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

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.

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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.