Nintendo earlier today held the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct revealing new details on the upcoming video game console.
The Switch 2 will have an internal lithium-ion battery of 5220mAh. Nintendo estimates the battery life will be between 2 and 6.5 hours depending on the game.
The original Switch has a 4310mAh battery and the Switch Lite a 3570mAh. However, the original Switch has a battery life between 4.5 and 9 hours, while the Switch Lite it is between 3 and 7 hours.
Nintendo also states the Switch 2 will take approximately three hours to charge while it is on Sleep mode.
The Switch 2 will launch on Thursday, June 5 for $449.99 USD / $629.99 CAD / £395.99 / €469.99 / 49,800 yen in the US. A Mario Kart World Bundle will also be available for $499.99 USD / $699.99 / £429.99 / €509.99 / 53,980 yen. Pre-orders will open on April 9.
Read the full specs of the Switch 2 below:
Size
Approximately 4.5 inches tall x 10.7 inches wide x .55 inches thick (with Joy-Con™ 2 controllers attached).
*The maximum thickness from the tip of the control sticks to the protruding parts of the ZL/ZR buttons is 1.2 inches.
Weight
Approximately .88 lbs
(Approximately 1.18 lbs with Joy-Con 2 controllers attached)
Screen
Capacitive touch screen
7.9-inch wide color gamut LCD screen
1920×1080 pixels
HDR10 support
VRR up to 120 Hz
CPU/GPU
Custom processor made by NVIDIA.
Storage
256 GB (UFS)
*A portion of the storage is reserved for use by the system.
Communication features
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi 6)
Bluetooth
In TV mode, Nintendo Switch 2 can be connected using the wired LAN port on the dock.
Video output
Output via HDMI connector in TV mode
Maximum of 3840×2160 (4K) resolution at 60 fps (TV mode)
Supports 120 fps when 1920×1080/2560×1440 resolutions are selected
Supports HDR10
*Maximum 1920×1080 resolution in tabletop mode and handheld mode, following screen resolution.
Audio output
Supports linear PCM output 5.1ch
Output via HDMI connector in TV mode
*Surround sound effect can be applied when outputting to headphones or to the built-in speaker (surround sound effect when outputting to the built-in speaker requires a system update).
Speakers
Stereo
The independent enclosure structure provides natural, clear sound quality.
Microphone
Built-in microphone (monaural)
Noise cancellation, echo cancellation, and auto gain control provide a more comfortable voice chat experience.
Buttons
POWER Button/Volume buttons
USB-C® Ports
2 USB-C® Ports
The port on the bottom is used to charge the console and connect to the Nintendo Switch 2 dock. The port on the top is used to connect accessories and/or charge the console.
Audio jack
3.5mm 4-contact stereo mini-plug (CTIA standard)
Please note: Nintendo cannot guarantee functionality with all products.
Game card slot
Both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch game cards can be inserted.
microSD Express card slot
Compatible with microSD Express cards only (up to 2 TB)
*microSD memory cards that are not compatible with microSD Express can only be used to copy screenshots and videos from Nintendo Switch.
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyroscope, and mouse sensor located in Joy-Con 2 controllers
Brightness sensor located in console
Operating environment
41-95 degrees F / 20-80% humidity
Internal battery
Lithium-ion battery/5220mAh
Battery life
Approx. 2 – 6.5 hours
*These are rough estimates. The battery life will depend on the games you play.
Charging time
Approximately 3 hours
*While the system is in Sleep mode.
Read the specs of the Switch 2 Dock below:
Size
Approximately 4.5 inches tall x 7.9 inches wide x 2 inches thick
The height includes the .08 inches added by the feet on the bottom of the dock.
Weight
Approximately .84 lbs
Ports
2 USB Ports (USB 2.0 compatible) on the side
System connector
AC adapter port
HDMI port
LAN port
Read the specs of the Switch 2 Joy-Con Controllers below:
Size
Approximately 4.57 inches tall x .56 inches wide x 1.2 inches thick
*The maximum thickness from the tip of the control sticks to the protruding parts of the ZL/ZR buttons is 1.2 inches.
Weight
Joy-Con [L]
2.3 oz
Joy-Con [R]
2.4 oz
Buttons
Joy-Con [L]
Left Stick (pressable)
Up/Down/Left/Right/L/ZL/SL/SR/- Buttons
Capture Button
Release Button
Sync Button
Joy-Con [R]
Right Stick (pressable)
A/B/X/Y/R/ZR/SL/SR/+ Buttons
HOME Button
C Button
Release Button
Sync Button
Wireless
Joy-Con [L]
Bluetooth 3.0
Joy-Con [R]
Bluetooth 3.0/NFC
Sensor
Joy-Con [L]
Accelorometer
Gyroscope
Mouse sensor
Joy-Con [R]
Accelorometer
Gyroscope
Mouse sensor
Vibration
HD rumble 2
Internal battery
Lithium ion battery / battery capacity 500mAh
Battery life
Approximately 20 hours
*Battery life may vary depending on the usage.
Charging time
Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes
*Joy-Con controllers are charged when attached to the system or Joy-Con 2 charging grip.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D’Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Bluesky.
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