Nintendo · Released · First generation introduced 2025
Nintendo Switch 2
A new Nintendo generation with a larger 1080p display and magnetic Joy-Con 2.
By Tulasiram Pemmadi · Research updated 25 October 2026 · Research guide, not a hands-on reviewNintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode. Nintendo Switch 2 in Handheld Mode.jpg by Crisco 1492. CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP; no hardware features altered. This image adaptation is available under the same licence.
Hardware at a glance
Display
7.9-inch 1920 × 1080 LCD
Storage
256GB
Expansion
microSD Express
Controllers
Magnetic Joy-Con 2
Family-level details. Check the exact model before assuming that a feature is shared across revisions.
Hardware and game library
Switch 2 is a separate hardware generation. It supports its own games and compatible physical and digital Switch software, with exceptions that need checking by title. The 1080p LCD supports HDR and variable refresh capabilities; output and performance still depend on the game and mode.
Choosing the right model
Buy microSD Express storage rather than assuming an ordinary Switch microSD card is suitable for game storage. Check the regional package, language restrictions and game compatibility. Japanese domestic and multilingual packages should not be treated as interchangeable. A game-key card can require a download, so inspect the software packaging as well as the console box.
Model and edition registry
Selected documented models and editions. This registry does not yet include every regional SKU, promotional unit or limited edition.
Nintendo’s specification distinguishes microSD Express game storage from ordinary microSD cards used to copy older screenshots and videos. The screen is LCD, not OLED. Maximum output modes are hardware capabilities; an individual game may run below those limits.
Model and package identifiers in manufacturer documentation
A hardware model number is different from a retailer SKU, barcode or serial number. These are the codes explicitly named in the linked manufacturer documents. The region identifies the documentation archive; it does not establish exclusive sale in that country.
Match the full label on the console and its box. A shared family number alone does not authenticate a special-edition shell, identify every bundle accessory or establish current repair eligibility.
GTA editions to check for this hardware
This hardware record does not yet have a verified GTA compatibility entry. Check the GTA release-platform catalogue before buying it for a particular game. Do not assume support through emulation, streaming or backwards compatibility.
Images identify the pictured hardware; they are not evidence for every variant listed. Missing regional SKUs and undocumented editions remain outside this guide. Send a correction with a source.
