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===Nintendo Switch Lite=== | ===Nintendo Switch Lite=== | ||
[[File:Switch Lite Image.jpg|thumb|left|A yellow Nintendo Switch Lite | [[File:Switch Lite Image.jpg|thumb|left|A yellow Nintendo Switch Lite]] | ||
The '''Nintendo Switch Lite''' (model number HDH-001) is the second version of the Nintendo Switch, announced on July 10, 2019 and released worldwide on September 20, 2019. Unlike the original, this console is smaller and is handheld only, lacking the ability to be docked. This console can only play games that support Handheld mode. Games that require use of motion controls (e.g. ''[[Super Mario Party]]'') are not supported due to absence of the IR Motion Camera (though regular Joy-Con controllers can be connected to play these games). The directional buttons are also replaced by a single directional pad. Due to only being able to play in Handheld mode, the Nintendo Switch Lite can only render games at a maximum output resolution of 720p. | The '''Nintendo Switch Lite''' (model number HDH-001) is the second version of the Nintendo Switch, announced on July 10, 2019 and released worldwide on September 20, 2019. Unlike the original, this console is smaller and is handheld only, lacking the ability to be docked. This console can only play games that support Handheld mode. Games that require use of motion controls (e.g. ''[[Super Mario Party]]'') are not supported due to absence of the IR Motion Camera (though regular Joy-Con controllers can be connected to play these games). The directional buttons are also replaced by a single directional pad. Due to only being able to play in Handheld mode, the Nintendo Switch Lite can only render games at a maximum output resolution of 720p. | ||
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==Peripherals== | ==Peripherals== | ||
===Joy-Con=== | ===Joy-Con=== | ||
[[File:JoyConControllers.png|left|250px|thumb|Detail of a pair of Joy-Con | [[File:JoyConControllers.png|left|250px|thumb|Detail of a pair of Joy-Con]] | ||
[[File:JoyConGripController.png|thumb|250px|Detail of the Joy-Con Grip | [[File:JoyConGripController.png|thumb|250px|Detail of the Joy-Con Grip]] | ||
[[File:JoyConWristStrap.png|thumb|250px|Detail of the Joy-Con Strap | [[File:JoyConWristStrap.png|thumb|250px|Detail of the Joy-Con Strap]] | ||
The two '''Joy-Con''' have an {{wp|accelerometer}} and {{wp|Gyroscope|gyro}} sensor.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> The Joy-Con (R) has an {{wp|Infrared|IR}} motion camera that can sense and measure the real-time shape, motion, and distance of objects.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> Two SL and SR shoulder buttons are on each Joy-Con.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> The Joy-Con can be slid into the Joy-Con Grip on the controllers' rails.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> The Joy-Con launched with two color sets: the standard gray, along with neon blue and neon red.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> Neon yellow Joy-Con were released on June 16, 2017, and neon pink and neon green Joy-Con were released on January 5, 2018.<ref>https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/949309952459530241</ref> Much like the [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]], each Joy-Con has gray wrist straps with slide locks,<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> with other wrist strap colors sold separately.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> Neon purple and neon orange Joy-Con were released on October 4, 2019.<ref name="allcolors">Gil, Lory and Spear, Rebecca (February 1, 2020). [https://www.imore.com/every-color-nintendo-switch-joy-con-controller-plus-some-customization-options?_ga=2.200391534.1195840827.1583256051-489983711.1583256051 Every Color Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controller in 2020]. ''iMore''. Retrieved March 3, 2020.</ref> Aside from just neon colors and gray, Joy-Con are available in standard blue, [[Mario]]-themed red, and [[Luigi]]-themed green colors.<ref name="allcolors"/> | The two '''Joy-Con''' have an {{wp|accelerometer}} and {{wp|Gyroscope|gyro}} sensor.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> The Joy-Con (R) has an {{wp|Infrared|IR}} motion camera that can sense and measure the real-time shape, motion, and distance of objects.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> Two SL and SR shoulder buttons are on each Joy-Con.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> The Joy-Con can be slid into the Joy-Con Grip on the controllers' rails.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> The Joy-Con launched with two color sets: the standard gray, along with neon blue and neon red.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> Neon yellow Joy-Con were released on June 16, 2017, and neon pink and neon green Joy-Con were released on January 5, 2018.<ref>https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/949309952459530241</ref> Much like the [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]], each Joy-Con has gray wrist straps with slide locks,<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> with other wrist strap colors sold separately.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> Neon purple and neon orange Joy-Con were released on October 4, 2019.<ref name="allcolors">Gil, Lory and Spear, Rebecca (February 1, 2020). [https://www.imore.com/every-color-nintendo-switch-joy-con-controller-plus-some-customization-options?_ga=2.200391534.1195840827.1583256051-489983711.1583256051 Every Color Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controller in 2020]. ''iMore''. Retrieved March 3, 2020.</ref> Aside from just neon colors and gray, Joy-Con are available in standard blue, [[Mario]]-themed red, and [[Luigi]]-themed green colors.<ref name="allcolors"/> | ||
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===Nintendo Switch Pro Controller=== | ===Nintendo Switch Pro Controller=== | ||
[[File:NintendoSwitchProController.jpg|thumb|175px|The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller | [[File:NintendoSwitchProController.jpg|thumb|175px|The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller]] | ||
A traditional controller, known as the '''Nintendo Switch Pro Controller''',<ref name="Nintendo.com article"/> has a traditional D-pad replacing the directional buttons on the Joy-Con (L). The Pro Controller features the same set-up as the [[Nintendo GameCube#Nintendo GameCube Controller|Nintendo GameCube Controller]], with the Right Stick set below the face buttons. The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller has a charging time of 6 hours and a battery life of up to 40 hours,<ref name="Hardware Specs Index3"/> includes an NFC touchpoint for reading and writing amiibo figures and amiibo cards, and is sold separately.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> | A traditional controller, known as the '''Nintendo Switch Pro Controller''',<ref name="Nintendo.com article"/> has a traditional D-pad replacing the directional buttons on the Joy-Con (L). The Pro Controller features the same set-up as the [[Nintendo GameCube#Nintendo GameCube Controller|Nintendo GameCube Controller]], with the Right Stick set below the face buttons. The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller has a charging time of 6 hours and a battery life of up to 40 hours,<ref name="Hardware Specs Index3"/> includes an NFC touchpoint for reading and writing amiibo figures and amiibo cards, and is sold separately.<ref name="Switch 1.12.2017"/> | ||