have seen on the switch so far,and that feature was implemented years ago.I think nintendo focus has always been on a younger audience that just want to have fun,defineltly not hardcore gamers!

[butchertroll]

Switch is not between XB1 and PS4. LOL! Dude, check your disagree votes. You talk bullshit.

It's around 400 GFLOPS when docked.

Dude, Switch has 25 Gbp/s of bandwidth. YOU CAN'T FEED 1.5 TFLOPS with that bandwidth speed. That would be a huge bottleneck. So, around 400 GFLOPS is more reasonable

[yeahokwhatever]

HAHHAHAHA

If that was true, wouldn't their biggest and prettiest game look better than any PS3 game? Zelda looks great for an iPhone game. Doesn't hardly look middle of the road for a XB1 game. That doesn't mean the game will suck. I bet the game is really fun. Why don't you listen to Reggie when he says that its not about TFLOPS or performance, its about fun games and waggle sticks?

[yeahokwhatever]

ABizzel1,

If it had open android development, you could bet your ass I'd be making a game for it right this second. It doesn't. It won't. :-(

[Trekster_Gamer]

I doubt it's more powerful or even on par with Xbox One or PS4 they're wanting us to spend this much money for an underpowered gimmick.

If it had any real power or could even match consoles that have been out for the past 2 years they would have been boasting the specs but in true Nintendo fashion they hide the specs of their machine because they know it's underpowered.

[ching8080]

Initial news reports said this would be the portable version with a home like console being release later in the year . Is Nintendo holding information back?

[Artemidorus]

Already talking about a PRO model and this one hasn't arrived.

[Erik7357]

Defiantly, they had NEW 3DS. I see them doing this.

[Aenea]

It will be called the New Switch!

[yeahokwhatever]

The Switchback! Where Nintendo switches back to making consoles with power that can compete/lead the competition. (Gamecube and back)

[XStation4pio_Pro]

its way less than the original xb1 when docked.

[conanlifts]

The original artical from digital foundry states that even in portable mode it is slightly more powerful than a wii u. Docked it is 2.5x the power.

[CorndogBurglar]

I'm not so sure it is overpriced. Not when you consider the portable aspects.

A New 3DS XL is $200 and well worth it. Its a great handheld. Just the portable piece alone of the Switch is pretty cool. It outperforms the 3DS in every possible way, plus it can be hooked up to a tv and gets a boost for home gaming.

I know most people are judging this as a home console, but they shouldn't overlook the portable side.

[deafdani]

I agree with you that people shouldn't overlook the portable side, but it's not people's fault that they're judging its power as a home console because Nintendo themselves are pushing it primarily as a home console.

So, they're comparing it with the other relevant home consoles in the market: Xbox One and PS4. Stacked next to them, the Switch is pretty underwhelming.

I'm seeing it as what it actually is: a Nintendo tablet that can be docked to the TV. For $300, we're getting a pretty powerful handheld, and Nintendo once again shows that they have a different plan, and AAA western third party support pretty likely isn't part of said plan.

If the Switch gets strong Nintendo support, along with indies and strong japanese support (which all of Ninty's handhelds always get), then it could still be able to deliver a lot of games, even without the support of american third party games. I think that's actually Nintendo's plan.

[yeahokwhatever]

Its far, far too big to be a useful portable. It makes the Vita look tiny, and the Vita is too big already.

[HAL90000]

I did read an article that outlines a patent for a device that could be plugged into the Switch to help boost the power, similar to what they have done in the past, it doesnt sound very solid, though it is very Nintendo peripherals they love making you buy add on's

[EddieNX]

Their higher ups do need a slap, the Switch looks amazing but it hurts my brain why they've chosen to riddle it with issues.

