HW Test: Nintendo Switch 2 – Of course the rate – Chapter 1

June was marked by a number of presentations and interesting names, but it dominated the release of a new, extremely expected console from Nintendo. The Japanese company had the most successful console life cycle in history, when, despite the outdated equipment, it was able to release one excellent game after another.

Thanks to this, but to a large extent, because it is a hybrid system, Switch sold very well and can be measured with the highest sales sales such as Nintendo DS or PlayStation 2. Nevertheless, the consoles were made in the spirit of a more powerful successor in recent years. But now Switch 2 is finally here, and in today’s article we will see if the expectation was worth it.

Technical characteristics:

• CPU: 8 ARM Cortex-A78C Core
• Graphic processor: NVIDIA TEGRA T239 (AMPERE architecture)
• FRAME: 12 GB LPDDR5X
• Storage: 256 GB UFS 3.1
• Display
  • Size: 7.9 inches
  • Type: LCD -display (LED)
  • Panel: IPS
  • Difference: 1080p
  • Update speed: 120 Hz
  • VRR: Yes
  • HDR: Yes
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  • Difference: up to 4K
  • Update speed: up to 120 Hz (maximum 1440p)
  • VRR: No
  • HDR: Yes
• Battery: 5 220 mAh
• Weight: 534 g (including Joy-Cons)
• Price: 12 490 CZK (ALZA)

Evolution

Nintendo is not known, simply creating very similar consoles, only a little more powerful. Usually, each new device had a large new element that distinguished novelty from the previous device, even if we are talking about a large failure in the form of WII U and its tablet. But after the announcement, it was clear that this time everything would be different. In the end, the company first called The Console and added only number two to clarify that it was a direct successor.

And this is predicted in almost everything. While Switch was a revolution for Nintendo, Switch 2 is firmly built on its own grounds. This is illustrated not only by the general appearance and similar drivers, but also to the same user interface or reverse compatibility. And the console will also call you immediately after it begins to move the data from the original switch if you own your predecessor.

Of course, I used this, and although it was a little more complicated from the account, everything went without problems, and I could start playing without special adaptation. But it should be said that my own switches have a little complicated my life because Nintendo recently brought the so -called virtual gaming cards.

In principle, this is a relatively interesting system that allows digital games to lend it, but for some reason it also complicates playing one game on the same account in two different devices. Every time you exchange Switch 2 and vice versa, you must go through the fact that you want to move the virtual cartridge (practically) and start animation. I really don’t understand why it is so awkwardly and unnecessary putting my testing. But, in the end, of course, this is a trifle.

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