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General

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Series

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Nintendo Switch13Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-2-launches-june-5-bringing-new-forms-of-game-communication-to-lifeRead 30 September 2026Opening paragraphs identify Nintendo Switch 2 as next step in Nintendo Switch family.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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BEE-0014Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Corporate/Consumer-Information/Eco-design/Product-Ecodesign-Information-Consoles-part-3--2835840.htmlRead 30 September 2026Listed as Nintendo Switch 2 [BEE-001]

GTIN / EAN

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0454968858163Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 2026UPC 00045496885816 in the store data, US standalone system (store SKU 123669)

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

19 August 20252Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-odin-3-and-thor-teased-with-next-gen-featuresRead 6 October 2026Published 2025-08-19. AYN announced Thor and Odin 3 that morning with a poster dated that day

16 January 20257Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Store listing titled AYN Thor (Batch 7 Pre-order). Batch 7 pre-order shipping starts in August

Available10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Nintendo Switch (HAC-001(-01))21Press releasenintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2025/250116.htmlRead 23 October 2026Nintendo's press release calls Nintendo Switch 2 the successor to Nintendo Switch.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$29912Press articleretrododo.com/ayn-thor-pricing-specs-release-date-colours-officially-announcedRead 10 October 2026US dollars, no tax stated. Announcement lists Lite $249, Base $299, Pro $349 and Max $429, with pre-orders from 26 August 2025 9:30am Beijing Time. Base 8GB/128GB stored as the product value. Liliputing reports the same prices as pre-order prices against higher list prices of $309, $359 and $459. Max is the 16GB/1TB model. The 16GB/512GB Max was added in April 2026 and has no launch price here13Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/ayn-thor-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states Base starts at $299 US with 8GB and 128GB, Pro $349 and Max $429, Lite $24914Press articleliliputing.com/ayn-thor-is-dual-screen-android-handheld-game-console-with-oled-displays-and-qualcomm-snapdragon-insideRead 10 October 2026Published 2025-08-19, updated 2025-08-25: Base 8GB/128GB $309 ($299 during pre-order), Pro $359 ($349), Max 16GB/1TB $459 ($429)

$449.9910Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026USD 449.99 at launch. Raised to USD 499.99 on 2026-09-0113Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-2-launches-june-5-bringing-new-forms-of-game-communication-to-lifeRead 30 September 2026Suggested retail price $449.99 in United States. No later store price used.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White, Rainbow, Clear Purple1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Four Color Variants image: Black, White, Rainbow, Clear Purple. The store sells White, Rainbow and Clear Purple only on Pro and Max

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Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Android handheld1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Android 13 dual-screen gaming handheld with Hall sticks

Dedicated console10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

Form factor

Clamshell1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026A clamshell device with dual OLED screen

Detachable controllers10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

Platform and software

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OS family

Android1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026

Nintendo Switch OS10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

OS at launch

Android 131Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026

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Latest OS

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Built-in game stores

Google Play5Reviewretrododo.com/ayn-thor-reviewRead 6 October 2026You then jump into the Play Store to install your games, apps and emulators

Nintendo eShop10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

Physical games

None1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Specs list USB-C, 3.5mm jack and TF card slot only. Android handheld with no game card slot. No games are preinstalled

Game card1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Backward compatibility

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Plays compatible physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. Some Nintendo Switch games are not supported or fully compatible.3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 2026Footnote: some Nintendo Switch games may not be supported or fully compatible13Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-2-launches-june-5-bringing-new-forms-of-game-communication-to-lifeRead 30 September 2026Nintendo Switch games may not be supported or fully compatible, subject to compatibility lists.

Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

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DLSS10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026DLSS through the Tensor cores14Press releaseblogs.nvidia.com/blog/nintendo-switch-2-leveled-up-with-nvidia-ai-powered-dlss-and-4k-gamingRead 30 September 2026NVIDIA Tensor Core paragraph explicitly names Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS). No system-level frame-generation feature is inferred.

