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Android Authority
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Android Authority
One lucky gamer has already received their Switch 2, and they are sharing juicy details
TL;DR Someone received a Nintendo Switch 2 early and answered questions on a Reddit AMA. Details include new UI animations and a minigame tutorial for mouse functionality. No games were tested, since the console requires a day one patch for Switch 1 games. The Nintendo Switch 2 is just one week away from shipping, but a few lucky users have already received their consoles. A brief unboxing video was posted and removed earlier this week, but now another early Switch 2 user has revealed a few new details in a Reddit AMA. The lucky gamer is still answering questions on r/Switch, but they claim to have received their pre-ordered console early thanks to a friend. There's no way to confirm this, but we already know that units are in stock at most retailers around the world, and everything revealed so far lines up with rumors and leaks. The user claims the new UI is less playful and more modern, with 'bumpy' animations and cleaner menu sounds. There's also a tutorial minigame for mouse functionality that has you click through a faux menu and pop some balloons. The mouse also works on the main menu, with the two triggers serving as left and right mouse buttons. Nintendo The screen was also a highlight, with the user claiming it's much brighter and has nicer colors than the Switch OLED. The jump to HD, the 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR make the difference here, and it's reportedly noticeable even in the main menu. One notable design change in the Switch 2 is the inclusion of a second USB-C port. While the user confirms that both can charge the device and play an animation when plugged in, dual charging is unavailable. The console only charges from one port at a time. Games were not tested, since the Switch 2 requires a day one patch. In terms of the build, they claim the magnetic Joy Cons are very tightly connected to the console. They describe it as feeling like a single unit, similar to a Nintendo Switch Lite. However, the larger size means there's more space for their hands, so it's more comfortable to hold. The kickstand is reportedly robust, similar to a Switch OLED but lighter. Unfortunately, the user hasn't been able to try any games since a day one patch is required for Switch 1 games. Afraid that Nintendo will brick their console if it's discovered that they received it early, the user has not connected to Wi-Fi to download the update. The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5, with pre-orders still available in select retailers. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Nintendo Switch OLED models plummet in price as Switch 2 looms
Ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2 release, retailers including Amazon, Argos and Very have dropped the price of the Switch OLED models, with shoppers able to pick up a console from £49 with one enticing deal The Nintendo Switch 2 is due to hit the shelves soon, but we've spotted price drops on the previous model that may tempt shoppers away from the new release. Nintendo's latest console is set for a June 5 launch, but since pre-orders opened in April, stock has been hard to come by. Many retailers sold out almost instantly, with countless gamers still waiting to secure their console. The Switch 2 comes with a £395.99 price tag, but ahead of its launch date, several retailers reduced the price of the previous model. Shoppers opting for the Nintendo Switch or Switch OLED can save more than £150 compared to the Switch 2, with Very slashing up to £210 off the listed price with trade-ins of other consoles – and they don't have to be Nintendo. The biggest discounts are available when handing over devices including the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, but there are still smaller savings up for grabs with other consoles like the Meta Quest 3, PlayStation 4, or even an old Gameboy. Very is currently offering the Nintendo Switch for £259, which can be reduced to £49 when trading in a PS5 – depending on its storage and condition. The same trade-in offer is available with the Nintendo Switch OLED, which usually comes in at £299 before any discounts. But for those without a console to trade in, Amazon has dropped the Nintendo Switch OLED from £250.76 to £237 for the white model. This may not seem like a huge discount, but it's the cheapest price ever offered by the retail giant, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel. The blue and red OLED console is only slightly more expensive, now reduced from £251 to £241. This beats Argos ' new 'special offer price' of £299.99 for both the OLED white and blue and red models. The Nintendo Switch OLED has racked up an impressive 4.6-star rating from Amazon customers, with more than 2,800 buyers awarding it a perfect five stars. One satisfied shopper said: 'This new updated Switch OLED really is worth the upgrade. 'It has 64GB of memory, twice what the original Switch has and the console is faster at updates and loading games. With its OLED screen, it is much clearer to play games on the move and has better battery life too. Overall, it is worth every penny.' Another said: 'Not my first Nintendo Switch but my first OLED version and the difference really is night and day. The screen is a million times better than the standard Switch and Switch Lite, the games and colours pop so much more and are really vibrant. "As you come to expect with Nintendo there is a brilliant selection of games for all ages. Top tip if buying the white model, invest in a protective shell case for the actual console and joy cons.' One buyer noted a potential flaw, saying: 'I've noticed the OLED generates more heat faster than the original model. I tried dimming the brightness and lowering the volume, but the fan whirred like crazy after two hours. I advise taking breaks here and there from the Switch if in handheld mode.' But a third happy customer said: 'The Switch OLED is a fantastic iteration that elevates the gaming experience to new heights. The enhanced picture quality on the vibrant screen is an absolute delight, making every game pop with vividness and clarity that truly mesmerises. "One standout feature is the improved battery life, allowing for extended gaming sessions without interruption.'
