Get the gaming system that lets you play the games you want, wherever you are, however you like.

Includes the Nintendo Switch console and Nintendo Switch dock in black, with contrasting left and right Joy‑Con controllers—one red, one blue. Also includes all the extras you need to get started.

This model includes a battery life of approximately 4.5-9 hours

Meet Nintendo Switch

Play at home

Dock your Nintendo Switch to enjoy HD gaming on your TV.

Play anywhere

Undock to seamlessly transition into handheld mode.

Play together

Flip the stand to share the screen, then share the fun with a multiplay

This is Joy‑Con

One controller or two, vertical or sideways, motion controls or buttons…Joy‑Con and Nintendo Switch give you total gameplay flexibility.

Games come to life through easy-to-use motion controls and HD rumble—advanced vibration features built into each Joy‑Con.

Use the included Joy‑Con grip to combine both Joy‑Con into a traditional-style controller.

Depending on the game, you might use a single Joy‑Con in each hand—or even give the second one to a friend.

Ready to go? Slide the Joy‑Con into Nintendo Switch to go portable.

Share the fun

Start a gaming party anytime with multiplayer games for Nintendo Switch*. Use additional Joy‑Con controllers, Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers, or a combo of the two.

Compete against friends (or team up) at home.

Play online with other Nintendo Switch gamers.

Link up to eight systems together to play anywhere.

More Nintendo Switch features

Parental controls

Keep the focus on fun by using parental controls to manage how your family interacts with Nintendo Switch.

You can manage Nintendo eShop purchases via your Nintendo Account. You may also limit sharing on social networks, restrict access to games based on their ESRB ratings, and more. A free app gives you even more choices and a handy way to manage your Nintendo Switch parental controls from anywhere via your mobile device.

Nintendo eShop

You can buy digital versions of games from Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch system or from the Nintendo website.

Album

Easily take and save screenshots using the Capture Button on the left Joy‑Con. Then view, add text, and share to social networks from your album.

News and announcements

Get the latest updates on game releases, Nintendo events, announcements, and more, with your free Nintendo Account.