Nintendo's next console will house a Lithium ion battery, with a battery capacity of 5220 mAh. Meanwhile, its battery life is "Approx. 2 - 6.5 hours". Nintendo notes this is just an "estimate" life span, and adds "the battery life will depend on the games you play and usage conditions".
Switch Lite has 3-7 hours battery life, Switch consoles that start with the serial number XA (release model) had 2.5 - 6.5 hours
In-app achievements will be exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 versions of the games
These achievements track general stats such as weapons collected, the number of shrines completed, and other in-game metrics. Another achievement system, medals, will be awarded for reaching certain in-game milestones.
Players will be able to track their achievements against their friends, and other players in the Nintendo app.
$449.99 / £395.99 for base console, $499.99 / £429.99 for Mario Kart World bundle. Japan has a region locked "cheaper" variant
4K support, HDR, Joy-Con with mouse controls, built in microphone, webcam support, 120hz screen
Certain games will get paid Switch 2 upgrades (Breath of the Wilds, Tears of the Kingdom ,etc), though some will get free upgrades. Non-upgraded games are backwards compatible
Gamecube games are available on NSO, exclusive to Switch 2. Games on the service will include The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker, Soul Calibur 2, F-Zero GX, Super Mario Sunshine, -Luigi's Mansion, Super Mario Strikers, Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, and more
Showcase game "Nintendo Switch 2: Welcome Tour" is a paid digital title