Nintendo Switch 2 specs confirmed: 1080p display 120Hz handheld, upscaled 4K

Nintendo has just confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2 will have a 1920 x 1080p display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR support.

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Nintendo is currently showcasing the Nintendo Switch 2 in a dedicated Direct, where the company confirmed the Switch 2 will have a display that's nearly double the pixels of the original Nintendo Switch. Additionally, Nintendo has confirmed the Switch 2 will feature a full high definition display (FHD), which measures 1920 x 1080p.

The big surprise is that Nintendo has packed the Switch 2 with a 120Hz display in handheld mode, while also adding extra performance via the dock, which can output at 4K (3840 x 2160p) with upscaling.

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As for the other specifications, the storage on the Nintendo Switch 2 is x8 that of the original Nintendo Switch, as the Switch 2 will be shipping with 256GB of system storage. The Switch 2 will also come with storage expansion, specifically with a microSD card slot. Furthermore, there are three types of games to play on the Nintendo Switch 2: Switch 2 Edition games, original Switch games, and Switch 2 exclusive games.

The Switch 2 Edition games will be upgraded versions of the original Switch games, with new features such as the newly announced GameChat, additional content, and more.

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