Processor and graphics

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Chip

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 21Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026

NVIDIA T2396Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026

Chip brand

Qualcomm1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026

NVIDIA10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

Core configurationiPhysical CPU cores, including cores reserved by the operating system. P/E labels describe the maker architecture. Source notes identify clocks used only in specific operating modes.

AAYN Thor

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	GoldPlus	3.2
4	Gold	2.8
3	Silver	2

Source1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Thor Specs table, Thor Base | Pro | Max column: 1 GoldPlus@3.2GHz, 4 Gold@2.8GHz, 3 Silver@2.0GHz. Maker names kept as core names

BNintendo Switch 2

Physical core count	Core
8	Cortex-A78C

Source6Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026Confirmed specification table identifies eight Cortex-A78C cores. Published 1.7 GHz maximum is described as theoretical or potentially available only in future/special circumstances. No proven retail maximum is stored here. Normal configured mode clocks are retained in tdp_modes.

CPU cores

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Max CPU clock

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Process

4nm1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Thor Specs table: Process 4nm. Foundry not named

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GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 7401Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026

Integrated NVIDIA GPU, 1536 CUDA cores6Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026

GPU architecture

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Ampere10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

GPU compute unitsiAMD compute units, NVIDIA streaming multiprocessors or Intel Xe-cores. These counts use different architectures and are not directly comparable. The source note names the unit.

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1210Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 202612 SMs

GPU max clockiHighest documented GPU operating clock for this device. Source notes say when a value applies only in docked or mains-powered mode.

680MHz1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Thor Specs table: Adreno 740@680MHz

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GPU compute (claimed)iMaker-rated FP32 throughput. Mode is named in the source note. Not a game performance benchmark.

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3.072TFLOPS6Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 20263.072 TFLOPS docked, rated by Nintendo per Digital Foundry

Power modesiDocumented device APU power limits or per-mode clocks. A continuous range may be represented by its two endpoints, identified in source notes. Transient boost power is not substituted for sustained TDP.

AAYN Thor

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BNintendo Switch 2

Mode	Power source	Max CPU clock (GHz)	Max GPU clock (MHz)
Handheld	Battery	1.101	561
Docked	Docked	0.998	1,007

Source6Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026Confirmed normal clocks: CPU 1101 MHz handheld and 998 MHz docked, GPU 561 MHz handheld and 1007 MHz docked. The article says availability above these normal clocks is unclear. These are configured operating modes, not an established global maximum.

Lowest TDP

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Highest TDP

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Highest TDP on battery

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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Memory and storage

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RAM

8, 12, 16GB1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Thor Specs table: LPDDR5x@4200MHz 8GB | 12GB | 16GB. 4200MHz is a clock, so no MT/s value is stored

12GB10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026

LPDDR5X7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 202612 GB Micron LPDDR5X. The iFixit chip ID and the Digital Foundry table say LPDDR5

RAM speediEffective memory transfer rate, not a clock stated in MHz. Source notes identify mode or platform speed limits.

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6,400MT/s7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 20266400 MT/s docked, 4266 MT/s handheld

Memory bandwidthiPublished memory bandwidth in decimal GB/s. Source notes identify handheld or docked mode. Do not calculate from rounded speed and bus-width claims.

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102GB/s6Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026102 GB/s docked, 68 GB/s handheld

StorageiAdvertised internal storage tiers in decimal GB. Convert a published 1 TB or 2 TB tier to 1000 or 2000 GB. Keep a literal published GB number as given. Do not infer usable formatted capacity.

128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Thor Specs table: 128GB | 256GB | 512GB | 1TB. 1TB stored as 1000 GB8Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-announces-another-ayn-thor-price-jump-and-a-major-change-to-the-thor-and-odin-3Read 6 October 2026Same article: new 16GB/512GB Max SKU added

256GB1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

Storage typeiType of the built-in storage. eMCP is a package that holds eMMC flash and RAM, so it is eMMC.

