Nintendo offers new Switch 2 details ahead of June 5 launch

The Switch 2’s camera, which can plug into the handy new top USB-C port.

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An optional Nintendo Switch 2 camera connected to the system dock will let you appear on screen and video chat over gameplay, or in a small circle next to your character. The GameChat feature will require Nintendo Switch Online membership, or without through March 31, 2026.

The Switch 2 will feature a 7.9″ LCD display with “approximately double the pixels” of the original Sw

The Switch 2 offers 4K resolution when docked.

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The Switch 2 offers 4K resolution when docked.

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Dock fan on the Switch 2

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Dock fan on the Switch 2

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The Switch 2 offers 4K resolution when docked.

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Dock fan on the Switch 2

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itch, on a 1080p screen that supports up to 120 fps and “more vivid” HDR colors. When docked, the system wil lsupport resolutions up to 4K, and includes a cooling fan to “help keep performance stable.” The system will also include 256 GB of internal storage.

As seen previously, the Joy-Cons will be bigger than on the original Switch, and feature larger shoulder buttons on the inside edges. The system itself has a larger, “more sturdy” stand tht can be adjusted in multiple angles. A second USB-C outlet on the top of the system will allow for easier charging and connections.

This is a developing story and will be updated as new information comes in.