Nintendo Switch 2 |OT|

[the-pi-guy]

CPU clocks are confirmed but still a bit of a mystery: in mobile mode, the CPU runs at 1100MHz, dropping down to 998MHz in its performance mode, typically used when running docked (a distinction we make because there's nothing stopping developers running Switch 1 or Switch 2 in mobile mode when docked). We still don't have an explanation on why mobile mode CPU clocks are higher than the performance mode, but memory bandwidth drops in mobile mode which would likely have an impact on CPU performance - that's just a theory on our part.

Interestingly Nintendo does specify that the maximum clock for the CPU is 1.7GHz - a lot higher than the other specified figures. Again, speculation here, but this could be a theoretical maximum that Nintendo could open up at some point in the future or use in special circumstances. Back in the day, Nintendo improved loading times on Switch 1 games by downclocking the GPU on loading screens and using the thermal headroom to ramp up the CPU to its maximum 1.785GHz. A faster CPU means faster decompression of assets. So, while 1100MHz and 998MHz clocks are confirmed, a theoretical 1.7GHz is possible.

Make no mistake though, this is a full Ampere GPU, rated for 3.072 TFLOPs when running in docked mode according to Nintendo itself, so by extension that'll drop down to 1.71 TFLOPs when running in mobile mode. TLOPs comparisons against other devices are irrelevant at this point. In a world where memory bandwidth is hugely important for mobile devices and where the concept of 'FLOPflation' (as Mark Cerny put it) can over-emphasise a GPU's gaming potential, ultimately, it'll be down to the games themselves to show us what the system is truly capable of.

[Legend]

Nintendo confirms VRR is only supported in handheld mode on Switch 2:

"Nintendo Switch 2 supports VRR in handheld mode only. The incorrect information was initially published on the Nintendo Switch 2 website, and we apologise for the error."

"Nothing to announce" on a potential… pic.twitter.com/kGJBKiNr1k

— Wario64 (@Wario64) May 16, 2025

[kitler53]

someone on era said this:

I believe the Switch outputs DisplayPort over USB C, the dock converts that DisplayPort to HDMI which you then connect to your TV. The speculation is that negotiating VRR properly through that conversion process between the Switch and the display is difficult.

makes sense to me.

[Legend]

https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmed

oh the old leak was legit

https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1co3b99/full_switch_2_shipping_manifest_details/

[Legend]

Should we have a launch thread? So soon!

[nnodley]

Should we have a launch thread? So soon!

think only me and Kitler have a preorder?

Hoping mine ships in the next day or so

[Legend]

think only me and Kitler have a preorder?

Hoping mine ships in the next day or so

Yeah hence you or kitler need to make a thread. I'd be an imposter!

I wish i used my switch more and i wish metroid was next gen exclusive. But as is, i really have no reason to buy a switch 2 till 3d mario

[nnodley]

Yeah hence you or kitler need to make a thread. I'd be an imposter!

I wish i used my switch more and i wish metroid was next gen exclusive. But as is, i really have no reason to buy a switch 2 till 3d mario

Heh I think this OT should be plenty fine. Lol

[nnodley]

Also I just saw someone say that on Walmart if you have a grocery bag icon in your preorder it's getting delivered by a local walmart and should arrive by 9am. 

And mine does so Thursday will be suhweeeet 

[nnodley]

Must have been why I was able to see more preorder availability based on my address. So I wonder who else must have preordered near me. I have an idea of a few people I know of that might have preordered 

[Legend]

9 am wow.

Just glad your order wasn't cancelled.

Heh I think this OT should be plenty fine. Lol

But think of the thread count!  

[nnodley]

I may make a launch thread tomorrow