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Switch 2 release The big picture: The Switch 2 officially launches on Thursday, June 5.

Unlike some past Nintendo consoles like the Wii, the Switch 2 doesn't have any major new gimmicks, but there are a couple of interesting new features. The upgraded Joy-Cons can now be used like computer mice. There's also GameChat, a new way to communicate with other players during gameplay through video and audio.

We've known for months that the Switch 2 would maintain backward compatibility with the vast majority of Switch games, but one major question was whether the Switch 2's improved hardware would benefit older Switch games in some way.