The Nintendo Switch 2 is one of the year’s most anticipated releases. Since the company revealed the next-gen console in January, fans have been frantically trying to figure out what new features will be added. Rumors and reports have swirled for the past few months on various aspects of the Switch 2. Thanks to a filing with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), we know more about what features the new console will have.
FCC Filing Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 Details
The FCC filing contains a lot of technical language. It also doesn’t necessarily reveal what the Nintendo Switch 2 will do, but it does reveal certain features. Based on this information, we can make some assumptions. The console will have Wi-Fi 6 support, meaning the new console will be faster than its predecessor. It also has NFC support, specifically in the right Joy-Con controller. This signals that the console is likely to support Amiibos. This isn’t a surprise as the company has invested heavily in these figures.
We already knew that the Nintendo Switch 2 had two USB-C ports, one on the top and one on the bottom. What we didn’t know was whether these were for different purposes or whether both could be used to charge the console. The FCC filing cleared this up. The filing confirmed that the console can be charged from either port, giving gamers versatility depending on their gaming space. Additionally, it seems the console will have a faster charging speed as well, something on-the-go gamers will be happy to hear.
Other Innovative Rumors
One of the challenges that Nintendo has for the next-gen console is making it feel different from the first. They want to incentivize people to upgrade rather than just stick with the original console. The Joy-Cons have been rumored to have a revolutionary feature that would be able to predict what buttons the player wants to push, increasing speed and timing. Others have wondered whether it will feature an OLED screen for enhanced graphics and brightness.
Until Nintendo officially announces anything, all of this is speculation. The FCC filing from the company gives us solid evidence, but it would still be nice to hear something from the horse’s mouth. Fans are anxiously awaiting the Nintendo Direct on April 2, where the company will reveal more information on the new system. That date is less than a month away, and hopefully, we will get a release date soon.
