The New Nintendo Switch model with better battery life looks to be hitting Aussie stores
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As reported by the folks at Press-Start, the new Nintendo Switch model, the one with the better battery life (not the Lite) has started arriving in Australian stores.
Some JB Hi-Fi stores on the east coast of Australia have stock already, and some of them are selling it. Others tell us they’ll only sell it if asked for. JB Hi-Fi has it in their system at $449.
We’re not sure if that’s an official RRP or just JB Hi-Fi’s price. No word on when stock will spread to other retailers, and even then if they’ll sell it.
This means Australia is one of the first places in the world to have this new model. If you find a store that has it, let people know in the comments.
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I’m seeing SRP as $469.95 with official release date marked as 16th of August.
Do the gamepads now match the colours on the box?
Has anyone picked one up in the Brisbane area?
Surprised that you didn’t add info on how to identify it.
Model number: HAC-001(-01).
Product description: Battery life approximately 4.5 to 9 hours.
I suspected that the recommended retail price would creep back up upon the release of these.
For $399, these would have been extremely tempting, but I haven’t really been in a situation where I have needed the longer battery life anyway.
JB Barkly Square have the stock but said they can’t sell because it’s under embargo until the 5th
It also runs a lot cooler than the old one, which should actually help gaming FPS as it won’t hit the thermal throttle so quickly/easily.