The delay of Grand Theft Auto VI into 2026 left a gaping hole in Take-Two's release slate for the fiscal year—one so large you'd be forgiven for worrying if a torrent of money flowed out of it in the wrong direction.But if you're an investor nursing that concern—worry not, at least according to Take-Two. The company stated in its annual financial report for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2025 that it's still projecting about 5 percent growth in revenue and net bookings (consumer spending on digital goods) for the year ahead.That follows a similar trend from its financial results for this year, where net bookings rose 6 percent from $5.33 billion to $5.65 billion, and net revenue topped out at $5.63 billion, a 5 percent jump from $5.35 billion the prior fiscal year. The old standbys like Grand Theft Auto V, the NBA 2K series, and Grand Theft Auto Online were the biggest contributors here, with Firaxis' Sid Meier's Civilization VII getting a tip of the cap for helping driving up revenue.If all goes according to plan, games like Borderlands 4, Mafia: The Old Country, and the 2026 iterations of NBA 2K and WWE 2k will see the company rake in about $6 billion in revenue and net bookings by this time next year. CEO Strauss Zelnick said in a Q&A call with investors that this will be "the new baseline" for the company.Related:Of course since Grand Theft Auto VI will release on May 26, 2025, those numbers will be small potatoes compared to what the company wants to see in fiscal year 2027.In theory, delaying Grand Theft Auto VI was key for Take-Two's long-term healthIt's not just Grand Theft Auto Online still delivering the financial goods for Take-Two in 2025, it's also Grand Theft Auto V, a game that first released on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in 2013. That partly explains why Zelnick told VentureBeat that it gave Rockstar Games extra time to finish the game in order to "deliver this groundbreaking project at the level that its fans demand." These days, few premium games can be the financial foundation for a public company without some kind of sequel or spinoff.Also playing a role in the future of Take-Two's financials will be the Nintendo Switch 2, on which the company is preparing to release ports of Civilization VII and Borderlands 4 (no release date is listed for this version of the beloved looter shooter, implying it may not launch on September 12, 2025 with other versions of the game).Civilization VII will be a strong case study for the Switch 2's impressive mouselike controls that are the main hardware advancement for the Nintendo Switch product line. Borderlands 4's performance on the Switch 2 will also be worth watching, as the game is a natural fit for the online social platform GameChat.Related:

New Yeee-Hardware? Red Dead Redemption 2 is reportedly coming to Switch 2, which would give GameChat a chance to prove its worth via yelling about Tahiti and horse balls 'Guys, Dutch clearly has a plan, why wouldn't I trust him?' said the Switch 2 player to their fellow chatters. Image credit: Nintendo/Rockstar Games News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer Published on May 16, 2025 Everyone's favourite game about a gang of rootin', tootin' outlaws slowly getting more and more depressed as they scamper around a very big map is reportedly set to come to Nintendo Switch 2. This is according to Gamereactor, with the site claiming it's heard from sources close to Rockstar that the game could be rocking up on Nintendo's latest game-playing box "as soon as later this year". It cites Spanish publication Nintendúo as having corroborated this claim via different sources. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Gamereactor also alleges having heard that a graphics and performance improvement-focused update to RDR2 to make it really sing on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S is also coming, potentially around the same time as the cowboy adventure hits Switch 2. Big Take-Two published games Borderlands 4, Civilization 7, NBA 2K, and WWE 2K are all already slated to hit Switch 2, so lobbing something from Rockstar in there would mean a fifth. In a recent inteview with The Game Business, the publisher's CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledged those four games coming to Switch for launch, saying that it "remains to be seen how those games do on the plaform, but adding that he's "a big believer". "Historically, Nintendo has done a better and more supportive job with first-party titles," Zelnick added, "But I think they are aiming to change that. And we have basically risen to the challenge and opportunity, and we’ll see how it goes. We voted with our feet. Nintendo has asked us to be supportive, and we do believe we’re doing that. Now we will see what happens." If RDR2 does hit Switch 2, it should at the very least prove to be a pretty strenous test of Ninty's GameChat feature, with folks getting together to belt out all of the meme lines and point out every instance of horse balls changing size because someone rode way up north into the cold. It'll be like a Minecraft movie screening, but with slightly more stagecoach theft and random encounters with the Ku Klux Klan. Will you play RDR2 on Switch 2 if indeed that becomes a thing you can do? Let us know below, and sorry for getting a bit weird with the rhyming there.

