Bring games to life with a larger 1080p screen – or connect to a TV and play in up to 4K resolution*. Support for HDR and frame rates up to 120 fps let you enjoy brilliant colour, clarity, and smooth gameplay.
Snap the new Joy-Con 2 controllers into place with magnetic connectors. Each controller can even be used as a mouse in compatible games.
Capacitive touch screen / 7.9-inch wide colour gamut LCD screen /
1920×1080 resolution
HDR10 support / VRR up to 120 Hz
CPU/GPU
Custom processor made by NVIDIA
System memory
256 GB (UFS)
A portion of internal storage is reserved for use by the system.
Communication features
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi 6) / Bluetooth
In TV mode, it’s also possible to use a wired LAN connection.
Video output
Maximum resolution: 3840×2160, 60 fps
Supports 120 fps when 1920×1080/2560×1440 resolutions are selected
Supports HDR10
Output via HDMI cable in TV mode. In tabletop mode and handheld mode, the maximum resolution is 1920×1080, which matches the screen resolution.
Audio output
Supports linear PCM 5.1ch
Output via HDMI cable in TV mode.
Surround sound effect can be applied when outputting to headphones or to the built-in speaker (surround sound effect when outputting to the built-in speaker requires a system update).
Speakers
Stereo
The independent enclosure structure provides natural, clear sound quality.
Microphone
Built-in microphone (monaural)
Noise cancellation, echo cancellation and auto gain control provide a more comfortable voice chat experience.
Buttons
POWER Button / Volume buttons
USB ports
2 USB Type-C portsThe port on the bottom is used for charging or for connecting to the Nintendo Switch 2 dock. The port on the top is used to connect accessories or for charging.
Audio jack
4 pole stereo 3.5mm mini plug (CTIA standard)
Nintendo cannot guarantee functionality with all products.
Game card slot
Both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch game cards can be inserted.
microSD Express card slot
Compatible with microSD Express cards only (up to 2 TB)
A system update via an internet connection is required to use microSD Express cards.
microSD cards that are not of microSD Express standard can only be used to copy screenshots and videos from Nintendo Switch.
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyroscope, brightness sensor
Operating environment
Temperature: 5 – 35°C / Humidity: 20 – 80%
Internal battery
Lithium-ion battery / battery capacity 5220 mAh
Battery life
Approx. 2 – 6.5 hours
This time is an estimate. The battery life will depend on the games you play and usage conditions.
Charging time
Approx. 3 hours
This is the time taken to charge while the console is in sleep mode.