UFS1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Store text lists every 8 Gen 2 configuration as UFS3.1. Early units shipped with UFS 4.0, see the Retro Handhelds source8Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-announces-another-ayn-thor-price-jump-and-a-major-change-to-the-thor-and-odin-3Read 6 October 2026April 2026: AYN said Thor will transition to UFS 3.1 from Batch 6, a downgrade from the UFS 4.0 storage on existing models. Both are UFS

UFS1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed storage module, not the maximum supported by the connector.

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Storage slotsiInternal physical storage sockets, including occupied sockets. Interface describes compatible storage. Source notes distinguish the installed drive from slot capability.

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M.2 slots

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Memory card

microSD1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026

microSD Express1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026microSD Express cards only. Other microSD cards can only be used to copy screenshots and videos from a Nintendo Switch

Card speed class

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Max card sizeiLargest card capacity explicitly supported for games. Decimal storage units: 1 TB is 1000 GB. Support for screenshots only does not establish game-storage support.

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2TB1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as up to 2 TB

Display

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Screen size

6in(15.2 cm)1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026

7.9in(20.1 cm)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

Native resolution

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Published as 1080*1920 in portrait notation. Stored as width 1920 by height 1080 in handheld use

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

Pixel density

367.2ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

278.8ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

16:99Retailer pagedroix.net/product/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Aspect Ratio: 16:9. Matches the 1920 x 1080 top screen

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Panel typeiUse the panel type explicitly stated by the source. IPS-level is a maker comparison term. LCD means the maker does not name the LCD subtype.

OLED1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 20266-inch AMOLED

LCD (subtype not stated)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Console Screen: wide colour gamut LCD, subtype not stated.

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

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Screen surfaceiSurface finish or treatment stated by the maker or reviewer. Etched anti-glare glass is not automatically classified as matte.

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Customized Full HD 6" AMOLED Touch Screen

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Built-in display refresh modesiMaximum built-in display refresh rate for each documented resolution and mode. External displays and dock output have separate fields. Do not copy supported input timings as proven maxima.

AAYN Thor

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1920	1080	120

Source1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Top screen specs: 6-inch, 1080*1920, 120Hz. Maker also claims 650 nits peak brightness, 100,000:1 contrast and 152% sRGB

BNintendo Switch 2

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
1920	1080	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as 1920x1080 resolution, HDR10 support, VRR up to 120 Hz

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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G-SYNC10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026G-Sync in handheld mode14Press releaseblogs.nvidia.com/blog/nintendo-switch-2-leveled-up-with-nvidia-ai-powered-dlss-and-4k-gamingRead 30 September 2026More Power, Smoother Gameplay bullet explicitly NVIDIA G-SYNC in handheld mode.

VRR lower limit

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iPercentage of the DCI-P3 colour space covered, from 0 to 100. Gamut volume, Display P3 and unspecified P3 are different measurements.

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HDR formats

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HDR101Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Second display

Screen size3.92 inResolution1240 × 1080 pxTouchscreenYes1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 20263.92" AMOLED Touch Display (Bottom Screen). Published as 1080*1240, 60Hz, 550 nits peak, 150% sRGB. Stored as width 1240 by height 1080 in handheld use

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Controls

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Stick sensoriHow the stick measures its position. Capacitive is only for a stick that senses its position by capacitance. Maker wording such as capacitive sticks often means the sticks sense a resting thumb, which is Touch-sensitive sticks.

Hall effect1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Hall Sticks

Potentiometer15Reviewifixit.com/News/110926/switch-2-teardownRead 30 September 2026June 6, 2025 firsthand Joy-Con 2 teardown, Joysticks section: potentiometer tracks observed, no Hall effect or TMR sensors.