Looking to play some of your Switch 1 games on Nintendo's new console? Then you'll be pleased to know that 12 games will get free updates, including Pokemon Scarlet and VioletTech10:31, 16 May 2025Updated 10:31, 16 May 2025Switch 2 is just weeks away(Image: AFP via Getty Images)The Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World are 20 days away, meaning in three weeks we'll (hopefully) have one in our hands.While reports have suggested outlets like ours won't be able to offer detailed reviews before launch, one of the things we're most excited for (other than our dream Switch 2 ports) is playing Switch 1 games at higher resolution and with a smoother frame rate.‌Thankfully, while some games will require paid updates, Nintendo has promised free patches for some of our favourite Switch titles. Now, as we approach launch, the company has finally revealed what we can expect from each, and it's likely to be big news for anyone looking to pick up Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.‌Scarlet and Violet disappointed at launch because of performance issues(Image: The Pokemon Company)Twelve games will see free improvements released via downloadable patches."By connecting your Nintendo Switch 2 to the internet and performing a system update, you can download free updates for selected games that may improve graphics or add support for features such as GameShare," Nintendo explains.Article continues below"The contents of these free updates will differ depending on the game."Thankfully, the company has revealed what we can expect from each. While some games will gain HDR support or the option to share experiences with other players locally via GameShare, some are getting improved resolution and frame rates.These include ARMS, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, and, perhaps most significantly, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.‌Both games launched in pretty rough shape, clearly butting up against the limitations of the first Switch hardware, but the idea of it performing better could mean it's almost like a new game–not bad for a free update.We've put the full list of updates Nintendo has confirmed below.ARMS‌Visuals: optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image qualityFrame rate: optimised for Nintendo Switch 2 for smoother movement (even when playing with three or more players)HDR supportBig Brain Academy: Brain vs BrainGameShare support:‌Up to four people can play in Party Mode.Share locally or share online via GameChat.Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is cute, but surprisingly challenging(Image: Nintendo)Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker‌Visuals: Optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image qualityHDR supportGameShare support:Two people can play all of the courses.Share locally or share online via GameChat‌Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide ClassicsGameShare support:Up to four people can play 34 gamesShare locally or share online via GameChat‌Game Builder GarageVisuals: optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image qualitySupports Joy-Con 2 mouse controlsNew Super Mario Bros U Deluxe‌Visuals: optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image qualityPokémon Scarlet & Pokémon VioletVisuals: optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image qualityFrame rate: improved for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2‌Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s FuryVisuals: optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image qualityFrame rate: improved for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2 (including Bowser’s Fury)HDR supportGameShare compatibility:‌Up to four people can play Super Mario 3D World. In Bowser’s Fury, two people can play together, with one player controlling Mario and the other controlling Bowser Jr. Share locally or share online via GameChatIt's high time we got another 3D Mario titleSuper Mario Odyssey‌Visuals: optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image qualityHDR supportGameShare support:Two people can play together, with one player controlling Mario and the other controlling Cappy.Share locally or share online via GameChat.‌The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomVisuals: optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image qualityHDR supportThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s AwakeningArticle continues belowVisuals: optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image qualityHDR supportFor the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.‌‌‌

