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Nintendo Switch 2 Filings Reveal NFC Support, Suggesting Amiibo Will Work With It

Mar 17,25(2 months ago)
Nintendo Switch 2 Filings Reveal NFC Support, Suggesting Amiibo Will Work With It

New filings reveal the Nintendo Switch 2 will support Near Field Communication (NFC), strongly suggesting Amiibo functionality. The FCC filings, as reported by The Verge, pinpoint the RFID feature's location in the right Joy-Con, mirroring the original Switch's design. Crucially, this raises the question of compatibility with existing Amiibo and their associated in-game content.

Further details from the filings confirm dual USB-C charging (bottom and top ports), a feature anticipated by fans. The Switch 2 will also boast Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) support with up to 80MHz bandwidth, a significant upgrade from the original Switch's Wi-Fi 5. However, no mention of Wi-Fi 7 or 6E is made in the filings.

While the maximum voltage remains at 15V, the filings reference a 20V AC adapter, leaving the actual charging speed currently unknown.

Are you planning on getting a Switch 2? ---------------------------------------

AnswerSee ResultsA recent Nintendo patent hinted at the possibility of attaching the Switch 2's Joy-Cons upside down. This appears to leverage gyro mechanics similar to phone operation without screen lock. Unlike the original Switch's physical rails, magnets will likely facilitate attachment on either side.

While not significantly altering the hardware, this design allows for flexible button placement, headphone jack positioning, and potentially, innovative gameplay mechanics. Further details on this feature are expected during the upcoming Nintendo Direct.

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28 ImagesThe Nintendo Direct event on April 2nd (6am Pacific / 9am Eastern / 2pm UK time) will likely provide further clarification on this and other features.

Release speculation points to a June-September window, based on pre-release hands-on events ending in June and Nacon's statement placing the release before September.

The January reveal showcased backwards compatibility and the additional USB-C port. However, many details, including the game lineup and the function of the new Joy-Con button, remain undisclosed, although theories abound, including the intriguing "Joy-Con mouse" concept.

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