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Here's How the Switch 2 Specs Compare to the Original
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders are currently underway (if you can manage to find a store with inventory, that is). As we approach the console's June 5 launch date, it's worth getting a bit reflective: The Switch as a product line is now more than eight years old, and Nintendo has made some significant changes with this latest device. If you have a Switch and are thinking about picking up a Switch 2, you might be wondering how these two generations of consoles compare. Now, Nintendo didn't just release one console during the Switch era: It released three. There's the original Switch, the Switch OLED, and the Switch Lite. I'm taking a look at all three and comparing their specs to the new Switch 2. While we'll need to wait for reviews to directly compare the overall experience of these different devices, we can at least get a sense for them on paper. Dimensions Right off the bat, all of Nintendo's Switches feel very different. The Switch 2 is the largest, coming in at 4.5 inches tall by 10.7 inches wide by 0.55 inches thick. That's with the Joy-Con 2s attached, mind you. Nintendo says the thickness from the tip of the joysticks to the ZL/ZR buttons is 1.2 inches. It weighs 0.88 lbs on its own, or 1.18 lbs with the Joy-Cons attached. The original Switch is smaller: It's 4 inches by 9.4 inches by 0.55 inches. (The joysticks to the ZL/ZR buttons is 1.12 inches.) It also weighs a little less: 0.66 lbs without Joy-Cons, or 0.88 with. It's interesting to note that the Switch 2's display is equal to the weight of the original Switch with Joy-Cons attached. The Switch OLED is quite similar to the original Switch in footprint: It's 4 inches by 9.5 inches by 0.55 inches, with the same Joy-Con dimensions as the OG Switch. However, it's right in the middle when it comes to weight: 0.71 lbs without Joy-Cons, and 0.93 with. The Switch Lite is the smallest of all: The handheld is 3.6 inches by 8.2 inches by 0.55 (the joysticks and ZL/ZR buttons add the same 1.12 inches, despite being built into the unit) and it weighs 0.61 lbs. Display The Switch 2 has the largest screen of any Nintendo device ever. It comes with a 7.9 inch LCD, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. It supports HDR10, and has a VRR (variable refresh rate) of up to 120Hz. The original Switch also uses LCD for the screen, but its display is much smaller: The OG has a 6.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1280 x 720. There is no HDR support, and the display supports a refresh rate of 60Hz. It's the same situation with the Switch Lite, only it has an even smaller 5.5-inch LCD (this is the most portable Switch, after all). The Switch OLED, of course, has an OLED display. That means that each of the pixels on this Switch's display can be shut off individually, which allows for much deeper blacks than an LCD can reproduce. Still, the Switch OLED's display is 7 inches, nearly a full inch smaller than the Switch 2, with no HDR support. It's also the same 720p resolution as the original Switch, so you won't see as much detail as compared to Nintendo's latest console. Video output and dock Nintendo limits the Switch's resolution in handheld mode, likely for battery reasons. But when docked, you can push the console further. For example, the Switch 2 supports a maximum resolution of 4K (3840 x 2160) at 60 fps when connected to a TV. If you want to boost your game's frame rate to 120 fps (assuming the game supports it) you'll need to drop the resolution to at least 1440p, but you can also use 1080p if you like. The OG Switch and Switch OLED both support the same 1080p maximum resolution when docked. The Switch Lite doesn't support video output, since it's meant to be played exclusively in handheld mode. In order to output to a TV, you need a dock. The Switch 2 dock is quite similar to the OLED Switch dock: It's slightly larger, but comes with the same dual USB 2.0 ports, as well as a LAN port. The original Switch dock came with an extra USB 2.0 port, but no LAN port. The biggest difference here, however, is the Switch 2's dock now has a fan for active cooling, which makes sense for some of those more intense game play modes. Joy-Cons The Switch's detachable controllers are called "Joy-Cons," and they're an iconic component of this particular Nintendo era. The new Joy-Cons, called Joy-Con 2, are 4.57-inches tall, 0.56 inches wide, and 1.2 inches thick. The left Joy-Con is 2.3 ounces, while the right is 2.4 ounces. That might have something to do with the right Joy-Cons "C-Button," which you can use for the new GameChat feature. Nintendo's official spec page for its devices appears to be wrong for the original Joy-Cons, so I've sourced it from this specific Joy-Con page: The original Joy-Cons are 4.02 inches by 1.41 inches by 1.12 inches. The left Joy-Con is 1.73 ounces, while the right is 1.84 ounces. While all Joy-Cons support HD Rumble (Nintendo's brand name for haptic feedback), the new Joy-Cons support HD Rumble 2, a newer standard. Most notably, however, the Joy-Con 2s support Mouse Mode, a feature that lets you use the Joy-Cons on a flat surface like a computer mouse. You also don't connect the Joy-Con 2s to the Switch 2 the same way as you do the originals: These connect magnetically (yes, they're strong magnets.) While you don't slide the Joy-Cons into rails like you do on the OG Switch, you do still release them via buttons on the back of the controllers. All Joy-Con models use Bluetooth 3.0, support NFC, and have the same battery stats: It takes three and a half hours to fully charge them, and you get 20 hours of play time on one charge. Battery Surprisingly, the