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|release={{flag list|Australia|June 5, 2025<ref>{{cite|url=https://www.nintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/|title=Nintendo Switch 2|publisher=Nintendo Australia|accessdate=April 11, 2025}}</ref>|Japan|June 5, 2025<ref>{{cite|url=https://www.nintendo.com/jp/switch2/index.html|title=Nintendo Switch 2|language=ja|publisher=Nintendo|accessdate=April 11, 2025}}</ref>|Europe|June 5, 2025<ref>{{cite|author=@NintendoEurope|date=April 2, 2025|url=https://x.com/NintendoEurope/status/1907504679635792279|title="''Take a closer look at the new features of #NintendoSwitch2, launching June 5th.''"|publisher=X|accessdate=April 11, 2025}}</ref>|USA|June 5, 2025<ref name=Direct>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=April 2, 2025|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXUmjX7DsP8|title=Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 2, 2025}}</ref><ref name=FirstLook>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=January 16, 2025|title=Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itpcsQQvgAQ|publisher=YouTube|language=English|accessdate=January 16, 2025|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20250116175620/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itpcsQQvgAQ}}</ref><ref name=Website>{{cite|title=Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo - Official Site|url=https://www.nintendo.com/successor/en-us/index.html|publisher=Nintendo (official US website)|language=English|accessdate=January 16, 2025|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20250116142723/https://www.nintendo.com/successor/en-us/index.html}}</ref>|Malaysia|Q3 2025<ref name=SEA>{{cite|quote=The new game system, Nintendo Switch 2, will be released in July-September 2025 in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. We are working to launch online services, including Nintendo Switch Online and the Nintendo eShop in these four countries.|title=Nintendo Switch 2｜Nintendo Official Website|author=Nintendo (Singapore)|url=https://www.nintendo.com/sg/switch2/index.html|accessdate=April 10, 2025}}</ref>|Philippines|Q3 2025<ref name=SEA />|Singapore|Q3 2025<ref name=SEA />|Thailand|Q3 2025<ref name=SEA />}}
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{{quote|All Together, Anytime, Anywhere.|Tagline<ref name=Overview>{{cite|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9flte56erE8|title=All Together, Anytime, Anywhere. The #NintendoSwitch2 system launches on June 5, 2025! Learn more: https://ninten.do/6006qqcEq|author=Nintendo of America|publisher=YouTube|date=April 2, 2025|accessdate=April 3, 2025}}</ref>}}
[[File:Nintendo Switch 2 logo.svg|left|100px]]
The '''{{wp|Nintendo Switch 2}}''', or simply the '''Switch 2''', is a hybrid video game console and the successor to the [[Nintendo Switch]], set to be released in most regions on June 5, 2025.<ref name=Direct/> It is Nintendo's first console to use a standardized numbering system to differentiate it from its predecessor (in the vein of {{wp|Sony}}'s {{wp|PlayStation}} family of home consoles). Like its predecessor, the Nintendo Switch 2 uses a pair of detachable Joy-Con as its controllers and can be played on the TV by placing it in the dock or in handheld mode by taking it out. The Nintendo Switch 2 is slightly larger than the original Nintendo Switch, and includes a higher-resolution display and new features such as mouse controls for the Joy-Con and a voice and video call function known as [[#GameChat|GameChat]] activated via a new C button. It is backwards compatible with most physical and digital Nintendo Switch games, and uses an all-black color scheme, which also applies to the Joy-Con, with neon blue and neon red accents underneath the left and right sticks and for the left and right connectors, respectively.<ref name=FirstLook/>


