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Nintendo has officially announced successor to theNintendo Switch in theNintendo Switch 2.
After months of leaks and rumors, we finally have all the details about Nintendo’s newest console.
In comparison, the original is 4 x 94. x .55 inches, and weighs approximately the same.
For comparison, the Switch OLED has a 7-inch display.
There is one new button dubbed the C button or Chat button that enables voice chat.
With that, Nintendo add a built-in noise-cancelling microphone to the Switch 2.
The original Switch only has one USB-C port on the bottom of the main unit.
Both consoles support Nintendo’s game cartridges, and the Switch 2 is compatible with Switch games.
It also comes with a boosted 120Hz refresh rate which allows for smoother motion than the Switch’s 60Hz.
It should make fighting games and shooters much easier to play.
In docked mode, the Switch 2 will support up to 4K resolution.
Lastly, Nintendo added HDR support to the Switch 2 enabling more lifelike colors, lighting and graphical experiences.
HDR is available in both handheld and docked modes.
Currently, the official Nintendo website only shows that the Switch features a “custom processor made byNVIDIA.”
The same language used for the Switch.
Presumably, the Switch 2 NVIDIA processor is more powerful than the one on the Switch.
One big upgrade the Switch 2 comes with is massively increased storage capacity.
The Switch 2 features 256GB storage compared to 32GB on the original.
On both consoles, storage is expandable.
Though the Switch 2 will only work with microSD Express cards.
The microSD cards you might use on the original Switch do not work on the Switch 2.
For connectivity, the Switch 2 features Wi-Fi 6 andBluetooth.
The original has Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth 4.1.
Both consoles can access wired LAN via docked mode.
We found that to be fairly accurate.
An updated model was later released that bumped those estimates up to 4.5 to 9 hours.
The Switch 2 features a larger 5220mAh battery, compared to 4310mAH in the updated Switch.
Which does make us curious if the Switch 2 will also see a battery updated model down the line.
As for charging, both consoles are expected to take about 3 hours to fully charge.
The Switch 2 reveal video suggests the controller willsnaponto the console in a way that looks highly satisfying.
We mentioned the new C button above which grants quick access to the Switch 2’s GameChat functionality.
GameChat enables voice chat, video chat, and even online split screen.
Lastly, the Joy-Con 2 controllers have an optical sensor which enables a mouse mode.
Both the right and left Joy-Con 2s have the sensor enabling “dual mouse controls.”
So far that has only been highlighted with a new DragxDrive game featuring three-on-three wheel chair basketball.
Though, Nintendo did tease first person shooters being controlled with the mouse mdoe during the Switch 2 reveal.
Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo Switch: Dock
Nintendo Switch 2 includes a redesigned dock.
Like the original dock, the new one features an ethernet port and HDMI connectivity.
As the redesigned dock supports 4K resolution, it now features a fan to keep the Switch 2 cool.
The original dock is 4.1-inches high x 6.9-inches wide and 2-inches deep.
Will the Nintendo Switch 2 be able to replicate the juggernaut size of its forefather?
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