Switch 2

Released 5 June 2025.3 Last checked 23 October 2026.

Chip: NVIDIA T239
Screen size: 7.9in
Refresh rate: 120Hz
Weight: 534g

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Ports

2 USB-C
3.5 mm audio
microSD card microSD Express
Other Game card slot

All specs

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General

Series: Nintendo Switch13
Model numbers: BEE-0014
GTIN / EAN: 0454968858163
Announced: 16 January 20257
Status: Available10
Predecessor: Nintendo Switch (HAC-001(-01))21
Successor: Not available
Launch price (US): $449.9910 13
Launch price (EU): Not available
Markets: Not available
Colours: Not available
Device class: Dedicated console10
Form factor: Detachable controllers10

Platform and software

OS family: Nintendo Switch OS10
OS at launch: Not available
Latest OS: Not available
Built-in game stores: Nintendo eShop10
Physical games: Game card1
Backward compatibility: Plays compatible physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. Some Nintendo Switch games are not supported or fully compatible.3 13
Upscaling and frame generation: DLSS10 14

Processor and graphics

Chip: NVIDIA T2396
Chip brand: NVIDIA10
Core configuration: Physical core count Core
8 Cortex-A78C
Source6
CPU cores: 8
Max CPU clock: Not available
Process: Not available
GPU: Integrated NVIDIA GPU, 1536 CUDA cores6
GPU architecture: Ampere10
GPU compute units: 1210
GPU max clock: Not available
GPU compute (claimed): 3.072TFLOPS6
Power modes: Mode Power source Max CPU clock (GHz) Max GPU clock (MHz)
Handheld Battery 1.101 561
Docked Docked 0.998 1,007
Source6
Lowest TDP: Not available
Highest TDP: Not available
Highest TDP on battery: Not available
Custom TDP: Not available

Physical core count	Core
8	Cortex-A78C

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

Memory and storage

RAM: 12GB10
RAM type: LPDDR5X7
RAM speed: 6,400MT/s7
Memory bandwidth: 102GB/s6
Storage: 256GB1 2
Storage type: UFS1
Installed drive PCIe generation: Not available
Storage slots: Not available
M.2 slots: Not available
Memory card: microSD Express1
Card speed class: Not available
Max card size: 2TB1

Display

Screen size: 7.9in(20.1 cm)1 2
Native resolution: 1920 × 1080px1 2
Pixel density: 278.8ppi
Aspect ratio: Not available
Panel type: LCD (subtype not stated)1
Native panel orientation: Not available
Screen surface: Not available
Touchscreen: Yes1
Built-in display refresh modes: Width (px) Height (px) Max (Hz) VRR
1920 1080 120 Yes
Source1
Max refresh rate: 120Hz
Adaptive sync: G-SYNC10 14
VRR lower limit: Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed): Not available
Peak brightness (HDR, claimed): Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed): Not available
HDR formats: HDR101
Second display: Not available

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

Controls

Stick sensor: Potentiometer15
Stick layout: Offset3
Touch-sensitive sticks: Not available
Replaceable stick modules: Not available
Trigger sensor: Not available
Trigger stops: Not available
D-pad: Four buttons1
Face button labels: Nintendo1
Extra rear and grip buttons: 01
Trackpads: Not available
System-level remapping: Yes17
System buttons: POWER Button, Volume buttons, HOME Button, Capture Button, C Button1
Detached controller connection: Bluetooth1
Controller mouse sensor: Yes1
Fingerprint: Not available

Motion and feedback

Gyroscope: Yes1
Rumble: HD haptics1
RGB lighting: Not available

Measured

Brightness (measured): Not available
HDR peak brightness (measured): Not available
Contrast ratio (measured): 1,068:118
DCI-P3 coverage (measured): Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E): Not available
PWM frequency (measured): Not available
3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured): Not available
3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured): Not available
3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured): Not available
Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured): Not available
Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured): Not available
AnTuTu (measured): Not available
Game frame rates (measured): Not available
SSD sequential read (measured): Not available
Memory card read (measured): Not available
Battery runtime per test (measured): Test Game Hours (h)
Gaming Hitman: World of Assassination 2.67
Source11
Shortest gaming test runtime (measured): 2.67h
Longest gaming test runtime (measured): 2.67h
Video runtime (measured): Not available
Full charge time (measured): Not available
Power draw gaming (measured): Not available
Fan noise per mode (measured): Not available
Max fan noise (measured): Not available
Fan noise while gaming (measured): Not available
Back surface under load (measured): Not available
Grips under load (measured): Not available
Chip temperature while gaming (measured): Not available
Stick tests (measured): Not available
Speaker loudness (measured): Not available
Weight (measured): Not available

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

Audio

Speakers: 29
Speaker direction: Not available
Audio features: Linear PCM 5.1ch output over HDMI in TV mode, Surround sound effect1
Microphones: 11
3.5 mm jack: Yes1

Ports and dock

Ports: 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
Source1 10
USB-C ports: 2
USB4 or Thunderbolt: Not available
USB-C charging: Not available
Video out: Not available
Max external display: Not available
External GPU: Not available
Dock: Included3 12
Max output through dock: Width (px) Height (px) Refresh rate (Hz) HDR
3840 2160 60 Yes
2560 1440 120 Yes
1920 1080 120 Yes
Source1
Dock ports: 2 USB ports (USB 2.0 compatible), HDMI port, LAN port, AC adapter port, System connector1

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

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

Wireless

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 61 2
Wi-Fi bands: Not available
Bluetooth: Not available
NFC: Yes1
Cellular: Not available
Network: Not available

Battery and charging

Battery energy: 19.74Wh7 15
Battery capacity: 5,220mAh1 2
Claimed battery life: Use Hours (from) (h) Hours (h)
Gaming 2 6.5
Source1 2
Battery life (claimed, min): 2h
Battery life (claimed, max): 6.5h
Wired charging: Not available
Charging standards: Not available
Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed): 180min1
Charge limit: Not available
Bypass charging: Not available
Charger in box: Yes3 12
Included charger: 60W5

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

Cooling

Fans: 18
Vapor chamber: Not available
Custom fan curve: Not available

Build

Built-in kickstand: Yes7
Dust and water rating: Not available
User-replaceable parts: Fan, Speakers19 20

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions: Width272Height116Depth30.7mm(10.7 × 4.6 × 1.2 in)1
Weight: 534g(1.2 lb)1
Weight without controllers: 401g(14.1 oz)1

Certifications

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Game compatibility programme: Not available
FCC ID: Not available
Other certifications: Not available

In the box

In the box: 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 Cable3
Carrying case: Not available