<div style="float:left;background:#E60012;padding:1.25em;margin-right:1em;">[[File:Nintendo Switch 2 logo.svg|80px]]</div>
A successor to the Nintendo Switch was first confirmed by [[Shuntaro Furukawa]] in May 2024,<ref>{{cite|author=@NintendoCoLtd|date=May 7, 2024|title="''This is Furukawa, President of Nintendo. We will make an announcement about the successor to Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year. It will have been over nine years since we announced the existence of Nintendo Switch back in March 2015. We will be holding a Nintendo Direct this June regarding the Nintendo Switch software lineup for the latter half of 2024, but please be aware that there will be no mention of the Nintendo Switch successor during that presentation.''"|url=https://x.com/NintendoCoLtd/status/1787736518762881197|publisher=X|language=English|accessdate=January 17, 2025|archive=http://archive.today/2024.11.14-030141/https://x.com/NintendoCoLtd/status/1787736518762881197}}</ref> and it was first officially revealed and named in a trailer released on January 16, 2025, alongside gameplay of the then untitled ''[[Mario Kart World]]''. It is the first new console to release during Furukawa's time as president of Nintendo, and is the first console to be developed without the involvement of [[Satoru Iwata]]. A Nintendo Direct focused on the Nintendo Switch 2 was broadcast on April 2, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. BST.<ref>{{Cite|url=http://youtube.com/post/UgkxY4ElH_vLJnWZcqt9sEjJ7572971c4STp?si=7-7Kx3KpsSvczEtG|title=Join us on April 2nd at 6am PT for #NintendoDirect: Nintendo Switch 2 — 4.2.2025, where we will share a closer look at #Nintendo Switch 2|author=Nintendo of America|publisher=YouTube|date=February 5, 2025|accessdate=February 5, 2025}}</ref> On April 3 and 4, two dedicated Nintendo [[Treehouse]]: Live presentations focusing on the games shown in the direct took place online.<ref>{{cite|author=@NintendoAmerica|date=April 1, 2025|url=https://x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1907056611610243535|title=Join us on April 3rd and April 4th at 7 a.m. PT each day for a Nintendo Treehouse: Live <nowiki>|</nowiki> Nintendo Switch 2 presentation featuring hands-on gameplay of #NintendoSwitch2 games!|publisher=X|accessdate=April 2, 2025}}</ref> A series of hands-on events for customers called the "Nintendo Switch 2 Experience" began in April in locations around the world, and will continue until June.<ref name=FirstLook/><ref name=Website/>
The '''Nintendo Switch 2''' is a hybrid home and handheld console and the successor to the [[Nintendo Switch]]. It is Nintendo's first console to use a standardized numbering system to differentiate it from its predecessor (in the vein of {{wp|Sony}}'s {{wp|PlayStation}} family of home consoles). Like its predecessor, the Nintendo Switch 2 uses a pair of detachable Joy-Con as its controllers and can be played on the TV by placing it in the dock or in handheld mode by taking it out. The Nintendo Switch 2 is slightly larger than the original Nintendo Switch, and its Joy-Con are connected directly to the sides of the console via {{wp|Gender of connectors and fasteners|gendered plugs}} rather than vertical slide locks. Additionally, the Joy-Con, when disconnected from the console, can be turned on their sides and moved around on a flat surface, akin to a computer mouse. The console also features an extra USB-C port at the top, and its kickstand extends across almost the full width of the console; the angle at which it is reclined can be adjusted. It is backwards compatible with most physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. It uses an all-black color scheme, which also applies to the Joy-Con, with neon blue and neon red accents underneath the left and right sticks and for the left and right connectors, respectively.<ref name=FirstLook/>


A successor to the Nintendo Switch was first confirmed by [[Shuntaro Furukawa]] in May 2024,<ref>{{cite|author=@NintendoCoLtd|date=May 7, 2024|title="''This is Furukawa, President of Nintendo. We will make an announcement about the successor to Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year. It will have been over nine years since we announced the existence of Nintendo Switch back in March 2015. We will be holding a Nintendo Direct this June regarding the Nintendo Switch software lineup for the latter half of 2024, but please be aware that there will be no mention of the Nintendo Switch successor during that presentation.''"|url=https://x.com/NintendoCoLtd/status/1787736518762881197|publisher=X|language=English|accessdate=January 17, 2025|archive=http://archive.today/2024.11.14-030141/https://x.com/NintendoCoLtd/status/1787736518762881197}}</ref> and it was first officially revealed and named in a trailer released on January 16, 2025, alongside gameplay of a new ''[[Mario Kart (Nintendo Switch 2)|Mario Kart]]'' on the system. It is the first new console to release during Furukawa's time as president of Nintendo. A Nintendo Direct focused on the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to broadcast on April 2, 2025 at 6:00 A.M. PT or 9:00 A.M. ET.<ref>{{Cite|url=http://youtube.com/post/UgkxY4ElH_vLJnWZcqt9sEjJ7572971c4STp?si=7-7Kx3KpsSvczEtG|title=Join us on April 2nd at 6am PT for #NintendoDirect: Nintendo Switch 2 — 4.2.2025, where we will share a closer look at #Nintendo Switch 2|author=Nintendo of America|publisher=YouTube|date=February 5, 2025|accessdate=February 5, 2025}}</ref> A series of hands-on events for customers called the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience is also planned for locations around the world from April to June.<ref name=FirstLook/><ref name=Website/>
==Features==
The Nintendo Switch 2 supports the same three playing styles as the original Nintendo Switch: TV mode (with the console placed in the Nintendo Switch 2 Dock), tabletop mode (with the console placed on a flat surface via the kickstand and the Joy-Con detached), and handheld mode (with the console held in the player's hands and the Joy-Con attached). The console consists of a 7.9-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1080p, supporting up to 120 frames per second and {{wp|High dynamic range|HDR}}. When playing in TV mode, the Nintendo Switch 2 Dock allows up to 4K resolution for compatible games. The speakers have enhanced audio, allowing for 3D audio in games that utilize it. The console also features a built-in microphone, which is able to cancel out background noise and only detect the player's voice, even at a distance;<ref name=GameChat/> and an extra USB-C port at the top, which can be used for charging or to attach a USB-C camera. The kickstand now extends across almost the full width of the console; the angle at which it is reclined can be adjusted. A storage capacity of 256 GB is available on the Nintendo Switch 2, eight times more than its predecessor's 8 GB. Only microSD Express cards are compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2.<ref name=Overview/>