Stick layout

Offset6Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-thor-reviewRead 6 October 2026A solid asymmetrical layout. Product photos show the left stick above the D-pad and the right stick below ABXY

Offset3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 2026From the maker's product photos: left stick above the directional buttons, right stick below the face buttons

Touch-sensitive sticksiThe sticks sense a resting thumb. It says nothing about how the stick measures its position, which is Stick sensor.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Trigger sensor

Hall effect9Retailer pagedroix.net/product/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Precision Hall effect joysticks and triggers

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Trigger stops

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D-pad

Cross1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Cross D-pad on the product photos

Four buttons1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as Directional buttons on Joy-Con 2 (L)

Face button labels

Nintendo1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Dual-Color Injection Molded ABXY image: X top, A right, B bottom, Y left

Nintendo1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Extra rear and grip buttonsiExtra rear or grip buttons and paddles. Excludes shoulder bumpers and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2), Joy-Con rail SL/SR and system/menu controls.

01Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Exploded view and closed-lid photos show no rear buttons. Shoulder L1/R1 and L2/R2 are not counted

01Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Joy-Con 2 complete Buttons table: no extra grip/paddle controls. L/ZL/R/ZR and rail SL/SR excluded.

Trackpads

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System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Yes7Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-thor-setup-guideRead 7 October 2026Thor Settings lists BACK Key Mapping with Home, Select, Start, ABXY, shoulders/triggers/stick clicks and D-pad choices. Physical Back button mapping is system-level.11Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/8714f2f6a70646ae79c6d39ba70ef8fe83dbd9109b2c32ffaed0c129f7cb92ed_optim.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 3 Basic Information describes game-specific button mapping. Manual controller settings and read setup guide corroborate on-device controls.

Yes17Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/49260/p/989Read 8 October 2026System settings support Joy-Con 2 (L) and (R), with configurations saved on the console. Applies to games and most console menus. POWER, Volume, HOME and SYNC are excluded. Calibration and button tests temporarily disable custom mappings.

System buttons

AYN button, Home button, Back button5Reviewretrododo.com/ayn-thor-reviewRead 6 October 2026On the chin: a home button, the AYN button and a back button

POWER Button, Volume buttons, HOME Button, Capture Button, C Button1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Console: POWER Button and Volume buttons. Joy-Con 2: HOME, Capture and C Button

Detached controller connectioniWireless connection used after the controllers are detached. Does not describe the attached controller contacts.

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Bluetooth1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

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Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Fingerprint

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Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

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Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

RumbleiUse the maker feedback wording. Generic haptic feedback is not automatically labelled HD haptics. Trigger rumble is separate from adaptive trigger resistance.

Rumble1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Thor Control Center screenshot has a Vibration toggle7Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-thor-setup-guideRead 7 October 2026Thor Settings: Vibrator Strength Settings, Highest / High / Medium / Low

HD haptics1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as HD rumble 2 in each Joy-Con 2

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Thor Control Center has an Ambient LED toggle. Lit rings around both sticks on the product photos5Reviewretrododo.com/ayn-thor-reviewRead 6 October 2026LEDs under the sticks with a customisable colour

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Measured

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Brightness (measured)iCentre, full white, SDR. Measured by a reviewer

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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1,068:118Reviewtechspot.com/article/3006-nintendo-switch-2-displayRead 8 October 2026Reviewer-owned Switch 2 unit measured 1068:1. Article describes manual display testing and limited signal control. Contrast stimulus, instrument, brightness setting and firmware are not published. Motion tests were at 60 Hz, but the contrast test refresh rate is not separately stated. No later user-replaceable-battery hardware revision is inferred.

DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iMeasured DCI-P3 area coverage, from 0 to 100. Do not substitute gamut volume, Display P3 or unspecified P3. Test method belongs in source notes.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)iRuns on Windows, Android and Arm. Measured by a reviewer

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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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AnTuTu (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame rates (measured)iReviewer measurements only. Each row preserves resolution, preset and power settings when stated. In-game and driver frame generation are identified in source notes.

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Memory card read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Battery runtime per test (measured)iReviewer runtime tests only. Exact time conversions are allowed. Source notes identify brightness, game, power mode and settings. Missing conditions are not inferred.

