The original Nintendo Switch is a hybrid console: it sits in a dock for TV play and lifts out to become a handheld with a 6.2-inch HD screen. Two Joy-Con controllers slide onto the sides for handheld play, pair into a grip for a traditional feel, or split between two players for instant multiplayer. It is the most affordable way into the Switch library, but it uses the older, dimmer LCD and shorter battery life than the OLED model, and the Lite cannot dock at all. Reviewers still rate its flexibility highly; owners often mention Joy-Con drift and the plastic kickstand as the weak points.
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Owners and reviewers praise the hybrid design and the included pair of Joy-Con, which make it the most versatile Switch. The most common complaints are Joy-Con stick drift over time, the modest battery, and the dated LCD compared with the OLED model.
The Nintendo Switch Core Console is a home console that also works as a handheld. At home, it rests in the Nintendo Switch dock and plays on a TV. Lifting it from the dock switches it to handheld mode right away, so the same game goes with you.
The handheld screen is 6.2 inches and shows bright, high-definition gameplay. It can be used at the park, on an airplane, in a car, or at a friend's place.
The console comes with two Joy-Con controllers. Each one works on its own as a controller, with an analog stick, a full set of face and shoulder buttons, built-in motion sensing and HD Rumble. They can be placed in a Joy-Con grip accessory to be used like a traditional controller, held one in each hand for independent left and right motion controls, or shared between two players for multiplayer play.
