Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 is a far more powerful hybrid with a 7.9-inch 120 Hz screen, 4K docked output, magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers and GameChat.
- Brand
- Nintendo
- Category
- Gaming Consoles
- Released
- 2025
- Price
- $449
- VersusAnything Score
- 49/100
Key features
- Hybrid handheld and TV play
- 7.9-inch 120 Hz screen
- Mario Kart World and Nintendo exclusives
Best for families and players who want Nintendo games anywhere.
Nintendo Switch 2 specifications
| GPU power | 3.1 TFLOPS |
|---|---|
| CPU | 8-core Arm Cortex-A78C (NVIDIA T239) |
| Max output | 4K docked, 1080p 120 fps handheld |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Disc drive | Game cards (no disc) |
| Portable | Yes (hybrid) |
| Weight | 0.53 kg |
| Key exclusives | Mario Kart World, Zelda, Donkey Kong Bananza, Pokemon |
| Price (USD, 2025 list) | $449 |
Score breakdown
- Performance (35%)
- Storage (15%)
- Portability (10%)
- Value (40%)
Scored against every console in our database using the gaming consoles weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Hybrid handheld and TV play
- 7.9-inch 120 Hz screen
- Mario Kart World and Nintendo exclusives
- Strong portability score (100/100 within gaming consoles)
- Strong value score (83/100 within gaming consoles)
Cons
- Weaker storage score (0/100 within gaming consoles)
- Weaker performance score (17/100 within gaming consoles)
Compare Nintendo Switch 2 against
Alternatives to Nintendo Switch 2
- Sony PlayStation 5 48/100
- Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition 61/100
- Sony PlayStation 5 Pro 53/100
- Microsoft Xbox Series X 48/100
- Microsoft Xbox Series S 62/100
- Valve Steam Deck OLED 29/100
Sources
- Nintendo Switch 2: Nintendo official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.