Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch 2 ($449) vs Nintendo Switch ($299) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right console.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449 | $299 |
| Weight | 534g | 398g |
| Display | 7.9" LCD 1080p HDR | 6.2" LCD 720p |
| Battery | 2–6.5h | 4.5 to 9 hours |
| Storage | 256GB + microSD | 32GB + microSD |
| Controllers | Joy-Con 2 (mouse mode) | Joy-Con (detachable) |
| Compat | Switch 1 backward compat | — |
| Output | 4K/60fps docked | 1080p docked |
| Weight | 534g with Joy-Con 2, 401g console | 398g with Joy-Con, 297g console |
Pros & Cons
Nintendo Switch 2
- 7.9" 1080p HDR display
- Switch 1 backward compatible
- 4K docked output
- Best portable exclusive library
- Mouse-mode Joy-Con 2
- LCD not OLED
- Game cards still used
- $449 + $60-$70 first-party games
Nintendo Switch
- Cheapest Switch
- Detachable Joy-Con
- Huge game library
- Docks to a TV
- 720p LCD
- 32GB storage
- Switch 2 and OLED are nicer to look at
Nintendo Switch is the better value at $299. Both are part of our curated console index — tap through to check current pricing.
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