
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 |
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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:
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Borderlands 3
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Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition
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Crash Bandicoot N-Sane Trilogy
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Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R
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KarmaZoo
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Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
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Mortal Kombat 1
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Overwatch 2
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
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Star Wars Republic Commando
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Super Mega Baseball 4
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Tombi! Special Edition
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2
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Touhou Genso Wanderer Reloaded
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Ty the Tasmanian Tiger HD
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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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