: Lithium-ion batteries in older models naturally lose capacity over time; after approximately 800 charge cycles, battery life can drop to 80% of its original state.
. Experts suggest only considering the original Switch if you can find a used model for under $150.
can play almost your entire existing Switch 1 library. Many games, such as Super Mario Odyssey and Splatoon 3 , have even received free enhancement patches for better graphics and performance on the new hardware.