Q&A(134)
Q: Is this new system going to have built it games or actual games to buy?
A: This new system has the option of playing physical games as well as downloading them to the system to buy.
submitted byTito - 9 years agoA: It will not come equipped with any games, physically or downloaded. On release, there are a couple of games coming out that you can buy with this system, and there are some bundled Switch options that come with multiple games for a steeper cost.
submitted byCherryb6mb - 9 years agoA: The games come in cartridge form (similar to a SD card or a 3DS game, for reference). While eventual plans with the online subscription indicate that there will be downloadable games, it seems the traditional format (games purchased separately) is still the method this system is utilizing.
submitted byNintendoAnswers - 9 years agoA: Games to buy. None are built in.
submitted byJim - 7 years agoA: Is this one the first generation
submitted byRg - 27 days agoA: You have to buy actual games :)
submitted byQueuepons - 9 years agoA: You have to buy games for this system. Some are for pre-order now, but may already be sold out for a while. None are included with the system. You will also be able to buy games for download on the system.
submitted byCor - 9 years agoA: You can either download the games digitally or go for a hard copy of the game cartridges.
submitted byShad224 - 9 years agoA: How many controllers come with this system?
submitted byMusicalmagical - 8 months agoA: Nope. All games are sold separately, and the release titles consist of "Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild", and "1, 2 Switch!" And a few others. They will still have the EStore on this console most likely.
submitted byNintendo Freak - 9 years agoA: No, the Switch does not have any games bundled with it. You will have to buy games separately.
submitted byKim - 9 years agoA: Hi Quedlce. Nintendo switch have games to buy.
submitted bySp1818 - 9 years agoA: You are going to have to buy games separately for the system, either in the digital shop or in stores.
submitted byMadelyn - 9 years agoA: You will have to buy games when it comes out. These are the known games so far: Launch (March 3): 1-2-Switch Just Dance 2017 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Skylanders: Imaginators Super Bomberman R March/Spring: Arms (Spring 2017) Has-Been Heroes (March 2017) I Am Setsuna (March 2017) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (April 28) Puyo Puyo Tetris (Spring 2017) Snipperclips, Cut It Out Together (March 2017) Summer: Rime Splatoon 2 Beyond/TBD: Disgaea 5 Complete (TBD) Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (2017) FIFA (2017) Fire Emblem Warriors (TBD) Minecraft (2017) Minecraft: Story Mode (TBD) Rayman Legends (TBD) NBA 2K (2017) New Shin Megami Tensei (TBD) Skylanders Imaginators (TBD) Skyrim (Fall 2017) Sonic Mania (2017) Steep (2017) Super Mario Odyssey (Holiday 2017) Syberia 3 (TBD) Ultra Street Fighter II (2017) Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (2017)
submitted byRandomCorgi21 - 9 years agoA: There are launch titles announced for physical copies and digital.
submitted byLyl3 - 9 years agoA: You will be able to purchase games on the Nintendo Eshop but nothing will come "pre-installed" on the system.
submitted byIcyBones - 9 years agoA: No built in games yet that we know of but probably not. This console uses Cartridges and no it also won't work with 3ds games.
submitted bykevporteretna - 9 years agoA: You have to buy the games. Either physical from a store or digital for the e-store.
submitted byAmiyumi - 2 years agoA: No, the console will not include any games. What you see on the box is what you get. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be released on the same day, as well as 1-2-Switch, which has been compared to Wii Sports and Nintendo Land.
submitted byN8 - 9 years ago
Q: Does it play game from the wiiu?
A: No, this is the known list of games Launch (March 3): 1-2-Switch Just Dance 2017 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Skylanders: Imaginators Super Bomberman R March/Spring: Arms (Spring 2017) Has-Been Heroes (March 2017) I Am Setsuna (March 2017) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (April 28) Puyo Puyo Tetris (Spring 2017) Snipperclips, Cut It Out Together (March 2017) Summer: Rime Splatoon 2 Beyond/TBD: Disgaea 5 Complete (TBD) Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (2017) FIFA (2017) Fire Emblem Warriors (TBD) Minecraft (2017) Minecraft: Story Mode (TBD) Rayman Legends (TBD) NBA 2K (2017) New Shin Megami Tensei (TBD) Skylanders Imaginators (TBD) Skyrim (Fall 2017) Sonic Mania (2017) Steep (2017) Super Mario Odyssey (Holiday 2017) Syberia 3 (TBD) Ultra Street Fighter II (2017) Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (2017)
submitted byRandomCorgi21 - 9 years agoA: It does not play Wii U games
submitted byShad224 - 9 years agoA: No it does not play Wii U Games. This console uses Cartridges and not it also won't work with 3ds games.
