Nintendo Switch 2

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The Nintendo Switch 2 console, featuring the dock, the screen, and the Joy-Con 2 controllers connected to the Joy-Con 2 grip.

The Nintendo Switch 2 (ニンテンドースイッチ2^?, lit.: "Nintendo Switch 2") is Nintendo's ninth home console, and the successor of the Nintendo Switch. It was officially announced on January 16^th, 2025 and released on June 5^th, 2025. It has technological differences compared to its predecessor, particularly with its detachable controllers being magnetic to attach to the console and being able to be used for mouse controls, but it supports the same features: it can be played docked, handheld or tabletop style, as well as general hardware improvements. The console supports up to 4K video resolutions and up to 120 frames per second (FPS), compared to the original Nintendo Switch's 1080p (or 720p undocked) and 30fps, provided that the Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable (that comes included with the console) is used when docked.

Exclusive to the console is GameChat, a Nintendo Switch Online service to chat with friends while sharing gameplay. The Nintendo Switch 2 is compatible with both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games.

Features

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is very similar to its predecessor, where the same features are present but upgraded, such as loading times getting reduced, as well as a larger screen and controllers, and being backwards compatible with the original controllers. The console is capable of 4K video outputs and up to 120 frames per second (the included Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable can technically output up to 10K according, but the console can only handle 4K). New to the console, or the Joy-Con 2 more specifically, is the new "C" button that opens GameChat. Mappable GL and GR buttons can be found on the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, and they are also present in the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip.

Pikmin content

Most Nintendo Switch games are compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2, which includes Pikmin 3 Deluxe, Pikmin 4, Pikmin 1 (Nintendo Switch), Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch), and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. In order to play some Nintendo Switch games on the Nintendo Switch 2, software updates are required for the games to run smoothly. Notable with Pikmin 3 Deluxe, there was an issue for players who used a Nintendo Switch 2 where the entire screen would briefly turn off and on again in several scenes of the game. The issue has since been patched.

amiibo

By extension, Pikmin series amiibo can be used with amiibo supported Nintendo Switch games compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2.

Avatars

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In addition to the 3 built-in Pikmin avatars on the Nintendo Switch and the several Pikmin avatars that can be purchased on the Nintendo Switch Online app, there are 12 Pikmin avatars exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, all of which use artwork from Pikmin 4. Some are similar to the Nintendo Switch Online avatars, while some are completely new. The new icons consist of: a Rock Pikmin in its flower stage sitting, a Winged Pikmin in its leaf stage carrying a Juicy Gaggle, a White Pikmin in its bud stage running, a Purple Pikmin in its flower stage, an Ice Pikmin in its flower stage sitting, a Glow Pikmin carrying a glow pellet, Oatchi, Moss, Captain Olimar, a Bulborb, a Breadbug, a Fiery Blowhog, a Yellow Wollyhop, a Downy Snagret, and a Waterwraith.

External links

• Nintendo Switch 2 webpage
• Wikipedia article on the Nintendo Switch 2
• The Cutting Room Floor's article on the Nintendo Switch 2