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Nintendo Switch 2 launches, where to buy and a list of games that it may not support

Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo announced the Switch 2 back in early April this year and then followed that up with more details related to performance and hardware features later. The company touted 10x the performance of the Switch. However, on the flip side, the battery suffers, and you also need new microSD Express cards for storage.

For those who need a refresher, here are the technical specification details of the Switch 2:

Specification Details
Dimensions Approx. 166mm x 272mm x 13.9mm (with Joy-Con 2 attached); Maximum thickness from control stick tip to ZL/ZR buttons: 30.7mm
Weight Approx. 401g (console only); Approx. 534g (with Joy-Con 2 controllers attached)
Screen 7.9-inch capacitive touch LCD; 1920x1080 resolution; HDR10 support; VRR up to 120 Hz
CPU/GPU Custom processor made by NVIDIA
Storage 256 GB UFS (a portion reserved for system use)
Communication Wireless LAN (Wi‑Fi 6), Bluetooth; Wired LAN available in TV mode via dock
Video Output Up to 3840x2160 at 60 fps via HDMI in TV mode; Supports 120 fps at lower resolutions; HDR10 enabled
Audio Output Linear PCM 5.1 channel via HDMI; Stereo speakers
Microphone Built-in monaural microphone with noise cancellation, echo cancellation and auto gain control
Buttons POWER and Volume buttons
USB Ports 2 USB Type-C ports (bottom port for charging/dock connection; top port for accessories/charging)
Audio Jack 3.5mm stereo mini plug (CTIA standard)
Game Card Slot Supports both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch game cards
Expansion Slot microSD Express card slot (compatible with cards up to 2 TB; other microSD cards can copy screenshots and videos)
Sensors Accelerometer, gyroscope, brightness sensor
Battery Lithium-ion, 5220 mAh; Approx. 2–6.5 hours lifetime; 3-hour charge time in sleep mode
Dock Approx. 115mm x 201mm x 51.2mm; Weight: approx. 383g

For those looking to get one, major retailers like Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, and Target have all confirmed that they will have limited console stock from time to time so you will need to be on alert and check back.

Nintendo has also published a full list of games that may not work on the Switch 2:

  • Borderlands 3

  • Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition

  • Crash Bandicoot N-Sane Trilogy

  • Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R

  • KarmaZoo

  • Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics

  • Mortal Kombat 1

  • Overwatch 2

  • Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords

  • Star Wars Republic Commando

  • Super Mega Baseball 4

  • Tombi! Special Edition

  • Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2

  • Touhou Genso Wanderer Reloaded

  • Ty the Tasmanian Tiger HD

  • Warriors: Abyss

However, keep in mind that Nintendo last updated the support list last month on May 27th and the company may still be testing these. So keep an eye on the official list of games on this webpage here on Nintendo's site.

Have you managed to pick up the Nintendo Switch 2? Let us know in the comments.

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