Nintendo Switch 2 The most complete summary: the unlocked version of 3200 yuan supports 4K games, and these upgrades you need to know

The iPhone conference is held once a year, but the Switch conference will not be held until 8 years.

After whetting the world's appetite with a trailer that lasted less than 3 minutes, Nintendo waited for another 2 and a half months, letting rumors and speculation fly for a while, before finally holding the first face-to-face meeting of the Switch 2 today to really introduce us to the new machine.

Nintendo first announced the release date for the Switch 2: June 5, with two prices as follows:

• The domestic version is 49,980 yen, which is equivalent to about 2,431 yuan
• The multilingual version is 69,980 yen, and the price of the Hong Kong version is 3,450 Hong Kong dollars, which is about 3,221 yuan

It is worth mentioning that the "Japan Domestic Edition" Switch 2 is only available in Japanese, and players in other countries and regions need to purchase the "Multilingual Version", which also supports Japanese.

Everyone doesn't have to panic too much about the "locked area", in fact, it is more like Switch launched a "Japanese national version", the distribution strategy is a bit similar to the Switch Tencent version, it is an independent sales system, we just need to buy the "multi-Chinese version". As for the game card, Nintendo said that it can be played as long as it is plugged into any console.

Nintendo highlighted the most speculated new Joy-Con 2 controller. From the previous generation of slide rail snap-on design, it has been changed to a magnetic design that is more convenient to install and disassemble, which can be more convenient and firmly installed on the body or grip, and can be easily removed by pressing a button on the back.

The Joy-Con mouse mode, which was glimpsed in the previous trailer, was the highlight of the face-to-face meeting. Joy-Con 2 can be detached and can be moved around on a flat surface like a mouse, not only replacing the joystick interaction in some old games, but also some new games specially designed for "mouse mode".

Don't be in a hurry to lose the old Switch generation controller at home, and the Switch 2 can continue to be used.

The new button "C key" that has been accidentally exposed in the material has also been officially revealed: GameChat, which can be said to be the official voice room function of Switch, can connect with friends when playing games, and share real-time game screens, but the smoothness and picture quality of transmission are not particularly good.

Nintendo's hardware engineers revealed in an interview that GameChat was partly inspired by online meetings during the work-from-home pandemic pandemic, and I said how the interface felt familiar......

In order to cooperate with the open mic function, the Switch 2 also has a built-in microphone, which can also cancel noise during calls.

In addition to microphone connection, Nintendo has also introduced a new external camera accessory that allows you to share your face Reaction in real time for a more immersive feel.

The use of the extra USB-C port on the top of the Switch 2 has also been officially revealed: it can be used for external cameras, it can also be used for charging, and maybe Nintendo will bring more abundant external accessories in the future.

In addition to being able to open a voice room and play games with the microphone, the Switch 2 will also support sharing the same game with nearby Switches to play online, and the old Switch can be added to stream games.

In order to familiarize new players with the structure and button functions of the Switch 2, Nintendo has also prepared a mini-game called "Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour", which controls a small person to explore the Switch 2 - with the release of the console, it will be priced at 990 yen.

Nintendo also brought the Switch 2 Pro controller, which also comes with a new C-button, plus GR/GL custom buttons on the back, as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack, as well as improved durability and grip, and the joystick is also very quiet when used, which Nintendo internally calls the "Aerial joystick".

Switch 2's newly upgraded processor still brings stronger picture performance. In handheld mode, the Switch 2 supports up to 120fps 1080p image quality, and also supports modern console features such as HDR and VRR. With the new dock, it can output up to 4K in console mode, which is indeed much clearer than the Switch.

Thanks to the stronger performance of the Switch 2, Nintendo will also launch the "NS2 Enhanced Edition" for some compatible Switch games, including "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom", "Pokémon Legend ZA", "Kirby of the Stars: Discovery and Discovery", "Mario Party: An Unprecedented Extravaganza", etc., some games can be updated for free, and some require an additional purchase of an additional "upgrade package" priced at 1000 yen (equivalent to about 48 yuan), or join Nintendo's online membership service.

In addition to the image quality, the mouse mode, microphone, and camera gameplay of the Switch 2 will also be adapted to some upgraded games, adding more new gameplay, such as this new Mario party mini-game, which looks a bit like a Japanese variety show.

Overall, Switch 2 supports a total of three games:

• Switch 2 独占游戏
• Switch is compatible with games, but with Switch 2 Enhanced, there may be upgrades to graphics or gameplay
• Switch is compatible with games, just run it directly, and there may be an increase in frame rate or graphics

It should be noted that out of more than 10,000 Switch games, there are more than 100 Switch games that are not compatible with Switch 2, including themed games such as "Fitness Ring Adventure" and "Labo".

The Switch 2 will also come with 256GB of built-in storage (yes, more than the standard version of the iPhone), and the external memory cartridge will support microSD Express cards, but the previous microSD cards will no longer be supported.

The above is the basic situation of Switch 2, Nintendo has also brought us a more anticipated game lineup -

First up is the highly anticipated Mario Kart World, which features an "open world" design for up to 24 players and will be released alongside Switch 2.

Another masterpiece of Mario's world view is the new 3D game "BANAZA", which uses a new 3D action gameplay and will be released on July 17 this year.

