Nintendo Switch 2 specs revealed. Full breakdown of hardware and features
What’s under the hood of Switch 2? Mid-tier muscle, Nintendo style.
We don’t need to speculate any longer, Nintendo Switch 2 specs are finally out, and now we know what makes this little beast so powerful. Turns out, most of the things from the leaks were right. It really is a bigger, loaded handheld packed with solid upgrades.
Nintendo Switch 2 specs are here
It’s been pretty quiet about Switch 2 for a while now, we already got most of what we wanted to know. The release date, The Duskbloods. So the only one that was missing was a full spec list, but Nintendo finally dropped that too.
- Processor: Nintendo never really reveals this detail and it’s always a “custom NVIDIA process,” but pretty much all the leaks point to the NVIDIA T239. It has an 8-core ARM Cortex-A78C U, with six cores for games and two saved for operating system.
- Graphics: GPU based on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, ing DLSS and ray tracing.
- Memory: 12GB RAM, with 3GB reserved for system functions.
- Storage: 256GB of internal storage, expandable up to 2TB via microSD Express cards.
- Display: 7.9-inch LCD touchscreen with a 1920x1080 resolution, ing HDR10 and VVR up to 120HZ (in handheld mode).
- Battery Life: Estimated between 2 to 6.5 hours, depending on usage, with a full recharge time of approximately 3 hours.
- Dock: Equipped with two USB ports, HDMI output ing up to 4K at 60Hz or 1440p at 120Hz, and a built-in Ethernet port. The dock also features a cooling fan.
- Joy-Con 2 controllers: Redesigned with larger buttons and magnetic attachments to the console. They now include a mouse sensor and a dedicated “C” button for the new GameChat feature.
- Audio & Connectivity: Built-in microphone with noise and echo cancellation, stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6 , Bluetooth 3.0, and a wired LAN port available when docked.
So, Switch 2 calling it a mid-tier PC isn’t far off either. It’s definitely a big leap from the original Switch. It’s built for efficiency and portability, with some solid modern features like DLSS and HDR – not raw power. And that was the whole point.
Anyway, only three weeks left now!
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