Here's what Switch 2's free upgrades for Link's Awakening, Pokémon, Mario, and more will do Nintendo shares specifics. Image credit: Nintendo News by Matt Wales News Reporter Published on May 16, 2025 Switch 2 is now less than three weeks away from release, which means Nintendo is feverishly filling in the few remaining blanks ahead of the console's arrival. And that finally includes specific details on what each of its previously announced free Switch 2 upgrades for the likes of Link's Awakening, Pokémon, Mario, Arms, and more will do on launch day. Nintendo announced two different types of Switch 2 upgrades for previously released Switch games as part of its big April news blowout: paid upgrades promising substantial new features or content alongside presentational enhancements, plus free upgrades specifically focused on the likes of enhanced performance and GameShare support. At the time, Nintendo announced 12 original Switch titles - including Arms, Super Mario Odyssey, and Pokémon Scarlet - would be receiving free upgrades on its new console, but stopped short of providing specific details. That's all changed thanks to an update on its website, so here's everything we now know owners of the original Switch editions can expect when playing the games on Switch 2 starting 5th June: Digital Foundry breaks down Switch 2's confirmed specifications.Watch on YouTube Arms Visuals: Optimised for Switch 2's display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality; optimised frame rate for smoother movements, even with 3 or more players; HDR support Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Visuals: Optimised for Switch 2's display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality; HDR support GameShare support: Two people can play all the courses, sharing locally or online via GameChat and a Switch Online membership Super Mario Odyssey Visuals: Optimised for Switch 2's display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality; HDR support GameShare support: Two people can play together (one player controlling Mario and the other controlling Cappy), sharing locally or online via GameChat and a Switch Online membership Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Visuals: Optimised for Switch 2's display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality; optimised frame rate for smoother movement (including Bowser's Fury); HDR support (Bowser’s Fury only) GameShare support: Up to four people can play Super Mario 3D World, sharing locally or online via GameChat and a Switch Online membership; two people can play Bowser's Fury together (one player controlling Mario and the other controlling Bowser Jr), sharing locally or online via GameChat and a Switch Online membership Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics GameShare support: Up to four people can play 34 games, sharing locally or online via GameChat and a Switch Online membership The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Visuals: Optimised for Switch 2's display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality; HDR support The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Visuals: Optimised for Switch 2's display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality; HDR support Game Builder Garage Visuals: Optimised for Switch 2's display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality Supports Joy-Con 2 mouse controls New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Visuals: Optimised for Switch 2's display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality Pokémon Scarlet Visuals: Optimised for Switch 2's display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality; improved frame rate for smoother movement Pokémon Violet Visuals: Optimised for Switch 2's display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality; improved frame rate for smoother movement Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain GameShare support: Up to four people can play in Party Mode, sharing locally or online via GameChat and a Switch Online membership And that's everything for now. But while we mourn Yoshi's Crafted World's current exclusion from the list, there's plenty more Switch 2 information to peruse. You can check out everything we know about Switch 2 elsewhere on the site, and Digital Foundry has been diving deep into the machine ahead of its 5th June arrival.

Image: NintendoAs you might recall, Nintendo will be releasing "free updates" for select Switch games on the Nintendo Switch 2. It's already revealed the specific titles that will be getting this treatment and now it's detailed what exactly you can expect. Once again, these updates will enhance the overall gameplay experience with visual enhancements, frame rate improvements, additional feature support, and more. "By connecting your Nintendo Switch 2 to the internet and performing a system update, you can download free updates for selected games that may improve graphics or add support for features such as GameShare. The contents of these free updates will differ depending on the game."Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube812kWatch on YouTube Here's the full rundown, courtesy of Nintendo's official website. All of these updates will be available on 5th June 2025 alongside the launch of the Switch 2. On this page: 12 Switch Games Are Getting Free Switch 2 Upgrades, Here's What You Can Expect ARMS Updates included: Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality. Frame rate: Optimized for Nintendo Switch 2 for smoother movement (even when playing with 3 or more players). HDR support. Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain GameShare support: Up to four people can play in Party Mode. Share locally or share online via GameChat. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Updates included: Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality. HDR support. GameShare support: Two people can play all of the courses. Share locally or share online via GameChat. Club House Games: 51 Worldwide Classics GameShare support: Up to four people can play 34 games. Share locally or share online via GameChat. Game Builder Garage Updates included: Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality. Supports Joy-Con™ 2 mouse controls. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Updates included: Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality. Pokémon Scarlet Updates included: Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality. Frame rate: Improved for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2. Pokémon Violet Updates included: Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality. Frame rate: Improved for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Updates included: Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality. Frame rate: Optimized for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2 (including Bowser's Fury). HDR support (Bowser’s Fury only). GameShare support: Up to four people can play Super Mario 3D World. In Bowser's Fury, two people can play together, with one player controlling Mario and the other controlling Bowser Jr. Share locally or share online via GameChat. Super Mario Odyssey Updates included: Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality. HDR support. GameShare support: Two people can play together, with one player controlling Mario and the other controlling Cappy. Share locally or share online via GameChat. Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Updates included: Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality. HDR support. Zelda: Link's Awakening Updates included: Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality. HDR support. Next-gen TLC What do you think of these updates for these Switch games? Let us know in the comments. [source nintendo.com] Related Games See Also Share:0 0 Liam is a news writer and reviewer across Hookshot Media. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of many iconic video game characters. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment... Related Articles Nintendo Updates Its User Agreement To Crack Down On Emulation Offenders may find their Switch bricked PSA: My Nintendo Store Switch 2 Invites Are Starting To Roll Out Refresh that inbox Nintendo Switch 2 Final Tech Specs Have Been Confirmed GameChat has a "significant impact on system resources"

