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However, given that the old model is still available in the market, players should ensure they purchase the console with serial number HAC-001 (-01). Players can also check out this guide that explains in detail the difference in packaging and label of the old Switch and the new one.
So how long does the battery life last on the new model vs. the old one? On average, the original Switch can play games for about 2.5 to 6.5 hours, depending on the game and other conditions. However, the new model sports longer playtime that averages around 4.5 to 9 hours. Players can check out our guide that provides the average playtime of specific games on the new Switch such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild among others.
Apart from the new Switch model with improved battery life, Nintendo also released a Lite version of the console last September. The Switch Lite is a watered-down version of the original Switch that is made purely for handheld gaming. Although this new variant was just released last month, it appears that Nintendo is already making a new Switch Lite model after the company recently filed plans to develop a new version with the FCC.
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