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Eagerly awaited by fans and the gaming industry since its release announcement trailer earlier this year, details and games for the new Nintendo Switch 2 have finally been revealed. In addition to a revamped design and console performance improvements, the new console from Nintendo has a library of several titles to be released later this year. 6w44d
Design 145g70
As shown in the announcement trailer, the Nintendo Switch 2 will be larger than its predecessor, with a screen of 7.9 inches, but maintaining the same thickness as Nintendo Switch. In addition, the base has been remodeled to ensure that the Nintendo's new console can be adjusted to any angle in tabletop mode more firmly.
With a redesigned dock to connect the console to a TV or monitor, the new Switch will also feature a fan to prevent the console from overheating. This type of extra cooling is necessary since the new console uses a NVIDIA's new chip with 12 GB of RAM and for Ray Tracing in games, a technology that more accurately represents light, resulting in more realistic environments, lighting and shadows. It promises to have graphic performance 10 times that of Nintendo Switch original!
According to NVidia, this new custom chip for the Nintendo Switch 2 contains dedicated RT Cores for Ray Tracing and dedicated Tensor Cores to Artificial Intelligence features such as Deep Learning by Super Sampling (DLSS, Deep Learning Super Sampling, in English), to increase the resolution and create clearer details in images while playing games or doing streaming. In addition, it also offers Variable Refresh Rates (VRR, Variable refresh rate, in English) via NVIDIA G-SYNC in portable mode.
The audio system has also been improved compared to its predecessor, with the Nintendo Switch 2 offering better and clearer stereo sound quality in both portable and handheld mode. docked. Also, if you use headphones, the Nintendo Switch 2 will have 3D audio to offer more immersive experiences with three-dimensional sound.
Another novelty is that the Nintendo Switch 2 will have a lithium ion battery/capacity of 5220 mAh, lasting approximately 2 to 6,5 hours and charging time of up to 3 hours.
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The largest LCD screen in the successor to the Nintendo Switch (with twice as many pixels) will have a resolution of 1080p Full HD (FHD), with the right to display in HDR and being able to reach up to 4K resolution when in mode docked. Additionally, it will be able to display games at up to 120 FPS.
Joy-Cons and Pro Controller 14h1w
the controls Joy-Con 2 will have a magnetic connection to the Nintendo Switch 2, with high-magnitude magnets that ensure that the controls will not easily detach from the console. In addition, the SL and SR buttons are larger and the analog sticks are too. As shown in the first announcement trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2, the new Joy-Cons They can also be used as a mouse in specific games that require greater precision of movement.
Each pair of new Joy-Con extra can be purchased for US$89.99 (R$ 512,20, in direct conversion to reais).
Already the new Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller will come with improvements over its predecessor model, now featuring “GL” and “GR” buttons on the back that can be customized to remap their functions during gameplay. In addition, it will also feature a 3,5mm headphone jack, all at a price of US$79.99 (also without a price value yet available for the Brazilian market).
Cartridges and Storage 5q2e4i
The cartridges of the Nintendo Switch 2 will have the same design as those used in its predecessor, but the outlines will be in red and it will have faster data loading speeds. In addition, the console will have 256 GB Internal Storage, in contrast to its predecessor which had only 32 GB in the original model and 64 GB in the OLED model.
Another new feature is that storage can only be expanded using cards. microSD Express, as any other model will be incompatible.
GameChat 6s6u20
With a focus on multiplayer mode, a new feature will be present in Nintendo Switch 2: GameChat. Through this feature, it will be possible to communicate during a multiplayer session, or in different games, with up to 12 friends simultaneously via voice chat.
By pressing the “C” button, located at the bottom of the Joy-Con 2 Right, the will be able to create a chat with friends through the internal microphone built into the top of the console, which promises great voice capture and noise cancellation.
You and your friends will be able to share your screens and what you’re playing — whether it’s the same game or different titles — and you can adjust your screen size to whatever is most comfortable for gameplay.
The GameChat experience can be further expanded using is expanded with Nintendo Switch 2 Camera. This camera can be placed on a table and connected to the console to transmit the player's face or environment when using the GameChat. Nintendo Switch 2 Camera will cost US$49.99 (R$ 284,53 in direct conversion to reais).
In addition to using the USB-C input on the top of the console for connection, making it easier to use when the Nintendo Switch 2 is in mode docked, the device also has features such as automatic face detection, which can model each player's face on a character from compatible games, such as Super Mario Party Jamboree.
The best of all is until the day March 31th, 2026, any will be able to take advantage of the feature GameChat completely free of charge. After this period, a subscription to the Nintendo Switch Online.
