News Switch 2 Won’t Support VRR in Docked Mode, Nintendo Confirms "The incorrect information was initially published on the Nintendo Switch 2 website, and we apologise for the error," Nintendo says. Posted By Shubhankar Parijat | On 17th, May. 2025 Upon the Nintendo Switch 2’s announcement, its official website briefly claimed that the console would feature support for Variable Refresh Rate (or VRR) in both docked and undocked modes, only for that information to be promptly and quietly removed. Now, Nintendo has offered official clarification on the extent of the feature’s support with the upcoming next-gen console. In a statement to Nintendo Life, Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 will support VRR only in handheld mode, which means it won’t be supported in docked mode. The company says the aforementioned information on the website was published in error, as many have guessed since then, and apologized for the error. “Nintendo Switch 2 supports VRR in handheld mode only. The incorrect information was initially published on the Nintendo Switch 2 website, and we apologise for the error.” But does that mean VRR for docked mode could be added in as a feature with an update at some point in the future? Nintendo says it has “nothing to announce on this topic”- but it’s not a no, at least. The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch worldwide on June 5, with Mario Kart World releasing as its launch title. Nintendo recently also confirmed free Switch 2 enhancements releasing on the same day for several Switch 1 titles, including several Mario games, Zelda titles, and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, among others. Tagged With: Elden Ring: Nightreign Publisher:Bandai Namco Developer:FromSoftware Platforms:PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, PCView More DOOM: The Dark Ages Publisher:Bethesda Softworks Developer:id Software Platforms:Xbox Series X, PS5, PCView More Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Publisher:Sony Developer:Kojima Productions Platforms:PS5View More Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out! Red Dead Redemption 2 is in the Works for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S – Rumour Rockstar Games' acclaimed open world Wild West epic is headed for current-gen consoles and Nintendo's upcoming... Switch 2 Won’t Support VRR in Docked Mode, Nintendo Confirms "The incorrect information was initially published on the Nintendo Switch 2 website, and we apologise for the ... Rockstar’s Next Move Might Be a GTA 4 Remaster, But a Basic Port Won’t Cut It If GTA 4 returns to the limelight, it needs to do so with more than a simple port. Elden Ring Nightreign Trailer Details the Guardian’s Passive and Skills Use Steel Guard to block massive amounts of damage or fly into the area to divebomb enemies and protect your a... Take-Two Interactive CEO is “Reasonably Confident” The Company Won’t be Affected by US Tariffs During a recent earnings call, Strauss Zelnick spoke about how the company already has a consumer base on ever... The First Berserker: Khazan Missed Internal Sales Targets But Nexon Doesn’t Mind In its recent earnings report, Nexon said that the game achieved its objective of bringing global attention to... View More

Red Dead Redemption 2 is in the Works for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S – Rumour Rockstar Games' acclaimed open world Wild West epic is headed for current-gen consoles and Nintendo's upcoming new hardware, it's claimed. Posted By Shubhankar Parijat | On 17th, May. 2025 There was never much hope that a game as technically and graphically intensive as Red Dead Redemption 2 would ever be able to run well enough on the aged hardware of the Nintendo Switch for Rockstar to even consider trying to make that happen, but the upcoming Switch 2 definitely is powerful enough- and sure enough, Rockstar’s title might be headed its way. That’s as per a Gamereactor report, which cites anonymous sources familiar with Rockstar’s plans and claims that Red Dead Redemption 2 is in development for the Nintendo Switch 2. Additionally, the Wild West epic allegedly also has native PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions in the works. Exactly when these versions will be official announced or when they will release is unknown. The report does vaguely offer details on the supposed enhancements, claiming the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions will tout graphics and performance improvements. A recent leak claimed that Rockstar Games has also had a current-gen version of Grand Theft Auto 4 in the works, along with plans of a Max Payne 3 remaster to go along with Max Payne 1 and 2 Remake, which is in development at Remedy Entertainment. Meanwhile, Grand Theft Auto 6 is, of course, due out on May 26 next year for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Tagged With: Elden Ring: Nightreign Publisher:Bandai Namco Developer:FromSoftware Platforms:PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, PCView More DOOM: The Dark Ages Publisher:Bethesda Softworks Developer:id Software Platforms:Xbox Series X, PS5, PCView More Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Publisher:Sony Developer:Kojima Productions Platforms:PS5View More Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out! Red Dead Redemption 2 is in the Works for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S – Rumour Rockstar Games' acclaimed open world Wild West epic is headed for current-gen consoles and Nintendo's upcoming... Switch 2 Won’t Support VRR in Docked Mode, Nintendo Confirms "The incorrect information was initially published on the Nintendo Switch 2 website, and we apologise for the ... Rockstar’s Next Move Might Be a GTA 4 Remaster, But a Basic Port Won’t Cut It If GTA 4 returns to the limelight, it needs to do so with more than a simple port. Elden Ring Nightreign Trailer Details the Guardian’s Passive and Skills Use Steel Guard to block massive amounts of damage or fly into the area to divebomb enemies and protect your a... Take-Two Interactive CEO is “Reasonably Confident” The Company Won’t be Affected by US Tariffs During a recent earnings call, Strauss Zelnick spoke about how the company already has a consumer base on ever... The First Berserker: Khazan Missed Internal Sales Targets But Nexon Doesn’t Mind In its recent earnings report, Nexon said that the game achieved its objective of bringing global attention to... View More

Not so powerful when docked (Nintendo) After publishing ‘incorrect’ information about a Switch 2 feature on its website, Nintendo has issued an apology. While we know most things about the Switch 2, following last month’s blowout, a lot of the finer details took a long time to seep out, via various updates and awkwardly added small print. Nintendo previously published the console’s full specs on its website, which includes HDR10 and 4K support, but last month some people noticed an alteration to the text in relation to its VRR (variable refresh rate) functionality. This feature, which helps eliminate screen tearing without any knocks to the performance, was originally listed as being supported on Switch 2 in either docked or handheld mode. However, a few weeks later, the VRR support for TV play was removed from Nintendo’s website. Now, almost a month later, Nintendo has confirmed the Switch 2 will not support VRR when the console is docked. ‘Nintendo Switch 2 supports VRR in handheld mode only,’ a statement from Nintendo reads (via Nintendo Life). ‘The incorrect information was initially published on the Nintendo Switch 2 website, and we apologise for the error.’ When asked about the possibility of VRR support for docked mode being added in a future firmware update, Nintendo added: ‘We have nothing to announce on this topic.’ Nintendo’s small print strikes again (X) While it does seem possible to add the feature later as an update, it’s still a disappointing hiccup for the Switch 2’s launch, if you mostly play through the TV. It’s unclear why VRR support wouldn’t function across both handheld and docked, but many have speculated it could be related to the difficulty in transferring VRR support through the HDMI converter in the dock. If true, any solutions to the issue might need to come from a future hardware refresh, and not just a minor firmware update. If you want some positive news about the Switch 2’s capabilities, however, Nintendo has outlined the details when it comes to free upgrades for original Switch games. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, which were marred by performance issues and bugs on the original Switch, will receive ‘optimised’ visuals on the Switch 2 display and high resolution TVs, along with an ‘improved’ frame rate for ‘smoother movement’. More Trending Several games, like Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom, and ARMS, will receive HDR support, along with visual improvements (although no frame rate boosts for Link’s Awakening, sadly). Super Mario Odyssey, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, 51 Worldwide Games, and Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain will all receive GameShare functionality, along with other visual improvements. Game Builder Garage, meanwhile, is the only title to get mouse support. Surprisingly, the most improved title is Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, which will receive optimised visuals, a better frame rate (Bower’s Fury had some problems in that area), HDR support, and GameShare compatibility. You can check out the full list of updates here. The Switch 2 is set to launch worldwide on June 5, 2025, alongside first party games Mario Kart World and Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour. Mario Kart World is the Switch’s 2 big launch title (Nintendo) Email gamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader’s Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. GameCentral Sign up for exclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy

