The Nintendo Switch 2 was finally introduced and of course brings some innovations with it. We show you all the already known differences in the console from your predecessor in the following, continuously updated overview.
Switch against Switch 2 - these are the differences
The keyword is continuously updated here, because while Nintendo called some features and upgrades to the Switch 2 here and there, there are no precise details about the inner values of the console.
The original Switch was already a bit weak on the chest for its 2017 release, so that we will surely add some upgrades here. The current status of the console comparison is formed:
| Switch | Switch OLED | Switch 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mass | 10.2 cm x 23.9 cm x 13.9 cm (Joy-Cons Angeschlossen) | 10.2 cm x 24.2 cm x 13.9 cm (Joy-Cons Angeschlossen) | tba |
| CPU | Cortex-A57 | Cortex-A57 | tba |
| GPU architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Maxwell 2.0 | tba |
| Internal memory | 32 GB | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen | 6,2 Zoll LCD | 7 Zoll OLED | 7,9 Zoll LCD HDR-Support |
| resolution | 720p (Handheld) 1080p (docked) | 720p (Handheld) 1080p (docked) | 1080p (Handheld) 2160p (docked) |
| Weight | ca. 320 g | ca. 297 g | tba |
| Battery life | 4.5 to 9 hours 4.5 to 6 hours (model before 2019) | 4.5 - 9 hours | tba |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 A / B / AC / AC) Bluetooth 4.1 | Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 A / B / AC / AC) Bluetooth 4.1 | tba |
As in the past, it may be that later Switch 2 models are still slightly adjusted, but for now these are the values called Nintendo. As soon as we learn more, we naturally update the article immediately.
Switch 2: What else is happening with the hardware
In addition to the values listed here, Nintendo mainly screwed on the console social functions: a chat button, an in-house discord alternative and an additional external camera available are available for launch.
Also available at release: a new Pro controller for the console.
Furthermore, it has been true: Switch 2 has a mouse function on both controllers and a stand to use the console in table mode. Further information on the highlights of the new console can be found in our overview linked.
