After at least two years of speculation, Nintendo Switch 2 was finally unveiled earlier this month. In the last few weeks, Nintendo has confirmed several details for its upcoming console, and we will try to compile all of them in this article.
Release date and pricing
On April 2, 2025, a dedicated Nintendo Direct Stream revealed that Nintendo Switch 2 will be launched on 5 June 2025. Pricing was not mentioned at all during one -hour show, but it was communicated in the press release and on the official website immediately after.
The new console costs $ 449.99 in the United States, $ 629.99 in Canada, $ 699 in Australia, € 469.99 in Europe and £ 395.99 in United Kingdom. Japan will find a particularly cheap version at (around 49,980 (around $ 330), but this version is area-closer. A field-free version will only be sold through the online store of nintendo in the country.
Pre-orders were opened in most countries on 9 April. However, he was delayed in the United States and Canada due to Donald Trump’s threat to American tariff. Analysts and customers were equally very concerned that Nintendo would be forced to increase the price of Nintendo Switch 2, which was already higher than the rumors suggested before the announcement.
Thankfully today, Nintendo confirmed that there would be no price increase for hardware. The same will not apply to the goods, however, which all received a price collision.
New Joy-Con 2 Controller
Hardware specification
Nintendo switch 2 follows closely at the design footwear of the anterior. It was not since the Super Nintendo that the Japanese company decided on a repetition rather than innovative design.
The new console will still be a hybrid of handheld and home console operated by Nvidia Tegra Technology. Its screen is now quite large, it has a high resolution (full HD), supports high dynamic range, and it has Nvidia G-Synch-Purd Variable Refresh Rate that goes up to 120 Hz. However, it is not clear whether VRR is also available in dock mode as Nintendo has removed that specific details from several official websites. When the dock is done, the nintendo switch 2 can reach 4K resolution at 60Hz, and the dock contains a cooling fan to help keep the temperature stable.
Integration of Nvidia DLSS super resolution apsceling technology (although other apasking options are also available to developers) will undoubtedly be invaluable to achieve stable frame rates in this mode. The console also technically supports rand tracing, but at this stage, it is unlikely that most developers will take advantage of it, as it will weigh heavy on hardware capabilities.
Joy-C2 2 controller also returns with improvement. They are now magnetically engaged to the console, which is sure to have a fan-pasted change. While the joystick hall does not support the effect sensor (despite the contrast rumors), Nintendo said they are smooth and more reliable. The SL and SR buttons are increased and it will be easy to press them, but the biggest addition is that Joy-Con 2 controllers can be used as a computer mouse in the game that support the feature by slipping on their behalf.
In addition, now there is a C button that activates the brand’s new game chat feature, which allows 12 users to join voice chat while playing games (even separately). Players can also share their screen in real time, and when connecting the USB-C camera accessory (selling separately), they can see each other in video chats. Gamechat is being offered free by Nintendo until 31 March 2026; Later, users will require an active nintendo switch online subscription to use it.
size
About 116 mm x 272 mm x 13.9 mm (with Joy-C2 attached)
The maximum thickness from the tip of the control is stuck to the spreading parts of the ZL / ZR button, 30.7 mm.
weight
About 401G (attached with Joy-Con 2 Controllers: About 534G)
Screen
Capacitive touch screen / 7.9-inch wide color Gamut LCD Screen / 1920×1080 Resolution / HDR10 Support / VRR up to 120 Hz
CPU/GPU
Custom processor made by NVIDIA
System memory
256 GB (UFS)
Communication facilities
Wireless Lan (Wi-Fi 6) / Bluetooth
In TV mode, it is also possible to use wired lan connections.
video output
Maximum resolution: 3840×2160, 60 fps
1920×1080/2560X1440 supports 120 FPS on selecting resolutions
Please note: Output through HDMI cable in TV mode. In tabletop mode and handheld mode, the maximum resolution is 1920×1080, which matches screen resolution.
HDR10 supports
audio output
Linear PCM supports 5.1ch
Please note: Output through HDMI cable in TV mode.
The surround sound effect can be applied when output for a headphone or underlying speaker (underlying sound effects when a system is required to be updated to output when built-in speakers).
Speakers
Stereo
Independent attachment structure provides natural, clear sound quality.
Microphone
Built -in microphone
Noise cancellation, eco cancellation and auto profit control provide a more comfortable voice chat experience.
Wallet
Power button / volume button
USB ports
2 USB Type-C Port
The port below is used for charging or to connect to the nintendo switch 2 dock. The port at the top is used to add or charge the accessories.
audio jack
4 pole stereo 3.5 mm mini plug (CTIA Standard)
Sports card slot
Both nintendo switch 2 and nintendo switch game cards can be inserted.