submitted bykevporteretna - 9 years agoA: They will have ports of games from the Wii U, such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, but will not be able to play the WiiU discs. The Nintendo Switch uses cartridges to run games and does not have a disc reader, thus making it impossible to play WiiU games.
submitted byMikhail K - 9 years agoA: No, the Switch does not have a disc drive so it is not compatible with Wii U games.
submitted byKim - 9 years agoA: No. Only Nintendo Switch games.
submitted byJim - 7 years agoA: No, it will only work with Nintendo Switch games.
submitted byQueuepons - 9 years agoA: No, it does not support Wii-U game discs.
submitted byCor - 9 years agoA: No Completely scratched the WiiU
submitted byTCarl5 - 9 years agoA: No it does not. Ports may be available.
submitted byLyl3 - 9 years agoA: No, the Nintendo Switch will only play games for its own device.
submitted byIcyBones - 9 years agoA: No the Switch will not play WiiU games.
submitted byVindios - 9 years ago
Q: Is this the latest version of the Nintendo switch that came out this summer with longer lasting battery life?
A: No that was the lite which is a mobile only device
submitted byMacie - 6 years agoA: There is a lot of misinformation being spread on this question. There are, in fact, 2 different model numbers for the Switch that has the longer lasting battery. The very latest one starts with HAD, as another answer states. However, the earliest units that have the improved battery came with a model number HAC-001(-01), as yet another person stated. There is also a difference in the box art (as yet a third person stated). The specs provided indicate this is the Switch with the longer lasting battery, as it indicates HAC-001(-01), and it also has the newer box art. However, if you want to be ABSOLUTELY SURE this is the longer lasting battery, since this model reflects the HAC-001(-01) model number, you should also check the serial number. For the HAC models, the serial number MUST start with XKW. If it does not, look for one that does before purchasing.
submitted bySuperman - 6 years agoA: Macie's answer is 100% incorrect. This IS the new model with the longer battery life. You can tell by the red box. The original model had a white box.
submitted byJonathan - 6 years agoA: It is, up to 8 hrs if fully charged I believe. It’s definitely worth it.
submitted byNoob1234 - 6 years agoA: No no no!!! This has the picture of the new box but the model # on the specs is the old which starts with HAC. The new model starts with HAD
submitted byMary - 6 years agoA: Hi, Jaxon! Regarding your question about the Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con: No, you may be referring to the Nintendo Switch Lite. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact MyTGTtech at 877-698-4883 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byKris - 6 years agoTarget expert supportA: this model number ending with -01 is the newest model with longer battery life. Description when I looked it up says it can be played on TV, by tablet or hand held
submitted byKarma Rose - 6 years agoA: Yes, it is the new model of the Nintendo Switch with the longer battery. No, it is not the Nintendo Switch Lite. The Model number for the new switch with the bigger battery is the same as the old one except with a "(-01)" following it, which this one has. "HAC-001(-01)" is the one in the description and it has the (-01), so it is the newer switch.
submitted byZachH - 6 years agoA: Yes this is the one with up to 9 hours of battery. The most it can be.
submitted bySamuel - 5 years agoA: the lite does have a longer battery life Macie
submitted byCole spruse - 5 years ago
Q: What games will this be compatible with?
A: why would you even want to play wii u games the only good one was nintendo land u silly goose. in the big 25 all most of the 1st party nintendo games were ported to switch
submitted bythedude - 2 months agoA: It will only play Switch Games that come out for it. It is not backward compatible.
submitted bykevporteretna - 9 years agoA: No backwards compatibility for other consoles' have discs or consoles. Only Nintendo Switch games can be inserted. Nintendo has announced they will be supporting downloadable NES and SNES games. History suggests they will probably support other consoles as well, but you will need to download them (and probably repurchase them).
submitted byCor - 9 years agoA: These are the games for the Nintendo Switch Launch (March 3): 1-2-Switch Just Dance 2017 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Skylanders: Imaginators Super Bomberman R March/Spring: Arms (Spring 2017) Has-Been Heroes (March 2017) I Am Setsuna (March 2017) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (April 28) Puyo Puyo Tetris (Spring 2017) Snipperclips, Cut It Out Together (March 2017) Summer: Rime Splatoon 2 Beyond/TBD: Disgaea 5 Complete (TBD) Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (2017) FIFA (2017) Fire Emblem Warriors (TBD) Minecraft (2017) Minecraft: Story Mode (TBD) Rayman Legends (TBD) NBA 2K (2017) New Shin Megami Tensei (TBD) Skylanders Imaginators (TBD) Skyrim (Fall 2017) Sonic Mania (2017) Steep (2017) Super Mario Odyssey (Holiday 2017) Syberia 3 (TBD) Ultra Street Fighter II (2017) Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (2017)
submitted byRandomCorgi21 - 9 years agoA: Nintendo Switch only. Ports will most likely be available.