Nintendo admits Switch 2 won't support VRR on TV after all "The incorrect information was initially published." Image credit: Nintendo News by Tom Phillips Editor-in-Chief Published on May 16, 2025 Switch 2 won't support Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) on TVs after all, despite Nintendo previously suggesting it would. The Mario maker today set the record straight in a comment to Nintendo Life, acknowledging that VRR would only be available when playing Switch 2 in handheld mode. An earlier, now-removed statement on Nintendo's website had not made that distinction, and suggested VRR while docked would also be possible. "Nintendo Switch 2 supports VRR in handheld mode only. The incorrect information was initially published on the Nintendo Switch 2 website, and we apologise for the error," Nintendo said today. When Nintendo Life probed further on the possibility that Switch 2 VRR support while docked would be added in a future system update, Nintendo said it had "nothing to announce" at the moment. Today marks the first time Nintendo has acknowledged this officially, just days after Digital Foundry reported the lack of docked VRR support in its comprehensive Switch 2 final tech specs report just days ago. "Something that is important to clarify is that as far as Switch 2 developers are concerned, VRR is indeed a function of the internal display only and that there is no support at all right now for VRR over HDMI," Digital Foundry boss Richard Leadbetter wrote. "The best theory we have for this is that the dock's DisplayPort to HDMI converter doesn't support standard HDMI VRR, but whatever is the cause, we would hope to see Nintendo provide some sort of solution in due course." Nintendo is likely to become the "primary partner for third-party game publishers" over the next console generation, a leading analyst firm forecasted yesterday, as reported by Eurogamer, with Switch 2 expected to sell 100m in five years.

The final pre-launch specs for the Switch 2 have been revealed, and one ongoing mystery has been answered--the Switch 2 will not support variable refresh rate in docked mode, at least not at launch.Digital Foundry has released a final look at the Switch 2's tech specs, including more details on the console's custom Nvidia processor, and the resources developers will be able to use when making software for the Switch 2. The tech breakdown also confirmed that the Switch 2 will only support VRR in handheld mode, and not while docked.The question of VRR has been a bit of a mystery for the Switch 2--the console was initially announced as having VRR support in docked mode, as long as it was being used with a VRR-compatible display. The references to VRR were later removed from the Nintendo website, as spotted by Digital Foundry, leaving it unclear whether the console would support VRR.Continue Reading at GameSpot

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here The Nintendo Switch 2 is already expected to outsell the original console’s first year within its three-month launch period, but analysts are also predicting the console to sell over 100m units in just five years. DFC Intelligence, a market research group, has not only claimed that the new console will see rapid sales across the next half-decade, but is also “arguably the most important product launch in video game history” which seems a bit much. Switch 2 sales predictions go haywire According to the research firm’s latest report, via GamesRadar, the new console/handheld hybrid will be “the key driver of industry growth for 2025”, especially following the delay of Rockstar Games’ GTA 6 into next year. The firm explains that the console should sell around 16 million units over the course of 2025, but could hit a yearly milestone of 20 million. If supply and demand are kept in check—which the firm expects they will be—Nintendo will manage to sell 100 million consoles in just five years. This would match the life cycle of the original Nintendo Switch which managed to sell 100 million units by 2022. However, that console’s sales were massively boosted by the higher-than-usual sales of consoles and games as a whole during the COVID-19 pandemic, a fact that has likely affected the later-than-expected release of the Switch 2. As for the console’s importance, the analyst firm claims that the device could be the most important launch of any product in video game history. “The Switch 2, along with the growth of mobile PC game devices, is redefining the landscape of the video game industry.” the firm wrote in its report. “DFC forecasts that by the end of 2029, the Switch 2 will have sold over 100 million units, making it the