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Nintendo Switch (HAC-001-01)
HAC-001(-01) is the 6.2-inch LCD Switch with Joy-Con, 32GB, 4310mAh, and a 1080p dock.
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In short
HAC-001(-01) is the 6.2-inch LCD Switch with Joy-Con, 32GB, 4310mAh, and a 1080p dock. Buy it only as the last-gen LCD record. Skip it for OLED’s 7-inch panel / 64GB, Lite’s handheld-only price, or Switch 2.
Who it is for
- Used-market shoppers confirming HAC-001(-01) is the 4310mAh / 4.5–9 hour revision, not 2017 HAC-001.
- People who still want detachable Joy-Con + 1080p dock on last-gen LCD glass.
Who should skip it
- Anyone shopping current Nintendo hardware. Switch 2 is `/handhelds/nintendo-switch-2/`.
- Buyers who want the 7-inch OLED and 64GB. That is `/handhelds/nintendo-switch-oled/`.
- Handheld-only budget buyers. Lite is cheaper and has no dock — by design.
- People who need published RAM or nits.
Key differentiators
- 6.2-inch 720p LCD — Nintendo’s own OLED FAQ contrast versus 7.0-inch OLED.
- 32GB + Joy-Con + 1080p dock (original-style dock, not OLED’s LAN dock).
- 4310mAh / 4.5–9 hours on HAC-001(-01), matching OLED’s capacity table while keeping the LCD panel.
- Three play modes (handheld / tabletop / TV) that Lite does not offer.
Caveats
- RAM, nits, Hz, and HDR are unpublished.
- $299.99 is historical US MSRP. August 2025 pricing update told shoppers to re-check the Store.
- GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested this console.
Handheld-category specs
Same rows on every handheld page (Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, Switch).
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| SoC / APU | NVIDIA Custom Tegra processor | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US)Nintendo does not publish core counts or clocks on the consumer spec sheet. |
| GPU | Included in Nintendo’s combined CPU/GPU cell: NVIDIA Custom Tegra processor | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| TDP / APU power (OEM) | Not published | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| RAM | Not published | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| Storage | 32GB internal (portion reserved for system). Game-card slot for Nintendo Switch game cards. | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| Expandable storage | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC up to 2TB. microSDXC requires a system update. | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| Display size | 6.2-inch | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| Display type | LCD capacitive multi-touch | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| Display resolution | 1280 × 720 (handheld and tabletop). TV mode output up to 1080p via HDMI. | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| Refresh rate | Not published | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| Peak brightness (OEM) | Not published | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| HDR / color (OEM) | Not published | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| Controls | Detachable Joy-Con: sticks, ABXY, d-pad (Left), L/ZL/R/ZR, +/−, Capture, HOME, SL/SR, release/sync. Console: Power and Volume. | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| Trackpads | None | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| Gyro / motion | Accelerometer, gyroscope, and brightness sensor in the console; accelerometer and gyroscope in each Joy-Con; IR Motion Camera on Joy-Con [R] | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| Haptics | HD Rumble in Joy-Con | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| Rear / grip buttons | ZL / ZR on Joy-Con (not Deck-style rear grips) | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| Battery capacity | 4310mAh lithium-ion on HAC-001(-01). Do not use the 2017 HAC-001 capacity table. | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| Battery life (OEM) | HAC-001(-01): approximately 4.5–9 hours; about 5.5 hours for Breath of the Wild | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| Charging (OEM) | USB-C; approximately 3 hours in sleep mode | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| Operating system | Nintendo Switch system software | Nintendo hardware pages |
| Store / ecosystem | Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Switch game cards. Not Steam / Windows. | Nintendo hardware pages |
| Weight | Approximately 0.66 lb console; 0.88 lb with Joy-Con | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| Dimensions | Approximately 4 × 9.4 × 0.55 in with Joy-Con (1.12 in at stick-to-ZL/ZR) | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| Chassis / form | Tablet console + detachable Joy-Con + dock + replaceable kickstand (OLED FAQ contrast: OLED gets the wider metallic stand) | Nintendo tech specs; OLED FAQ |
| Finishes | Multiple Joy-Con and console colorways over the life of the SKU. Confirm the live listing. | Nintendo Store / family pages |
