Here's how to tell if you're purchasing the new Nintendo Switch modelThe new Nintendo Switch model with improved battery life has different packaging and a different model number.
What you need to know
You can currently buy the new Switch with improved battery life.
Online stores aren't making it easy to tell if you're buying the new or old model.
The new model's packaging design is slightly different from the original Switch.
The model number for the new Switch is HAC-001 (-01)
Nintendo's updated version of the original Switch console has quietly begun sneaking onto shelves. If you're looking to get your hands on one of these longer-lasting hybrids, there are a few things to note.
First off, the packaging design for the new model is slightly different from the original. It shows different images on the front and back of the box with a dominant red replacing the original's white space. So basically, just remember that the new model will be in the packaging that shows a red background. The newer version also has a different model number from the o...
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Here's how to tell if you're purchasing the new Nintendo Switch model
