{"product_id":"nintendo-switch-2-console-uk-version","title":"Nintendo Switch 2 Console (UK Version)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nav-fixed-content\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailFloor_skuAssurance__HOD_r\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailFloor_accordionDetail__jGHXn productDetailFloor_detailProductDescription__nFwio\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailFloor_allergyHealth__aStob\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailFloor_content__lDX1J\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"rich text container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"__shadow-dom-wrapper__\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Nintendo Switch 2 represents a significant evolutionary leap in hybrid gaming, delivering a meticulously refined version of the experience that made its predecessor a cultural phenomenon. At its core lies a custom-built NVIDIA T239 processor, a groundbreaking system-on-a-chip co-developed specifically for this platform. This silicon features an octa-core ARM Cortex-A78C CPU complex paired with an NVIDIA Ampere architecture GPU housing 1,536 CUDA cores. This architecture, the same generation found in the GeForce RTX 30-series, unlocks capabilities previously unseen in a dedicated Nintendo device: hardware-accelerated ray tracing for dynamic lighting and shadow effects, and Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS). DLSS leverages dedicated AI processors to intelligently upscale lower-resolution native renders to crisp 4K quality on your television, effectively delivering higher-fidelity visuals without overwhelming the system’s power budget. This technological foundation is housed in a chassis that is slightly larger and thinner than the original, measuring 10.7 inches wide with a substantial 7.9-inch LCD screen. This display doubles the pixel count of the launch Switch, offering native 1920x1080 resolution with a wide color gamut, HDR10 support, and a buttery-smooth variable refresh rate (VRR) of up to 120Hz for fluid, tear-free handheld gameplay \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/switch-2-specs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalfoundry.net\/articles\/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-the-digital-foundry-hardware-review\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/guides\/nintendo-switch-2-specs-how-powerful-is-the-new-switch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBeyond raw graphical power, the Switch 2 has been redesigned with the user experience front of mind. The internal storage has been vaulted forward to 256 GB of UFS flash memory, an eightfold increase over the base model, drastically reducing game load times and providing more space for digital libraries \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/switch-2-specs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.com\/nintendo-direct\/2025\/04\/02\/nintendo-switch-2-hardware-detailed-120-fps-hdr-and-more\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. A second USB-C port has been added to the top of the device, allowing for convenient charging while using the kickstand or playing in tabletop mode without awkward cabling. The new adjustable kickstand provides robust, multi-angle stability, replacing the flimsy strip of the past. The magnetically attaching Joy-Con 2 controllers feature larger control sticks and enhanced SL\/SR buttons, while the included dock has been redesigned with integrated cooling vents and a built-in Gigabit LAN port for stable wired internet connectivity. Backward compatibility ensures that your existing library of physical and digital Switch games travels with you, with many legacy titles benefiting from improved frame rates and faster loading times even without dedicated patches \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/video-games\/nintendo\/nintendo-switch-2-tested-new-internals-are-a-major-power-up\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.com\/nintendo-direct\/2025\/04\/02\/nintendo-switch-2-hardware-detailed-120-fps-hdr-and-more\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/nintendo-switch-2-year-review\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe console utilizes a microSD Express card slot for storage expansion; standard microSD cards are only supported for transferring screenshots and videos, not for playing Switch 2 games \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/switch-2-specs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.com\/nintendo-direct\/2025\/04\/02\/nintendo-switch-2-hardware-detailed-120-fps-hdr-and-more\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eVariable Refresh Rate (VRR) technology is currently supported exclusively on the console’s built-in 7.9-inch screen and is not available when outputting to a TV via the HDMI port \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/video-games\/nintendo\/nintendo-switch-2-tested-new-internals-are-a-major-power-up\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.gamegpu.com\/news\/zhelezo\/raskryty-polnye-kharakteristiki-nintendo-switch-2-cpu-na-armv8-gpu-na-ampere-i-podderzhka-dlss-3x#disqus_thread\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalfoundry.net\/articles\/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-the-digital-foundry-hardware-review\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe battery is rated at 5220mAh, providing an estimated 2 to 6.5 hours of playtime depending on the graphical intensity of the software being played \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/switch-2-specs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/guides\/nintendo-switch-2-specs-how-powerful-is-the-new-switch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDespite supporting HDR10 on paper, the edge-lit LCD panel delivers a \"tone-mapped\" HDR signal rather than the high-contrast, localized dimming experience of OLED screens \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/video-games\/nintendo\/nintendo-switch-2-tested-new-internals-are-a-major-power-up\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalfoundry.net\/articles\/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-the-digital-foundry-hardware-review\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/nintendo-switch-2-year-review\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe built-in microphone utilizes advanced AI-powered noise cancellation and echo cancellation, similar to NVIDIA RTX Broadcast technology, enabling clear voice chat even in noisy environments \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/switch-2-specs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalfoundry.net\/articles\/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-the-digital-foundry-hardware-review\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe love the Nintendo Switch 2 because it feels like the definitive realization of the hybrid console dream. It is a marvel of efficiency and engineering restraint, proving that \"powerful\" doesn't always mean \"power-hungry.\" By leveraging the custom NVIDIA T239 chip and intelligent upscaling via DLSS, Nintendo and its development partners can now render ambitious, visually dense worlds—previously exclusive to high-end PCs or rival consoles—on a device that slips into a bag and runs on a 10-to-22-watt power envelope. The addition of a 120Hz VRR display transforms the tactility of fast-paced action games in handheld mode, eliminating the judder that plagued its predecessor. Furthermore, the substantial 256GB UFS storage and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity eradicate the agonizing wait times for game launches and downloads that defined the original Switch experience. While the screen technology may not satisfy spec-chasers demanding OLED blacks, the combination of generational performance gains, thoughtful ergonomic adjustments, and an unwavering commitment to seamless portability makes the Switch 2 a console that respects your time and excites your senses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailReport_reportContainer__wmw_Q\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"productDetailReport_reportBtn__ZU0wa\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\"\u003e\u003cpath stroke=\"#1A1A1A\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M4.3 3.667h11.4c.58 0 1.05.47 1.05 1.05v8.4c0 .58-.47 1.05-1.05 1.05H6.245a2.55 2.55 0 0 0-1.803.747L3.25 16.106V4.716c0-.579.47-1.049 1.05-1.049Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath stroke=\"#1A1A1A\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M10.135 5.917v3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"10\" cy=\"11.25\" r=\"0.662\" fill=\"#1A1A1A\" stroke=\"#1A1A1A\" stroke-width=\"0.343\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003eFeedback\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"MuiDivider-root MuiDivider-fullWidth jdi-1xf4uwn\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nav-fixed-content\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailFloor_skuAssurance__HOD_r\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailFloor_accordionSummary__pCMKi productDetailFloor_expanded__y0nfv\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"productDetailFloor_title__k6afD\"\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailFloor_arrowWrapper__tMGVB\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailFloor_accordionDetail__jGHXn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailFloor_content__lDX1J\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"rich text container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"__shadow-dom-wrapper__\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNintendo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNintendo Switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNintendo Switch 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGPU:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCustom NVIDIA Tegra T239 (Ampere-based)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUDA cores:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1,536\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoost clock:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1,007 MHz (docked), 561 MHz (undocked)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAI performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot specified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12 GB LPDDR5X\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6,400 MT\/s (docked), 4,266 MT\/s (undocked)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e128-bit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2× USB-C (top \u0026amp; 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