Nintendo announced the Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on Thursday, June 5.
The Switch 2 feature a 7.8 inch LCD screen with 1080p resolution and support for HDR and up to 120 frames per second. It also has two USB-C ports, 256 GB of internal storage, and a new dock with 4K support.
The new Joy-Cons for the Switch 2 will officially have mouse controls and new C button will be used for a new GameChat feature. The SL and SR buttons will be larger than the original Switch.
The GameChat feature will be free until March 31, 2026, after which a Nintendo Switch Online subscription will be required. It will allow Switch 2 users to voice chat with other users with the use of a built-in microphone.
The new Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller features the C button, an audio jack, and new GL/GR buttons on the back.
A separate Switch 2 camera will also be available for purchase.
Stay tuned for more information…
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