leading console system by a wide margin.” The firm also claims that the Switch 2’s success over “the next few years could see Nintendo for the first time becoming the primary partner for third-party game publishers.” With the industry already catering to lower-power hardware like the Xbox Series S, this could have actually led the way for Nintendo’s new console to keep pace with third-party releases on next-gen only hardware. Demand for the new console is certainly extremely high, so much so that Nintendo underestimated how many gamers were willing to buy the new machine. With the company recognising the high cost of the handheld in comparison to its predecessor, Nintendo has admitted that it needs to ramp up production on the console. For more Nintendo Switch 2, read about how the console’s popularity caused MicroSD Express cards to sell out. Additionally, read about why VRR might not be possible on the console via its Docked Mode output. Subscribe to our newsletters! By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime. Share

Just weeks away from launch of its latest hardware, Nintendo has finally revealed the full specs of the Nintendo Switch 2—here's all you need to know about its power and potential limitationsTech11:18, 15 May 2025Updated 11:21, 15 May 2025Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are now open at most UK online stores(Image: AFP via Getty Images)It's hard to believe it's been a few months since we got our first look at Nintendo Switch 2, but in just over three weeks many of us will be playing Mario Kart World on the powerful new system.We knew early on that the console would be backward compatible with most Switch 1 ones, while we learned in early April about its internal storage, webcam peripheral, and much more.‌Now that we're just weeks away from holding it in our hands (again), Nintendo has revealed some specs online but left some gaps. Thankfully, gaming tech gurus Digital Foundry has helped complete the picture.‌According to Digital Foundry, which is using information from both Nintendo and NVIDIA, the company making the console's chipset, the Switch 2 is using a custom NVIDIA ARM Cortex A78C.It has eight cores, and curiously has a higher CPU clock when played in handheld, reportedly hitting 1101MHz compared to the docked CPU clock of 998MHz.Article continues belowTwo CPU cores are reserved for the system, with developers having access for another six. That's a big step up from Switch 1, which had four cores but only three could be used by developers.Switch 2 also has 12GB of RAM that's much faster than its predecessor's 4GB, and 9GB of it is available for developers—almost triple the 3.2GB available on Switch 1.Could Game Chat be an issue?(Image: Nintendo)‌Much of the rest, we already know. The console will have 256GB of internal storage, as well as a 1080p screen at 7.9 inches, a big jump from the original console's 720p 6.2-inch panel. The new console isn't OLED, but it does have HDR10 support and Variable Refresh Rate for frame rates as high as 120fps.Curiously, Digital Foundry has suggested Game Chat—‚Nintendo's new voice chat and party system—takes significant resources, meaning developers are a little concerned about how it could impact game performance.Article continues belowThere's also support for DLSS, which we've covered in more detail recently.For more on Nintendo Switch 2, be sure to check out our favourite Switch 1 games, as well as our most-wanted Switch 2 ports.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.‌‌‌

Something to look forward to: Nintendo has officially revealed the technical specifications for the highly anticipated Switch 2, offering a glimpse into the console's architecture. Digital Foundry notes that the details remain somewhat "selective" but provide a clearer understanding of the hardware developers have at their disposal. Nintendo has conceded the console arms race to Sony and Microsoft but positions the Switch 2 to balance power, portability, and efficiency in the handheld market. When Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2, it offered virtually zero details on the CPU, simply calling it a "custom processor made by Nvidia." Nvidia followed up with a similarly vague description of the chip. With the release just weeks away, Nintendo has finally confirmed some solid specs. At the heart of the Switch 2 is a custom Nvidia Ampere chip, designated T239 – a clear upgrade from the original Tegra X1. It features an Arm Cortex-A78C CPU, offering significant gains over the older A57 cores. The chip runs at 998MHz while docked and 1.1GHz in mobile mode, with a potential 1.7GHz ceiling under specific conditions. Its 8-core CPU, with six cores available to developers, enables better performance for demanding games. The Switch 2's Ampere-based GPU delivers a substantial boost in visual performance. It includes 1,536 CUDA cores reaching up to 1.71 