It is worth mentioning that the price of Switch 2 games also has a trend of increasing prices - the price of "Mario Kart World" has increased significantly: the digital version is 8980 yen (equivalent to 436.94 yuan), and the physical version is priced at 9980 yen (equivalent to 485.60 yuan); THE PRICE OF "BANAZA" REMAINS THE SAME: THE DIGITAL VERSION IS PRICED AT 7,980 YEN (EQUIVALENT TO 388.28 YUAN), AND THE PHYSICAL VERSION IS PRICED AT 8,980 YEN.

In addition, Masahiro Sakurai, the father of "Kirby of the Stars", also brought "Kirby of the Stars AirRiders", which seems to be a new work in the long-dormant Star Truck racing car series from the promotional video.

Although there is no "Red Hat", the new work of "Cuckold" is not absent - the new game of the Musou gameplay series, "Zelda Warriors: Sealed Wars", will be released this winter, set as a prequel story of "Tears of the Kingdom", telling the story of Princess Zelda and the ancient sages against the Demon King.

On top of that, there's also a game called Drag x Drive, which controls wheelchair people to play basketball and will play mainly using Joy-Con 2's mouse mode - a heterogeneous gameplay that's very Nintendo.

Third-party games also have blockbuster products - the Switch 2 exclusive "The DuskBloods", developed by From Software and supervised by Hidetaka Miyazaki, has been officially announced and will be released in 2026, which is a unique PVPVE gameplay.

Hidetaka Miyazaki's other masterpiece "Elden Ring", as well as "Cyberpunk 2077", "Two Shadows in Wonderland", "Final Fantasy 7 Remake", "Hogwarts Legacy" and other more talked-about third-party games, have officially announced the launch of the Switch 2 version.

There's also support for old classic games — the Switch 2 will be able to emulate the Nintendo Game Cube (NGC) games, and Nintendo will also launch a new NGC controller.

Although it is a brand new machine, the Switch 2 will be able to play most of the games in the old Switch game library on the day of release, and you can also enjoy better enhanced graphics, the new first-party work "Mario Kart World", as well as some new third-party titles such as "Cyberpunk 2077" will be released with the Switch 2, and "BANANZA" will also be launched next month, so there is no worry about the Switch 2 debuting without games.

The bigger question may be, can you buy it or not?

After the face-to-face meeting, Nintendo also announced the lottery method for Switch 2 reservations, and the conditions can be described as very harsh, taking the rules of Japan as an example (the lottery rules of the Hong Kong version and the American version are similar):

• As of February 28, 2025, you must have accumulated more than 50 hours of Nintendo Switch game software (test and free software are not counted)
• At the time of application, you must have a Nintendo Switch Online membership that has accumulated at least 1 year and still have an active subscription at the time of application
• Among the members of the family plan, only the holder of the master account meets the above criteria
• Only users whose Nintendo Account country or region is set to Japan can apply and purchase

Since the release of the first trailer of the Switch 2, Nintendo's stock price has continued to rise, even hitting a record high, and the market value has exceeded the $100 billion mark for the first time, indicating that the market has very high expectations for the Switch 2.

So what about Switch 2? Stronger, bigger, more expensive, but also like, no different.

The new "mouse mode" may be a new variable: some people think it is a more versatile way to interact with each other, and you can use the Switch to play more difficult games; Some people also think that it is a departure from the diverse playability of the Switch and a laziness in the gameplay design.

As for the answer, you can only know it from the moment you actually get it in your hands and start playing.

More than 10 years after implementing the strategy of former president Satoshi Iwata's "game population expansion", Nintendo has transformed from a company focusing on video games to a super-large IP management company: Nintendo movies in movie theaters, Super Nintendo World when you want to go to amusement parks, Nintendo music services when you want to listen to songs, and Nintendo even recently released a "Nintendo Today!" The app is dedicated to updating and publishing Nintendo dynamics and providing a variety of Nintendo content.

But for Nintendo, games are still the best way to show off their creativity, and the Switch 2 is the best platform.

Eight years on, the tech industry has changed almost dramatically, but not all of it has been reflected in the Switch 2.

For Nintendo, the most important thing for a game console is not the parameters, but how to make more people enjoy the fun of games, which is the so-called "horizontal thinking of withering technology".

This is true of the Wii, which makes housewives wield gamepads, and the NDS, which is loved by elementary school students, and the elderly, and even more so the Switch, which enables all kinds of unexpected plays.

So, for the Switch 2, this is what Nintendo said:

Nintendo Switch 2 Although it is a Switch with improved performance, we don't want customers to think that the Switch 2 is really good, but we think that this is a new Switch made by Nintendo - we hope this will become the new standard for Nintendo Switch, hence the name Nintendo Switch 2.

Maybe in the future, we will update the Switch like the iPhone, updating the hardware standards, but the essence of happiness will not change.

Here are our recommendations for choosing a Nintendo Switch 2:

• Unless you're living in Japan for a long time, you don't need to consider buying a Japanese-limited edition, just buy the multilingual version
• If you are a Switch user of the Bank of China, the Switch 2 has not yet announced the plan of the Bank of China, and the price of the Hong Kong version of the Switch 2 is 3200RMB, which is the closest channel to us
• The multi-language version of Switch 2 is essentially the same as the current Switch, and your game and account can be kept
• You don't necessarily need to buy it for the first time, as there aren't many exclusive games that will be released with the Switch 2 in June, so you can consider waiting until July or even later, when the supply is more abundant
• Don't worry too much about the Switch 2 having no games to play after you buy it, the Switch has a game library of over 10,000 games, and if you only have one console, then the Switch 2 is a good upgrade option
• If you don't have a Switch before, it's also a good idea to buy a Switch 2 at the right time

Finally, attach the spec sheet for the Switch 2:

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