In simply over a month, gamers can have a greater concept of what to anticipate from the Switch 2 when it is showcased throughout a Nintendo Direct on April 2. As a result of Nintendo needed to share sure technical specs with the Federal Communication Fee forward of time, gamers at the moment are privy to a couple extra particulars in regards to the upcoming console.
Through The Verge, the FCC has posted some of the Switch 2 technical specs on-line. Whereas most of those reviews are very dry with technical jargon, they do point out that Switch 2 will assist close to subject communication, or NFC, which is how the Amiibo figures had been capable of join with Nintendo’s earlier console to unlock new in-game content material. It is also been confirmed that the radio-frequency identification (RFID) function is positioned in the suitable Pleasure-Con, simply because it was within the first Switch. Whereas that is not 100% affirmation that Amiibos will proceed to be utilized with the Switch 2, it actually appears probably that they are going to.
The FCC filings point out that Switch 2 will assist Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) networks with as much as 80MHz of bandwidth. That is an improve from the unique Switch’s Wi-Fi 5 capabilities, however not as quick as Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7. These reviews additionally affirm that Switch 2 has two USB-C ports, one on the high and one on the backside. The system may be charged by both of these ports.
A beforehand launched Japanese patent utility revealed that Switch 2’s Pleasure-Cons can have mouse-like capabilities. Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa just lately advised the corporate should push “past video video games” to get individuals to interact with extra than simply its video games and consoles. It is not totally clear what which means for Switch 2 but, however hopefully extra solutions shall be shared quickly.