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Nintendo Switch Trivia Questions

How much do you really know about Nintendo Switch? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

The Nintendo Switch was originally codenamed 'Project NX' during development.

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Easy
✓ TRUE

Nintendo referred to the Switch as 'NX' in public announcements before revealing its final name in 2016.

2.

The Nintendo Switch is fully backward compatible with all Wii U game discs.

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Easy
✗ FALSE

The Switch lacks an optical drive entirely; it cannot read Wii U discs, relying solely on digital and cartridge-based games.

3.

The Switch’s kickstand was redesigned in the OLED model to be wider and more stable.

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✓ TRUE

The original model had a flimsy, narrow kickstand; the OLED version features a full-width, adjustable kickstand for better tabletop play.

4.

The Switch's Joy-Con controllers have a built-in IR motion camera on the right one.

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✓ TRUE

The right Joy-Con houses an infrared camera for detecting hand gestures and object shapes, used in games like 1-2-Switch.

5.

The Switch's screen is capable of displaying 4K resolution when docked.

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✗ FALSE

The original Switch only outputs up to 1080p when docked; 4K is not supported without the newer OLED model or unofficial hardware.

6.

The Nintendo Switch uses a custom Nvidia Tegra X1 chip for its processing power.

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The Switch runs on a modified Nvidia Tegra X1 system-on-chip, balancing performance and battery efficiency.

7.

You can charge the Switch using any standard USB-C phone charger without risk.

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✗ FALSE

While USB-C works, non-compliant chargers can damage the Switch’s circuitry; Nintendo recommends official or certified chargers.

8.

Nintendo has never released an official web browser for the Switch.

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✗ FALSE

The Switch actually has a hidden web browser used for Wi-Fi login pages, but Nintendo never released a full consumer browser app.

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