The Nintendo Switch 2, successor to the 2017 original, is a hybrid console with a larger 7.9-inch 1080p LCD screen, 256GB of storage, and new Joy-Con 2 controllers. It can play both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games, but some may not be fully compatible. The Switch 2 is scheduled for release in June 2025 in some regions, and July–September 2025 in others.
Nintendo Switch 2 Console Details
▪️7.9 in “vivid LCD” screen @ 1080p/120FPS, HDR
▪️256GB storage
▪️3D audio, two USB-C ports
▪️Bigger sturdier stand, bigger sticks and SR/LR buttons
▪️Joy cons can be used as a mouse
▪️Up to 4K in docked mode
Nintendo Switch 2 LCD screen display
IGN interview with Nintendo Switch 2 creators explained why they used an LCD screen over OLED. They said they weren’t able to get HDR properly working with OLED & LCD has made big enhancements over the years
The Nintendo Switch 2 has an 8-inch LCD screen, according to a fresh report which cites a specialist in the display market, claiming the unannounced Switch successor console has an 8-inch LCD screen
Specs
Nintendo Switch 2 specs:
- Larger 7.9″ LCD 1080p screen
- 120 FPS and 4K HDR support while docked
- 256 GB internal storage
- Custom processor made by NVIDIA
- MicroSD Express memory card reader
- New ‘mouse’ functionality
- USB-C port supports new clip-on camera
- Launches June 5 at $449.99
Nintendo Switch 2 – Full specs coming April 2025
- Larger display with smaller bezels
- Magnetic Joy-cons
- Full width kickstand
- Top USB-C Port
Nintendo Switch 2 Rumoured Specs:
- 8nm Samsung Process
- 128 Bit LPDDR5 RAM
- 8GB Or 12GB RAM
- 102 GB/s Memory Bandwidth
- 8 Core ARM A78C Architecture Processor
- NVIDIA T329 Processor
- NVIDIA Ampere GPU Architecture
- 1408 – 1536 CUDA Cores
- DLSS Support
- Switch 2 APU Completed In 2022
- Performance Target Between Steam Deck – Xbox Series S
- $399.99 – $499.99
Nintendo Switch 2 hardware details
- 7.9inch screen
- 120fps screen
- HDR support
- Bigger SL/SR buttons
- Joy-Con mouse controls
- Built-in microphone
- Top USB-C port for attachments or charging
- 256GB internal storage
- Dock has 4K HDR support
- Dock has cooling
- Backwards compatible
Nintendo Switch 2 Price
Nintendo Switch 2 Launches June 5 at $449.99, Bringing New Forms of Game Communication to Life. Preorders begin April 9
Nintendo Executives after raising the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 from $450 to $650 due to tariffs
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
Nintendo has announced the price and release date of the Nintendo Switch 2 during the April 2nd .
Nintendo Switch 2 is reportedly launching June 2025
Preorders are expected to go live April 9
Nintendo has postponed US pre-orders for the Switch 2. The reasons are tariff concerns and market conditions. However, the console’s June 5 release date remains unchanged.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is being announced. This announcement is displayed at a Gamestop store in Union Square on April 04, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-orders
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order start Date has been DELAYED in the United States. Pre-Orders were supposed to start on April 9th, but due to the Tariffs Situation it has been delayed Indefinitely
Pre-orders were set to start April 9th. The US release is still scheduled for June 5th.
Nintendo Switch 2 is reportedly launching June 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Launches June 5 at $449.99, Bringing New Forms of Game Communication to Life. Preorders begin April 9
How to Pre-Order Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo site says to get an invite to preorder Switch 2 you need:
- 2 year long active Switch online sub as of March 31st
- Need to have a substantial amount of game time
- subbed to the Newsletter
Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Links So far it Goes live April 9th
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Nintendo Switch 2 Characters
-Waluigi
-Toon Zelda
-Noah
-Mio: Xenoblade Chronicles
-Armorouge & Ceruledge: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
-Sol Badguy: Guilty Gear
-Paper Mario as DLC
Nintendo Switch 2 Website
Nintendo has updated the official Nintendo Switch 2 renders on their website and Nintendo Today app to now show the “C” button
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