Overview

• The Switch2 features a 7.9-inch 1080p LCD screen capable of up to 120Hz refresh rates, improving on the original’s 6.2-inch 720p display.
• New magnetic Joy-Cons clip on for easier attachment and introduce motion-controlled mouse functionality that enables PC-style gameplay.
• Backward compatibility covers more than 15,000 original Switch games, though only some receive free upgrades to leverage new features like GameChat.
• Internal storage has expanded from 32GB to 256GB but battery life declines to two to 6.5 hours, below the original’s 4.5 to nine-hour range.
• Nintendo is targeting 15 million Switch2 shipments by March 2026 as it restocks through summer and the holiday season to meet persistent demand.