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{{Infobox Game System
|title          = Nintendo Switch 2
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|image          = [[File:Switch 2 Unit.png|275px]]
|manufacturer   = [[Nintendo]]
|type           = Hybrid video game console
|generation     = [[wikipedia:History of video game consoles (ninth generation)|Ninth generation era]]
|lifespan       = Worldwide: June 5, 2025
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|GPU            = 12 SM {{iw|Wikipedia|Ampere|microarchitecture}} GPU (with 1,536 Ampere-based CUDA cores)
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|online_service = {{iw|wikipedia|Nintendo Switch Online}} (Payment required)
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The '''Nintendo Switch 2''' ({{ja|ニンテンドースイッチ2|Nintendō Suitchi Tsū}}) is the eighth home video game console released by [[Nintendo]]. The console is the direct successor to the [[Nintendo Switch]] and it competes with {{iw|wikipedia|Sony}}'s {{iw|wikipedia|PlayStation 5}} and [[Microsoft]]'s {{iw|wikipedia|Xbox Series X and Series S}} console in the 9th generation of video game systems.

The existence of a new console was confirmed on May 7, 2024 via a tweet written by Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa. Known in development by its codename '''Ounce''', information afterwards was scarce, though many leaks came out that later turned out to be true. The console was formally revealed on January 16, 2025 with a planned release date for that year. A [[Nintendo Direct]] then released on April 2, 2025, revealing its full specifications, release date, and pricing. Hands-on events were also held ahead of the console's release across the world throughout the months of April and May. While preorders started on April 9, 2025 worldwide, these were delayed in the United States until April 24th due to negative reception of hardware and software prices, as well as potential tariff implementations affecting prices further. The Nintendo Switch 2 released worldwide on June 5, 2025.

A new revision with a replaceable battery will be made in 2027 exclusively in Europe after the "Right to repair" law was applied by the European Union.<ref>https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-switch-2-with-removable-battery-in-production-report-reveals-but-only-for-europe</ref><ref>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240419IPR20590/right-to-repair-making-repair-easier-and-more-appealing-to-consumers</ref>

Nintendo reported that 3.5 million units were sold within 4 days, making it not only the fastest selling piece of hardware by Nintendo, but also the fastest selling video game console of all time within that window.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-switch-2-outselling-the-og-switch-2-to-1-across-the-globe Nintendo Switch 2 Outselling the OG Switch 2-to-1 Across the Globe]</ref> As of December 31, 2025, that number has increased to 17.37 million units.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/hard_soft/index.html|title=IR Information:Dedicated Video Game Sales Unit|publisher=Nintendo|accessdate=2022-10-06}}</ref>

==Features==
===Hardware===
The Nintendo Switch 2, as its name suggests, is an upgraded take on the Nintendo Switch formula. While its basic layout is mostly the same, which is how backwards compatibility is possible, there are some notable improvements. The console is larger overall, approximately 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) tall × 10.7 inches (27.2 cm) wide × .55 inches (1.4 cm) thick (with Joy-Con 2 controllers attached), with a different dock to account for the size difference. The console's built-in screen (which is larger than that of the original Nintendo Switch) has a resolution of up to 1080p, and the system when docked can reach up to 4K, with both options supporting 120 FPS (the latter when running in 1080p or 1440p mode only) in addition to HDR. Nintendo Switch 2 also supports VRR, but not in  docked mode. Design elements from the Nintendo Switch OLED return, such as a larger stand and an ethernet port built into the dock; Nintendo Switch 2 also has new additions, like an additional USB-C port at the top of the console for more convenience. The dock itself has a cooling fan to avoid overheating.

Instead of a sliding rail system, the [[Joy-Con 2]] controllers attach magnetically, the right Joy-Con 2 has a new [[C button]] that accesses the console's new built-in GameChat feature, and both Joy-Con 2 controllers have an optical sensor on the inner edge which allows them to respond to being against surfaces like a computer mouse. These controllers notably lack the IR sensor camera, which causes compatibility issues with certain games. These issues can be circumvented by original Nintendo Switch controllers being forward compatible with Nintendo Switch 2 via Bluetooth. A [[Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller]] (which can only be used on Nintendo Switch 2) also exists, featuring a similar shape and button layout, but with various refinements in addition to some key differences. This controller also has a C button, as well as a [[GL button]] and [[GR button]] positioned behind the thighs that can be freely mapped, and a CTIA audio jack at the bottom. The Joy-Con 2 controllers and Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller utilize HD Rumble 2, an upgraded version of the HD Rumble technology found on previous hardware.

