What's the gaming experience like on the Nintendo Switch?
Before we get to the 'how', let's briefly touch on the 'what'. Because Nintendo has one of the largest collections of games that you can access directly on the Nintendo Switch using Wi-Fi. The games catalogue has the advantage of including Nintendo's big hits, such as Zelda: Breath of the Wild or Mario Odyssey, but also non-Nintendo games, such as Skyrim and The Witcher 3. Not to mention the plethora of independent games that have emerged on Switch in recent years.
But even if the choice seems infinite, the Nintendo Switch has a few limitations here linked to its size. It's not as powerful as some of its rivals, such as the Xbox Series X and PS5. This particularly affects games like Resident Evil, which thrive on very powerful consoles with better resolution.
Resolution in particular is very important in video games. The Nintendo Switch has a 6.2-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. For comparison, this is roughly the size of the screen on an iPhone 11, which is popular for mobile gaming. However, the iPhone 11 came with a pixel density of 1792 x 828. The Nintendo Switch's screen is roughly the same size, but with a lower resolution. The next important point is the battery, because if you're interested in portable mode, battery life is very important. That's around 4-9 hours for the Nintendo Switch. The exact runtime depends on the game you're playing. For reference, according to Nintendo, The Legend of Zelda will last you around 5.5 hours.