Switch 2 features a port for game cartridges, two USB-C ports, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, based on the system’s reveal and early leaks. A slot for expanded microSD storage appears to be tucked away underneath the Switch 2’s kickstand, similar to the original Switch.

The Nintendo Switch 2's specs are still a bit of a mystery, but the one official video teaser still revealed a lot.

We've already covered the specs of the souped-up Switch sequel, but I want to talk about the branding and design. In its championing of personality and fun, Nintendo has always stood out from the competition from an aesthetic perspective, but that sense of joyful rebellion feels missing here.

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Respected dataminer ZachyCatGames posted on Famiboards apparent details of the Switch 2’s hardware, including a GPU that is expected to exceed 560 MHz—which would bring it closer to rivals PlayStation and Xbox. The leaked specs would also make it much more powerful than the initial Switch console

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The Joy-Con have had a glow up. The new Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con have been stretched into a much taller form factor than the previous model's. That should make for a more comfortable hold overall, especially with the slimmer silhouette and more rounded edges, though we're yet to test the handheld fully.

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