Nintendo Switch 2 launched globally: Features, price, where to buy and more
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Nintendo has officially launched the
Nintendo Switch 2
, marking a major upgrade to its popular hybrid gaming console. Launched globally, the new gaming console boasts enhanced graphics, improved controllers, and expanded compatibility with existing Switch games. The successor to the immensely popular original Switch promises significant upgrades in performance, features, and an expanded gaming experience.
Price and availability
The Nintendo Switch 2 is priced at Rs 54,999 in India for the standard edition. Some retailers, like Flipkart, have listed it at Rs 69,990, though discounts may apply. Pre-booking is available for Rs 2,999, with the remaining amount collected before delivery.
Nintendo Switch 2 features
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As for specs, Nintendo Switch 2 features a 7.9-inch display while still measuring 13.99mm in thickness, just like the original Switch. Its LCD panel delivers 1080p resolution, supports HDR, and can achieve up to a 120fps refresh rate with variable refresh rate.
The Joy-Con controllers are larger now and, as suggested, can operate similarly to a mouse—though a note clarifies that mouse mode only works with compatible games. They remain magnetically attached to the Switch 2.
Nintendo has explained the purpose of the mysterious "C" button on the right Joy-Con below the home button, revealing that it powers a new feature called GameChat. Previously seen in early videos and leaks, this square, "C"-marked button has now been officially explained.
The company has introduced the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera, a dedicated accessory designed to sit next to your TV and enable video chats through GameChat using the new 'C' button, with functionality that allows your face to overlay the game or appear as a standalone video feed.
Nintendo Switch 2 will come with a GameShare feature that will allow one game owner to locally share a game with up to three other consoles—both Switch 2 and original models—while supporting online play and game chat. It will be available for select games, with titles like Super Mario Odyssey and Captain Toad Treasure Tracker among the first examples.
The company is even releasing a GameCube controller, which it says will be available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers with the Switch 2 console.
Games compatible with Nintendo Switch 2
Most Nintendo Switch titles will work seamlessly on the Switch 2, including:
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch 2 Edition)
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch 2 Edition)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Metroid Prime Remastered
Hogwarts Legacy
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
Fortnite
Hades II
Borderlands 4
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
Hitman: World of Assassination – Signature Edition
Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Switch 2 Edition
Madden NFL 26
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remak
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