Overview



Start your next gaming adventure with the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system —packed with upgrades and fun ways to connect and play together!

Discover Nintendo Switch 2

Your games will leap to life on the vivid, 7.9” 1080p screen that showcases the system’s powerful processing and graphics performance. The updated dock also supports up to 4K resolution and frame rates up to 120 fps with compatible games and TVs.*

The reimagined Joy-Con™ 2 controllers snap into place with magnetic connectors—and each controller can even be used as a mouse in compatible games. Plus, you can still enjoy compatible games from your existing Nintendo Switch library**.

Connect with friends and family with GameChat

Once GameChat*** is setp up, press the C Button on your right Joy-Con 2 to start it up, a seamless way to voice chat with your friends, share your game screen, and connect via video chat with a compatible USB-C® camera (sold separately).

Nintendo Switch 2 also has a built-in microphone that filters out noise around you for a clear experience. It’s like hanging out together…from wherever you are.

GameChat Open-Access Period

Until March 31, 2026, GameChat can be used without a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Afterwards, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required to use GameChat.

Gear up for exclusive games and more

Nintendo Switch 2 is the exclusive home to games like Mario Kart™ World, Donkey Kong™ Bananza, and more.

You can also purchase upgrade packs for certain Nintendo Switch games like The Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom, Super Mario Party™ Jamboree, and Kirby™ and the Forgotten Land for enhanced experiences and new content!


* TV and game must be compatible with 4K resolution. Frame rate is fixed to a maximum of 60 fps for 4K output.
** Some Nintendo Switch games may not be supported or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. Visit Nintendo’s website for compatibility information.
*** Internet, Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account required for online features, including GameChat. Nintendo Switch 2 camera or compatible USB-C® camera required for video features. Not available in all countries. Terms and GameChat requirements apply. support.nintendo.com Nintendo Switch Online membership, Nintendo Switch 2 camera, and compatible USB-C® camera sold separately.
**** Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Games, systems and some accessories sold separately.




At-a-glance



  • Place your Nintendo Switch 2 however you like in tabletop mode using a large, stable stand. With 150 degrees of freedom, you can always find a comfortable viewing angle. Perfect for playing together!

    The top of the system now has a USB-C port, in addition to one on the bottom. Plug in the included AC adapter and play in tabletop mode while the console charges.

  • The next evolution of Nintendo Switch is here!

    Bring games to life with a larger 1080p screen – or connect to a TV and play in up to 4K resolution*. Support for HDR, VRR, and frame rates up to 120 fps let you enjoy brilliant colour, clarity, and smooth gameplay.

    Snap the new Joy-Con 2 controllers into place with magnetic connectors. Each controller can even be used as a mouse in compatible games.

    Experience new, exclusive games like Mario Kart World only on Nintendo Switch 2. Plus, you can play compatible Nintendo Switch games**.

    *TV and game must be compatible with 4K resolution. Frame rate is fixed to a maximum of 60 fps for 4K output.
    **Nintendo Switch 2 plays both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. Some Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo Switch Online members can continue using the service on Nintendo Switch 2. Find out more about compatibility.

  • Meet the new Joy-Con 2 controllers, designed to attach and detach with ease. Strong magnets keep the controllers firmly attached to the console. Simply press the release button on the back to disengage the magnetic lock – and off they come.

  • The optical sensor on the side of each Joy-Con 2 controller lets you use mouse controls on surfaces like a table or your lap.

    Both Joy-Con 2 controllers can be used for mouse controls at the same time, opening up new ways to play – like using both hands to control two mouse controllers simultaneously.

    Please note: responsiveness of mouse controls may vary depending on the play surface.

  • Your friends and family are never far away with GameChat. Once GameChat is set up, simply press the C Button on the right Joy-Con 2 controller to start an online chat whenever you like.

    Nintendo Switch 2 has a built-in microphone that can pick up your voice even when sitting far away. It can also filter out the sounds of your surroundings, letting your voice come through loud and clear.

    Share your screen in real time – even if you're all playing different games. Team up in the same game or watch along as your friends play different ones. It's all about hanging out and having a good time.

    Show off your game face
    Connect a compatible USB-C camera, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 camera (sold separately) to video chat and see each other's faces while you play. Up to four people can video chat at the same time.

    With GameChat, it's easy to stay connected with friends and family. Feel like you're playing in the same room together, no matter the distance.




