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Nintendo · Switch

Switch 2

Released June 2025

Nintendo's second hybrid console, played handheld on a 7.9-inch 1080p 120 Hz screen or docked on a TV at up to 4K, for players who want Nintendo's games at home and on the move.

Model history · 6 models, 1997–2025
  1. 1997Nintendo 64Compare
  2. 2002GameCubeCompare
  3. 2006WiiCompare
  4. 2012Wii UCompare
  5. 2017SwitchCompare
  6. 2025Switch 2
Type
Hybrid
Output
4K
Memory
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
Weight
534 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it is a substantial upgrade on the original Switch, with much better performance, a larger screen and improved magnetic Joy-Con, but handheld battery life is short. Opinions on the screen differ: TechRadar and Tom's Guide praised its clarity, while Digital Foundry found weak HDR and more motion blur than the 2017 model; TechRadar also noted Bluetooth audio lag.

From tomsguide.com, techradar.com and digitalfoundry.net

Specifications

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Performance

Type
Hybrid
CPU
Custom NVIDIA processor, 8-core Arm Cortex-A78C
GPU
NVIDIA Ampere, 1,536 CUDA cores
Memory
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
Disc drive
No
CPU
Custom processor made by NVIDIA; 8 Arm Cortex-A78C cores, 6 available to games; 1101 MHz handheld, 998 MHz docked (Nintendo developer documentation, reported by Digital Foundry)
GPU
NVIDIA Ampere GPU with RT cores and Tensor cores for DLSS; 1,536 CUDA cores at 561 MHz handheld and 1007 MHz docked, 3.072 TFLOPS docked (Nintendo developer documentation, reported by Digital Foundry)
Memory detail
12 GB in two 6 GB modules; iFixit identified Micron LPDDR5 in one console; 102 GB/s docked, 68 GB/s handheld; 3 GB reserved for the system (Digital Foundry)
Storage detail
256 GB UFS; part is reserved for the system
Storage expansion
microSD Express cards up to 2 TB; other microSD cards can only be used to copy screenshots and videos

Display and video

Maximum output
4K up to 120 fps
Built-in screen
7.9″ LCD, 1920 × 1080, 120 Hz
Built-in screen
Capacitive touch screen; 7.9-inch wide colour gamut LCD; HDR10; VRR up to 120 Hz (NVIDIA G-SYNC in handheld mode); brightness sensor
Video output
HDMI through the dock in TV mode; up to 3840 × 2160 at 60 fps; 120 fps at 1920 × 1080 or 2560 × 1440
HDR
HDR10
Variable refresh rate
Up to 120 Hz on the built-in screen
Audio
Stereo speakers; linear PCM 5.1ch over HDMI in TV mode; built-in microphone with noise and echo cancellation; 3.5 mm headset jack

Design and power

Battery life (maker's claim)
Up to 6.5 hours
Weight
534 g
Battery life detail
About 2 to 6.5 hours; charges in about 3 hours. Nintendo lists a non-replaceable 5220 mAh battery variant (401 g console, 534 g with Joy-Con 2) and a user-replaceable 5172 mAh variant (441 g, 548 g with Joy-Con 2)
Power use
19 W average while gaming in TV mode; 8 W on the HOME Menu; 0.5 W in sleep mode

Connections

Ports
2 × USB-C on the console (bottom for charging and the dock, top for accessories); dock has 2 × USB 2.0, HDMI and LAN
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth; wired LAN through the dock in TV mode
Controller
Detachable Joy-Con 2 (L) and (R) with HD rumble 2, mouse sensor, NFC; about 20 hours per charge
Backward compatibility
Plays compatible physical and digital Nintendo Switch games; some are unsupported or have issues

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 7.9-inch 1080p LCD with HDR10 and VRR up to 120 Hz
  • Up to 4K at 60 fps, or 120 fps at 1080p or 1440p, on a TV
  • 256 GB of storage, expandable with microSD Express cards up to 2 TB

Cons

  • Battery life of about 2 to 6.5 hours
  • LCD rather than OLED screen
  • Only microSD Express cards can hold games

Closest rivals

Model
TypeOutputMemoryStorageWeightReleased
ASUSROG Xbox Ally
Handheld–16 GB512 GB670 gOct 2025
LenovoLegion Go S (8″, 1)
Handheld–16 GB512 GB – 1 TB740 gJan 2025
ASUSROG Xbox Ally X
Handheld–24 GB1 TB715 gOct 2025

Previous model: Switch.

Sources

  1. nintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-…
  2. store.nintendo.com/en-gb/consoles/nintendo-switch-2-consoles
  3. nintendo.com/en-gb/News/Nintendo-Direct/2025/Nintendo-Direct-Nintendo-Switch-2-…
  4. nintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Compatibility-with-Nintendo-Switc…
  5. blogs.nvidia.com/blog/nintendo-switch-2-leveled-up-with-nvidia-ai-powered-dlss-…
  6. eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system…
  7. nintendolife.com/news/2025/05/nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-have-been-conf…
  8. ifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+2+Chip+ID/188725
  9. micron.com/products/memory/lpddr-components/lpddr5/part-catalog/part-detail/mt6…

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