Unlike the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch 2 cartridges can be physically inserted in a Nintendo Switch console although they will give an error message.

===Online===
The Nintendo Switch 2 utilizes the Nintendo Account Service and Nintendo Switch Online first introduced with the Nintendo Switch, allowing it to connect and interact with all compatible devices at launch as a paid subscription service. This means that all services available for the previous generation are also available for this console. Alongside the console at launch, an exclusive [[Nintendo GameCube]] library launched as part of the Nintendo Classics (formerly Nintendo Switch Online classic game libraries<ref>https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/whats-new-with-nintendo-switch-online-on-nintendo-switch-2/</ref>) Expansion Pass, as well as new features for other classic game libraries being exclusive to the console. Select Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrades are also available as part of the Expansion Pass without purchasing individually.

====Nintendo Switch app====
The Nintendo Switch app (formerly Nintendo Switch Online app) is compatible with Nintendo Switch 2 at launch due to backwards compatibility. Alongside all previously available services being compatible, it was updated to include support for Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games, including the following:
*{{iw|zeldawiki|Zelda Notes}}: A companion service for ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition}}'' and ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition}}''

==In the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series==
''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' is playable on Nintendo Switch 2 via backwards compatibility. However, the game itself has currently not been updated specifically to be able to take advantage of the console's exclusive features.

When running ''Ultimate'' on Nintendo Switch 2, load times are considerably reduced (especially in the digital version), and frame rate issues on certain stages are less common. One notable example of these improvements is the renders for {{SSBU|alternate costume}}s on the [[character selection screen]], which previously took a considerable amount of time to load, but now load almost instantly. Other examples include a more consistent frame rate on [[Fountain of Dreams]] when multiple pairs of {{SSBU|Ice Climbers}} are present, in [[Squad Strike]] where characters are loading faster onto the field after the previous one is defeated, and male {{SSBU|Byleth}}'s "no hesitation" victory pose no longer causing any frame rate drops. Hardware update 22.0.0 introduced a new option called "Handheld Mode Boost", which forces all Nintendo Switch games to run on TV mode when in handheld mode.<ref>https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68473/~/system-update-information-for-nintendo-switch</ref> This allows for a higher resolution and framerate while in handheld mode, but certain features like the touchscreen are disabled and some specific controllers and inputs may not function properly, in addition to drawbacks such as a higher battery consumption. ''Ultimate'' is compatible with this option, which makes it run at 1080p when in handheld mode with this option enabled.

At launch, there were some compatibility issues involving the [[Mii Fighter]]s, but Nintendo stated that they planned to address these issues in the near future.<ref>https://www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/systems_7/nintendo_switch_19/compatibility_with_nintendo_switch_games/Compatibility_Addressed_EN.pdf</ref> These issues have been fixed as of [[List of updates (SSBU)#13.0.4|version 13.0.4]], and hardware update 20.1.5.<ref>https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68526</ref> Other smaller issues persist in the game, such as [[Tips]] and character artwork for upcoming fights (particularly for {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} routes) not appearing in the loading screens due to the faster loading time from the hardware.

==In competitive play==
Despite being newer and having much less units sold than its predecessor, the Nintendo Switch 2 has become a common sight at ''Ultimate'' tournaments. The previously mentioned benefits to using the newer hardware has made it an attractive option for players and spectators alike. That being said, a reliable way to mod the console has not been found yet, meaning that scene has yet to migrate over.

There are some logistical hurdles with using a Nintendo Switch 2 at tournaments, especially when both generations are used in the same venue. Some players may have controllers or other peripherals that are only compatible with one console and not the other, causing the users to cause disruptions in the tournament or even being considered forfeit via the rules. Also, the fundamentally different experiences both consoles provide may negatively impact the performance and placings of players who are used to playing on one and not the other. The only real solution is to forbid the mixing of the console generations at a tournament, but there is no major documented incident of such extreme measures being taken, and the problem mitigates itself day by day as more Nintendo Switch 2 units are in circulation and dropping the previous generation becomes more feasible.

==Gallery==
{{image|other images as they are released}}
<gallery>
Nintendo Switch 2 in Handheld Mode.jpg|Handheld mode
Nintendo Switch 2 in Docking Console.jpg|Console while docked
Joy-Con 2.jpg|The left and right Joy-Con 2
Nintendo-Switch-2-Pro-Controller.jpg|Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
</gallery>

==Trivia==
*The Nintendo Switch 2 is the third console to support a game in the ''Smash'' series created for a previous console, the first being the [[Wii]] supporting ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and the [[Wii U]] supporting ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.

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