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10th March 2025
02:58pm GMT
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More details on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console have been revealed - and there's plenty of exciting features.
Ahead of the console's release later this year, Nintendo is working behind-the-scenes to get the much-anticipated Switch ready.
This includes legal filings with the USA's Federal Communications Commission (FCC) which was spotted by The Verge.
Although the official announcement trailer revealed some things, like its larger design and an additional USB-C port on the top of the console, Nintendo has kept specifics tightly under wraps.
But these recent filings showcase some more features including faster Wi-Fi and amiibo support.
The FCC filings which were submitted by Nintendo last week don’t mention the Switch 2 by name, however they do contain references to a game console and Joy-Con controllers.
Plus, the designation code 'BEE' is believed to be for any Switch 2 related products according to The Verge, and follows a similar trend for how Nintendo typically labels its products.
The original Switch had the designation code 'HAC' and a HAC game card is also listed under "supported equipment", which means the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible.
Other parts of the filings show that the Switch 2 will support Wi-Fi 6 networks up to 80MHz of bandwidth, which means this should allow for faster Wi-Fi and improve online functionality when compared to the original Switch.
Plus, the previously mentioned USB-C port is confirmed to be used for charging the console, with an AC adaptor that goes up to 20V compared to the original Switch's 15V AC adaptor.
So although it'll take longer to charge, a more powerful adaptor suggests that Switch 2 games will run better when the console is connected to its dock.
The release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 is yet to be revealed by the company.
However more details will be revealed at the Nintendo Direct event on Wednesday, 2 April at 2pm GMT.
No, the console is not yet available to officially pre-order, but some retailers have launched Nintendo Switch pages.
This includes UK retailer Currys, which has created a page for Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the UK. You can see the page here.
There is not a lot on the page but it does have a box to fill in your details. Currys says it will then email you information when pre orders are open.
Currys says: "All we know is that it’ll be out at some point this year. Nintendo hasn’t completely left us hanging though. That’s because they’ve said that their next Nintendo Direct presentation will air on 2 April 2025 (2pm UK time) and offer a closer look at Nintendo Switch 2. So, we hope they’ll reveal the launch date in that video too."
Gamers can also register their interest in pre orders on the Shopto website and pay just 1p to secure their spot. However, there is a catch as Shopto also says pre orders are not guaranteed once the console is released.
If you’re not too bothered about the latest model and are hoping that the prices of the original Nintendo Switch and the OLED model are going to drop following the new release then that’s also a possibility.
Currently the Nintendo Switch is priced at £240, which is about £33 cheaper than its launch price or the Sports Bundle version for £244, while the OLED is £265, which is just under £40 cheaper than its launch price.
They’ll both be ones to watch following the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 as you might be able to get some deals, including bundles featuring a game.
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