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Nintendo Switch 2 launches on Thursday, here's everything you need to know
- Nintendo Switch 2, set to release on June 5, unveils key features such as a 1080p 7.9-inch display, 4K output at 120Hz when docked, and compatibility with Switch games.
- Joy-Con 2 for Nintendo Switch 2 includes magnetic attachment, larger SL and SR buttons, improved analog sticks, 'HD Rumble 2,' and an optical sensor for mouse use.
- Pro Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 features HD Rumble 2, remappable buttons, an audio jack, and Amiibo support.
- The new 'C button' on Joy-Con 2 allows for chat sessions with friends, and a $55 camera accessory enables gameplay streaming along with facecam.
- The Switch 2 boasts GameCube game compatibility through Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack, enhanced specs, including a new processor, GPU, and increased storage.
- Wi-Fi 6 support, faster storage, and an Ethernet port on the new dock improve networking capabilities.
- Nintendo introduces Virtual Game Cards for digital games, allowing sharing among Family Account members, with limitations on simultaneous usage and lending period.
- Game-Key cards for physical games require an initial download onto the console and can be resold like traditional cartridges.
- The Switch 2 promises improved battery life management with a 'battery preservation mode' and estimated playtime between 2 to 6.5 hours.
- Pre-orders for the Switch 2 faced challenges due to high demand and retailers being unprepared, with Costco potentially offering day-one availability of Mario Kart World bundles.
- Switch 2 accessories like Joy-Con 2, Pro Controller, dock set, and more feature price increases with the console priced at $450 standalone or $500 with a Mario Kart World bundle.
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