How the Nintendo Switch 2 compares to prior models on paper
The Nintendo Switch 2 is basically a bigger, more capable Switch.
The Switch 2 is here — well, almost. Nintendo took the wraps off its new console during its latest Direct event, providing us with a closer look at the $449.99 console ahead of its release on June 5th.
In many ways, the sequel is a generational leap from the original console / handheld hybrid that rocked the gaming world over eight years ago. Nintendo is building upon the successful foundation it laid with the original Switch by offering a larger screen, more internal storage, and magnetic Joy-Con controllers that can operate like mice. It’s also introducing some new features, like GameChat, which lets players make voice calls, screen share, and video chat.
Below, we’re taking a closer look at the on-paper differences between the Switch 2 and its various predecessors — specifically, the original Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch OLED. We’ve even thrown in the handheld-only Nintendo Switch Lite, just for good measure.
- Pricing and availability
- Display technology
- Performance and battery life
- Joy-Cons and other controllers
- Storage, dock, and more
- Games and software
- By the numbers
The Switch 2 will retail for $449.99 at launch, or you can b …