Overview

• The console’s launch outpaced its predecessor’s first-month sales by over 30 percent.
• Priced at about €470, the Switch 2 features a larger Full-HD screen with 4K output capability, enhanced graphics with ray tracing and support for up to 120 fps, and a new GameChat function for voice and video calls.
• Switch 2 offers near-complete backward compatibility with original Switch games and accessories and includes a guided data migration process.
• Some customers experienced pre-order delays and online retailers are now quoting up to two-month wait times.
• Nintendo has warned users to keep the factory-applied screen protector in place to prevent glass splintering in case of damage.