Nintendo Switch 2 features confirmed in new filing

Small but mighty upgrades to the popular console.
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Chase DiBenedetto
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A red Nintendo Switch sign in front of a display of Switch games.

A new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing from Nintendo answers at least one question still up in the air about the company's upcoming Switch 2: Amiibo's are staying.

The filing appears to confirm the handheld gaming console will still contain near-field communication (NFC) support, used to unlock specific content in games, the Verge reported. The Switch 2 will also sport two different USB-C charging ports (one on top and one of the bottom), as well as faster WiFi compatibility — consoles will be able to connect to Wi-Fi 6 networks with up to 80MHz of bandwidth.

Nintendo's updated Switch 2 was first teased in January, introducing a bigger casing, slightly different color ways, and revamped Joy-Con controllers. A public patent later revealed that the new Joy-Con design operated less like a traditional gamepad and more like a computer mouse, which could potentially allow players more movement functionality. Still, rumors won't be confirmed until Nintendo's big Switch 2 launch event, taking place on April 2.


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Chase joined Mashable's Social Good team in 2020, covering online stories about digital activism, climate justice, accessibility, and media representation. Her work also captures how these conversations manifest in politics, popular culture, and fandom. Sometimes she's very funny.

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