Nintendo provided a better have a look at the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 throughout its newest Nintendo Direct presentation, showcasing the system’s {hardware} and new options. Afterward, the corporate detailed a number of the console’s specs, together with its battery life.
In line with a spec sheet on the official Nintendo website, Switch 2’s battery life will final between 2-6.5 hours on a single cost. Nintendo says this vary is a “tough estimate” and can fluctuate relying on plenty of circumstances, together with what video games you’re taking part in. The corporate additionally confirmed that it’s going to take roughly three hours to completely cost a Switch 2 when it is in sleep mode.
For reference, Switch 2’s battery life is roughly in the identical ballpark as the unique Switch when it first launched again in March 2017. The launch mannequin’s battery lasted between 2.5-6.5 hours on a single cost, whereas the revised mannequin, launched in 2019, improved battery life to 4.5-9 hours. The Switch OLED mannequin equally lasts between 4.5-9 hours on a single cost.
Along with detailing the system’s battery life, Nintendo confirmed off quite a few different new options the Switch 2 boasts over its predecessor, together with Pleasure-Cons with mouse performance and display screen sharing. Switch 2 recreation playing cards are additionally quicker and are available in a distinct colour, and choose Switch 1 video games will obtain free and paid updates for the brand new console.
Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5, with preorders opening on April 9. Switch 1 homeowners can switch their system information and digital video games to the brand new console. You’ll be able to compensate for different information from at the moment’s Nintendo Direct in our roundup of all the most important Nintendo Switch 2 bulletins.