AAYN Thor

Test	Game	Hours (h)
Gaming	Nintendo DS and 3DS games (8x DS, 4x 3DS)	6
Gaming	Nintendo Switch: Breath of the Wild	4
Max load	Not available	3.17

Source13Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/ayn-thor-reviewRead 10 October 2026Row 1: roughly 6 hours on DS and 3DS games with both screens at max brightness, performance mode, smart fan, 10% audio, LEDs on and WiFi on. 120 Hz gave the same numbers. Row 2: Nintendo Switch, Breath of the Wild, right about 4 hours, brightness and mode not stated. The 50% brightness test (just under 10 hours) is not stored because the figure is not a number. Both are reviewer approximations15Reviewdroix.net/blogs/ayn-thor-handheld-reviewRead 10 October 2026Stress test row: AnTuTu loop with both screens on, full brightness, High Performance mode and fans at full speed ran 3 hours 10 minutes (3.17 h rounded). Review states no firmware version

BNintendo Switch 2

Test	Game	Hours (h)
Gaming	Hitman: World of Assassination	2.67

Source11Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/nintendo-switch-2-vs-steam-deck-oled-battery-test-theres-a-clear-winner-and-its-not-the-gaming-handheld-i-expectedRead 30 September 2026Battery depleted after 2 hours 40 minutes. Hitman: World of Assassination idle in the Paris level, max brightness, Wi-Fi on

Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)iShortest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally heaviest game or worst possible use.

4h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

2.67h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Longest gaming test runtime (measured)iLongest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally lightest game or best possible use.

6h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

2.67h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Video runtime (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured 0 to 100% charge time. Source notes identify the charger, device operating state and test conditions.

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Power draw gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise per mode (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Max fan noise (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Back surface under load (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Grips under load (measured)iWhere the hands rest. Measured by a reviewer

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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Stick tests (measured)iReviewer tests of the built-in sticks. Method, firmware, calibration and transport settings belong in source notes.

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Speaker loudness (measured)iAt max volume. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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SpeakersiBuilt-in speaker drivers on the handheld, with its controllers attached. Excludes speakers in a separate dock or headset.

29Retailer pagedroix.net/product/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Speaker: Dual Speakers

29Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+2+Speakers+Replacement/193643Read 30 September 2026Left and right console speakers

Speaker direction

Front-facing5Reviewretrododo.com/ayn-thor-reviewRead 6 October 2026The speakers are also front-facing and are located under your hands

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Audio features

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Linear PCM 5.1ch output over HDMI in TV mode, Surround sound effect1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones on the handheld. Mono audio or an array name alone does not prove a capsule count.

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11Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Built-in microphone (monaural)

3.5 mm jack

Yes9Retailer pagedroix.net/product/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Ports and dock

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PortsiPhysical connectors on the handheld and its attached controllers. Controller charging-only ports count. Separate dock connectors belong in dock_ports.

AAYN Thor

Type	Version	Count	Side	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	USB 3.1	1	Bottom	Yes	27
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Bottom	Not available	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Bottom	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Interface: USB 3.1 Type C/3.5mm Audio Jack, TF Card Slot. Charging Speed: 27Watt. Video Output: DisplayPort 4Kp60 Alt Mode. Photos put the volume, power, USB-C, jack and TF card slot on the front edge of the lower half, stored as bottom

BNintendo Switch 2

Type	Version	Count	Side
USB-C	Not available	1	Bottom
USB-C	Not available	1	Top
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top
microSD card	microSD Express	1	Not available
Other	Game card slot	1	Top

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026USB-C on the bottom for charging and the dock, USB-C on the top for accessories or charging10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026Photo caption: the top of the console has the USB-C port, headphone jack and game card slot

USB-C ports

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

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USB-C charging

27W=CalculatedFrom Ports

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Video outiVideo output available at a device connector with a direct cable or adapter. A console that requires its proprietary dock is documented through dock_output_max.