teraflops in handheld mode, scaling to 3.072 teraflops while docked. Teraflop metrics can be misleading, so the hands-on gaming experience will better reflect the hardware's capabilities. The system also supports Nvidia's DLSS for enhanced anti-aliasing and performance scaling, along with ray tracing – though limited resources mean ray tracing will play a minimal role at launch. The Switch 2 includes 12GB of LPDDR5X memory – a substantial upgrade from the original's 4GB. Developers can access 9GB, with the remaining 3GB reserved for system functions. The boosted memory supports smoother multitasking and more demanding games, with bandwidth peaking at 102GB/s in performance mode (docked) and 68GB/s in handheld mode. Switch 2: Nvidia T239 Switch 1: Nvidia Tegra X1 Architecture 8x ARM Cortex A78C 4x ARM Cortex A57 CPU Speed 998MHz (docked), 1101MHz (mobile), Max 1.7GHz1020 MHz (docked/mobile), Max 1.785GHz CPU System Reservation 2 cores (6 available to devs)1 core (3 available to devs) GPU Architecture Ampere Maxwell CUDA Cores 1536 256 GPU Clocks 1007MHz (docked), 561MHz (mobile), Max 1.4GHz768MHz (docked), up to 460MHz (mobile), Max 921MHz Memory/Interface 128-bit/LPDDR5 64-bit/LPDDR4 Memory Bandwidth 102GB/s (docked), 68GB/s (mobile)25.6GB/s (docked), 21.3GB/s (mobile) Memory System Reservation 3GB (9GB available for games)0.8GB (3.2GB available for games) Source: Digital Foundry // Related Stories The Switch 2 sports 256GB of UFS storage, expandable via microSD Express cards up to 2TB. A custom file decompression engine offloads processing from the CPU, accelerating load times and improving overall efficiency. The 7.9-inch display boasts 1080p resolution with HDR10 support and variable refresh rate (VRR) up to 120Hz in handheld mode. Unfortunately, the dock's HDMI conversion doesn't support VRR, which may be a limiting factor for those expecting smoother gameplay on larger screens. The Switch 2 could struggle with some innovative features, like Game Chat. Developers have raised concerns about the resource demands of active voice chat during gameplay. In response, Nintendo included an API in the SDK that simulates latency and system load so developers can test the functionality under varying conditions. However, the impact on performance has yet to be determined. Ultimately, the proof will be in the pudding when the Switch 2 launches on June 5. With early criticism over pricing, Nintendo is depending on developers delivering games that justify the expense – regardless of its specs.

The full reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 was largely focused on all the new games you can play. The hardware specs weren’t the focus, but Nintendo dropped a detailed list of what’s inside the Switch 2 on its website, and later provided even more detailed tech specs. Most of what we knew from the original announcement video and some leaks turned out to be true: It’s a bigger, better handheld console with a full slate of upgraded hardware.Here’s what we now know, specs-wise, about the Nintendo Switch 2.System sizeThe original base model of the Nintendo Switch is approximately 4 inches high and 9.4 inches long (with Joy-Cons attached), according to Nintendo’s official system specs. Switch 2 is a little bigger at 6.5 inches high and 10.7 inches long (also with Joy-Cons attached). The larger size also makes the Switch 2 weigh about 1.18 lbs, which is a little heavier than the .88-lbs original Switch. For another reference: That’s a little less than the Steam Deck LCD’s 1.5-lbs weight.Screen sizeImage: NintendoSwitch 2’s capacitive touch screen is 7.9 inches — bigger than both the original Switch (6.2 inches) and the Switch OLED (7 inches) — but it’s back to LCD.The new display also got a bump in resolution to 1080p (from 720p) and supports a variable refresh rate (VRR) up to 120 Hz. HDR10 support is coming too, but Nintendo didn’t specify any of the fine details on the screen’s brightness so it might not be as impressive as something like the Steam Deck OLED. And while it’s technically not a feature of the screen itself, the thinner bezel should make it just feel bigger as well.Joy-ConsImage: NintendoSwitch 2’s new Joy-Cons work a bit differently than the original Switch. They magnetically attach to the sides of the console and don’t produce that satisfying snap like they used to. The original Joy-Cons weigh around 1.7 ounces (left) and 1.8 ounces (right), and the new ones weigh around 2.3 ounces (left) and 2.4 ounces (right). That might be because the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons have a mouse sensor that lets you flip them on their side and slide them around, and the new C button for GameChat. While Nintendo says that Joy-Con 2 controllers don’t feature Hall-effect joystick technology, “The control sticks for Joy-Con 2 controllers have been redesigned and have improved in areas such as durability,” the company says.In