You might qualify for a free upgrade to your Nintendo Switch if you purchased it recently.

With the recent announcement of the upgraded version of the Nintendo Switch that includes a longer battery life, there came an uproar from buyers that felt kinda cheated. Had we been made aware of the existence of this product in a timely manner, it would have allowed the saving of funds for the upgraded model, instead of purchasing one that is soon to be outdated. Well, it appears that Nintendo has heard our frustration, and is going to do a little something about it. Nothing says “we’re sorry” quite like a free console upgrade.

If you purchased your Nintendo Switch on or after the day of the announcement, July 17th, then Nintendo will upgrade your console to the new model absolutely free of charge. This will give you access to the expanded battery life, which has been said to double the playtime for games even as large as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The new model will be easy to spot if you wish to purchase one now, or would like to know if you purchased the new model. The new model comes in a box with a different image (shown in the feature image of the article) than the original.

If you would like to go ahead and purchase a new model for yourself or a loved one right now, you can do so on Amazon!