(Pocket-lint) – Nintendo launched a “new” Change mannequin in 2019, however the authentic nonetheless will get offered in sure locations.
The later one, nonetheless very a lot referred to as the Nintendo Switch, is available in shops for a similar worth as the unique. It comes with higher battery life, and that is nearly the one noticeable distinction, to be trustworthy.
Nonetheless, as many shops have authentic inventory, how will you inform the distinction?
Previous Nintendo Change vs new Change
A superb whereas again, Nintendo quietly introduced a “new” Nintendo Change. But it surely was a refresh of the previous mannequin, slightly than a full-blown Nintendo Switch Pro.
We have now received the Change OLED as effectively, so to search out out extra about that mannequin and the variations between it and the traditional Change, take a look at this function:
The newer customary mannequin has higher battery life – round two hours further. It additionally has a brand new processor, though that’s extra to enhance vitality consumption slightly than improve efficiency.
squirrel_widget_140007
inform which Change you are shopping for
If you wish to discover the newest model of the usual Nintendo Change, which started hitting retail shops in mid-August 2019, here is how:
Packaging
Take a look at the field containing the Change:
The packaging for the brand new Nintendo Change (2019) has a vibrant pink background.
The packaging for the previous Nintendo Change has a gray background with a hand.
Serial quantity
Subsequent, verify the serial quantity.
The brand new Change ought to have a serial quantity – situated on the underside of the console – that begins with the letters XKW. Some on-line retailers, reminiscent of Amazon, might even designate the serial quantity of their product listings.
Mannequin codes and numbers
Sadly, many on-line retailers do not present the serial quantity and will even present packaging for the previous Change, so to be further certain when buying on-line, additionally, you will must verify the mannequin quantity on the itemizing.
The brand new Nintendo Change has a mannequin code that begins with HAD:
- HADSKABAA for the mannequin with the blue and pink Pleasure-Con controllers
- HADSKAAAA for the mannequin with gray Pleasure-Con controllers
Notice: Unique Nintendo Change fashions begin with the letters HAC.
Moreover, when holding the brand new Nintendo Change in your arms, verify the mannequin quantity on the again. The brand new Nintendo Change has a quantity that ought to learn HAC-001 (-01), whereas the unique has a mannequin variety of HAC-001.
Writing by Maggie Tillman. Enhancing by Max Freeman-Mills. Initially printed on .
https://www.pocket-lint.com/video games/news/nintendo/148957-how-to-tell-if-you-re-buying-the-new-or-old-nintendo-switch | inform the brand new mannequin from the previous one