Switch 2 does not make improvements to the Switch family's battery life—despite having the largest battery of all. The Switch 2's 5220mAh battery can run anywhere from two to 6.5 hours. (Nintendo warns that these are rough estimates and that battery life depends on the specific games you play.) Compare that to the original Switch and Switch OLED, both of which have a 4310mAh battery, and can run from 4.5 hours to nine hours. The Switch Lite (3570mAh) beats it too, with a range of three to seven hours. This isn't wholly surprising: The Switch 2 is quite a bit more powerful than the original Switches, so running a high-performing game at 120 fps is going to consume much more power than a 720p game running at 60 or 30 fps, or below. All consoles charge in about three hours when they're in sleep mode. Storage and communications The Switch 2's games are likely the largest Nintendo has ever made, since the console is capable of much higher resolutions and frame rates than past generations. As such, it makes sense for Nintendo to pack more internal storage here: 256GB to be exact. The OG Switch and Switch Lite, on the other hand, only ship with 32GB of internal storage, while the Switch OLED offers 64GB. If you need more space, you can expand that storage with a microSDHC or microSDXC card on these models. Switch 2 also supports expanded memory, but specifically MicroSD Express cards, which limits the flexibility here. Switch 2 supports Wi-Fi 6, a step up from Wi-Fi 5 on the original Switches. Those Switches support Bluetooth 4.1, while Nintendo says the Switch 2 supports "Bluetooth" without any additional information. It likely supports a newer standard than that, seeing as it's launching eight years after the original, but we don't know for sure at this point. The Switch 2 also has a second USB-C port on the top of the unit. This is a great change that makes it possible to charge your Switch with the kickstand out. Audio and video chat For the first time, a Nintendo console has camera support. The Switch 2 lets you connect a webcam for use with GameChat, so you can see your friends while playing games—and they can see you. Nintendo sells a camera of its own, but you can use some third-party webcams as well. The Switch 2 also has a built-in microphone for voice chat. That way, you can talk to your friends over GameChat with or without a camera—though I'm not sure how well they'll be able to hear you if your console and TV are across the room. Speaking of audio, the Switch 2 supports "3D Audio," which the company advertises as a more immersive audio experience. Essentially, sounds should seem like they're coming from where they originate in the game. (If a Mario Kart racer is on your tail, you should hear their engine "behind" you.) Games When it comes down to it, the most important element of any console is its library of games. The Switch 2, like any new console, does have exclusives, though there aren't as many as you might think—at least not at launch. Some of the notable upcoming titles you will only be able to play on Switch 2 at this time are Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Drag X Drive, Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment, Kirby Air Riders, and Elden Ring Tarnished Edition. There are also the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition titles—original Nintendo Switch games with graphical boosts thanks to the upgraded hardware. That includes both Switch Zeldas (Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom), Super Mario Part Jamboree + Jamboree TV, Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World, Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, and Pokémon Legends ZA. If you have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, Switch 2 also supports GameCube titles. At launch, that includes The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soulcalibur II, and F-Zero GX, but more are on the way. You can buy Switch 2 games physically or digitally, but not all physical games are going to ship with the game itself. That's because some of these titles are "game-key cards," which contain the "key" to let you download the game from the internet. Then, you can play the game—as long as you have the game-key inserted in your Switch. It's peculiar, but worth mentioning here, since the original Switch doesn't operate that way. As you might expect, the Switch 2 can play Switch 1 games, but you might not consider this truly backwards compatible. That's because the Switch 2 uses emulation to play Switch 1 games, and not all games play well via this emulation. Hopefully, Nintendo irons out the issues here, but in case they don't, you might not want to trade-in your old Switch to pay for a Switch 2 if you want to continue playing Switch 1 games. Kickstand Nintendo continues to advance the kickstand with each Switch model. The original features a small, skinny stand that was prone to snapping off (though easily reattached via magnets). The Switch OLED greatly improved upon this design, by making the kickstand take up the full width of the console, and support more angles. The Switch 2 has a kickstand that allows for even greater variety of play angles. It's not a huge change, but worth a nod. Price The Switch 2 was spared a price increase from the tariffs: The console runs for $449.99, or $499.99 if you want Mario Kart World bundled in. You probably want that deal, as the game costs $79.99 on its own. Not all Switch 2 games cost $80: Donkey Kong Bananza costs $69.99, but Nintendo is no longer the company for $60 games across the board. The original Switch retails for $299.99, while the Switch OLED goes for $349.99. The Lite originally launched for $199.99, but you can frequently find it on sale.
