You won't be able to upgrade the Nintendo Switch's battery
This may sound like an insignificant detail, but it could make a difference for folks concerned about the console's battery life. When the Wii U gamepad was panned for dying too soon, Nintendo was able to release an easy to install high-capacity battery pack that boosted the runtime to 8 hours. That won't be possible with the Switch. Consumers will be stuck with however much battery life Nintendo's next game console has at launch.
Well, probably. Technically, the FCC reviewed a production prototype designed to be equivalent to a mass-produced model, but it's possible that Nintendo could tweak the final product to include a removable battery. We wouldn't count on it though: the Switch's tablet-like design doesn't leave a lot of room for user serviceability -- and it probably doesn't have the extra room to accommodate a larger battery than it ships with. Either way, this news isn't much of a surprise, but it is nice to learn something new about the Switch ahead of Nintendo's upcoming preview tour.
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Source: https://www.engadget.com/2016/12/27/you-wont-be-able-to-upgrade-the-nintendo-switchs-battery/
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SegaPosted:
That's a shame, you need a good battery really to make the portable console worth it. I remember when PSP's lasted days, or did it just feel like it to Sega as a child? ;)
BondsPosted:
This isn't the greatest news but how long should you really play that out in public not trying to be "lame" but we have phones to play on...
XboxPosted:
Eh not too worried about this because I planned on getting the Scorpio as my next gaming device.
DevilPosted:
Decy It will most likely be like the Wii U's Remote. its not actually that bad.
Agreed. Would need to see more on this device however.
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