Reasons to buy


  • Place your Nintendo Switch 2 however you like in tabletop mode using a large, stable stand. With 150 degrees of freedom, you can always find a comfortable viewing angle. Perfect for playing together!

    The top of the system now has a USB-C port, in addition to one on the bottom. Plug in the included AC adapter and play in tabletop mode while the console charges.
  • The next evolution of Nintendo Switch is here!

    Bring games to life with a larger 1080p screen – or connect to a TV and play in up to 4K resolution*. Support for HDR, VRR, and frame rates up to 120 fps let you enjoy brilliant colour, clarity, and smooth gameplay.

    Snap the new Joy-Con 2 controllers into place with magnetic connectors. Each controller can even be used as a mouse in compatible games.

    Experience new, exclusive games like Mario Kart World only on Nintendo Switch 2. Plus, you can play compatible Nintendo Switch games**.

    *TV and game must be compatible with 4K resolution. Frame rate is fixed to a maximum of 60 fps for 4K output.
    **Nintendo Switch 2 plays both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. Some Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo Switch Online members can continue using the service on Nintendo Switch 2. Find out more about compatibility.
  • Meet the new Joy-Con 2 controllers, designed to attach and detach with ease. Strong magnets keep the controllers firmly attached to the console. Simply press the release button on the back to disengage the magnetic lock – and off they come.
  • The optical sensor on the side of each Joy-Con 2 controller lets you use mouse controls on surfaces like a table or your lap.

    Both Joy-Con 2 controllers can be used for mouse controls at the same time, opening up new ways to play – like using both hands to control two mouse controllers simultaneously.

    Please note: responsiveness of mouse controls may vary depending on the play surface.
  • Your friends and family are never far away with GameChat. Once GameChat is set up, simply press the C Button on the right Joy-Con 2 controller to start an online chat whenever you like.

    Nintendo Switch 2 has a built-in microphone that can pick up your voice even when sitting far away. It can also filter out the sounds of your surroundings, letting your voice come through loud and clear.

    Share your screen in real time – even if you're all playing different games. Team up in the same game or watch along as your friends play different ones. It's all about hanging out and having a good time.

    Show off your game face
    Connect a compatible USB-C camera, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 camera (sold separately) to video chat and see each other's faces while you play. Up to four people can video chat at the same time.

    With GameChat, it's easy to stay connected with friends and family. Feel like you're playing in the same room together, no matter the distance.

Specification


Technical Description: Nintendo Switch 2 portable game console 20.1 cm (7.9") 256 GB Touchscreen Wi-Fi Black

Design
Detachable control elements:
Yes
Reflex vibration:
Yes
Volume control:
Buttons
Shoulder buttons:
Yes
Analog thumbsticks:
Yes
Gaming control function buttons:
D-pad, Home button, Menu button, Power button
Gaming control technology:Techology of device, analogue or digital.
Analogue / Digital
Product colour:
Black

Display
Touchscreen type:There are a variety of touchscreen technologies that have different methods of sensing touch, including resistive and capacitive.
Capacitive
Touch technology:Technology of touch sensetive screen e.g. dual-touch.
Multi-touch
Display resolution:The number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed. It is usually quoted as width × height, with the units in pixels: for example, "1024 × 768" means the width is 1024 pixels and the height is 768 pixels. The higher the number of pixels, the sharper the image.
1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen:A screen of a laptop, smartphone, etc., that responds to touch so you can control the interface using your fingers.
Yes
Display diagonal:Size of the display for this product, measured diagonally, usually in inches.
20.1 cm (7.9")
Display:The description of display that can includes display type, resolution, size etc.
LCD

Logistics data
Country of origin:Country where the device is made.
China
Harmonized System (HS) code:
9504500000

Multimedia
Number of built-in speakers:
2
Built-in microphone:Microphone that is found inside the product.
Yes
Built-in camera:The product has an integrated camera.
No

Network
Wi-Fi standards:The type of wireless local area network (LAN). It can be ad-hoc, where units in a network communicate peer-to-peer, or Infrastructure, where units communicate with each other via an access point A LAN interconnects computers in a small area e.g. home, school or office.
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Frequency band:A small section of the spectrum of radio communication frequencies, in which channels are usually used or set aside for the same purpose e.g.for a channel on FM radio; for mobile networks to communicate with mobile phones.
2.45 GHz
Bluetooth:Bluetooth is a low-power radio technology developed to replace the cables and wires currently used to link or connect electronic devices such as personal computers, printers, and a wide variety of handheld devices including mobile phones. Because it uses radio-wave connectivity, a Bluetooth-enabled device has a constant, established connection to whatever browser it uses. This saves the user the trouble of logging on to check for emails or news updates, for example.
Yes
Wi-Fi:Popular technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data or connect to the internet wirelessly using radio waves.
Yes