Tom's Guide
15-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
Switch 2 hardware leaks detail more console specs — and finally reveal what happened to Switch Pro
Remember a few years ago, there were countless rumors of a Nintendo Switch Pro that never came to fruition? Well now that the Switch 2 is on the way, and some of the hardware has leaked out ahead of release, it sounds like there's a reason why that console never materialized. According to Digital Foundry, it seems like the Switch Pro was always supposed to be the Switch 2. We just started hearing about the hardware super early. Nintendo has revealed the official specs for the Switch 2, but there are some details that are a little vague. On top of that, there's only so much you can get from hardware specs on their own. But as Digital Foundry notes, alleged Switch 2 motherboards have arrived on various Chinese retail sites — allowing for some testing to take place. YouTubers Geekerman and Kurnal have actually released hands-on videos with those alleged motherboards. In them, they dive into what the motherboard has to offer and start to test its overall capabilities. If you want in-depth technical details about the Switch 2 hardware, check out both the aforementioned videos for a deep dive. But here are the basics of what to expect. Much of the analysis seems to corroborate previous Switch 2 rumors, including the fact it has a custom Nvidia T239 processor, with eight ARM A78-class CPU cores and a custom RTX 30-series Ampere GPU. Six of those CPU cores are available to developers, while the final two are reserved for system software. It's noted that despite concerns that the 8nm chips employed in the Switch 2 would require too much power for handheld use, that doesn't seem to be an issue. Which makes sense for a console that is literally named after its hybrid nature. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Other points of note include 12GB of LPDDR5X DRAM, split between a pair of 6GB modules, though apparently only 9GB is available to developers. Where that other 3GB of memory goes is unclear. The analysis on the motherboard does show one bizarre piece of information, though. Both Geekerman and Kurnal found that the chip was "taped out", or had its design finalized, all the way back in 2021. Which is likely where all those rumors about the Nintendo Switch Pro came from. Stuff will have leaked out much earlier in the production process, and may have got muddled up with the impending launch of the Switch OLED. Because, if you remember all the way back to the early part of the decade, there had been rumors suggesting the Switch Pro could come with a 7-inch OLED screen. Though in the end the Switch OLED came out offering a display upgrade and little else of substance. That certainly tempered the rumors for a little while. As Digital Foundry notes, chips are typically finalized the year before a big release — meaning the Switch 2 could technically have been released three years ago. As to why Nintendo would wait, all we can do is speculate. Presumably the ongoing popularity of the original Switch played a part, because why ditch your existing system if it's still selling in great numbers? No doubt the surge in popularity during the pandemic helped prolong the console's lifespan too. As to why Nintendo can use 4-year old hardware in a console that will likely last the better part of the next decade, Digital Foundry says the "fundamental features are still impressive and clearly do the job." Which is more than most of us can really ask for. It wasn't like the Switch 2 would ever offer PS5 Pro-levels of performance anyway.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Engadget Podcast: Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on and the Cowboy Bebop creator chats about Lazarus
Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products. After Nintendo revealed the full details around the Switch 2 this week, Engadget's Sam Rutherford got some hands-on time with the new console. In this episode, he talks about the major improvements in the new hardware (especially that 1080p, 120 fps screen) and why he doesn't really miss the older Switch OLED. Also, Sam discusses his time with Mario Kart World, the new semi-open world version of Nintendo's classic racer. In other news, we dive into the latest updates around the TIkTok ban, and we discuss how the Trump administration's tariff push will affect everything in the technology world and beyond. Stay tuned to the end of the show for our chat with Shinichiro Watanabe, the creator of Cowboy Bebop, about his new anime series Lazarus. iTunes Spotify Pocket Casts Stitcher Google Podcasts Switch 2 details are finally here, Sam Rutherford got hands-on time with it – 1:47 U.S.'s broad new tariffs on China and beyond could make everything from keyboards to cars more expensive – 49:32 TikTok's divest-or-ban deadline is April 5, here are the possible buyers – 54:57 xAI buys X, but how much does that matter? – 58:24 Working on – 1:00:59 Pop culture picks – 1:02:31 Hosts: Devindra Hardawar and Sam RutherfordProducer: Ben EllmanMusic: Dale North and Terrence O'Brien
