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

by Riley Mar 16,2025

Recent 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. Crucially, the filings don't specify whether existing Amiibo will be compatible.

The filings also confirm dual USB-C charging (bottom and top ports), a feature anticipated after the console's reveal. Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) support with up to 80MHz bandwidth is confirmed, an upgrade from the original Switch's Wi-Fi 5. However, there's no mention of Wi-Fi 7 or 6E. While the maximum voltage remains at 15V, a 20V AC adapter is referenced, leaving the actual charging speed unclear.

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

AnswerSee ResultsA recent Nintendo patent hinted at the Switch 2's Joy-Cons potentially attaching 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 this reversible attachment. While not significantly altering hardware, this could impact button placement, headphone port accessibility, and potentially even unlock novel gameplay mechanics. Further details are expected at the upcoming Nintendo Direct.

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28 ImagesShould the patent-suggested functionality materialize, Nintendo will likely fully detail it during their special Nintendo Direct event on April 2nd (6am Pacific / 9am Eastern / 2pm UK time).

A release timeframe remains unconfirmed, though speculation points towards a June-September launch. This is based on hands-on events extending into June and a statement from Greedfall 2's publisher, Nacon, suggesting a pre-September release.

The January reveal trailer confirmed backwards compatibility and the addition of a second USB-C port, leaving many details – including game titles and the purpose of a new Joy-Con button – undisclosed. The "Joy-Con mouse" theory has gained some traction.

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