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

Author : Grace Mar 19,2025

New Nintendo Switch 2 filings reveal NFC support, strongly suggesting Amiibo functionality for the upcoming console. The Verge reports that Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filings confirm the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) feature resides in the Switch 2's right Joy-Con, mirroring the original Switch's design. Crucially, it remains unclear whether existing Amiibos with in-game unlockables will be compatible.

The filings also confirm dual USB-C charging (bottom and top ports), a feature anticipated following the console's official unveiling. The Switch 2 will support Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) networks with up to 80MHz bandwidth, a significant upgrade from the original Switch's Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). Notably, there's no mention of Wi-Fi 7 or Wi-Fi 6E support.

While the maximum voltage remains at 15V, the filings reference a 20V AC adapter, leaving the actual charging speed unspecified.

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

AnswerSee ResultsA recent Nintendo patent hinted at the possibility of attaching the Switch 2's Joy-Cons upside down. This appears to leverage gyro mechanics in a smartphone-like manner, eliminating the need for screen lock. Unlike the original Switch's physical rails, the new controllers utilize magnets for attachment, allowing for this reversed orientation.

While not fundamentally altering the hardware, this feature offers players flexibility in button placement and port accessibility. Furthermore, it could potentially unlock unique gameplay mechanics, depending on Nintendo's implementation.

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28 ImagesShould the upside-down Joy-Con functionality prove accurate, Nintendo will likely provide further details during their upcoming Nintendo Direct event, scheduled for 6am Pacific / 9am Eastern / 2pm UK time on April 2nd.

A release window remains unconfirmed, but speculation points to a launch between June and September. This is based on ongoing hands-on events extending until June and a statement from Greedfall 2 publisher Nacon indicating a pre-September release.

The January reveal trailer showcased backwards compatibility and the addition of a second USB-C port. However, key details remain undisclosed, including the full game lineup, the purpose of a new Joy-Con button, and further clarification on the previously discussed Joy-Con mouse theory.

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