| Cooling | Not published | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| Ports | USB-C (charge / dock); 3.5mm CTIA headset jack; game-card slot; microSD slot. Original dock: HDMI, AC, USB 2.0 (two side, one rear). Wired LAN is an optional adapter in TV mode, not the OLED LAN dock. | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 4.1. TV mode can use a wired LAN adapter (sold separately). | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| Speakers / audio | Stereo speakers. HDMI linear PCM 5.1 in TV mode. | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| Dock / TV output | Up to 1080p via HDMI in TV mode; 720p on the built-in screen in handheld / tabletop | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| US MSRP (launch) | $299.99 historical US MSRP for the original Switch family LCD console | Nintendo historical US MSRP; 2025 pricing updateAugust 2025 pricing update: re-check nintendo.com. Do not treat $299.99 as a live cart. |
| Price band | Console handheld (~$300 historical US launch) | Derived from $299.99 historical MSRP |
| Announced | 13 January 2017 (original Switch); HAC-001(-01) is the later 4310mAh revision Nintendo now prints | Nintendo Switch family history / current US tech specs |
| Availability | Still printed on Nintendo’s live Switch family tech-spec page as HAC-001(-01) (accessed 2026-09-19) | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
Nintendo Switch (HAC-001-01) extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other handhelds keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Model number | HAC-001(-01). 2017 HAC-001 is a different battery/hour SKU. | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| 2017 HAC-001 (not this hub) | Launch 2017 units used a smaller battery and a shorter hour range (~2.5–6.5 hours on older Nintendo tables). This hub follows the live HAC-001(-01) 4310mAh / 4.5–9 hour sheet. | Nintendo historical spec distinction; live US page is HAC-001(-01) |
| Joy-Con battery | Approximately 20 hours; charge ~3 hours 30 minutes on console or charging grip | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| IR Motion Camera | Joy-Con [R] only | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| NFC | Joy-Con [R] lists NFC (amiibo path) | Nintendo Switch tech specs (US) |
| Stand | Replaceable kickstand (OLED FAQ contrast versus OLED’s wide metallic stand) | Nintendo Support OLED FAQ |
Overview
Nintendo Switch HAC-001(-01) is the revised 6.2-inch LCD Switch Nintendo still prints. Official rows: custom Tegra, 32GB, Joy-Con, 4310mAh / 4.5–9 hours, 1080p dock.
We have not bench-tested this console.
Do not paste OLED 7-inch / 64GB, Lite handheld-only, Switch 2, or 2017 HAC-001 battery rows onto this page.
Display
6.2-inch LCD, 1280×720 handheld / tabletop, up to 1080p HDMI. No published nits, Hz, or HDR.
SoC, RAM, and storage
| Nintendo’s words | HAC-001(-01) |
|---|---|
| CPU/GPU | NVIDIA Custom Tegra |
| RAM | Not published |
| Storage | 32GB + microSD up to 2TB + game-card slot |
| Battery | 4310mAh / 4.5–9 hours |
Controls
Detachable Joy-Con with HD Rumble, IR camera on [R], NFC on [R], ~20-hour Joy-Con battery claim. Console ALS + accel/gyro.
Battery and charging
4310mAh. 4.5–9 hours; ~5.5 hours BotW; ~3 hours sleep charge. Not the 2017 HAC-001 hour table.
Nintendo’s live energy table (HAC-001(-01), accessed 2026-09-19):
| Mode | Playing a game | Watching a video | Main menu | Sleep | Power off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV | Approx. 7W | Approx. 6W | Approx. 3W | Approx. 0.3W | Approx. 0.3W |
| Handheld & tabletop | Approx. 4W | Approx. 3W | Approx. 2W | Approx. 0.03W | Less than 0.01W |
Estimated annual energy consumption: approx. 6 kWh (Nintendo’s two-hours-per-day footnote). These are OEM power rows, not a gameplay-hour curve.
OS and dock
Nintendo system software. 1080p HDMI. Optional wired LAN adapter. Original dock USB layout (two side, one rear).
How this page compares on a desk (not a vs-page)
| Desk fact (OEM) | HAC-001(-01) | OLED | Lite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panel | 6.2” 720p LCD | 7.0” 720p OLED | 5.5” 720p LCD |
| Storage | 32GB | 64GB | 32GB |
| Battery | 4310mAh / 4.5–9h | 4310mAh / 4.5–9h | 3570mAh / 3–7h |
| Dock | 1080p | 1080p + LAN | None |
Price, SKUs, and what not to invent
Historical $299.99 US MSRP. August 2025 update: re-check nintendo.com.
Sources
- Nintendo — Switch family technical specs (US), HAC-001(-01) — accessed 2026-09-19
- Nintendo Support — Switch OLED FAQ (stand / 6.2 vs 7.0 contrast) — accessed 2026-09-19
- Nintendo — Switch family pricing update (2025-08) — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Is this Switch OLED?
No. OLED is `/handhelds/nintendo-switch-oled/` (HEG-001, 7-inch OLED, 64GB, LAN dock).
Is this the 2017 launch Switch?
This hub follows the live HAC-001(-01) 4310mAh / 4.5–9 hour sheet. 2017 HAC-001 used a shorter battery table. Do not mix them.
How much RAM does it have?
Nintendo does not publish RAM. Keep the key as Not published.
What is the battery claim?
HAC-001(-01): 4310mAh; about 4.5–9 hours; about 5.5 hours in Breath of the Wild.
Does it dock?
Yes. Up to 1080p HDMI. Wired LAN is an optional adapter, not OLED’s built-in LAN dock.
Official product page: Nintendo Switch (HAC-001-01). Tech specs: Nintendo Switch (HAC-001-01) specs.