TL;DR
- Nintendo has revealed the full specs for the Switch 2.
- The console has support for HDR10 and a variable refresh rate of up to 120Hz.
- It contains a 5,220mAh battery that offers approximately 6.5 hours of battery life.
The long-awaited Direct showcase for the Nintendo Switch 2 has finally arrived. We now have plenty of information about the new features and the games coming to the system. The event also took a little time to provide a few details on the hardware. But if you want to know exactly what you’re getting with the Switch 2, Nintendo has now released the full specs of the console.
Shortly after the Direct showcase, Nintendo released more details about the Switch 2. On its Japanese website, the company shared a spec sheet that tells us almost everything about the system, except for the processor used. Nintendo only says that it is a custom-made chip by NVIDIA.
| Nintendo Switch 2 | |
|---|---|
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Dimensions |
166mm x 272mm x 13.9mm (with Joy-Con 2 attached) |
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Weight |
401g (534g with controllers attached) |
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Display |
7.9-inch LCD |
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Resolution |
4K 60FPS (when docked) |
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CPU/GPU |
Custom processor made by NVIDIA |
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Memory |
256GB (UFS) |
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Audio |
Linear PCM 5.1ch |
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Battery |
5,220 mAh lithium ion battery |
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Ports |
2 USB-C |
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Communication |
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi 6) |
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Sensors |
Accelerometer, gyroscope, and mouse sensor |
Meanwhile, on its US website, it offers US pricing information for the console, parts, bundles, and individual games. The Switch 2 will cost $450, a pair of Joy-Cons has a price tag of $90, and the Switch 2 Pro Controller is available for $80. Surprisingly, Mario Kart World apparently costs $80 while Donkey Kong Bonanza will sell at the usual $70.
Something else that’s interesting is Japan has a multilingual SKU and a cheaper Japanese-only SKU. This Japanese-only model costs 49,980 yen, which is about $333. So, if you’re planning on taking a trip to Japan soon, you may want to pick up your Switch 2 while you’re over there.
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