Eight years after the first Nintendo Switch,pregnant sex videoes we finally have the Nintendo Switch 2. And by all accounts, it was largely worth the wait.
On Wednesday's Nintendo Direct livestream, the gaming company announced the new console with several massive improvements and new features in its typically unfussy fashion. There wasn't much fanfare, letting the Nintendo Switch 2 newness speak for itself. But the rapid-fire succession of news during the tight hourlong event also meant we were thrown a lot of information at once.
In case you missed it, here's a roundup of all the Nintendo Switch 2 specs shared during the livestream:
All the Nintendo Switch 2 specs you need to know
The important stuff
7.9-inch display compared to the OG Switch's 6.2-inch display, with the same 13.9mm thickness
1080p resolution with an LCD screen
120 fps (frames per second) support and HDR support
256 GB of storage compared to 32 GB of storage for the original Switch
Two USB-C ports
Frame rate support has increased to a whopping 120 fps. Credit: Nintendo Featured Video For You
Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Live Recap
Joy-Con 2 controllers
Magnetic attachment to the display with a release button to detach
Bigger SL and SR buttons for easier play when using them horizontally
Larger control sticks
Each Joy-Con 2 controller can be used as a mouse for certain games
Joy-Con 2 controllers connect magnetically with a pleasing snap. Credit: Nintendo Audio
Built-in mic for GameChat, with noise-cancelling technology
3D audio functionality, even without a surround sound system
Other hardware features
New kickstand to hold the Switch 2 at any angle
The new dock supports 4K compatibility when connected to an external display. It also has a built-in fan to keep the system cool.
The new kickstand holds the Switch 2 at any angle. Credit: Nintendo Topics Nintendo Nintendo Switch