[Ashunderfire86]

This is why I am waiting and not preordering the Switch, when you have the base PS4, and X1 consoles with better library of games. Horizon Zero Dawn, Nioh, For Honor, Ghost Recon, Nier, and so many more games will blow the water 💦 out of Switch launch lineup. Sorry Zelda is not good enough to surpass the competition. I don't understand why Nintendo don't wait til the Fall to release the Switch? They would of at least upgrade the specs, with a better launch 🚀 lineup of games including Mario Odyssey! Switch better have great games, because I don't want only play Mario Kart, and Smash Bros as the only 2 great games most people play on the Wii and Wii U. Nintendo is one hell of a stubborn company that don't listen it's fans that well. Nintendo has to make the console a bit more powerful for continue third party support, and if they manage to get the support, all the Switch versions would be AKA custom! Yeah custom made like FIFA. Big whop!!!!

[light69]

You sound pretty ignorant dude I mean most console launches are crap it's not only Nintendo (and please notice I said most and not all, so I'm acknowledging that their are good launch line ups too) aside from that companies have been developing the games you mentioned for a while not to mention they even been developing for those consoles for sometime as well. It's not really fair to say "hey this launch line up can't compete with this upcoming games". Aside from that what I can say is that if you're looking for those kinds of games aka gritty/shooters/ realistic style then go to PS4/Xbox. By now you should know Nintendo isn't about the realistic/gritty/shooter in fact they don't market themselves as that so why expect that from them? That's being ignorant. Still from what's been announced so far you can't say that it doesn't have great games coming to it.
Zelda
Xenobalde
Mario
Fire emblems
Fire emeblem warriors
Shine megami tensei
Arms
Sonic etc...

Again I repeat these aren't your gritty/shooter/realistic style games lol so don't expect that but that doesn't mean these games aren't going to be great for what they are.

As for the FIFA and 3rd parties with custom builds of the games all I really have to say is this. First people complain about no 3rd party on Nintendo and then when their is a 3rd party game then people complain of the build? There's really no pleasing people, it's the same game...

[Ashunderfire86]

Where in my comments did I said realistic gritty shooters? What I am saying Nintendo rush to bring the Switch release in Spring, instead of Fall where more Switch games would come out for the system. Nintendo would have alot more time to add more to the system. I am well aware that Nintendo has more games coming out, but the launch lineup is pretty slim for an overprice system.

[light69]

It's a educated guess from the list of games you listed dude... 😒 If to you those games are the ones you feel will perform well then it's clear that you go for those kinds of games if not all the time then more often than others.
Like I've told many people launch line ups are rarely good I don't understand why people get over hyped for them. Trying to compare 2-3 year old console line ups for the year with a new consoles launch line up is not just or fair to say the least, not that I'm completely biased or defending Nintendo about it. Still though why do people want 10+ more games it's not like you'll be playing 10 different games at the same time on it and I understand variety for the consumer is a thing but from the looks of it the people getting the switch early on will either be fans, Zelda fans, or kids. On top of that you're getting 3 experiences with the console lol I still think people complaining about the price are being bitchy spoiled brats tbh sorry

[Artemidorus]

Just declare this console a rip off alert. Only the die hard fanboys will lap it up.

[pleasuretokill]

Hardware released in 2017 should, at the very least be able to push 900p/60fps on every game. Nintendo blundered by going with handheld and as a result, gimping their "docked" or actual HOME system. I have absolutely NO use for handheld gaming on a terrible 6" screen, so, for $300, then $60 a piece for games as none are included, plus paying for Nintendo's Online (with no free games to boot, just a monthly download that they take from you...) add in taxes and such and you are well above $400 for just the system and one game to play....

No thanks. This will be the generation I abandon Nintendo, unless I can get the system on a crazy low deal after the market for it tanks into the ground. (anyone want to sell their Switch to me for $150 with a game after the crash... message me here lol)

[nitus10]

I abandoned Nintendo after the Gamecube.

[Knushwood Butt]

Me too.

[light69]

I guess it's a good thing that people like you aren't the majority, I've heard plenty of people that care for the portable factor and unlike your biased and ignorant cóment of a terrible 6" screen many people think the screen is great. Everyone has their own opinions, to bad not all opinions are great.

The only thing we can agree on is the online, but then again they haven't revealed all the details so I would still say let's just wait and see

[pleasuretokill]

Yes. Too bad all opinions "aren't great". Yours being point #1 of "not being great".

