A:Answer No, the Nintendo switch doesn't require a TV or monitor. You will have to buy an SD card but that's it. If you don't plan on using the Nintendo Switch on the TV, I suggest you look into the Nintendo Switch Lite which is only a handheld device, can play all the same games, and is about $100 cheaper. For more information on the two devices, check out this website: https://www.pocket-lint.com/games/buyers-guides/nintendo/151663-nintendo-switch-vs-nintendo-switch-lite-which-is-the-best-for-you