The Nintendo Switch 2 has already been officially presented by Nintendo, both in the new Nintendo today! APP and in the traditional channels, where the expected presentation event has been broadcast. This means that we already know what its appearance, specifications and power will be like, but also when it will be available and the price.
In this article, we offer you all the updated details of the new Nintendo console.
Characteristics of the Nintendo Switch 2
As was known, it is a continuous console that maintains its hybrid design, that is, it can be used as a desktop and laptop console.
Factory, the Nintendo Switch 2 comes with an eight -inch LCD screen with a 1080p resolution (Full HDR of up to 120 Hz). Due to the increase in panel dimensions, the “joy-with” also increase their size, now these joysticks are more ergonomic and are coupled to the console by means of a magnetic assembly system, leaving behind the former union through rails.
In total, the console has dimensions of 271 x 116.4 x 31.4 mm (with coupled joy-with). The main processor is NVIDIA TEGRA T239 (GMXL30-R-A1), its CPU is Arm Cortex-A78C of 8 cores and the GPU, Nvidia Ampere T239.
This makes it the most powerful portable console until the Japanese manufacturer. In portable mode, the CPU goes to 998.4 MHz, while the GPU will arrive 561 MHz, which is equivalent to 1.72 Tflops, a figure that exceeds the 1.3 Tflops of the Xbox One and that almost equates with the 1.8 Tflops of the PS4.
Now, in the Dock mode the CPU will increase to 1100.8 MHz and the GPU will offer 1007.25 MHz. This means that the gross power of the console increases to 3.09 Tflops, far exceeding the Xbox One and the PS4, which puts it almost along with a PS4 Pro (4.1 tflops).
The console has 12 GB of RAM, LPDDR5X SKHYNIX (2 x 6 GB), and an internal storage of 256 GB of Kioxia (Toshiba) with UFS 3.1 Technology of reading and writing. In addition, memory can be expanded with MicroSD Express.
It has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections, as well as two USB-C ports and a 3.5 mm jack. For its part, the Dock incorporates a USB-C port, an HDMI entrance and a port for Ethernet.
In addition, the console has a renewed command that includes headphones input and button C.
Nintendo Switch software also works on Nintendo Switch 2. In addition, the accounts and operation of online switch will have continuity. Thanks to this, the physical and digital games of the original switch can be executed in the Switch 2 without problems. There will only be a small number of games that will not be compatible because, for example, they require additional peripherals.
Nintendo Switch 2 price and availability
The official cost of the Nintendo Switch 2 is 469.99 euros, a somewhat higher figure than expected.
A special Nintendo Switch 2 pack with Mario Kart World in digital format for 509.99 euros is also launched.
The console will begin to be sold on June 5, 2025, although reservations can be made since April 8.