Summary
- The Nintendo Switch 2 will include an enhanced 'Search for Controllers' feature.
- The Joy-Con 2 is much louder than its predecessor, making it easier to locate when lost.
- The Switch 2 will be released on June 5.
The Nintendo Switch 2 will include a handy 'Search for Controllers' feature, allowing players to locate their missing Joy-Cons more easily. Now only weeks away from launch, the hype surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2 has reached its peak, with fans eagerly waiting for the new handheld console and its highly anticipated titles to appear on store shelves.
The original Switch will be a tough act to follow, with Nintendo's 2017 hybrid console selling over 150 million units during its lifespan, making it the third best-selling console of all time, behind only the Nintendo DS and the PlayStation 2. While the new hardware will largely maintain the same overall look, the Nintendo Switch 2 will bring some major upgrades, including 4K support, a larger 7.9-inch screen, and a whopping 256GB of storage. Players can also look forward to utilizing the new GameChat feature, allowing for both screen sharing and audio chat. In the lead-up to the system's release, more details are coming to light, including a handy feature for the more scatterbrained gamer.
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Detailed on the Nintendo Today! App and shared by user Stealth40k on Twitter, the Switch 2 will have a 'Search for Controllers' feature to help players locate their Joy-Con 2 controllers. While the original Switch also included this feature, it has been enhanced for the new hardware, with the Joy-Con 2's including improved sound output by way of their HD Rumble 2 capabilities. Now, the controllers will emit much louder sounds, making it far easier to track them down in a hurry. Additionally, Nintendo recently revealed the reason why the Switch 2 controllers won't have analog triggers, noting that digital triggers made more sense for its upcoming console.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Has a 'Search for Controllers' Feature
Along with these updated Joy-Cons, players are also looking forward to trying out the new and improved Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, along with the Switch 2 GameCube controller. Unfortunately, pre-ordering the latter has proven to be difficult due to incredibly high demand, with many fans trapped in the Nintendo Waiting Room for hours. A restock will likely need to take place before the majority of players are able to snag one of these highly sought-after controllers.
Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 began in late April, but the company has warned customers that delivery delays are possible due to incredibly high demand. As many anticipated, successfully snagging a pre-order was difficult across the board, with technical issues adding to the chaos. Some fans may not get their invitation email until after the console releases on June 5.
- Brand
- Nintendo
- Operating System
- Proprietary
- Storage
- 256GB internal / MicroSD
- Resolution
- 1080p (handheld) / 4K (docked)
- App Store
- Nintendo eShop
- Wi-Fi
- Yes