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Nintendo Switch 2
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When did the Switch 2 come out?
The Nintendo Switch 2 launched on June 5, 2025.
What is GameChat?
GameChat is the Switch 2's built-in voice and video chat, opened with the C button on the right Joy-Con 2. It can share your screen with friends while you play.
Can the Switch 2 play Switch 1 games?
Yes, the Switch 2 plays most original Switch games through backward compatibility.
What resolution does the Switch 2 run at?
The handheld screen is 1080p, and the console can output up to 4K to a TV when docked.
Which memory cards work with the Switch 2?
It uses microSD Express cards. Older microSD cards made for the original Switch are not the right type.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is the hybrid successor to the Switch. It launched in June 2025, plays on a roughly 7.9 inch 1080p screen as a handheld and outputs up to 4K when docked to a TV.