Switch 2 hardware specifications announced, dock mode supports 4K/60FPS

2025-04-04 22:58:57|Myriagame |source：minecraft skins

Nintendo announced a lot of news about the Switch 2 at the face-to-face meeting last night, but after the hour-long launch, we learned more details, including the technical specifications of the new console.Although there are still many questions, let’s take a look at the hardware specifications of the Switch 2 first.

Switch 2 introduction video: (replaced with the official Chinese version)

Screen

Nintendo has confirmed again that the Switch 2 will use a 7.9-inch wide color gamut LCD screen with a resolution of 1080p (1920x1080).This is significantly improved over the 6.2-inch screen of the first Switch, the 7-inch screen of the Switch OLED and the 5.5-inch screen of the Switch Lite.

Supports HDR 10 and VRR (120fps)

Additionally, it supports HDR 10 and VRR (variable refresh rate) up to 120Hz, meaning that the game frame rate can reach up to 120fps if the game and your display device allows it.

Base mode supports 4K/60fps or 1080P/120fps output

The official also confirmed that after inserting the Switch 2 into its new dock, the game can run at 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution, 60fps frame rate, or 1080p/1440p (1920x1080/2560x1440) resolution, 120fps frame rate.IGN notes that these powerful graphics performances are attributed to a "customized processor made by NVIDIA", but unfortunately, specific details about the Switch 2 CPU/GPU have not been released yet.

Flight duration

However, information about battery life has been released.The Switch 2 has a built-in 5220mAh lithium-ion battery, which is expected to provide about 2 to 6.5 hours of gaming, and it takes about 3 hours to fully charge in sleep mode.

Nintendo reminds that these are "roughly estimated" and that "battery life will vary depending on the game you play."This battery life is basically the same as the first-generation Switch model (battery life of 2.5-6.5 hours).However, compared with the three Switch models that have been updated in the future, the Switch 2 has shortened its battery life: Switch battery life (4.5-9 hours), Switch OLED version (4.5-9 hours) and Switch Lite (3-7 hours).

Size and weight

In terms of size and weight, the Switch 2 with the Joy-Con2 installed is about 4.5 inches tall x 10.7 inches long x 0.55 inches thick.When Joy-Con2 is not included, it weighs about 0.88 pounds and is about 1.18 pounds after installation.

The Switch 2 (with Joy-Con2) weighs exactly the same as the current Switch1 model (with Joy-Con), but it is taller and longer than all current models with Joy-Con installed.

The following is a specific comparison:

Switch 2: 4.5 inches high x 10.7 inches long x 0.55 inches thick / weight 1.18 lbs (including Joy-Con2)

Switch: 4 inches high x length 9.5 inches x thickness 0.55 inches / weight 0.88 lbs (including Joy-Con)

Switch OLED: 4 inches high x length 9.5 inches x thickness 0.55 inches / weight 0.93 lbs (including Joy-Con)

Switch Lite: 3.6 inches high x 8.2 inches x 0.55 inches heavy / 0.61 lbs

Rocker

Regarding Joy-Con2, unfortunately, the official has not confirmed whether the Hall effect rocker has been used.This technology promises to solve the rocker drift problem that plagues many Switch users.While a 2023 patent has hinted that a Hall stick might be used, we still have to wait for the exact news.

Audio

In terms of audio, Switch2 supports linear PCM 5.1 channel output.If you want surround sound effects, after a future system update, you can enable (analog) surround sound through headphones or built-in speakers.

storage

In terms of storage, the Switch 2 has built-in 256GB of storage space, which is significantly improved compared to the 32GB of the first generation Switch and Switch Lite and the 64GB of the Switch OLED version.Another important change is that Switch2 requires storage expansion using a microSD Express card (up to 2TB), which means that the microSD XC card used by the current Switch model will be incompatible with the new host and cannot be transferred directly.

other

The last other specifications announced include:

Switch 2 supports wireless LAN (Wi-Fi6)

Equipped with 2 USB-C ports

One 3.5mm four-stage stereo mini jack (CTIA standard)

A built-in mono microphone that supports noise cancellation, echo cancellation and automatic gain control

The host specifications disclosed on Nintendo's official website are as follows:

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