Screen
Capacitive touch screen
7.9-inch wide color gamut LCD screen
1920x1080 pixels
HDR10 support
VRR up to 120 Hz
CPU/GPU
Custom processor made by NVIDIA.
Storage
256 GB (UFS)
*A portion of the storage is reserved for use by the system.
Communication features
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi 6)
Bluetooth
In TV mode, Nintendo Switch 2 can be connected using the wired LAN port on the dock.
Video output
Output via HDMI connector in TV mode
Maximum of 3840x2160 (4K) resolution at 60 fps (TV mode)
Supports 120 fps when 1920x1080/2560x1440 resolutions are selected
Supports HDR10
*Maximum 1920x1080 resolution in tabletop mode and handheld mode, following screen resolution.
Audio output
Supports linear PCM output 5.1ch
Output via HDMI connector 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-C® connectors
2 USB-C® connectors
The port on the bottom is used to charge the console and connect to the Nintendo Switch 2 dock. The port on the top is used to connect accessories and/or charge the console.
Audio jack
3.5mm 4-contact stereo mini-plug (CTIA standard)
Please note: 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)
*microSD memory cards that are not compatible with microSD Express can only be used to copy screenshots and videos from Nintendo Switch.
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyroscope, and mouse sensor located in Joy-Con 2 controllers
Brightness sensor located in console
Internal battery
Lithium-ion battery/5220mAh
Battery life
Approx. 2 – 6.5 hours
*These are rough estimates. The battery life will depend on the games you play.
Charging time
Approximately 3 hours
*While the system is in Sleep mode.
