Overview

• The Switch 2 features a 7.9-inch 1080p LCD screen with up to 120Hz refresh rates and upgraded internals for smoother performance.
• The new Joy-Con controllers attach magnetically and support motion-controlled mouse functionality for selected titles.
• Backward compatibility covers nearly all original Switch games and the GameShare feature lets users share digital libraries for up to 14 days.
• The $719 launch price positions the Switch 2 near the cost of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, while its two- to six-and-a-half-hour battery life is shorter than its predecessor’s.
• The console’s debut comes during a lull before next-generation systems from Sony and Microsoft, helping drive early demand.