The Nintendo Switch 2 is getting some extra buttons with specific set-ups, like the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip and Pro Controller 2. The GL and GR buttons, as they're called, add extra buttons on the underside of the Switch's handles, and Nintendo has shared some examples of just how easy it will be to do so.As shared on the Nintendo Today app, the new buttons are remappable and can be set to any button on the controller. This means anything from a face or shoulder button to, quite possibly, the screenshot button. No more moving that left thumb over for quick screenshots.According to Nintendo's update, the system will "remember each user's button assignments for each game they play." This could make it easy to set up game-specific, maybe even user-specific, mappings for GR and GL.PlayTo assign these buttons out, just press and hold the HOME Button while playing a game to access quick settings, and then key in your button on the GR/GL settings. This might not help at the time of this writing, as the Switch 2 is still a few weeks away. But if you're here from the future, you're welcome for the tip! It all seems pretty quick and easy to set, and the per-game functionality is nice to see.It's important to note that this particular Switch 2 functionality only works with the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip and Pro Controller 2, at least at this time. The base Joy-Con 2's don't have GR and GL buttons on the underside. Both of these accessories are sold separately from the base Switch 2 console and its Mario Kart World bundle, and both got a price bump due to the current trade situation.It won't be long now until the June 5 release date for the Nintendo Switch 2, as it debuts with Mario Kart World and several Switch 2 versions of Switch 1 favorites, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.Digital Foundry recently revealed the tech specs for NIntendo's upcoming hybrid handheld console, and its report expressed some concerns over GameChat's effect on performance. You can read more about that here.Eric is a freelance writer for IGN.

It’s in stock now but for how long is impossible to say (Nintendo) Three separate retailers have Nintendo Switch 2 console pre-orders available today, including some new and very expensive game bundles. There have been no big announcements, from Nintendo or anyone else, but after Very had active Switch 2 pre-orders for most of this week other retailers seem to have got stock in too. The big news is that Nintendo themselves are now offering pre-orders for both the console on its own and the Mario Kart World bundle, so there’s obviously been a big delivery recently. There’s no guarantee how long they’ll last but then there’s been very little communication about stock at all during the pre-order process, with no forewarning from Nintendo or anyone else. But with the June 5 launch of the console rapidly approaching it’s a relief to see new stock is arriving all the time. The only official bundle for the Switch 2 is the one with Mario Kart World, which is priced at £429.99. The console alone costs £395.99. As you can see, some retailers have made up their own bundles, which raises the price even further, but at least some of these involve desirable extras, like the camera use for the GameChat feature that Nintendo is keen to promote. Although a lot of pre-orders have gone up this week, the other option is eBay – where scalpers have been posting pre-orders ever since the Switch 2 went on sale. That hasn’t gone down well with fans though, who have repeatedly tried to stop them. Cyberpunk 2077 is a Switch 2 launch title (CD Projekt) Switch 2 pre-orders at Nintendo: Nintendo Switch 2 console – £395.99 Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World – £429.99 Switch 2 pre-orders at Very: Nintendo Switch 2 console – £395.99 Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World – £429.99 Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World + Samsung Micro SD Card – £479 Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World + Switch 2 Camera – £479 Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World + Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom – £494 Switch 2 pre-orders at The Game Collection: Nintendo Switch 2 + Split Fiction + Switch 2 Camera – £484.95 Nintendo Switch 2 + Hogwarts Legacy + Switch 2 Camera – £484.95 Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World + Split Fiction + Switch 2 Camera – £519.95 Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World + Hogwarts Legacy + Switch 2 Camera – £519.95 Nintendo Switch 2 + Cyberpunk 2077 + Micro SD Express Card + Switch 2 Camera – £559.95 More Trending Nintendo Switch 2 + Cyberpunk 2077 + Hitman + Micro SD Express Card + Switch 2 Camera – £609.95 Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World + Cyberpunk 2077 + Hitman + Micro SD Express Card + Switch 2 Camera – £644.95 It’s very hard to predict how long any of this will last, particularly the ones on Nintendo’s websites, as while the Very pre-orders have been around all week there were also ones on John Lewis that lasted mere minutes. If you want to buy from Nintendo bear in mind that you need to have an action Nintendo Switch Online account or you won’t be able to pre-order. At a minimum that costs £6.99 for three months. Mario Kart World is in the official Nintendo bundle (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

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.