Online retailers in the UK have begun selling Nintendo’s updated Switch model, which most notably features improved battery life.
Customers in the region can purchase the console via GAME (neon,grey) or ShopTo (neon,grey) for around £280, with both sites offering next day shipping.
GAME is currently offering up to £195 credit for those who trade in their existing Switch model. It is also offeringhardware bundlesincluding a pair of games (£339.99) or a single game (£299.99).
When thenew Switch model was announced in July,NintendoUK told VGC: “Consumers should start seeing the new packaging on store shelves starting from early September, but that will vary by individual stores and locations.”
The updated Switch hardware features significantly improved battery life and various other minor tweaks, including aslightly brighter screen.
Nintendo’s official estimate for the newNintendo Switch’s battery life is between 4.5 and 9 hours, compared to the original model’s 2.5 to 6.5 hours and 3 to 7 hours offered by the upcoming Switch Lite.
An earlybattery life testshows the new Switch lasting for five hours and 36 minutes whilst playingLegend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildin portable mode.
Another test hasFire Emblem: Three Housesrunning for two hours in portable mode, with 60% battery life remaining, suggests a runtime of five hours.
Meanwhile,Switch Lite was announced in July. A smaller, lighter system that can’t be connected to a TV, it will launch on September 20 for $200 and will be available in three colours: yellow, grey and turquoise.
A limited editionPokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Switch Lite consolewill also be released in November.
Nintendo has also announced plans to launch new Joy-Con colours, in the form of a blue/neon yellow set and a neon purple/neon orange pair, on October 4, priced at $79.99/£69.99.