[light69]

@pleasuretokill

Lol dude the least you could do is comment why you have your argumentative opinions. Sad you couldn't come up with something smarter 😂

[gamer7804]

the power isn't nearly as powerful as ps4 and xbox one. The nintendo games still look great w/ the switch's power, but the problem is the power isn't enough to get 3rd party games. If someone owns a switch, they most likely will also have either an xbox or ps4 or both.

[GameBoyColor]

Pc/nintendo is the best setup.

[gamer7804]

It's a fine setup, i used to be the same way. Now though, I have a PC but don't have the time to mess with it and keep it up to date, which is why i primarily game on consoles now.

[nitus10]

I do have a very powerful PC but I am not a PC gamer. When I play games I have a PS4 and a backward compatible PS3.

[Phill-Spencer]

@gameboycolor

With a pc/nintendo kombo i would still miss the boatload of quality exclusive first, second and third party games playstation has to offer. If ps only had a handful of them by end of gen i would think it wouldn't be worth buying the console for. But there are so many.

So i would prefer

Nintendo/ PC/ Playstation so i can play literally every game that releases.

[jerethdagryphon]

Same gamer7804 high end pc but i got tired of the constant fiddling i have to do to play games i want. Mostly use ps4 for that now

[RosweeSon]

"People squinting at these games in a few years time?" get out of here I guess I'm squinting at NES games these days because they are so disgusting. Standard definition 😩 People still watch black and white films. They are hardly unviewable in 720 or whatever they come through at.

[xetiro]

"Nintendo somehow got around to the idea of selling what’s essentially a crippled version of Nvidia’s $99 dollar microconsole, for $300. Mobile chipsets like the Tegra X1 aren’t remotely expensive, coming in at substantially less than $100."

...

This article is very inaccurate to say the least.

First, Nvidia Shield Android TV which features Tegra X1 it's $199 (16Gb flash) and $299 (500Gb Hdd), so not anywhere close to the stated $99.

Second, Nintendo Switch bundle features a fully-featured custom tablet device powered by custom Tegra X1, dock station, a pair of Joy-Con controllers that features improved motion-control and rumble tech. Any powerful tablet in the iOS/Android market is already more then $299 by itself.

Actually, I don't think Switch is that expensive by itself. Is just the counter-cycle timing where Nintendo is releasing new hardware for their own new generation, against a solid and mature mid-cycle PS4 that its by now priced at same price-range with the factual notion that is much more powerful than Switch. The problem is that the Switch is not a traditional domestic center console like PS4, instead Switch is a hybrid console and features the necessary hardware to power that and its not necessarily cheap. So there is no chance to compete with PS4 and raw specs domain.

Switch is priced on its own category. So people will gonna by Switch for the overall concept and not because there is a more powerful domestic console named PS4 at the same price-range.

Third, the idea that manufacturers should lose substantial money by giveaway hardware just because you think is not cheap enough for your pocket, is ridiculous. Actually, there are concurrency market rules where a company is not "easily" allowed to release new products that sells under the production price. The PS3 launch almost took Sony down...

[conanlifts]

The digital foundry article is much better. This article makes assumptions that df do not.

Quotes from the original article.

"Even a 307.2mhz GPU based on maxwell technology should be capable of out-performing a Wii U" So even undocked they think it can outperform a Wii U. That's impressive to me.

"As things stand, a docked Switch features a GPU with 2.5x the power of the same unit running from battery."

So undocked they think it can outperform a wii u and docked its 2.5x that power.

"details of the processor's customisations remain unknown at this time. Has Nintendo added a bunch of smaller tweaks or has it been a little more ambitious"

This could mean nothing, or if they have added tweaks make it more impressive.

