
And since you can connect to a TV, it's a lot easier to host game nights or family nights with the best Switch games. The Nintendo Switch also comes with a pair of Joy-Cons that can be removed for easy multiplayer transitions. The screen on the regular Nintendo Switch is bigger, which helps make finer details easier to see and makes the gaming experience less straining for your eyes. However, in practice, most games cap out at 900p.
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They pack the same hardware, but the larger Switch improves the resolution by reaching up to 1080p when in docked mode. Most online and in-person retailers have tried to swap their inventory for the newer version, but if you purchase online and get a Switch in a white box, be ready to return it. However, the newer Switch V2 version with longer battery life has a box with a red background. Strangely enough, there's no writing on the packaging to let you know if you're purchasing the newer version of the original.

If you've got the choice, you'll want to purchase the newer version as it's definitely the better option between the two. The difference is that the new Switch V2 can last 4.5 to 9 hours, while the original Switch can only run from 2.5 to 6.5 hours on one charge. It looks identical to the original Switch, plays all the same games, has all the same functions, and costs the same. To compare the Nintendo Switch and the Switch Lite, you need to understand that a newer version of the original Switch, unofficially known as the Switch V2, released in 2019.

Old Switch packaging with white box next to new Switch packaging with red box (Image credit: Rebecca Spear / iMore)