==Backwards-compatible games==
===GameChat===
[[File:Switch 2 backwards compatible games.png|thumb|A selection of Nintendo Switch games backwards compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2]]
'''GameChat''' is an online communication feature that allows players to conduct voice and video calls with other players around the world while playing games, accessed by pressing the C button. Players speak through the Nintendo Switch 2's built-in microphone, and, using a [[#Nintendo Switch 2 Camera|Nintendo Switch 2 Camera]], can also appear on-screen during a call session. Through GameChat, players can also share their screen to other participants.<ref name=GameChat>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=April 3, 2025|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVjRBTy5irI|title=GameChat – Nintendo Direct {{!}} Nintendo Switch 2|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 8, 2025}}</ref>
The following [[Nintendo Switch]] ''Super Mario'' games have been confirmed to be backwards compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2. More details and games will be confirmed at a later date.<ref name=Website/>
 
*''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns HD]]''
===GameShare===
*''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]''
'''GameShare''' allows one Nintendo Switch 2 to locally and wirelessly share compatible games with other Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2 systems, in a similar manner to Download Play on the [[Nintendo DS]]. Through GameChat, one Nintendo Switch 2 can share a game with other Nintendo Switch 2 systems online.<ref>{{cite|url=https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/features/gameshare/|title=Nintendo Switch 2 GameShare: How It Works - Nintendo US|publisher=Nintendo|accessdate=April 8, 2025}}</ref>
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]''
 
*''[[Mario Strikers: Battle League]]''
==Peripherals==
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]''
===Joy-Con 2===
*''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''
[[File:Switch 2 Joy Con.jpg|thumb|250px|The Joy-Con 2]]
*''[[Princess Peach: Showtime!]]''
The Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con, referred to as the '''Joy-Con 2''',<ref name=Direct/> are connected directly to the sides of the console via magnetic, gendered plugs rather than vertical slide locks. Additionally, the Joy-Con 2, when disconnected from the console, can be turned on their sides and moved around on a flat surface, akin to a computer mouse. The right Joy-Con includes the C button under the HOME Menu button, the marking for which was not officially revealed until the final Nintendo Switch 2 Direct countdown clip on [[Nintendo Today!]]<ref>{{cite|author=@NE_Brian|date=April 1, 2025|url=https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-direct-nintendo-switch-2-timing-confirmed/|title=Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 timing confirmed|publisher=Nintendo Everything|accessdate=April 2, 2025}}</ref> The right Joy-Con also lacks the visible IR sensor from its predecessor. Both Joy-Con 2's SL and SR buttons are larger than the original Joy-Con's.<ref name=Overview/>
*''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''<ref name=FirstLook/>
{{br}}
*''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
 
*''[[Super Mario Party Jamboree]]''
===Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller===
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
[[File:Switch 2 Pro Controller.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller]]
*''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]''
The '''Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller'''<ref name=Direct/> is a more traditional controller for the system, with it being similar to the [[Nintendo Switch#Nintendo Switch Pro Controller|Nintendo Switch Pro Controller]]. Various new features have been added that were not present on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, such as the C button, GL and GR buttons that can be used to assign existing button controls, and an audio jack.<ref name=Direct/> The Nintendo Switch logo has also been replaced by the Nintendo Switch 2 logo, and the top of the controller is gray instead of black.<ref name=Direct/>
{{br}}
 