Local Games with GameShare 1d4m1t
And, since the subject is sharing, in addition to GameChat, Nintendo also revealed that the resource GameShare will be available to share specific games between s of Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch ou Nintendo Switch Lite for local games. In this case, only one needs to have the game on their console in order to share it with other s. It is important to that this functionality will require an Nintendo Switch Online valid for use.
Games 1h295e
In addition to being backwards compatible with almost all games released for the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 will have a large batch of releases, including the new Mario Kart World, the next title in the most famous racing game series in the gaming world, which will offer exciting races for up to 24 players (the largest number to date) and the possibility of moving freely around the open world map, another great novelty. The game will be released on the same release date as Nintendo Switch 2.
The most banana-crazy monkey in the world of video games also got a new title: Donkey Kong Bananza, which will combine the classic elements of the franchise's platform games with 3D gameplay. It will be released in July 17th of this year.
Other new features include games Nintendo Switch 2 Edition — revamped editions of classics Nintendo Switchas the The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey e Kirby and the Forgotten Land — which may be acquired in the form of upgrades for s who already have the titles in Nintendo Switch. Those who are already subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online will have access to these upgrades without having to spend extra for it.
This way, Nintendo Switch 2 s will have 3 different ways to play, both physical and digital copies:
- Original Nintendo Switch games;
- Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Remastered Games;
- Nintendo Switch exclusive games 2.
In addition to all the details of the new games announced for the Nintendo Switch 2, which you can check in our special article, some titles of the Nintendo GameCube will also be available through the additional package service of Nintendo Switch Online from the release date of the new console. Among the confirmed games, we will have Luigi's Mansion, Super Mario Strikers, Pokémon XD – Gale of Darkness, Among others.
And for those who want a full nostalgic experience, the Nintendo will sell a wireless controller with the same format and features as the original controller. GameCube (in addition to the “C” button to use the GameChat). It will be available for sale from the release date of the Nintendo Switch 2.
Price and availability 1s705x
O Nintendo Switch 2 will be available for sale from the day June 5 for the price of US$ 449.99 (R$2.561,25 in direct conversion to real, being the basic version with only the console) and US$ 499 (R$2.840,20 in direct conversion to real, being the version with the console and a code for the game Mario Kart WorldTour). For now, it does not have a price disclosed for the Brazilian market. Despite this, the national website do Nintendo Switch 2 is already live and the release date is set for the same day worldwide. So, we can expect the price in our currency to be revealed soon.
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Technical specifications 292m5w
Below, you can check out all the technical specifications revealed for Nintendo Switch 2:
| Specification | Features |
| Fabric | 7.9-inch LCD, with HDR10 |
| Resolution | 1080p (portable mode) and 4K (portable mode) docked), with up to 120 FPS |
| Battery | Lithium-ion battery/battery capacity 5220 mAh, lasting approximately 2 to 6,5 hours and charging time up to 3 hours |
| Processor | Custom NVIDIA chip with 12GB – Dedicated RT cores for Ray Tracing – Dedicated Tensor Cores for DSSL – VRR in handheld mode |
| Communication | – Wireless LAN (WiFi 6)/Bluetooth – In TV mode, it is possible to use with wired LAN connection |
| Microphone | Built-in monaural microphone with noise cancellation, echo cancellation and automatic gain control for a more comfortable voice chat experience |
| Connection ports | – 2 USB-C ports (one on the bottom and one on the top of the console) – One 3,5mm wired headphone jack |
| Loudspeakers | Stereo, with independent compartment structure providing clear and natural sound quality |
| controls | – pair of detachable Joy-Con 2 with magnetic connection, which can also be used as a mouse – Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller with triggers to remap buttons – Accelerometer, gyroscope, and mouse sensor located in each Joy-Con 2 controller. Brightness sensor located in the console |
| Online resources | GameChat for up to 12 players to share voice chat or for up to 4 players to share screen and video (Nintendo Switch Camera 2 accessory required) |
| Backwards compatibility | Compatible with almost all Nintendo Switch games (both physical cartridges and digital games) |
| Price | US$ 449.90 (R$2.561,25 by direct conversion, being the basic bundle) and US$499 (R$2.840,20 by direct conversion, with the bundle including Mario Kart World) |
And you, did you like all the news and intend to buy the new one? Nintendo Switch 2 on the day of its launch or will you wait for some promotion? Leave your opinion in the comments.
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Sources: Nintendo, Polygon, The Verge.
Text review done by Jaime Ninece in 02 / 04 / 2025.