addition to a mouse sensor, each Joy-Con 2 has a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope. The Joy-Con 2 controllers have wireless connectivity via Bluetooth 3.0, and the right one has NFC wireless connectivity.Nintendo says the Joy-Con 2 controllers have approximately 20 hours worth of battery life, and require approximately 3.5 hours to fully charge.StorageSwitch 2 has 256 GB of flash storage, considerably more than the original Switch’s 32 GB of storage.If that sounds a little small for you, you can still expand the storage with an SD card. The original Switch supported microSDHC and microSDXC (UHS-I) cards up to 2 TB, while the Switch 2 supports up to 2 TB microSD Express cards, which offer much faster read speeds.CPU/GPUSwitch 2 is powered by a “custom processor made by Nvidia,” Nintendo says. According to leaked details gleaned from the console’s motherboard, it’s supposedly a custom Tegra T239 processor. That would put the system’s processing power on par with previous-generation consoles like the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, according to analysts. But leaks suggest the Switch 2 will employ upscaling technology that can boost 720p resolution visuals up to 4K when docked, using machine learning techniques.Additionally, Switch 2 is rumored to have 12 GB of RAM.PortsImage: NintendoSwitch 2 features a port for game cartridges, two USB-C ports, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The USB-C port on the bottom of the console is purely for charging and connecting to the dock. A slot for expanded microSD storage appears to be tucked away underneath the Switch 2’s kickstand, similar to the original Switch.MicrophoneImage: Nintendo/TwitchSwitch 2 has a built-in microphone that will primarily be used for its Discord-like GameChat feature. It has noise cancellation, echo cancellation, and auto gain control so you don’t have to fuss with settings for it to pick up everyone in the room.Battery lifeSwitch 2’s battery will last around 2 to 6.5 hours depending on the games you play. That’s actually a tiny bit less than the launch Switch 1 models, which can run from 2.6 to 6.5 hours, and considerably less than the updated models that last 4.5 to 9 hours. Blame the Switch 2’s bigger and better screen for making you charge it a little more often. Thankfully, it can be charged up to full in the same three hours it took the original consoles (while in sleep mode).Nintendo will also let Switch 2 owners set the system’s battery charge to slow down at “around 90%” to preserve the system’s battery life.Wi-FiSwitch 2 supports Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, which should make downloading games faster if you have a beefy internet connection. It also means screen-sharing your games over GameChat should be smooth, too. Alternatively, the Switch 2 dock has a wired Ethernet port built-in, unlike the original Switch which required a completely separate adapter.DockImage: NintendoSwitch 2’s dock looks a lot like the original Switch’s dock, but it’s a little bigger to match the size of the new console. It comes in at 4.5 inches tall, 7.9 inches wide, and 2 inches thick. On the back, there are 2 USB ports, an HDMI port, and an Ethernet port. And when you slide your system into it, it will output video up to 4K at 60 frames per second to your TV.AccessibilitySwitch 2 offers a couple new accessibility options that weren’t available on the original Switch, including text sizing and text-to-speech. You can also turn on speech-to-text and text-to-speech specifically for GameChat. And like the original Switch, you can still remap controller buttons, change the display colors, zoom into the screen, and swap the audio from stereo to mono.See More:

The full reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 was largely focused on all the new games you can play. The hardware specs weren’t the focus, but Nintendo dropped a detailed list of what’s inside the Switch 2 on its website, and later provided even more detailed tech specs. Most of what we knew from the original announcement video and some leaks turned out to be true: It’s a bigger, better handheld console with a full slate of upgraded hardware. Here’s what we now know, specs-wise, about the Nintendo Switch 2. System size The original base model of the Nintendo Switch is approximately 4 inches high and 9.4 inches long (with Joy-Cons attached), according to Nintendo’s official system specs. Switch 2 is a little bigger at 6.5 inches high and 10.7 inches long (also with Joy-Cons attached). The larger size also makes the Switch 2 weigh about 1.18 lbs, which is a little heavier than the .88-lbs original Switch. For another reference: That’s a little less than the Steam Deck LCD’s 1.5-lbs weight. Screen size Switch 2’s capacitive touch screen is 7.9 inches — bigger than both the original Switch (6.2 inches) and the Switch OLED (7 inches) — but