The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct just concluded, shedding light on Team Red's upcoming console, and it's a doozie! The new system has a lot of features for gamers to enjoy, some that bring it in line with the other consoles, while others set it apart in unique ways. Don't forget to check out our Bingo board, as well as see what games are coming to the system. Now let's get into it!

Let's start with the screen. It's 7.9 inches compared to the Switch's 6.2 (or 7 inches on the OLED), with a resolution bump to 1080p. Sadly, it's still LCD, but now it supports HDR content, and has a higher, 120 FPS refresh rate. Connecting to the TV, you can display content in 720p, 1080p, 1440p, or even 4K in some titles. We'll have to wait and see how smooth the performance is.

The console itself has other upgrades that you'd expect from a new generation of a device, like a far better stand, and faster and larger storage (256 GB vs 32GB). MicroSD cards will still be usable, but you'll need a MicroSD Express card rather than a regular one. The game cards are the same as the Switch, except they're red and have faster data transfers. Probably won't work with the Switch one.

The Joycons are also a big upgrade. They now connect to the console magnetically, by using the metal SL and SR buttons on each controller, which are also bigger. You'll be able to use each controller as a mouse, but each game will need to implement this functionality separately. There's also a new Pro Controller coming, with a headphone jack at the bottom and two programmable buttons on the back.

Speaking of games, a number of titles will be upgradeable to Switch 2 versions. For most games, that just means better graphics, but some titles like Metroid Prime 4 and Pikmin 4 will be able to have mouse controls. Other titles, like Kirby and the Forgotten Land or Mario Party Jamboree, will have additional content. If you own the Switch version of the game, you'll be able to upgrade to the new version via an Upgrade pack. No pricing on these, and it might differ depending on the game.

Another big announcement is Game Chat, which is what the C button is used for. This will allow you to connect with up to 3 other players and chat, share your screen, and even show your face with a new Switch Camera. Some games will take advantage of this camera in gameplay, like Mario Party Jamboree showing your face next to your character or using it for special mini-games. There's also a Game Share function, which will let you share your game locally with up to 3 other players.

There'll also be a dedicated piece of software called the Nintendo Switch 2 Tour Guide, which will give you more information about the console. The "game" will be available on launch day, but you'll need to pay for it.

The console will launch on June 5th, either as a standalone or partied with the recently announced Mario Kart World, for... uhm... Oh, dear, Nintendo forgot to mention the price during the presentation. There'll be a dedicated site up in a few hours that will likely have the price, but multiple sources cite 449 USD for the console and 499 for the bundle. We'll just have to wait and see.

Edit: Nintendo's official site confirms the price to be 449 for the console and 499 for the bundle. Meanwhile, Mario Kart World is 79.99 USD on its own (ouch). Hopefully this is just to make people buy the bundle is not the standard price moving forward.

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