Nintendo has finally revealed all the details of its upcoming switch 2 console. The update model is fully rebuilt from the ground and improves every aspect of its predecessor.
Starting with the design, the switch 2 is overall larger, measures 271.8 mm wide and 114.3 mm long. However, it is equally 13.9 mm in thickness. The weight of the entire unit with controllers is 399g. The new design has a very large kickstand at the back which allows for a large range of movement. There are also two USB-C ports, one at the top and one on the bottom.
The switch 2 comes with new and better Joy-Con 2. These do not have the major red and blue scheme of the original joy-conn and instead only use colors as highlights during being mainly black. Use strong magnets instead of a railway system to attach the joy-con 2 console. They also have large SL/SR buttons to make them more comfortable when using a single controller at a time. Analog Stics are also large.
The biggest new feature of Joy-C22 is that they can be used personally or together as a mouse. It enables additional functionality within the games, where you can use one or both controllers as a mouse until the game provides support for this feature. Nintendo showed existing switch titles with additional mouse support as well as new titles that were particularly dependent on using Joy-C2 in mouse mode.
Switch 2 has a new display. It is large at 7.9-inch in size and has an increased resolution of 1920×1080. The fresh rate has collided up to 120Hz and also supports VRR. Unfortunately, it is still an LCD panel, which reduces HDR10 to reduce support. There is no doubt that in view of the original switch, there will be an OLED model in the future sold at a higher price, which also has a separate OLED version.
Switch 2 has also improved video out support for a new dock. This can now produce up to 120Hz in 4K resolution at 60Hz or 1080p or 1440p proposals. There is also HDR10 output, which will be more meaningful here, especially if you have an OLED television. The new dock also has active cooling, so it can keep the switch 2 under the load from the throttle.
Switch 2 is the improvement of features audio. The built -in speakers have been improved and there will also be 3D audio support when using speakers or headphones in compatible games. Those using docks will also get 5.1 PCM audio output for their TV or AV receiver.
Switch 2 has 256GB storage as standard with faster speed than switch. It also supports microSD card up to 2TB, but this time they should have an express card as the standard microSD cards used by the switch are not enough. The console has Wi-Fi 6 connectivity as well as Bluetooth. You can also connect using Ethernet through Dock. The battery capacity is 5220mAh, but there are no official battery life figures.
The only part of imagination that remains unknown is chipset. We know that it runs on an NVidia processor, but the exact models and specifications remain a mystery and will possibly remain in such a way until people take out their hands on a unit.
On the software side, Switch 2 includes a new gameChat feature. Using the dedicated C button on the Joy-Con 2 and the underlying mike, you can now chat with your friends as you play together. You will be able to see their gameplay footage on your screen, you should choose to do so and you can also connect the new nintendo switch 2 camera accessory (separately sold) to see each other. Gamechat will be free by March 31, 2026 and then Nintendo Switch will require online subscription.
Switch 2 switch 2 will be able to play most of the switch title with 2 exclusive title. Some switch titles will also receive a switch 2 version upgrade, which will unlock additional gameplay elements and game mode with high frame rates and resolution when walking on switch 2. For these games, the Switch 2 version upgrade will be made additional payments to those who own the existing switch version.
On the online front, the switch 2 will work online with a nintendo switch, but will also get an additional nintendo switch online + expansion pack, which will include the title imitated from older platforms, including the latest joints of gamecube title which will be specially available on Switch 2. Nintendo also declared a new wireless nintendo Gamcubub for Switch 2, which almost recognizes. There will also be a new switch 2 Pro controller with the gameChat button, GL/GR button on the back and a headphone jack.
Nintendo switch 2 will be available on 5 June. It will come in two versions, which is just a standard version with console and a bundle version with a digital version of the Mario Cart World. Its price is $ 450 for the standard version and $ 500 for Mario Cart World Bundle.
Pricing (USD) | |
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Nintendo switch 2 | $ 449.99 |
Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Cart World Bundle | $ 499.99 |
Switch 2 Pro Controller | $ 79.99 |
Left and right joy-con 2 | $ 89.99 |
Joy-con 2 charging grip | $ 34.99 |
Joy-Con 2 Strap | $ 12.99 |
Joy-Con 2 Wheel (set of two) | $ 19.99 |
Nintendo Switch 2 Camera | $ 49.99 |
Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set | $ 109.99 |
Case and Screen Guard carrying Nintendo Switch 2 | $ 34.99 |
Nintendo Switch 2 All-in-One Case Case | $ 79.99 |
Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter | $ 29.99 |