Nintendo Switch 2 specs: All the hardware information we know so far

The official reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 was as exciting as it was frustratingly lacking in detail. While we know a lot about the Switch 2 — it’s bigger, has an updated Joy-Con design, and has some quality-of-life hardware tweaks — we’re still waiting on official system specs from Nintendo.

Here’s what we know, specs, what we can glean from Nintendo’s Switch 2 reveal, and what’s been leaked unofficially in recent months.

The original base model of the Nintendo Switch is approximately 4 inches tall and 9.4 inches long, according to Nintendo’s official system specifications. Based on Nintendo’s side-by-side images of the Switch and Switch 2, the successor is approximately 14% larger. That would mean the Switch 2’s overall system size (Joy-Cons included) is roughly 4.5 inches tall and 10.7 inches long.

The Switch 2 will have a larger screen, reportedly an 8-inch LCD. The original Switch had a 6.2-inch LCD screen, while the OLED Switch, introduced in 2021, has a 7-inch screen. Based on Nintendo’s side-by-side images of the Switch and Switch 2, reports of an 8-inch display appear accurate. Our own measurements put it slightly smaller, at about 7.8 inches, a minor difference with room for error. But expect the Switch 2 screen to be around 25% larger than the original Switch.

The Switch 2 will be powered by an Nvidia custom Tegra T239 processor, according to leaked details retrieved from the console motherboard. That would put the system’s processing power on par with previous-generation consoles like the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, according to analysts. But leaks suggest the Switch 2 will employ upscaling technology that can boost 720p resolution visuals up to 4K when docked, using machine learning techniques.

Nintendo hasn’t announced how much internal storage the Switch 2 will boast, but like the original Switch, it will support expandable storage via SD card. The original Switch supported microSDHC and microSDXC (UHS-I) cards up to 2TB, while the Switch 2 is rumored to support microSD Express cards, which offer much faster read speeds and larger storage capacities – up to 128TB.

Additionally, the Switch 2 is rumored to have 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard UFS 3.1 storage.

The Switch 2 has a port for game cartridges, two USB-C ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack, based on the system reveal and early leaks. A slot for expanded microSD storage appears to be tucked away under the Switch 2’s kickstand, similar to the original Switch.

We’re still waiting to hear from Nintendo about certain hardware details such as Switch 2 screen resolution, power consumption, battery life, charging time, and wireless communication. This story will be updated as new details come in.