While the Nintendo Switch 2 is going to be a big step up in terms of performance from the original Switch, it seems like that extra muscle is going to come at a cost.
During today’s Switch 2 Direct, there were a number of aspects of the upcoming console that Nintendo was somewhat cagey about.
One of them was pricing, which we have since learned is a fairly reasonable $449 for the console itself, even if the game prices may be a little less reasonable.
Another big thing that Nintendo didn’t discuss much was the console’s battery life, and it seems like they’ve got a good reason for this: it’s kind of disappointing and potentially even worse than the original Switch, at around 2-6.5 hours.
More Capacity, But Shorter Life
According to the official specs for the Switch 2 provided by Nintendo, the battery in the Switch 2 has a capacity of 5220 mAh, up from its predecessor’s 4310 mAh battery.
For reference, that’s much more than the average modern smartphone; the iPhone 16 has a 3561 mAh battery. It’s around the same as the Steam Deck, which ships with a 5200 mAh cell.
However, Nintendo’s 2-6.5 hour estimate...