Yes1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026

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Max external displayiHighest documented external resolution and its maximum refresh rate. Do not combine a resolution and refresh rate taken from different modes.

Resolution3840 × 2160 pxRefresh rate60 Hz1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Video Output: DisplayPort 4Kp60 Alt Mode. 4K stored as 3840 x 2160

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External GPU

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Dock

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Included3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 202612Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-bundles/Nintendo-Switch-2-Bundles-2785628.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Max output through dock

AAYN Thor

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BNintendo Switch 2

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)	HDR
3840	2160	60	Yes
2560	1440	120	Yes
1920	1080	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026TV mode over HDMI: max 3840x2160 at 60 fps, 120 fps when 1920x1080 or 2560x1440 is selected, HDR10

Dock ports

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2 USB ports (USB 2.0 compatible), HDMI port, LAN port, AC adapter port, System connector1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7 + BT5.3

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

Wi-Fi bands

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Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026

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NFC

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Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026In the right Joy-Con 2

Cellular

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Network

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Battery and charging

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Battery energyiEnergy rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Source notes name hardware revisions.

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19.74Wh7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 202615Reviewifixit.com/News/110926/switch-2-teardownRead 30 September 2026Battery Life Shrinks section identifies the original Switch 2 cell as 19.74 Wh. Original non-user-replaceable hardware only.

Battery capacityiCharge rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Different battery voltages are not directly comparable.

6,000mAh1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026

5,220mAh1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20265220 mAh for the model with a non user-replaceable battery. The user-replaceable battery model has 5172 mAh2Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

Claimed battery lifeiA range like 2 to 6.5 hours is one row with both values

AAYN Thor

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BNintendo Switch 2

Use	Hours (from) (h)	Hours (h)
Gaming	2	6.5

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

Battery life (claimed, min)

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2h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life (claimed, max)

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6.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Wired chargingiMaximum supported charging input explicitly stated for the device. It is not automatically the wattage printed on the included adapter.

27W1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026

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Charging standards

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Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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180min1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as approx. 3 hours, charged in sleep mode

Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

Yes7Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-thor-setup-guideRead 7 October 2026Thor Settings, Charging Settings: Charging Limit

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Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

Yes1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Thor Control Center has a Direct Power Supply toggle7Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-thor-setup-guideRead 7 October 2026AYN Menu: Direct Power Supply (bypasses charging the battery). Thor Settings also list Charge Separation

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Charger in box

No9Retailer pagedroix.net/product/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Same package list has a USB-C cable and no power adapter

Yes3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 202612Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-bundles/Nintendo-Switch-2-Bundles-2785628.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Included chargeriRated output power of the supplied adapter. This may exceed the handheld charging limit. Store per sold configuration when bundles differ.

Not available

60W5Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Corporate/Consumer-Information/Eco-design/Product-Ecodesign-Information-Consoles-part-2--2810757.htmlRead 30 September 2026Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter NGN-01: output DC 5.0/9.0/15.0/20.0 V, 3.0 A. 20 V x 3.0 A = 60 W

Cooling

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Fans

11Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Active Cooling image and exploded view show one fan

18Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+2+Fan+Replacement/194217Read 30 September 2026One console fan, secured with three screws

Vapor chamber

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Custom fan curveiUser can set fan speed against temperature. A fixed preset or manual fan-speed slider alone does not qualify.

Yes7Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-thor-setup-guideRead 7 October 2026Fan Smart mode, Edit: set at what temperature the fan runs at what percentage, with CPU or GPU as reference

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

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Yes7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026Kickstand is now metal

Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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Fan, Speakers19Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+2+Fan+Replacement/194217Read 8 October 2026Fan replacement requires internal disassembly, screwdrivers and replacement thermal putty and paste. Documented DIY repair, not tool-free access or a Nintendo-authorized routine service claim. Original BEE-001 console only. Battery is excluded.20Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+2+Speakers+Replacement/193643Read 8 October 2026Speaker replacement requires internal disassembly and tools. Documented DIY repair, not tool-free access or a Nintendo-authorized routine service claim. Original BEE-001 console only. Battery is excluded.

Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiExternal dimensions with supplied controllers attached. Width is left to right, height is top to bottom in handheld use and depth is the maximum front-to-back extent, including fixed protruding controls. Leave depth missing when only unqualified chassis thickness is published. A clamshell is measured closed, as makers publish it. Width is left to right, height is front to back of the closed device and depth is the closed thickness.

Width150Height94Depth25.6mm(5.9 × 3.7 × 1 in)1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Size: 150*94*25.6mm. The drawing shows the closed device: 150 mm wide, 94 mm high, 25.6 mm deep on the side view. Opened height is 177 mm

Width272Height116Depth30.7mm(10.7 × 4.6 × 1.2 in)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Width and height are the full device with supplied controllers attached. Maximum external depth includes protruding controls: 30.7 mm. Chassis-only depth is 13.9 mm and is not stored in this field.

WeightiWhole handheld with the supplied controllers attached, without a dock or carrying case. A detachable battery pack that ships with the handheld is attached. Approximate maker figures are identified in source notes.

380g(13.4 oz)1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Weight: 380g, same for all 8 Gen 2 configurations

534g(1.2 lb)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Approx. 534 g with Joy-Con 2 attached (battery not user-replaceable). The user-replaceable battery model weighs approx. 548 g

Weight without controllersiHandheld body only, without detachable controllers, dock or carrying case.

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401g(14.1 oz)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Approx. 401 g, battery not user-replaceable model. The user-replaceable battery model is approx. 441 g

Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

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FCC ID

2BDXN-BASE11Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/8714f2f6a70646ae79c6d39ba70ef8fe83dbd9109b2c32ffaed0c129f7cb92ed_optim.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 11, FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: Device types: AYN Thor (FCC ID: 2BDXN-BASE). The ID is printed with a hyphen. The page was read from the rendered PDF

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

AYN Thor, USB Type-C Cable, User Manual9Retailer pagedroix.net/product/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Package Includes: 1x AYN Thor, 1x USB Type-C Cable, 1x User Manual

Nintendo Switch 2 Console, Joy-Con 2 (L) in Light Blue, Joy-Con 2 (R) in Light Red, Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter, USB-C Charging Cable, Nintendo Switch 2 Dock, Joy-Con 2 Grip, Joy-Con 2 Strap (x2), Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 2026

Carrying case

None9Retailer pagedroix.net/product/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Package Includes: 1x AYN Thor, 1x USB Type-C Cable, 1x User Manual. No case

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Links

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Product page

www.ayntec.com/products/ayn-thor1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026

www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-23Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 2026The product hub page links to this store page and to the tech specs

Spec sheet

www.ayntec.com/cdn/shop/files/Thor_SD.jpg10Maker product pageayntec.com/cdn/shop/files/Thor_SD.jpgRead 7 October 2026Full-resolution official Thor Specs chart, Base/Pro/Max column, linked from product page. Lite column is excluded.

www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specs2Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

Manual

manuals.plus/m/8714f2f6a70646ae79c6d39ba70ef8fe83dbd9109b2c32ffaed0c129f7cb92ed_optim.pdf11Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/8714f2f6a70646ae79c6d39ba70ef8fe83dbd9109b2c32ffaed0c129f7cb92ed_optim.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original AYN THOR User Manual mirror, 11 pages, public PDF text read. Direct HTTP download challenged and not bypassed. Table matches original Base/Pro/Max Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, excludes Lite. Some extraction uses shifted font encoding.

www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_ImportantInformation_EUR.pdf16Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_ImportantInformation_EUR.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer Important Information booklet for Switch 2 and supplied accessories. It includes safety, charging and service instructions. EU booklet is not evidence of US warranty terms.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026One-year warranty. Store page, no market named

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