Nintendo Switch 2 specification confirms Wi-Fi 6, and AMIIBO compatibility is recommended
Blog Andrew Joseph 08 Mar , 2025 0

In just over a month, players will understand better Switch 2 When it's in Nintendo Direct on April 2. Since Nintendo has to share certain technical specifications with the FCC in advance, players can now reveal some other details about the upcoming console.
pass edgeFCC has Some Switch 2 technical specifications have been released Online. While most of these reports are very dry to technical terms, they do suggest that the Switch 2 will support near-range communication or NFC, which is how Amiibo Vigures will be able to connect with Nintendo's previous console to unlock content in new games. It has also been confirmed that the RFID function is located in the correct Joy-Con, just like in the first switch. While this is not 100% confirmed that Amiibos will continue to use Switch 2, it seems likely.
FCC files indicate that Switch 2 will support Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) networks with a bandwidth of up to 80MHz. This is upgraded from the Wi-Fi 5 feature of the original switch, but not as fast as the Wi-Fi 6e or Wi-Fi 7. The reports also confirm that the Switch 2 has two USB-C ports, one at the top and one at the bottom. The system can be charged through any of the ports.
Previously published Japanese patent applications indicate Switch 2's Joy-Cons has mouse-like functionality. Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa recently suggested the company must pushBeyond Electronic Games“Let people interact not only with games and consoles. It’s not entirely clear what this means for Switch 2, but hopefully more answers will be shared soon.