MicroSD Express Card Slot
Only compatible with MicroSD Express Card (up to 2 TB)
Please note: It is necessary to use a system update microSD express card through internet connection. Regular microSD cards can only be used to copy screenshots and videos from nintendo switch.
Sensor
Accelerometer, gyroscope and mouse sensor are located in each joy-con 2 controller. Shine sensor located in the console.
operating environment
Temperature: 5 – 35 ° C / Humidity: 20 – 80%
Internal battery
Lithium ion battery (capacity 5220 mA)
battery life
About 2 – 6.5 hours
charging time
About 3 hours (while the console is in sleep mode)
size
About. 115 mm x 201 mm x 51.2 mm
The height contains 2 mm added by the legs on the bottom of the dock.
weight
About. 383 g
Connectors
- USB Port: Two USB 2.0 Side port
- System connector
- AC adapter port
- HDMI port
- Lan port
Nintendo switch 2 confirmation game
Being a game console, the primary purpose of the hardware is to play videogame. From the manifest day, it was clear that the Nintendo Switch 2 would facilitate much more third-party support than its predecessor in its early years, with developers and publishers such as 2K, Bandai Namco, Capcom, CD Project, Electronic Arts, Fromsoftware, IO Interactive, Koeei Tecmo, Konami, Konami, Konami, Konami, Selasoft, Selasoft Brothers all announcements. Here is a complete list of known switch 2 games:
- Arcade Archives 2 Ridge Racer
- Bestiary
- Border 4
- Bravery Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster
- Cyberpank 2027: Final Edition
- Damon X Machina: Titanic Scone
- Deltarune Chapter 1-4
- Donkey Kong Bananja
- Drive X drive
- Dusklogs
- Alden Ring Cald Edition
- Enter Gungeon 2
- Fast fusion
- Final Fantasy VII remake intergrad
- Fortnite
- Absconding squadron phoenix
- Auspicious night universe
- Heads 2
- Hitman: World Killing
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Human Fall Flat 2
- Hyrule Warrior: Age of Age
- Enezuma Eleven: Vijay Road
- Kirby Air Riders
- Kunitsu-Gammi: Godes’ route
- Mario Cart World
- Marvel cosmic invasion
- Rat work
- My time in Evershine
- Nobunaga’s ambition: Awakening full version
- No sleep for the date of ear name
- Professor Lonn and Steam’s new world
- Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
- Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Solles Army
- Sonic X shadow generation
- Starseeker: Astroner Campaign
- Star Wars outlaves
- Street Fighter 6
- Divided story
- Suikoden I & II HD Remaste
- Live child
- Synthesis animal
- Reinimal
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4
- Two point museum
- Wild heart s
- Pinch
- Yazuka 0 Director Cut
- Yooka-Replayley
A slightly controversial tidbit was priced at some games, such as Nintendo’s own Mario Cart World ($ 80 priced). In select cases, the owner of a game on the original switch will be able to upgrade to the better switch 2 version for $ 10. These are called the ‘Nintendo Switch 2 Version Game’, and is currently twelve of them.
Game share
Nintendo Switch 2 allows console users to share compatible games through new game share facility so that you can play with friends and family who are not the owners of a specific game. Interestingly, only one switch 2 can begin to share console, receiving a switch 1 console share. It also works locally and online (not with all sports) through the above gameChat.
Here is the current list of titles confirmed game share support:
Super Mario Party Jambore – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jambore TV
Yes no
Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain
Yes, yes
Super Mario 3D World + Boser Fury
Yes, yes
51 Worldwide Games
Yes, yes
Captain Todd: Treasure Tracker
Yes, yes
Super Mario Odyssey
Yes, yes
backward compatibility
As was previously confirmed, the nintendo switch 2 switch supports the game, at that time with a single exception: Nintendo Lobo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit. Not all games can be defective, though. there is An official website Where users can track backward compatibility status.
Nintendo switch will also be compatible with Joy-C and Pro Controller console.
first impressions
WCCFTECH was invited by Nintendo to participate in a press-exclusive hands-on event that happened on the same day the public was revealed. Here is an excerpt from the first impression article of Nathan birch about the new console:
If you are one of the large number of people who have affection for your reliable switch, then it seems that you will enjoy switch 2. The system looks better, feels better, joy-cakes are strong and more versatile, and playing nintendo game with some decent hardware grunt behind them is a good change of motion. What Switch 2 reaches the commercial heights of the OG switch, it will largely depend on the library of the games, but the Mario Cart World and Donkey Kong Kenza Show Nintendo can still have fun, and sometimes unexpected, experience with their long-lasting franchisees. While I need more time with Switch 2 to present the final decision, it seems that the pieces are for another hybrid hit.
