Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo Switch 2 – key differences explained
Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo Switch 2 – key differences explained
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The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, so we're clarifying the differences between the new console and the original, even if some details are yet to be confirmed. After years of anticipation, the Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been announced, and while Nintendo has stuck to the same style we all know and love with its new console, there are plenty of well-needed changes coming too. While we're yet to have a Nintendo Switch 2 release date or a confirmed price, we have confirmation that the device will be coming in 2025, with a Direct planned for April 2, 2025, that should provide us with more details.
The Nintendo Switch 2 trailer alone provided us with a lot of information about one of the most anticipated new consoles of the decade. But, with no price confirmed, some people may still be on the fence about whether or not they want to upgrade. We're comparing the brand-new Nintendo Switch 2 to its predecessor, so if you're unsure of the differences, we've got you covered.
The original Nintendo Switch had a very distinct design that shaped present-day handheld gaming. It had a screen in the middle, with two detachable controllers, allowing you to play in handheld or docked mode. The screen measures 6.2 inches and is LCD with a 1280 x 720 resolution, which outputs 1080p (FHD) when docked. The Nintendo Switch OLED model, which was released in 2021, had a slightly bigger 7-inch OLED screen rather than LCD.
The Nintendo Switch 2 keeps the familiar format we all know and love, with a screen in the middle and two detachable controllers. The Nintendo Switch 2 trailer shows that the screen is obviously larger, and while we don't have a confirmed size yet, leaker @ZONEofTECH suggest it'll be 8.4 inches, which is a significant jump. The same leaker also suggests it'll have a 1920 x 1080 resolution and 4K output when docked.
