Overview

• The Switch 2’s hardware upgrades include a larger 7.9-inch 1080p LCD screen, custom Nvidia chipset for 4K output, magnetized Joy-Cons and a new GameChat camera for voice and video player interaction.
• After its June 5 release, the console sold out within hours at major retailers worldwide and on Nintendo’s site, with midnight openings drawing long queues as supply struggled to keep pace.
• Nintendo anticipates selling 15 million Switch 2 units by March 2026, aiming to reverse a 43 percent profit decline reported in the previous fiscal year.
• The system is backward compatible with original Switch titles—including enhanced Switch 2 editions—and supports both legacy accessories and new peripherals like the GameChat camera.
• GameStop is investigating reports of damaged units caused by stapled receipts, and Nintendo says it will work with partners to replenish stock steadily through summer and the holiday season.