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Every retail box, whether it is the original Switch, the OLED model, or the Switch Lite, ships without any travel bag, hard shell case, or sleeve.

Wouldn’t it be nice if Nintendo Switch came with a case? Therefore, any carrying case, travel sleeve, or shell has to be bought separately.

The short answer is no, you do not need an internet connection to use the Nintendo Switch 2 for offline gameplay. 

The Nintendo Switch 2 battery lasts 2 to 6.5 hours per charge according to Nintendo's official rating.

Yes. The Nintendo Switch 2 supports physical games, and Nintendo's official support page confirms there are three types you may run into.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has a 7.9 inch LCD. That makes it the biggest screen Nintendo has ever shipped on a Switch.

This guide covers both Switch 2 bundles available in 2026, what each one does and does not include, and how to verify your contents upon unboxing.

Physical game cartridges and standard Nintendo Switch 2 consoles are not region-locked. 

This guide shows you exactly where to buy a Switch 2. It also covers pricing, trade-in tips, and one key timing detail.