【Nintendo Switch 2】Set to release on June 5, 2025! How will the screen and Joy-Con change?

The "Nintendo Switch 2" will be released on June 5. With a large, vibrant, and smooth screen, Joy-Con that can be set up with magnets and also function as a mouse, enhanced processing speed, and graphic performance, everything is new and waiting for further play and expression.

The thickness of the console remains unchanged from the Nintendo Switch, featuring a 7.9-inch large display. Whether out and about or on the move, you can enjoy the finely detailed and vibrant world of games, the movements of characters, and rich expressions in smooth presentation.

The Joy-Con 2 controllers can be securely attached to the console using magnets. With strong magnets employed, they won't wobble, allowing for safe gameplay even in handheld mode. They can be easily detached by pressing the button on the back when you want to remove them. Additionally, by turning the side that attaches to the console downwards and sliding it over a desk or your pants, it also enables mouse operation. I am excited to try out a different style of gameplay.

The new feature "Game Chat" allows you to start chatting with friends while playing simply by pressing the C button on the Joy-Con 2. You can connect with up to 12 friends in different locations, and by connecting an optional camera to the console, it's also possible to share your expressions while playing. If you can see the serious expressions, smiles, and frustrated faces of your friends, it feels like everyone is together enjoying games, even those that are more fun with a crowd.

By the way, the game chat is available only with friends you have permitted, and it also includes a reporting feature for any disruptive behavior, providing peace of mind for parents overseeing their children’s gameplay.

Anticipation is high for the powerful processing speed and graphic performance, clear sound quality, and spatial, three-dimensional sound that will make the game world feel even closer! The console's memory has also increased to 256GB, which should allow for smoother and more comfortable gameplay.

Product name: Nintendo Switch 2
Price: Japanese / Domestic Only: ¥49,980, Multi-Language System: ¥69,980
Size: 116mm tall × 272mm wide × 13.9mm thick (when Joy-Con is attached)
Weight: Approximately 401g (approximately 534g with Joy-Con 2 attached)
Screen: Capacitive touch screen / 7.9-inch wide color LCD display / 1920x1080 pixels HDR compatible / variable refresh rate up to 120Hz
CPU/GPU: Custom processor by NVIDIA
Console storage memory: 256GB (UFS)
Communication features: Wireless LAN (WI-FI 6) / BLUETOOTH (only in TV mode, wired LAN connection also possible)
Video output: Up to 3840×2160 pixels 60fps, supports 1920×1080/2560×1440 pixels at 120fps HDR10 compatible
Audio output: Linear PCM 5.1ch compatible output via HDMI cable in TV mode, surround effect output available during headphone or built-in speaker output (surround effect for built-in speaker requires console update)
Speaker: Stereo
Microphone: Digital mic (mono)
Buttons: Power button, Volume button
USB ports: 2 USB Type-C ports
Headphone mic jack: 3.5mm 4-pole stereo mini plug (CTIA standard)
Game card slot: Nintendo Switch 2 game cards, Nintendo Switch game cards
microSD card slot: Supports only microSD Express memory cards (up to 2TB)
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro sensor, Brightness sensor
Operating Environment: Temperature: 5–35℃, Humidity: 20–80%
Built-in Battery: Lithium-ion battery, capacity 5220mAh
Battery life: Approximately 2–6.5 hours
Charging time: Approximately 3 hours

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