Does it play my old Switch games?

Yes. It plays most original Nintendo Switch games as well as Switch 2 titles, so an existing collection carries over.

A Joy-Con 2 laid on its side works as a mouse in games that support it, which makes strategy and drawing games practical.

How much storage does it have?

256GB of internal storage, eight times the original Switch, enough for a real library before a memory card is needed.

What resolution does it output on a TV?

Up to 4K when docked. Handheld play is 1080p with HDR10 and up to 120Hz.

What comes in the box?

The console, the dock with a built-in cooling fan and wired LAN port, and the Joy-Con 2 controllers.

Where is the Nintendo Switch 2 Console 256GB cheapest?

At Walmart, for $499.00, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Nintendo Switch 2 Console 256GB?

Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings.

Where can I buy the Nintendo Switch 2 Console 256GB?

15 stores we checked sell it, including Layby USA, Walmart, Amazon, GameStop, Target.

Nintendo Switch 2 Console 256GB

Q: What is the C button for?

It opens GameChat for voice and screen sharing with friends, using the console's own microphone.

Best price now

$499.00at WalmartChecked 1 h ago

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What reviewers say

4.4 / 518 ratings

Owners rate the console highly for its screen, storage and magnetic controllers. Common complaints are battery life and the cost of games and accessories.

What people mention

ScreenPraisedOwners call the 7.9-inch 1080p 120Hz display a clear step up from earlier Switch models.
BatteryCriticisedReviewers say play time per charge is short, especially with demanding Switch 2 titles.
ControllersPraisedThe magnetic Joy-Con 2 attachment is seen as sturdier and easier to release than the old rails.
StoragePraised256GB is enough for a sizable library without a memory card.
ValueMixedOwners accept the hardware but find games and accessories costly.
WeightMixedSome find the larger console heavy to hold for long handheld sessions.

About the Nintendo Switch 2 Console 256GB

The Nintendo Switch 2 is a console that works as a handheld or docked to a TV. Handheld, it has a 7.9-inch 1080p screen with HDR10 and up to 120Hz. In the dock, it outputs up to 4K.

The Joy-Con 2 controllers attach magnetically and release with a button, instead of sliding on rails. A Joy-Con 2 laid on its side works as a mouse in games that support it. GameChat has a dedicated C button for voice and screen sharing with friends, using the console's own microphone.

The console has 256GB of internal storage, eight times the original Switch. It plays most Nintendo Switch games as well as Switch 2 titles. The dock has a built-in cooling fan and a wired LAN port.

Model

Nintendo Switch 2

Screen

7.9-inch LCD, 1920 x 1080, HDR10, up to 120Hz variable refresh

Docked output

Up to 3840 x 2160 (4K)

Storage

256GB internal (a portion is reserved by the system)

Expansion

microSD Express cards only

Ports

2 x USB-C, 3.5 mm audio jack, game card slot