New Nintendo Switch models with longer battery life will be available at Bic Camera Group from August 30!

A new model of the popular Nintendo Switch game console with a longer battery life will go on sale tomorrow, Friday, August 30, at Bic Camera Group stores.

The sales in Akihabara area will take place at Bic Camera AKIBA, Sofmap AKIBA Store No. 1 Subculture & Mobile Building, and Sofmap AKIBA Store No. 4 Amusement Building. Two models will be sold: " Gray [HAD-S-KAAAA] " and " Neon Blue/Neon Red [HAD-S-KABAA].

The new models to be released this time have a significantly longer battery life, from approximately 2.5 to 6.5 hours in the current model to 4.5 to 9.0 hours in the new model, although the battery life varies depending on the title you play. The packaging design has also been changed, with the new model being marked by a "red package. (*The new model is not eligible for the 3,000 yen coupon present campaign, which can be used to download Nintendo Switch software, etc.)

In addition, the " Nintendo Switch Lite," scheduled for release on September 20 (Friday), will also be available for pre-order starting August 30.