===Nintendo Switch 2 Camera===
[[File:Switch 2 Camera.jpg|thumb|250px|The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera]]
The '''Nintendo Switch 2 Camera''' is a USB-C peripheral used to capture only the player's face and body for video calls through GameChat or games that make use of the camera such as {{a|SMPJTV}}.<ref name=GameChat/>
 
An officially licensed, [[Piranha Plant]]-themed camera manufactured by HORI and to be released on launch day was made available for preorder on the [[My Nintendo|My Nintendo Store]] in the UK,<ref>{{cite|url=https://store.nintendo.co.uk/en/piranha-plant-camera-for-nintendo-switch-2-000000000010016155|title=Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2|publisher=My Nintendo Store UK|accessdate=April 8, 2025}}</ref> and is also set to be released in Australia and New Zealand.<ref>{{cite|author=@NintendoAUNZ|date=April 14, 2025|url=https://x.com/NintendoAUNZ/status/1911600295089492041|title="''Video chat with friends or use other in-game camera features on #NintendoSwitch2 using this adorably ferocious Piranha Plant Camera – available on 5th June!''"|publisher=X|accessdate=April 14, 2025}}</ref>
{{br}}
 
==Software==
===Upcoming ''Super Mario''-related games and applications===
====2025====
*''[[Mario Kart World]]''
*''[[Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour]]''
*[[Nintendo GameCube - Nintendo Classics]]
*''[[Donkey Kong Bananza]]''
 
===Backwards-compatible games===
All [[Nintendo Switch]] ''Super Mario'' games have been confirmed to be backwards compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2. ''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'' is noted as requiring the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (R) to play microgames that utilize the IR Motion Camera.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/transfer-guide/compatible-games/ Nintendo Switch games compatibility]. ''Nintendo''. Retrieved April 3, 2025.</ref> Additionally, some games, such as ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]'', and ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'', will receive free updates that take advantage of the system's superior hardware.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/guide/free-update/index.html Nintendo Switch Free Updates]. ''Nintendo''. Retrieved April 3, 2025.</ref>
 
Applications to play classic games such as [[Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Classics|Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online]] will also be available on the Nintendo Switch 2, albeit with "Nintendo Switch Online" in their titles renamed to "Nintendo Classics."<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=April 2, 2025|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrTVeYm4iIM|title=Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 8, 2025}}</ref>
 
===Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games===
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of a Nintendo Switch game features enhanced content and/or visuals, such as frame rate improvements and new gameplay content that makes use of Nintendo Switch 2 features. ''[[Super Mario Party Jamboree]]'' is the only Nintendo Switch ''Super Mario'' game that has been confirmed to receive a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, titled ''[[Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV]]''.<ref name=Direct/> For players who already own a Nintendo Switch game that has a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, an upgrade pack that includes the new content can be purchased on the [[Nintendo eShop]], on the My Nintendo Store, or at retailers.<ref>{{cite|url=https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/featured-games/switch-2-edition/|title=Games Enhanced for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo US|publisher=Nintendo|accessdate=April 8, 2025}}</ref>
{{br}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===System===
{{image|section=y|More images from the Switch 2 Direct}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
Switch 2 Hardware.png|A promotional photo of the Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2 Hardware C button.png|A promotional photo of the Nintendo Switch 2
Switch 2 Banner.png|A promotional banner of the Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2 Pre Direct.png|A promotional photo of the Nintendo Switch 2, without the C button marking
Switch 2 Hardware Pre Direct.png|A promotional photo of the Nintendo Switch 2, without the C button marking
Switch 2 Banner Pre Direct.png|A promotional banner of the Nintendo Switch 2, without the C button marking
Nintendo Switch 2 docked.jpg|The Nintendo Switch 2 docked
Nintendo Switch 2 docked.jpg|The Nintendo Switch 2 docked
Nintendo Switch 2 system and logo.png|The Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode, with the logo in front
Nintendo Switch 2 system and logo.png|The Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode, with the logo in front
Mario Kart (Nintendo Switch 2).png|The Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode playing the [[Mario Kart (Nintendo Switch 2)|untitled ''Mario Kart'' game]]
Mario Kart (Nintendo Switch 2).png|The Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode playing ''[[Mario Kart World]]''
Nintendo Switch 2 TV mode Mario Kart.png|The Nintendo Switch 2 in TV mode playing the untitled ''Mario Kart'' game
Nintendo Switch 2 TV mode Mario Kart.png|The Nintendo Switch 2 in TV mode playing ''Mario Kart World''
Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility.png|The Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2 playing ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' in handheld mode, showcasing the Nintendo Switch 2's backwards compatibility with Nintendo Switch games
Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility.png|The Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2 playing ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' in handheld mode, showcasing the Nintendo Switch 2's backwards compatibility with Nintendo Switch games
NS2 Framerate Demo.jpg|Graphic of [[Mario]] [[jump]]ing to represent how the Nintendo Switch 2 can support up to 120 FPS
Switch 2 Menu.jpg|HOME Menu
</gallery>
===Accessories===
<gallery>
Switch 2 Joy Con Grip.jpg|Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip
Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Wheels.png|Joy-Coin 2 Wheels
Nintendo Switch 2 Cartridge Comparison.jpg|A comparison of the cartridges of the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2
Switch 2 SD Card.png|A ''Super Mario''-themed 256 GB microSD Express Card
</gallery>
===Games===
{{image|section=y|''[[Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour]]''}}
<gallery>
Mario Kart World Box NA.png|''[[Mario Kart World]]''
DK Bananza Box NA.png|''[[Donkey Kong Bananza]]''
Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Editition Box NA.png|''[[Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Nintendo Switch 2
Promotional image for the Nintendo Switch 2
Promotional image for the Nintendo Switch 2
Generation Ninth generation
Release date Australia June 5, 2025[1]
Japan June 5, 2025[2]
Europe June 5, 2025[3]
USA June 5, 2025[4][5][6]
Malaysia Q3 2025[7]
Philippines Q3 2025[7]
Singapore Q3 2025[7]
Thailand Q3 2025[7]
Predecessor Nintendo Switch
“All Together, Anytime, Anywhere.”
—Tagline[8]
Nintendo Switch 2 logo

The Nintendo Switch 2, or simply the Switch 2, is a hybrid video game console and the successor to the Nintendo Switch, set to be released in most regions on June 5, 2025.[4] It is Nintendo's first console to use a standardized numbering system to differentiate it from its predecessor (in the vein of Sony's PlayStation family of home consoles). Like its predecessor, the Nintendo Switch 2 uses a pair of detachable Joy-Con as its controllers and can be played on the TV by placing it in the dock or in handheld mode by taking it out. The Nintendo Switch 2 is slightly larger than the original Nintendo Switch, and includes a higher-resolution display and new features such as mouse controls for the Joy-Con and a voice and video call function known as GameChat activated via a new C button. It is backwards compatible with most physical and digital Nintendo Switch games, and uses an all-black color scheme, which also applies to the Joy-Con, with neon blue and neon red accents underneath the left and right sticks and for the left and right connectors, respectively.[5]

A successor to the Nintendo Switch was first confirmed by Shuntaro Furukawa in May 2024,[9] and it was first officially revealed and named in a trailer released on January 16, 2025, alongside gameplay of the then untitled Mario Kart World. It is the first new console to release during Furukawa's time as president of Nintendo, and is the first console to be developed without the involvement of Satoru Iwata. A Nintendo Direct focused on the Nintendo Switch 2 was broadcast on April 2, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. BST.[10] On April 3 and 4, two dedicated Nintendo Treehouse: Live presentations focusing on the games shown in the direct took place online.[11] A series of hands-on events for customers called the "Nintendo Switch 2 Experience" began in April in locations around the world, and will continue until June.[5][6]

Features

The Nintendo Switch 2 supports the same three playing styles as the original Nintendo Switch: TV mode (with the console placed in the Nintendo Switch 2 Dock), tabletop mode (with the console placed on a flat surface via the kickstand and the Joy-Con detached), and handheld mode (with the console held in the player's hands and the Joy-Con attached). The console consists of a 7.9-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1080p, supporting up to 120 frames per second and HDR. When playing in TV mode, the Nintendo Switch 2 Dock allows up to 4K resolution for compatible games. The speakers have enhanced audio, allowing for 3D audio in games that utilize it. The console also features a built-in microphone, which is able to cancel out background noise and only detect the player's voice, even at a distance;[12] and an extra USB-C port at the top, which can be used for charging or to attach a USB-C camera. The kickstand now extends across almost the full width of the console; the angle at which it is reclined can be adjusted. A storage capacity of 256 GB is available on the Nintendo Switch 2, eight times more than its predecessor's 8 GB. Only microSD Express cards are compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2.[8]

