This is Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2. Photo: The Verge .

During the April 2 event, Nintendo shared a lot of important information about Switch 2. The Japanese company's next-generation gaming console will hit shelves on June 5 for $450 , up from its predecessor ( $300 ). The version with Mario Kart World is priced at $500 .

Users in the US can pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 from April 9. The device comes with a Joy-Con 2 controller, a display dock, an HDMI cable, a USB-C cable, and a power adapter.

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

The Joy-Con 2 controller is larger and supports mouse mode to play some compatible games. Users can still detach or attach the controller to the body of the device using magnets.

Switch 2 has 256 GB of internal memory, higher than its predecessor (32 GB). The product is equipped with 2 USB-C ports for charging the battery and connecting accessories. When docked, Switch 2 supports output to an external screen with a maximum resolution of 4K @ 60 fps.

Nintendo also revealed the function of the “C” button on the Switch 2. When pressed, the device will activate GameChat, a group calling feature via the built-in microphone on the game console, supporting screen sharing and live streaming with the separately sold camera accessory.

Nintendo Switch 2 game cards are red to distinguish them from the original Switch (which was black). The device also supports microSD Express cards, which are incompatible with the microSD cards on the original.

Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch game cards. Photo: Nintendo .

Nintendo is also introducing a new feature called GameShare, which allows Switch 2 users to play games online with other consoles on the same network, even if they don’t own the game. To help users get a better understanding of the Switch 2, the company will release the paid Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour on June 5.

In addition to Joy-Con 2, Nintendo also introduced the Pro Controller for Switch 2, adding 2 “GL” and “GR” buttons on the back, a “C” button and a 3.5mm headphone port.

During the event, Nintendo introduced a number of games for Switch 2 such as Kirby Air Ride , Donkey Kong Bananza , Mario Kart World or Hollow Knight: Silksong . In particular, the racing game Mario Kart World supports up to 24 players, open world mode and weather that changes 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 a number of third-party game companies, releasing popular games that were not available on the original Switch, such as Cyberpunk 2077 , Street Fighter 6 , or Final Fantasy 7 Remake .

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

Some of the original Switch games will also be available for Switch 2, albeit at a cost. Additionally, the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack service will support some GameCube games, which were released in 2001.

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

Despite being eight years old, Nintendo has continued to release games for the original Switch in recent months. The system also marks a new direction for Nintendo beyond gaming, such as expanding into theme parks and making movies.

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