Networking
Wi-Fi standards:The type of wireless local area network (LAN). It can be ad-hoc, where units in a network communicate peer-to-peer, or Infrastructure, where units communicate with each other via an access point A LAN interconnects computers in a small area e.g. home, school or office.
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Frequency band:A small section of the spectrum of radio communication frequencies, in which channels are usually used or set aside for the same purpose e.g.for a channel on FM radio; for mobile networks to communicate with mobile phones.
2.45 GHz
Bluetooth:Bluetooth is a low-power radio technology developed to replace the cables and wires currently used to link or connect electronic devices such as personal computers, printers, and a wide variety of handheld devices including mobile phones. Because it uses radio-wave connectivity, a Bluetooth-enabled device has a constant, established connection to whatever browser it uses. This saves the user the trouble of logging on to check for emails or news updates, for example.
Yes
Wi-Fi:Popular technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data or connect to the internet wirelessly using radio waves.
Yes

Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H):
20 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T):The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely operated.
5 - 35 °C

Packaging content
Manual:
Yes
Cables included:
HDMI, USB Type-C
Battery charger included:
Yes
AC adapter included:
Yes

Packaging data
Package depth:The distance from the front to the back of the packaging.
220 mm
Package height:The distance from the top to the bottom of the packaging.
107 mm
Package weight:Weight of the packaged product.
1.7 kg
Package width:The distance from one side of the packaging to the other.
220 mm

Performance
Parental control:
Yes
Gyroscope:
Yes
Ambient light sensor:
Yes
Accelerometer:
Yes
Platform:Description of a technology platform including a processor, chipset, platform software and wired networking capabilities.
Nintendo Switch 2

Ports & interfaces
Combo headphone/mic port:
Yes
Headphone outputs:Number of sockets /ports where headphones are connected.
1
Headphone connectivity:How headphones connect to a device e.g. wirelessly or via a cable and connector.
3.5 mm
Microphone in:The socket where a microphone is connected to the device.
Yes
USB connector type:The type of USB connector/port that this product has.
USB Type-C
USB port:Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard developed in the mid-1990s that defines the cables, connectors and communications protocols used in a bus for connection, communication, and power supply between computers and electronic devices. USB was designed to standardize the connection of computer peripherals (including keyboards, pointing devices, digital cameras, printers, portable media players, disk drives and network adapters) to personal computers, both to communicate and to supply electric power. It has become commonplace on other devices, such as smartphones, PDAs and video game consoles. USB has effectively replaced a variety of earlier interfaces, such as serial and parallel ports, as well as separate power chargers for portable devices.
Yes
HDMI:HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed/uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant device ("the source device") to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. HDMI is a digital replacement for existing analog video standards.
Yes

Power
USB Power Delivery (USB PD):
Yes
USB Type-C charging port:
Yes
Battery type:Description of battery supplied with the product, such battery form factor (e.g. AA/AAA).
Built-in
Power source type:What the power source is.
Battery

Storage
Maximum memory card size:The maximum size of memory card that can be used with this device.
2 TB
Compatible memory cards:Types of memory cards which can be used with this product.
MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Card reader integrated:The device includes a card reader e.g. a card reader in the disk bay of a computer or thin client to permit log-on using smart/pin cards.
Yes
Built-in memory capacity:
256 GB

Technical details
Compliance certificates:
CE, UKCA

Weight & dimensions
Weight:Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.
534 g
Height:The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.
166 mm
Depth:The distance from the front to the back of something.
139 mm
Width:The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
272 mm


Product details


045496321451-XEX Nintendo 0045496321451

Nintendo Switch 2 portable game console 20.1 cm (7.9") 256 GB Touchscreen Wi-Fi Black

£436.99 and

SKU045496321451-XEX


Parent Product

10015152 Nintendo


MPN: 10015152

Nintendo Switch 2 portable game console 20.1 cm (7.9") 256 GB Touchscreen Wi-Fi Black

Quick Code: Q1942959 MPN: 045496321451-XEX
£436.99

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