Console Design & Modes:
Form Factor: Hybrid console (playable in TV, Tabletop, and Handheld modes).
Dimensions: Approx. 116mm x 272mm x 13.9mm (with Joy-Con 2 attached).
Weight: Approx. 401g (console only); 534g (with Joy-Con 2 attached).
Stand: Large, stable, and freely adjustable kickstand (up to 150 degrees).
USB Ports: Two USB-C ports (one on top, one on bottom).
Built-in Microphone: Yes, with noise cancellation, echo cancellation, and auto gain control for GameChat.
Display:
Type: 7.9-inch wide color gamut LCD capacitive touch screen.
Resolution (Handheld/Tabletop): 1920x1080 (1080p).
Refresh Rate (Handheld/Tabletop): Up to 120 Hz, with Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support.
HDR Support: HDR10 compatible.
Design: The screen is described as a "2.5D micro-curved front glass" or "full depth soft edge straight screen" by some, implying a very slight curve at the edges while being largely flat for practical use. It is a flat panel overall.
Docked Mode (TV Output):
Max Resolution: Up to 4K (3840x2160) at 60 fps.
Frame Rate Support: Supports 120 fps when 1080p/1440p resolutions are selected.
HDR Support: HDR10 compatible.
HDMI: HDMI 2.1 support.
Additional Ports on Dock: 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x Gigabit Ethernet.
Cooling: Dock includes a built-in fan for improved thermal management in TV mode.
Performance:
System on a Chip (SoC): Custom Nvidia Tegra T239 processor (codenamed "Drake") with Ampere-based GPU.
CPU: Octa-core ARM Cortex-A78C.
Clock Speed: 998 MHz (docked); 1,101 MHz (undocked).
GPU: 1,536 Ampere-based CUDA cores.
Clock Speed: 1,007 MHz (docked); 561 MHz (undocked).
TFLOPS: 3.09 TFLOPS (docked); 1.72 TFLOPS (undocked).
Graphics Features: Full ray-tracing, NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) support.
RAM: 12 GB LPDDR5X.
Speed: 6400 MHz (docked); 4266 MHz (undocked).
Internal Storage: 256 GB UFS 3.1 (a portion reserved for system).
Expandable Storage: microSD Express cards (up to 2 TB).
Load Times: Improved significantly due to faster UFS storage and custom file decompression engine.
Audio:
Speakers (Undocked): Linear PCM 2.0 ch stereo speakers with 3D audio effects.
Audio Output (Docked): Linear PCM 5.1 ch via HDMI, 3D audio effects.
Headphone Jack: Yes (3.5mm).
Joy-Con 2 Controllers:
Attachment: Magnetic connectors for easy attachment and detachment.
Input: HD Rumble 2 (improved), motion controls.
New Features:
Mouse Controls: Sensors on the side allow controllers to be used like a mouse in compatible games.
C Button: New button on the right Joy-Con 2 for quick access to GameChat features.
GL/GR Buttons: Customizable buttons on the Pro Controller version.
Enhanced Sticks and Buttons: Larger, smoother sticks; longer L/R buttons, bigger SL/SR buttons.
Amiibo Functionality: Built-in amiibo support.
Backward Compatibility:
Physical & Digital: Plays physical (game cards) and digital Nintendo Switch games.
Performance Improvements: Many original Switch games benefit from improved performance (smoother frame rates, sharper visuals, faster loading) on Switch 2, sometimes via free or paid "Switch 2 Edition" updates.
Limitations: Some original Switch controllers (like Ring-Con, original Joy-Cons for certain games like 1-2-Switch) and specific software (e.g., Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit due to size, some streaming apps) may not be fully compatible or work as intended.
Battery:
Capacity: 5,220 mAh Li-ion battery.
Duration: 2–6.5 hours (varies by game and usage).
Connectivity:
Wireless: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth.
Wired LAN: Supported in TV mode (via dock).