Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 is a video game console developed by Nintendo. It was revealed on January 16, 2025, and released on June 5th.^[7] While it is able to support some original Nintendo Switch games, there are still a few Switch games that lack compatibility.^[8][9]

Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2 console and docking station
Developer	Nintendo
Type	Video game console
Release date	5 June 2025
Introductory price	US$449.99[1] / €469.99 / £395.99[2] / ¥49,980[3]
Media	Switch 1 game card, 64 gigabytes switch 2 standard game card and Game-Key card. Digital distribution
Operating system	Nintendo Switch system software
System-on-chip used	Custom processor made by Nvidia
Storage	256 GB UFS
Removable storage	microSD express, up to 2 TB
Display	7.9-in LCD screen, 1080p up to 120 Hz with HDR10 and VRR Docked: 720p/1080p/1440p up to 120 Hz, 4K at 60 Hz via HDMI with HDR10 and VRR
Sound	Undocked: Linear PCM 2.0 ch stereo speakers, 3D audio effects Docked: Linear PCM 5.1 ch, 3D audio effects
Input	Joy-Con Joy-Con 2 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Multi-touch touchscreen
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth Headphone jack 2 × USB-C Dock 2 × USB 2.0 1 x Ethernet 1 x HDMI
Power	5,220 mAh Li-ion battery[4] Duration: 2–6.5 hours
Online services	Nintendo Switch Online
Dimensions	272 × 116 × 13.9 mm (10.71 × 4.57 × 0.55 in) with Joy-Con 2 attached[5]
Mass	534 g (18.8 oz)[5]
Backward compatibility	Nintendo Switch[a]
Website	www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/

Games

• Cyberpunk 2077
• Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
• Donkey Kong Bananza
• Drag X Drive
• Fast Fusion
• Hogwarts Legacy
• Kirby Air Riders
• Mario Kart World

Some games for the first Nintendo Switch are backwards compatible, such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Also, a small amount of them are eligible for a Switch 2 upgrade, such as Super Mario Odyssey.

New features

• There is a second USB-C port at the top of the device (The Switch 1 only had one USB-C port).^[10][11]

• Webcam support has been added, with a webcam accessory available.^[12][13] Smartphones can be used as a webcam unofficially with a capture card.^[14][15]

• Microphone(s) that can filter out the background noise.^[source?]

• The right controller has a "C" button, which allows "Gamechat," a voice chat service while playing.^[16][17]

• The controllers have magnets to attach to the system replacing the rail system the original system used..^[18]

Notes

1. According to Nintendo, certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported or fully compatible.^[6]