GameChat

GameChat is an online communication feature that allows players to conduct voice and video calls with other players around the world while playing games, accessed by pressing the C button. Players speak through the Nintendo Switch 2's built-in microphone, and, using a Nintendo Switch 2 Camera, can also appear on-screen during a call session. Through GameChat, players can also share their screen to other participants.[12]

GameShare

GameShare allows one Nintendo Switch 2 to locally and wirelessly share compatible games with other Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2 systems, in a similar manner to Download Play on the Nintendo DS. Through GameChat, one Nintendo Switch 2 can share a game with other Nintendo Switch 2 systems online.[13]

Peripherals

Joy-Con 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2
The Joy-Con 2

The Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con, referred to as the Joy-Con 2,[4] are connected directly to the sides of the console via magnetic, gendered plugs rather than vertical slide locks. Additionally, the Joy-Con 2, when disconnected from the console, can be turned on their sides and moved around on a flat surface, akin to a computer mouse. The right Joy-Con includes the C button under the HOME Menu button, the marking for which was not officially revealed until the final Nintendo Switch 2 Direct countdown clip on Nintendo Today![14] The right Joy-Con also lacks the visible IR sensor from its predecessor. Both Joy-Con 2's SL and SR buttons are larger than the original Joy-Con's.[8]

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro-Controller
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller[4] is a more traditional controller for the system, with it being similar to the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. Various new features have been added that were not present on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, such as the C button, GL and GR buttons that can be used to assign existing button controls, and an audio jack.[4] The Nintendo Switch logo has also been replaced by the Nintendo Switch 2 logo, and the top of the controller is gray instead of black.[4]

Nintendo Switch 2 Camera

The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera
The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera

The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera is a USB-C peripheral used to capture only the player's face and body for video calls through GameChat or games that make use of the camera such as Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV.[12]

An officially licensed, Piranha Plant-themed camera manufactured by HORI and to be released on launch day was made available for preorder on the My Nintendo Store in the UK,[15] and is also set to be released in Australia and New Zealand.[16]

Software

Upcoming Super Mario-related games and applications

2025

Backwards-compatible games

All Nintendo Switch Super Mario games have been confirmed to be backwards compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2. WarioWare: Move It! is noted as requiring the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (R) to play microgames that utilize the IR Motion Camera.[17] Additionally, some games, such as Super Mario Odyssey, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, will receive free updates that take advantage of the system's superior hardware.[18]

Applications to play classic games such as Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online will also be available on the Nintendo Switch 2, albeit with "Nintendo Switch Online" in their titles renamed to "Nintendo Classics."[19]

Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games

The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of a Nintendo Switch game features enhanced content and/or visuals, such as frame rate improvements and new gameplay content that makes use of Nintendo Switch 2 features. Super Mario Party Jamboree is the only Nintendo Switch Super Mario game that has been confirmed to receive a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, titled Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV.[4] For players who already own a Nintendo Switch game that has a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, an upgrade pack that includes the new content can be purchased on the Nintendo eShop, on the My Nintendo Store, or at retailers.[20]

Gallery

System

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  • A promotional photo of the Nintendo Switch 2

    A promotional photo of the Nintendo Switch 2

  • A promotional photo of the Nintendo Switch 2, without the C button marking

    A promotional photo of the Nintendo Switch 2, without the C button marking

  • A promotional photo of the Nintendo Switch 2, without the C button marking

    A promotional photo of the Nintendo Switch 2, without the C button marking

  • A promotional banner of the Nintendo Switch 2, without the C button marking

    A promotional banner of the Nintendo Switch 2, without the C button marking

  • The Nintendo Switch 2 docked

    The Nintendo Switch 2 docked

  • The Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode, with the logo in front

    The Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode, with the logo in front

  • The Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode playing Mario Kart World

    The Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode playing Mario Kart World

  • The Nintendo Switch 2 in TV mode playing Mario Kart World

    The Nintendo Switch 2 in TV mode playing Mario Kart World

  • The Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2 playing Super Mario Bros. Wonder in handheld mode, showcasing the Nintendo Switch 2's backwards compatibility with Nintendo Switch games