submitted byLyl3 - 9 years agoA: Nintendo Switch only titles or anything on Nintendo's Eshop.
submitted byIcyBones - 9 years agoA: Only Switch games and whatever Virtual Console games they release for it.
submitted byOmuko - 9 years agoA: Nintendo switch games. Wii U or Wii games are not compatible
submitted byShad224 - 9 years agoA: Only Nintendo Switch games.
submitted byQueuepons - 9 years agoA: Nintendo Switch games are the only compatible games.
submitted byJim - 7 years agoA: Nintendo Switch games, and maybe Wii U games but it seems highly unlikely at this point.
submitted byNintendo Freak - 9 years agoA: Only Nintendo Switch games. Wii U and 3DS games will not work on the system.
submitted byKim - 9 years ago
Q: Does it come with any games?
A: Nintendo has stated that in order to keep the price of the console at $299, the console will not be bundled with any games at launch.
submitted byBrian - 9 years agoA: no it does not. There are six available games at launch
submitted bydave - 9 years agoA: Of course not silly ;)
submitted byDatBoi89 - 9 years agoA: No, doesn't come with any games.
submitted byldhawaii - 9 years agoA: The basic version does not come with a game.
submitted byJim - 7 years agoA: No, you must buy games separately.
submitted byQueuepons - 9 years ago
Q: Does the Switch come with the part in between the Joy-Con controllers or do you have to hold them separately unless you buy the accessory to hold them together?
A: A Joy-Con controller grip (combines the two Joy-Cons together to form one controller) comes in the box with the Switch. There is another that you can buy separately for $30 that looks the same but has the feature to charge the controllers while connected to the grip. The Joy-Cons do have around a 20 hour battery life, just need to remember to slot them back onto the switch when you are between play sessions.
submitted byPSYZON - 8 years agoA: The one that comes with the console DOES NOT charge the JoyCons. You will need to buy the JoyCon charging charging grip for $30.
submitted bySepioth - 8 years agoA: It comes with the part between to hold them while it is in the docked position.
submitted byHylianKnight - 8 years agoA: Yup! It is called the "Joy-Con Grip" and it is included with everything else.
submitted byCulmanO - 8 years ago
Q: If we pre-order, will it arrive on the 3rd? Or will it only be shipped on the 3rd?
A: I chatted with someone in support today and they claimed that preorders will DELIVER on the 3rd. So I'm counting on that
submitted byStreetSharks - 8 years agoA: If you paid $15 for shipping it is supposed to arrive on release day.
submitted byPais - 9 years agoA: I paid $15 for it to arrive on release day, but now the expected arrival date is the 4th. So we'll see.
submitted byBen - 9 years agoA: The support rep I just spoke with said that pre-orders should ship on the 2nd and arrive on the 3rd (even with the free shipping option) unless there is an issue with the carrier. Mine showed a later date, but that is just a placeholder.
submitted byDan - 8 years ago
Q: Does the Nintendo Switch have bluetooth?
A: To my knowledge Nintendo has not announced if it will allow third party devices but Nintendo has been using Bluetooth since the Wii. I would assume it will because it is a mobile device and they would want to allow headsets to work on it anywhere.
submitted byIcyBones - 9 years agoA: Yes it will have Bluetooth built into the consol
submitted byNintendo Freak - 9 years agoA: The console specifications do not indicate that it has bluetooth capability.
submitted byRekoor - 9 years agoA: No. It only has WiFi capabilities.
submitted byJim - 7 years ago
Q: Is there a difference between the new version or the old version???¿¿¿ Thank You
A: The new version, only sold in the red box, has a much better battery life. The old version would be sold in a white box.
submitted bygavin - 5 years agoA: The difference between the two is that the new version has more battery life, unlike the old one.
submitted bywhitewolf - 5 years agoA: Hi, Josh! Regarding your question about the Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con: Yes! The new model has a better battery life than the old model, and a new processor that is more energy efficient than the previous one. It also has a better screen and has runs at a lower temperature in general compared to the original Nintendo Switch. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact MyTGTtech at 877-698-4883 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byTaylor - 5 years agoTarget expert support
Q: How many players can play
A: Two if you only buy one four if you buy 2
submitted byLadiagamers - 5 years agoA: Hi, Zayda! Regarding your question about the with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con: Up to two players using the included Joy-Con controllers, with one controller being used per person. Extra controllers can be purchased for even more players. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact MyTGTtech at 877-698-4883 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byRobert - 5 years agoTarget expert support