New Nintendo Swap 2 technical upgrades have been revealed, by way of filings made by the Federal Communications Fee (FCC).
The filings reveal that Swap 2 will, like its predecessor, help NFC by way of its proper Pleasure-Con controller, seemingly confirming help for Amiibo figures when enjoying authentic Swap video games and Swap 2 software program.
Swap 2 customers will even be capable of cost the console utilizing both its backside USB C port, or the brand new, second USB port which is situated on the highest of the gadget.
Based on the filings, which have been noticed by The Verge, Swap 2 will even help Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) networks with as much as 80MHz of bandwidth, up from the unique Swap console’s Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
FCC filings additionally point out that Nintendo Swap 2 is rated for an AC adapter with a most of 15V, which is similar as the unique Swap, but additionally point out an AC adapter that goes as much as 20V, so it’s unclear whether or not Swap 2 has sooner charging pace or extra energy when docked.
A earlier leak had claimed that Swap 2 dock would require a much more highly effective AC adapter than its predecessor, indicating that it might have extra energy when docked.
Nintendo formally introduced Swap 2 in January, with a teaser video exhibiting the console and Pleasure-Cons. The trailer additionally supplied a short take a look at a brand new Mario Kart sport working on the Swap 2 {hardware}.
Nintendo plans to totally reveal the brand new console on April 2, throughout a particular Swap 2 Nintendo Direct presentation.
Firm president Shuntaro Furukawa mentioned final month that the Swap 2 value will bear in mind quite a few components, together with the trademark affordability of the corporate’s {hardware}.
He additionally mentioned Nintendo will put measures in place to stop resellers from considerably impacting Swap 2 launch provides.
He mentioned (by way of Nikkei, translated by VGC): “We are going to take all attainable measures primarily based on the expertise we now have amassed thus far (concerning scalpers and the like). We’re making preparations.”
Market analysis agency Circana has predicted that Nintendo Swap 2 will promote over 4 million items in america alone in 2025, if it’s launched within the first half of the 12 months, accounting for about 1/third of all online game console {hardware} items offered this 12 months.