it’s back to LCD. The new display also got a bump in resolution to 1080p (from 720p) and supports a variable refresh rate (VRR) up to 120 Hz. HDR10 support is coming too, but Nintendo didn’t specify any of the fine details on the screen’s brightness so it might not be as impressive as something like the Steam Deck OLED. And while it’s technically not a feature of the screen itself, the thinner bezel should make it just feel bigger as well. Joy-Cons Switch 2’s new Joy-Cons work a bit differently than the original Switch. They magnetically attach to the sides of the console and don’t produce that satisfying snap like they used to. The original Joy-Cons weigh around 1.7 ounces (left) and 1.8 ounces (right), and the new ones weigh around 2.3 ounces (left) and 2.4 ounces (right). That might be because the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons have a mouse sensor that lets you flip them on their side and slide them around, and the new C button for GameChat. While Nintendo says that Joy-Con 2 controllers don’t feature Hall-effect joystick technology, “The control sticks for Joy-Con 2 controllers have been redesigned and have improved in areas such as durability,” the company says. In addition to a mouse sensor, each Joy-Con 2 has a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope. The Joy-Con 2 controllers have wireless connectivity via Bluetooth 3.0, and the right one has NFC wireless connectivity. Nintendo says the Joy-Con 2 controllers have approximately 20 hours worth of battery life, and require approximately 3.5 hours to fully charge. Storage Switch 2 has 256 GB of flash storage, considerably more than the original Switch’s 32 GB of storage. If that sounds a little small for you, you can still expand the storage with an SD card. The original Switch supported microSDHC and microSDXC (UHS-I) cards up to 2 TB, while the Switch 2 supports up to 2 TB microSD Express cards, which offer much faster read speeds. CPU/GPU Switch 2 is powered by a “custom processor made by Nvidia,” Nintendo says. According to leaked details gleaned from the console’s motherboard, it’s supposedly a custom Tegra T239 processor. That would put the system’s processing power on par with previous-generation consoles like the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, according to analysts. But leaks suggest the Switch 2 will employ upscaling technology that can boost 720p resolution visuals up to 4K when docked, using machine learning techniques. Additionally, Switch 2 is rumored to have 12 GB of RAM. Ports Switch 2 features a port for game cartridges, two USB-C ports, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The USB-C port on the bottom of the console is purely for charging and connecting to the dock. A slot for expanded microSD storage appears to be tucked away underneath the Switch 2’s kickstand, similar to the original Switch. Microphone Switch 2 has a built-in microphone that will primarily be used for its Discord-like GameChat feature. It has noise cancellation, echo cancellation, and auto gain control so you don’t have to fuss with settings for it to pick up everyone in the room. Battery life Switch 2’s battery will last around 2 to 6.5 hours depending on the games you play. That’s actually a tiny bit less than the launch Switch 1 models, which can run from 2.6 to 6.5 hours, and considerably less than the updated models that last 4.5 to 9 hours. Blame the Switch 2’s bigger and better screen for making you charge it a little more often. Thankfully, it can be charged up to full in the same three hours it took the original consoles (while in sleep mode). Nintendo will also let Switch 2 owners set the system’s battery charge to slow down at “around 90%” to preserve the system’s battery life. Wi-Fi Switch 2 supports Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, which should make downloading games faster if you have a beefy internet connection. It also means screen-sharing your games over GameChat should be smooth, too. Alternatively, the Switch 2 dock has a wired Ethernet port built-in, unlike the original Switch which required a completely separate adapter. Dock Switch 2’s dock looks a lot like the original Switch’s dock, but it’s a little bigger to match the size of the new console. It comes in at 4.5 inches tall, 7.9 inches wide, and 2 inches thick. On the back, there are 2 USB ports, an HDMI port, and an Ethernet port. And when you slide your system into it, it will output video up to 4K at 60 frames per second to your TV. Accessibility Switch 2 offers a couple new accessibility options that weren’t available on the original Switch, including text sizing and text-to-speech. You can also turn on speech-to-text and text-to-speech specifically for GameChat. And like the original Switch, you can still remap controller buttons, change the display colors, zoom into the screen, and swap the audio from stereo to mono.