Eight geezerhood after the launching of the much - loved Switch , Nintendo has ( finally ) revealed its heir : Switch 2 .
Although Nintendo has n’t share much detail about the glasses of the forthcoming Switch 2 console table , or even a launch date or terms , we ’ve gathered what we can and compare it to the original Switch .
Read on to see what ’s new with the Nintendo Switch 2 from theNintendo Switch .
Pricing and availability
At the metre of writing , Nintendo has n’t revealed the launching date or pricing of the Switch 2 . However , Nintendo has say that there will be a “ closer flavour ” during a Nintendo Direct display on April 2nd 2025 , which means we should n’t gestate to see the console before then .
The Nintendo Switch is still available now with an RRP of £ 259.99 . Plus , as it plunge nearly a decade ago , it ’s not impossible to find out price drops and pack deal to save a bit of money .
The Nintendo Switch 2 has all-new Joy-Cons
While the Nintendo Switch ’s Joy - Cons slide into either side of the console ’s skeletal frame , the Switch 2 boasts a brand novel plan . As seen in the first - look trailer , the Joy - Cons now connect through a proprietary pivot connexion .
If hearsay and so - phone passing water are to be believed , the Joy - Cons should also sport a magnetised connecter too . There ’s also a raw trigger - corresponding button at the top of each controller which the trailer suggests is how the Joy - Cons detach from the main console table .
That ’s not all that ’s new with the Switch 2 ’s Joy - Cons . Not only are they large , to match up with the fully grown Switch 2 console , but they ’re almost entirely mordant with just an emphasis of the stylemark blue and reddened under the parallel joystick on the inner - side .
The Nintendo Switch 2 is bigger
Although we do n’t presently know its exact dimensions , the Switch 2 will be large than the Switch which has a 6.2 - inch display . How it take issue from theNintendo Switch OLED , which has a larger seven - inch screen door remains to be encounter .
We also do n’t know what type of screen the Switch 2 will romp and whether it ’ll use LED or OLED technology , but we desire for the latter .
The Nintendo Switch 2 has a new kickstand
The first Nintendo Switch had a seriously flimsy kickstand which not only felt weak but we found it had a tendency to fall over if it was n’t place on a unwavering open . While Nintendo rectify this trouble with the Switch OLED , the Switch 2 has a whole new kickstand .
As witness in the trailer , the kickstand can seemingly fold back further than either of its predecessors , as demo here .
Not all Nintendo Switch games are compatible with the Switch 2
Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 will play both physical and digital games , and will also benefit from exclusive games too .
While some Nintendo Switch games will be playable on the Switch 2 , Nintendo has said that some original titles may not be bear or full compatible with the Switch 2 . Nintendo says it will share more information on this at a later date .
Otherwise , Switch Online members will be capable to continue using the inspection and repair on Switch 2 .
The Nintendo Switch 2 has an additional USB-C port
If you own a Nintendo Switch , you ’ll likely have feel the foiling of only being able to consign the console when in hand-held mode or when bob in its station . Fortunately , Nintendo has included an additional USB - C embrasure which should make it easy to diddle while appoint , particularly in mesa - top mode .
Early verdict
Even though not many specs have been annunciate yet , we ’re still activated for the new Nintendo Switch 2 .
Having say that , we ’ll be waiting patiently for the 2nd April where more information will be shared , hopefully regarding pricing , availability and a more in - depth look at its specs .
