GameChat is just one of a few smart new things Nintendo is doing with its online services. GameShare, which lets you share a Switch game you have with friends who don’t have it so you can play multiplayer together, works online. (This was another feature Nintendo showed before digging into the Switch 2’s specs.)

As for the Nintendo Switch 2 dock, it comes with a built-in ethernet port just like the Switch OLED dock, whereas the original dock requires an optional adapter. The new dock also features a pair of USB-C ports, as opposed to just one, while retaining an HDMI port.

Nintendo has published a blog that offers additional information of the Switch 2's specs, including battery size, connectivity, and more.

Nintendo on Wednesday announced the Switch 2, the sequel to its wildly successful hybrid game console from over eight years ago. Now, the video game company must prove that it can follow one blockbuster hit with another,

Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo's main competitors, both manufacture video game consoles that offer cutting-edge graphics and performance at a higher price point. In contrast, Nintendo has historically chosen to keep its hardware simpler to remain at a more family-friendly price point.

As excited as we are about the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, here are 6 of the biggest disappointments from the reveal.

The new Nintendo Switch 2 console will release in June at a launch price of $449.99, the gaming company announced Wednesday—a significant hike from the $300 the first Switch cost in 2017 as the price of games has also spiked, frustrating consumers who hadn’t expected the large price increase.

Commentary: The original Switch rekindled my love of gaming, but Nintendo has done little to entice me to upgrade.

Nintendo has finally given the world a closer look at the Switch 2. A Nintendo Direct stream that began on April 2 at 9:00 a.m. ET revealed new details about the upcoming system, such as its release date (June 5), price ($449), and numerous games (Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bonanza, and more!). You can watch the archived livestream here: