Switch 2 Specs vs. Switch 1 Specs: How Nintendo's Consoles Compare

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The Nintendo Switch 2 may look a lot like its predecessor, but there's been a lot of changes in features and under the hood.

Lots of rumors proved true -- for instance, the new, larger Joy-Cons do attach magnetically to the side of the console. The Switch 2 does indeed add a C-button on the right side -- more on that below. And the display wasn't bumped up to an OLED, so gamers will have to make do with an LCD screen. And yes, the new Joy-Cons can be used ...