    The Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2 playing Super Mario Bros. Wonder in handheld mode, showcasing the Nintendo Switch 2's backwards compatibility with Nintendo Switch games

  • Graphic of Mario jumping to represent how the Nintendo Switch 2 can support up to 120 FPS

    Graphic of Mario jumping to represent how the Nintendo Switch 2 can support up to 120 FPS

  • HOME Menu

    HOME Menu

Accessories

  • Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip

    Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip

  • Joy-Coin 2 Wheels

    Joy-Coin 2 Wheels

  • A comparison of the cartridges of the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2

    A comparison of the cartridges of the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2

  • A Super Mario-themed 256 GB microSD Express Card

    A Super Mario-themed 256 GB microSD Express Card

Games

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ニンテンドースイッチ2[21]
Nintendō Suitchi Tsū 		Nintendo Switch 2

References

  1. ^ Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo Australia. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
  2. ^ Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo (Japanese). Retrieved April 11, 2025.
  3. ^ @NintendoEurope (April 2, 2025). "Take a closer look at the new features of #NintendoSwitch2, launching June 5th.". X. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g Nintendo of America (April 2, 2025). Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025. YouTube. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c Nintendo of America (January 16, 2025). Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer. YouTube (English). Retrieved January 16, 2025. (Archived January 16, 2025, 17:56:20 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  6. ^ a b Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo - Official Site. Nintendo (official US website) (English). Retrieved January 16, 2025. (Archived January 16, 2025, 14:27:23 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  7. ^ a b c d "The new game system, Nintendo Switch 2, will be released in July-September 2025 in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. We are working to launch online services, including Nintendo Switch Online and the Nintendo eShop in these four countries." – Nintendo (Singapore). Nintendo Switch 2｜Nintendo Official Website. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
  8. ^ a b c Nintendo of America (April 2, 2025). All Together, Anytime, Anywhere. The #NintendoSwitch2 system launches on June 5, 2025! Learn more: https://ninten.do/6006qqcEq. YouTube. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  9. ^ @NintendoCoLtd (May 7, 2024). "This is Furukawa, President of Nintendo. We will make an announcement about the successor to Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year. It will have been over nine years since we announced the existence of Nintendo Switch back in March 2015. We will be holding a Nintendo Direct this June regarding the Nintendo Switch software lineup for the latter half of 2024, but please be aware that there will be no mention of the Nintendo Switch successor during that presentation.". X (English). Retrieved January 17, 2025. (Archived November 14, 2024, 03:01:41 UTC via archive.today.)
  10. ^ Nintendo of America (February 5, 2025). Join us on April 2nd at 6am PT for #NintendoDirect: Nintendo Switch 2 — 4.2.2025, where we will share a closer look at #Nintendo Switch 2. YouTube. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  11. ^ @NintendoAmerica (April 1, 2025). Join us on April 3rd and April 4th at 7 a.m. PT each day for a Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 presentation featuring hands-on gameplay of #NintendoSwitch2 games!. X. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  12. ^ a b c Nintendo of America (April 3, 2025). GameChat – Nintendo Direct | Nintendo Switch 2. YouTube. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  13. ^ Nintendo Switch 2 GameShare: How It Works - Nintendo US. Nintendo. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  14. ^ @NE_Brian (April 1, 2025). Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 timing confirmed. Nintendo Everything. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  15. ^ Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2. My Nintendo Store UK. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  16. ^ @NintendoAUNZ (April 14, 2025). "Video chat with friends or use other in-game camera features on #NintendoSwitch2 using this adorably ferocious Piranha Plant Camera – available on 5th June!". X. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  17. ^ Nintendo Switch games compatibility. Nintendo. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  18. ^ Nintendo Switch Free Updates. Nintendo. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  19. ^ Nintendo of America (April 2, 2025). Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025. YouTube. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  20. ^ Games Enhanced for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo US. Nintendo. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  21. ^ January 16, 2025. 【Switch2】ニンテンドースイッチ2正式発表。発売日は2025年。世界各都市で体験会も開催. Famitsu (Japanese). Retrieved January 17, 2025. (Archived January 17, 2025, 08:07:38 UTC via Wayback Machine.)

External links

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Nintendo Switch 2 games
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Super Mario franchise Mario Kart World (2025)
Donkey Kong franchise Donkey Kong Bananza (2025)
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games
Super Mario franchise Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV (2025)
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