It’s now official: Nintendo announced the Nintendo Switch 2, coming in 2025. Boasting a series of essential hardware improvements and new features, this is an upgraded version of their quite successful console.
Processor
Under the hood, the Switch 2 is rumored to be powered by an Nvidia custom Tegra T239 processor, which would give it the processing oomph to bring graphics and gameplay that are comparable to last-gen consoles like the PS4 and Xbox One.
Storage and Memory
It is believed that the console has 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in UFS 3.1 storage. Besides this, expandable storage by microSD Express cards is there that offers greater read speeds and higher storage capacities, letting the user house lots of games and applications as they want.
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Screen
The screen is a little larger compared to its predecessor, at around 14% bigger, or approximately 4.5 inches tall and 10.7 inches in length. As reported, it does wear a screen at 8 inches, significantly much larger compared to the base original version and even the more upgraded OLED Switch featuring display sizes at 6.2 and 7 inches, respectively, to add greater immersion by using an increased window size while in-game.
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Joy-Con Controllers
It will have a redesigned Joy-Con controllers that attach magnetically to the console for better stability and ease of use. The controllers might include an optical sensor, which would let them work like a computer mouse, enabling new modes of gameplay and navigation.
Connectivity and Ports
For connectivity, the Switch 2 comes with dual USB-C and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, thus making the console very adaptable to all sorts of accessories and audio options. This means it includes several USB-C ports, thus allowing it to charge while it is connected to peripherals at the same time.
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Backward Compatibility
Nintendo has complete confidence that the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible with the games of the original console-meaning that one will be able to play one’s now-existing game library on the new console. However, this may not apply to some titles, and further clarification is needed, which will be explained in further announcements.
Upcoming Details
Pricing, exact release dates, and all other details about the console and any launch titles will likely be announced during a special Nintendo Direct on April 2, 2025. Everyone is waiting for that, though, to get these important details to see what’s in store with the new console
The Nintendo Switch 2 is a high-end version of its forerunner, with an enlarged screen, more powerful processor, higher storage capacity, and advanced controller features. These upgrades are meant to give both new and veteran Nintendo fans a more immersive and varied experience.
