Nintendo Switch 2 is now official, and it comes loaded
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Nintendo has finally unveiled the Switch 2, and it comes with several key upgrades that bring it up to 2025 standards without losing its portable essence.
What's new?
- Larger display (7.9") and 1080p resolution, with support for 4K in the dock.
- 120 FPS and 256 GB of internal storage. Yes, finally decent space.
- Wi-Fi 6 and two USB-C ports, something many users had been asking for.
- Magnetic Joy-Con, more durable and with new features like mouse-style use.
- New C button for sharing and chatting with GameChat.
The Switch 2 doesn't just improve the numbers; it also adds technology that has a real impact on gameplay:
- DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling): renders at lower resolutions and upscales to 4K with the help of AI, without sacrificing performance.
- Ray Tracing: more realistic lighting and reflections thanks to dedicated cores.
- Tensor Cores: handle artificial intelligence tasks directly from the chip.
- G-SYNC and VRR compatibility: if you use a compatible display, you'll get smooth visuals with no tearing or stutter.
Nintendo also refreshed several accessories
- Updated Pro Controller, with better grip and longer battery life.
- Magnetic charging dock for the Pro Controller (not confirmed, but very likely).
- Joy-Con 2, now magnetic: more comfortable and with new haptic vibration. They also work as a mouse-style pointer.
- Dual Joy-Con charger, ideal if you have more than one pair.
- Official case, more durable, with space for cartridges and Joy-Con.
- Adjustable rear stand, sturdier for playing in tabletop mode.
The new dock includes HDMI 2.1, enabling 4K at 120 Hz gameplay. It also includes an Ethernet port, ideal for online play with a better connection. All in a more compact, cleaner design.
Nintendo also launched an external camera, designed for augmented reality games. It captures movements and faces. There still aren't many details, but it looks promising.
Compatibility and games
- Compatible with physical and digital games from the original Switch.
- Includes GameCube classics.
- Supports Amiibos.
Confirmed games include Mario Kart World, Kirby Air Riders, and Donkey Kong Bananza. Enhanced versions of Zelda BOTW and Tears of the Kingdom are also on the way.
When and how much?
- Launch: June 5, 2025
- Base price: $449.99
- Bundle with Mario Kart: $499.99
In short: the Switch 2 doesn't reinvent anything, but it improves everything that made the original great. More power, a better display, backward compatibility, and improved Joy-Con. Nintendo is playing it safe... and doing it well.
Nintendo Switch 2
La sucesora de la híbrida de Nintendo: pantalla de 7,9″, DLSS y Ray Tracing vía chip NVIDIA, 120 Hz y retrocompatibilidad total. Mejora todo lo que hacía buena a la original sin perder su esencia portátil.
Pros
- DLSS para escalar a 4K sin sacrificar rendimiento.
- Pantalla mucho más grande de 7,9″ con 1080p.
- Retrocompatibilidad física y digital confirmada.
- Joy-Con magnéticos, más duraderos y con función tipo ratón.
Cons
- Precio base sube a USD 449,99.
- La cámara para realidad aumentada es un accesorio externo.
Report based on official announcements and verified public sources at the time of publishing.
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