Nintendo has officially announced key details regarding the Nintendo Switch 2, including its features and an official release date. The new console is only two months away, launching on June 5, 2025.
NINTENDO SWITCH 2 FEATURES
- 7.9 Inch LCD Screen that displays full HD at 1080p.
- Magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers that snap into place and can be operated like a mouse by sliding it on a surface.
- Newly designed adjustable stand allowing players to adjust the screen to their preferred viewing angle.
- Additional USB-C port located at the top of the console.
- Powerful processing speed and graphical performance, with signifcantly improved CPU and GPU performance over the Nintendo Switch.
- Crisp audio quality and spatial 3D sound allowing for a more natural, clearer, and immersive audio experience.
- Internal storage of 245GB. (Note: Nintendo Switch 2 is only compatible with microSD express cards)
- Backwards compatibility with compatible Nintendo Switch digital and physical games.
- New dock, includes the ability to output video up to 4K resolution and play games at up to 120 FPS via compatible games and TVs.
- GameShare feature allows players to share compatible games with other Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 consoles.
- Virtual Cards
- Nintendo Switch Online will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, with Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics will be available exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.
- GameChat is a new feature that allows players to connect and communicate with microphone and video.
NINTENDO SWITCH 2 GAMES
Check out our definitive list of games coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 here.
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