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Switch 2 Brings 4K Power The new Nintendo Switch 2 supports up to 4K resolution and 120fps, offering a major leap in visual quality over the original's 1080p limit.
Joy-Con 2 Adds Mouse-Like Precision Joy-Con 2 controllers include optical sensors, enabling mouse-style control in games like Metroid Prime 4—something the original Switch can't match.
GameChat Voice Chat Finally Arrives Built-in voice chat comes to Switch 2 via the new Joy-Con C button, replacing the clunky smartphone app required on the original model.
Bigger Screen with Higher Refresh Rate A vibrant 7.9-inch 1080p LCD display at 120Hz makes Switch 2 smoother and more immersive, although OLED Switch still leads in contrast.
Massive Storage Upgrade With 256GB internal storage, the Switch 2 leaves the original’s 32GB and OLED’s 64GB behind—ideal for digital game collectors.
Backward Compatibility + GameCube Support Switch 2 supports most original Switch titles, plus GameCube games via Expansion Pass—something no previous model offered.
Exclusive New Titles Incoming Upcoming games like Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World are Switch 2 exclusives—expect more titles to follow suit.
Improved Build, Same Flexibility Slightly bigger and heavier, the Switch 2 still feels just as portable and comfortable, retaining the hybrid tablet-console design fans love.
1. Price Tag Jump—Is It Justified? At $449, the Switch 2 costs $150 more than the original, but its performance, features, and future-ready design may justify the spend.
Final Verdict: A Worthy Successor Better graphics, smoother gameplay & controls make Switch 2 a worthy—but optional—upgrade.