This is the Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo's latest gaming console retains the distinctive features of its predecessor, supports 4K graphics, and is priced at $450.

Nintendo Switch 2. Photo: The Verge .

At the event on April 2nd, Nintendo shared important information about the Switch 2. The next-generation gaming console from the Japanese company will be available on June 5th for $450 , higher than its predecessor ( $300 ). The version bundled with Mario Kart World will cost $500 .

Users in the US can pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 starting April 9th. The device includes Joy-Con 2 controllers, a display docking station, an HDMI cable, a USB-C cable, and a power adapter.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has a thickness similar to the first-generation Switch (13.99 mm). The device features a 7.9-inch screen, larger than the Switch OLED (7 inches), with Full HD resolution, HDR support, and a 120 Hz refresh rate.

The Joy-Con 2 controllers are larger and support mouse mode for playing some compatible games. Users can still detach or attach the controllers to the console using magnets.

The Switch 2 has 256 GB of internal storage, more than its predecessor (32 GB). It features two USB-C ports for charging and connecting accessories. When docked, the Switch 2 supports output to an external display at a maximum resolution of 4K@60 fps.

Nintendo also revealed the function of the "C" button on the Switch 2. When pressed, it activates GameChat, a group calling feature using the console's built-in microphone, and supports screen sharing and live streaming with a separately sold camera accessory.

The Nintendo Switch 2 game cartridges are red to distinguish them from the original Switch (which was black). The device also supports microSD Express memory cards, whereas the original Switch was not compatible with microSD cards.

Game cards for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Photo: Nintendo .

Nintendo also introduced a new feature called GameShare, which allows Switch 2 users to play online games with other consoles on the same network, even if they don't own the game. To help users better understand the Switch 2, the company will release the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour (paid game) on June 5th.

In addition to the Joy-Con 2, Nintendo also introduced the Pro Controller for the Switch 2, which adds two "GL" and "GR" buttons on the back, a "C" button, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

During the event, Nintendo introduced several games for the Switch 2, including Kirby Air Ride , Donkey Kong Bananza , Mario Kart World , and Hollow Knight: Silksong . Among them, the racing game Mario Kart World supports up to 24 players, features an open -world mode, and changes weather over time.

According to Bloomberg , the Switch 2 has the potential to boost sales for Nintendo. To attract players, the Japanese company is partnering with several third-party game studios, releasing popular games not available on the original Switch, such as Cyberpunk 2077 , Street Fighter 6 , and Final Fantasy 7 Remake .

Mario Kart World will be released on the same day as the Nintendo Switch 2. Photo: Nintendo .

Some games from the original Switch also have upgraded versions for the Switch 2, although players have to pay for them. Additionally, the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack service will support some GameCube games, the console that launched in 2001.

According to The Verge , the Nintendo Switch, launched in 2017, was a huge success for Nintendo with sales of 150 million units, approaching the sales figures of the Nintendo DS (155 million) and the Sony PlayStation 2 (160 million).

Despite being eight years old, Nintendo has been releasing games for the first-generation Switch in recent months. The system also marks a new direction for Nintendo beyond gaming, such as expanding theme parks and making feature films.

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