Nintendo Switch 2 features confirmed in new filing

Small but mighty upgrades to the popular console.
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A new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing from Nintendo answers at least one question still up in the air about the company's upcoming Switch 2: Amiibo's are staying.

The filing appears to confirm the handheld gaming console will still contain near-field communication (NFC) support, used to unlock specific content in games, the Verge reported. The Switch 2 will also sport two different USB-C charging ports (one on top and one of the bottom), as well as faster WiFi compatibility — consoles will be able to connect to Wi-Fi 6 networks with up to 80MHz of bandwidth.

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Nintendo's updated Switch 2 was first teased in January, introducing a bigger casing, slightly different color ways, and revamped Joy-Con controllers. A public patent later revealed that the new Joy-Con design operated less like a traditional gamepad and more like a computer mouse, which could potentially allow players more movement functionality. Still, rumors won't be confirmed until Nintendo's big Switch 2 launch event, taking place on April 2.

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