[yeahokwhatever]

The Switch, when not plugged in, is under the PS3. Don't forget the Cell processor does an obscene amount of game-specific calculations compared to a conventional CPU. When plugged in, the Switch is still quite aways behind the OG XB1. "maxwell technology" isnt some sort of magic. You can't have a CPU using just a few watts of power competing with CPUs of the same era using double or triple the wattage. Intel/AMD would have something to say about this. lol

[TheDivine]

They will definitely release a console version down the road and a handheld version. Switch Portable, Switch TV, and Switch. I'm sure we will also see upgrades with faster chips, more memory, 4k, and hdr. Look to Nvidia for what could be possible. It will eventually be a whole line of switch products. I would love it to scale to 4k like xbox one s with hdr. Why not? It's severely underpowered for a console but make the most of it. Zelda with HDR would be jaw dropping.

[deafdani]

This is a venue that Nintendo definitely could explore. Have Switch be more than just a console, but a platform of devices that can all play the same games.

The portable could be a little smaller, with no dock, with the controls being part of the device (non-removable). Basically, a supercharged Vita. It would be cheaper than the hybrid Switch.

The stationary console would be more akin to a Playstation TV: have all the Switch's internals, but no screen, no JoyCons (bundle a Pro Controller instead). That would also be cheaper.

It would be nice, to be honest. That way, Nintendo can appeal to a wide variety of consumers, but none of them miss out on anything because ultimately all devices play all the same games. Give them the option to play how they want: exclusively at home, or exclusively as a portable, and have it cheaper... or have the hybrid, which is the best of both worlds, at a higher price.

[XStation4pio_Pro]

ooof. brutal. its def not getting 3rd party support, thats for sure. what a shame. especially when you figure in the exponentially more powerful ps4 and xbox one S consoles are the same price and way better and $100 more gets you a ps4 pro which is 2x the power of the base ps4. nintendo will just simply not compete. especially next year when the competition are both sitting in the higher end 4k domain with lots of 3rd party.

[conanlifts]

The actual digital foundry article is probably better to read. But to me these are the key points to take into account. They pretty much support what i have said previously about the switch being at least 2.5× more powerful than a wii u.

"Even a 307.2MHz GPU based on Maxwell technology should be capable of out-performing Wii U"

"As things stand, a docked Switch features a GPU with 2.5x the power of the same unit running from battery."

Basically if you are happy with a fully portable wii u with a tiny power boost, that increases 2.5x in power when connected to a tv buy it. If not then don. If it turns out to have secret sauce that ups the power then that's a bonus.

[corroios]

Its a slow and underpowered console that doesnt cost 300. Its not near the power of a Xbox One. Its just a big new portable from Nintendo that wont have 1080p games except maybe some cartony games or weak game like the old ultra street fighter or bomberman.

[EddieNX]

Mario kart 8 is 1080 60 and its a really great looking game

[corroios]

Are you talking about a port from a Wii U game? And are you sure of that? And do you think Mario Kart is a demanding game? I think bomberman will be also, and mario paper and so on...

[Knushwood Butt]

^ Apparently Mario Kart has demanding physics, or something.

Project Cars 2 had better beware!

[Apex13]

People, Nintendo make Nintendo systems for Nintendo games so get over it as they will not make games for other console system.

[jonivtec]

If priced right, the switch could have been a solid buy. But at the actual price point it is really underpowered.However, mine is preordered for zelda even if im a little disapointed. Nintendo have their head in their but. Its sad but at least they still have the best first party game.

[TimeTravelerZero]

What's up whit n4g posting old rumors like they are facts. Basically this was the old 2016 July rumor from some blogger girl and why are they talking about it like it where facts.
Now after release the foxcon rumor seems to be a lot more likely as battery, form factor, what the doc is pretty spot on.
This would put performance between 1Tflop and 1,5 Tflop.
http://www.gamespot.com/for...
https://www.youtube.com/wat...

[butchertroll]

Switch has 25 Gbp/s of bandwidth. YOU CAN'T FEED 1.5 TFLOPS with that bandwidth speed. That would be a huge bottleneck. So, around 400 GFLOPS is more reasonable

[DivineAssault]

I disagree.. Since nintendo has tons of 3rd party for their handhelds, I think those smaller costing games will give them an advantage.. Plus nobody buys nintendo consoles for 3rd party anymore.. Im betting the 1st party will be great as well as some 3rd party gems.. This console to me is a new handheld that i can play on my TV.. The accessories are insanely expensive, however im sure price drops will hit by the holiday season.. Im buying a pro controller and THATS IT! Zelda will hold me down until spring.. My brother is even buying one and he doesnt game.. It wont be a success like the wii, but i see it selling considerably more than wii u.. Especially since a lot of people dont even know Zelda is a Wii U game..

[PGRfox]

I preordered one for the on the go gameplay only. I am still very worried that this is another Wii U. If third party support is lacking and we have to wait for first party games only (like Wii U) it will certainly fail.

[LastCenturyRob]

I'm not even looking at the switch as a home console. I will use it 9 times out of 10 as a portable...A very powerful portable at that...at least compared to what is out now.

[LastCenturyRob]

A bit off topic and and way out there speculation but doesn't MS and Nintendo have a fairly friendly relationship? "IF" Nintendo decided to get out of the console market that could make things very interesting...Also, doesn't Nintendo and Sony have a fairly icy relationship?..for obvious reasons of course. Again, could make things interesting "if".

[jerethdagryphon]

So as ive been saying premium phone/tablet specs. Lgg5 has a 2.15ghz quadcore and a adeno 820 gpu. Nowhere near 8thgen spec

[jerethdagryphon]

The docked power differencecis simply upclock on mainscvia downclock on battery.

and as stated its passivly cooled which seriously limits how fast you can run it.

It will be high end mobile phone spech with added gpu oomph but not much and other then ram which was stated in that to be lp ddr3 which is mobile phone ram. Im guessing 4gb again for heat reasons.

[blawren4]

We don't know the specs. Just stop until you have facts. And just to get out ahead of this, just don't even after you have facts, because you'll probably omit facts to prove your point anyway.

[bulldog2016]

Dissapointed in the so called specs and price so far.
Decent idea at heart but for me they needed to include better specs in the doc.
Why not have a super doc with specs near between ps4 and pro so 3rd party games could be ported over?
Personally,id like to have seen the switch at £200 with the super doc at £300-£325,take a hit on the console but claw the money back through accessories/online/games.
This all crys foul of a Wii u 2,it will appeal to die hard nintendo fans and the Japenese mobile market but not hardcore gamers.
I think it will sell a bit more than the Wii u,but not by too much.

[light69]

LAUNCH MARCH 3
1-2-switch
Binding of Issac Afterbirth+
Cunstructor HD
I Am Setsuna
Just dance 2017
Legend of Zelda
Skylanders imaginators
Super bomber man R

MARCH 2017
Has been heroes
Rayman legends
Snipperclips*
Fast RMX

SPRING 2017
ARMS
Binding of Isaac Afterbirth+
Constructor (April 28th)
Cube life: island survival
Disgaea 5 complete
Graceful Explosion Machine
Lego city undercover
Mario kart 8 deluxe (April 28th)
Puyo puyo Tetris
Redout
RIME (may)
Shovel knight: treasure trove
Sonic mania

SUMMER 2017
Splatoon 2

FALL 2017
Elder scroll 5 skyrim
NBA 2k18 (September)

HOLIDAY 2017
Super Mario Odyssey

TBD
1001 Spikes*
Arcade archives
BlazeBlue
Cave Story*
Dragon ball xenoverse 2
Dragon quest x
Dragon quest xi
Dragon quest heroes 1 and 2
Dungeon of zaar*
Farming simulator
FIFA 18
Fire Emblem Title
Fire emblem warriors
Hollow Knight*
I am setsuna*
Minecraft Switch edition
Minecraft complete story mode
Monster boy and the cursed kingdom*
Nambungas ambition America/Japan
New frontier days
No more heroes (in the works)
Project octopath traveler
Project sonic
Riverside
Season of heavens
Shin megami tensei
Stardew valley*
State of mind
Steep
Story of Seasons
Syberia 3
Tales game
Taiko drum master
Tank it!
Ultra street fighter 2: the final challenge
Wonder boy
Yooka-laylee
Xenobalde chronicles 2

2018
Secret hero, the

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Itl be v interesting to see the 3rd party support in the second year.
That will be proof of how the console will pan out.