Better battery Switch revision available in Australia and Hong Kong

[Deleted User]

It was reported that a new Switch revision with an improved battery life and updated packaging will soon be released. It's now available at retailer JB Hi-Fi in Melbourne and Sydney, as well as in Hong Kong. I'll check JB Hi-Fi in Melbourne tomorrow and report my findings.

Source: http://www.nintendolife.com/news/20...reportedly_on_sale_in_australia_and_hong_kong

EDIT: I checked both JB Hi-Fi and EB Games. They both had the old Switch boxes on display. I didn't ask to see their stock out the back.

 

[WiikeyHacker]

Took their time didn't they?

 

[Rahkeesh]

Now if only someone could report which version FW they come with.

 

[ElYubiYubi]

Anyone know when theyre coming to US?

 

[WiikeyHacker]

i'd just buy the battery and be happy with that and think why get a new unit if you have one already ?

 

[Rahkeesh]

i'd just buy the battery and be happy with that and think why get a new unit if you have one already ?

Probably because the new battery is exactly identical to the old one. That isn't what is making the system last longer.

 

[garyopa]

looks like its available in canada now:

https://mobilesyrup.com/2019/08/06/nintendo-switch-larger-battery-sale-canada/

 

[linuxares]

I guess it's just a better battery more or less. And of course ipatched

 

[Arck]

I guess it's just a better battery more or less. And of course ipatched

AFAIK this new hardware use a whole "new" SoC.

They don't have to add an "ipatch" to it since they don't use the tegrax1 anymore. (still probably not hackable from the bootrom)

 

[DSoryu]

i'd just buy the battery and be happy with that and think why get a new unit if you have one already ?

I guess it's just a better battery more or less. And of course ipatched

It has been reported that the battery is the exact same as the "old" model, so the battery life improvement comes from the new SoC.