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Nintendo Switch 2 is official with 7.9" 120fps VRR display, 4K at 60fps when docked

Published on: 2025-05-17 14:36:00

Finally: This morning's Switch 2 exclusive Nintendo Direct finally answered all the burning questions about the device, including key specs, price, and release date. As expected, many of the rumors regarding the handheld were validated, but let's make it official. The Nintendo Switch 2 is significantly bigger than its older sibling, featuring a 7.9-inch capacitive touch display, adding to its heft compared to its 6.2-inch predecessor. The 1080p IPS LCD has 120Hz variable refresh rate technology and HDR support. Nintendo was tight-lipped about the Switch 2's processor. The only detail it has divulged is that it is a custom-built CPU/GPU from Nvidia. Obviously, it's a step or two up from the first-gen switch, as evidenced by its shortened battery life. Users can expect between two and 6.5 hours of playtime, depending on the game. By comparison, the Switch could go about 4.5 to nine hours on a charge. Nintendo bumped the Switch 2 to 256GB of internal memory for eight times the storage, ... Read full article.