13 Glimpses Of What's Different With The Nintendo Switch 2

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The new Switch 2 Joy-Con are showed off in front of colored backgrounds.

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The Switch 2 has a much more robust kick-stand

The Switch 2 has a much more robust kick-stand

A screenshot shows off the new Nintendo Switch 2.

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The launch Joy-Cons are black on the outside and slightly longer

The launch Joy-Cons are black on the outside and slightly longer

A screenshot shows off the new Nintendo Switch 2.

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They have blue and orange inlays respectively

They have blue and orange inlays respectively

A screenshot shows off the new Nintendo Switch 2.

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The Joy-Cons connect with magnets at the top and bottom

The Joy-Cons connect with magnets at the top and bottom

A screenshot shows off the new Nintendo Switch 2.

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The Joy-Cons also have what look like optical sensors that give them the functionality of a PC mouse

The Joy-Cons also have what look like optical sensors that give them the functionality of a PC mouse

A screenshot shows off the new Nintendo Switch 2.

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The dock has rounded edges this time

The dock has rounded edges this time

A screenshot shows off the new Nintendo Switch 2.

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What’s that new square button beneath the home button?

What’s that new square button beneath the home button?

A screenshot shows off the new Nintendo Switch 2.

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The Switch 2 screen is noticeably bigger than the current base model

The Switch 2 screen is noticeably bigger than the current base model

A screenshot shows off the new Nintendo Switch 2.

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That back of the Switch 2 displays the new console’s name and the U-shaped kick-stand

That back of the Switch 2 displays the new console’s name and the U-shaped kick-stand

A screenshot shows off the new Nintendo Switch 2.

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The top of the Switch 2 has a second USB-C port

The top of the Switch 2 has a second USB-C port

A screenshot shows off the new Nintendo Switch 2.

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The bottom of the Switch 2 looks almost identical to the current one

The bottom of the Switch 2 looks almost identical to the current one

A screenshot shows off the new Nintendo Switch 2.

Screenshot: Nintendo / Kotaku

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The new Joy-Con grip accessory has been adapted for the magnetic connectors

The new Joy-Con grip accessory has been adapted for the magnetic connectors

A screenshot shows off the new Nintendo Switch 2.

Screenshot: Nintendo / Kotaku

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A side-by-side render shows the relative sizes of the Switch compared to the Switch 2, and their matching cartridge slots

A side-by-side render shows the relative sizes of the Switch compared to the Switch 2, and their matching cartridge slots

A comparison shot shows the current Switch and the new one.

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